Strengthening the Climate Adaptation Capacities in the South Caucasus
The project will (i) facilitate the development of multi-hazard mapping and risk assessment methodology enabling 1.7 million inhabitants’ reduced exposure towards climate-induced hazards in Georgia; (ii) contribute to the safer livelihoods and infrastructure of 373’800 residents in ten municipalities by developing response and preparedness plans; and (iii) foster evidence-based policymaking and advocacy on climate adaptation, natural hazards and mountain development in the South Caucasus.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Caucase du Sud |
Changement climatique & environnement Education
Réduction des risques de catastrophes
Enseignement supérieur |
10.11.2017
- 14.11.2023 |
CHF 7'100'000
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- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE PREVÉNTION CATASTROPHES / PRÉPARATION À LEUR SURVENUE
EDUCATION
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Prévention des catastrophes et préparation à leur survenue
Enseignement supérieur
Thème transversal Le projet est axé sur la promotion de la biodiversité.
Le projet est axé sur l'amélioration du fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F09329
Contexte | Changes in climate patterns, including in their frequency, intensity and geographical spread, are becoming increasingly evident in the South Caucasus. Human casualties, damage to infrastructure and economic losses are increasing due to intensifying natural disasters, with the majority of them occurring in or close proximity to the mountainous regions, which cover a significant portion of the South Caucasus terrain. These disasters threaten not only mountain inhabitants and critical infrastructure there, but people living in the lowlands too. The governments of the three South Caucasus countries realise the need and importance of concerted actions in climate change adaptation (CCA) and integrated risk management (IRM) for sustainable development. However, human capacities and knowledge, as well as technical and financial resources available on the local, sub-national and central levels are not always adequate. Involvement of the academia and private sector is also downplayed in contributing to prevention, response and recovery measures. |
Objectifs | The project’s goal is to reduce the population’s vulnerabilities towards climate-induced hazards and to foster regional cooperation on climate change adaptation challenges in the South Caucasus. |
Groupes cibles |
In Armenia: - National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - Crisis Management State Academy - American University In Azerbaijan: - National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - State Oil and Industry University - University of Architecture and Construction In Georgia: -373’800 residents in ten municipalities -1.7 million inhabitants (indirect) - Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture and its National Environmental Agency (NEA) - Emergency Management Service (EMS) under the Prime-Minister’s Office - Ilia State University (IliaUni)
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Effets à moyen terme |
- Outcome 1 (UNDP): The Georgian authorities have the financial, technical and human capacities to establish a nation-wide multihazard hydro-meteorological risk monitoring, modelling and forecasting. - Outcome 2 (UNDP): Vulnerable people, communities and regions in Georgia have increased resilience and face fewer risks from natural and climate change threats to their livelihoods.
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Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Georgia: - Standardized and institutionalized multi-hazard maps and risk profiles are expected to increase the risk resilience of 47% (i.e. 1.7 mln persons) of Georgia’s population. - National-level multi-hazard risk maps and risk profiles are developed, standardised and ready for roll-out in Georgia supported by the adequate institutional and legal frameworks preliminarily put in place by the Government of Georgia. - At least 50 representatives from the National Environmental Agency (NEA), Emergency Management Service (EMS) and partner universities’ undergraduate courses get trained in hazard mapping and risk profiling methodology in Georgia. - 10 municipal level multi-hazard response and preparedness plans are prepared for Georgia’s major river basins with accompanying trainings for municipal employees. Region: - Two Caucasus Mountain Forums get organized in 2019 and 2021 alongside with annual regional Summer Schools on climate change adaptation, hazard mapping and DRR. - Diverse education and scientific exchanges (e.g. shortterm courses, publications) on natural hazards, climate change and sustainable mountain development are implemented to support evidence-based research in the region. Principaux résultats antérieurs: - Missing data on climate change adaptation (CCA), DRR and hazard mapping were obtained by means of commissioning four studies in Georgia. - Series of regional academic exchanges involving the governmental, development and civil society partners took place in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. - Working modalities with all the involved stakeholders (e.g. Green Climate Fund (GCF); consortium of the University of Geneva and NGO Sustainable Caucasus, represented by the Sustainable Caucasus (SC)) were clarified. Organization, steering and monitoring arrangements were established. |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Crédit |
Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) Autres partenaires SDC will contribute to this regional project to be implemented by UNDP Georgia (for the outcomes 1&2) and NGO Sustainable Caucasus (for the regional outcome 3), represented by the consortium of the University of Geneva and NGO Sustainable Caucasus. |
Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | The project will be coordinated with SDC’s rural development and local governance projects in Armenia and Georgia. The project’s Georgia’s component, implemented by UNDP, is part of a larger endeavour, co-funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Government of Georgia. |
Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 7'100'000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 3'010'006 |
Phases du projet | Phase 1 10.11.2017 - 14.11.2023 (Phase en cours) |