1. Building upon AIACC a 2nd Phase of Capacity Building? Introduction to the E3 parallel session

2. New research  Review of final outcomes of phase I  Identify new vulnerable areas, new priority sectors  Reruns with new regional climate scenarios  Compendium of adaptation strategies

3. Capacity building  Funding for implementation  Training in existing softwares/tools

4. Communication/ awareness/consultation  Develop a tools database  Inventory existing country capacity  Alternatives to internet (newsletters, brochures, telephone/radio networks)  Leave small funds dedicated for stakeholders workshops  Support mediation/conflict resolution  Work with « non traditional » partners

5. Operationalize the results  How to translate research results into operational products useful for decision makers at different levels  A prerequisite : communicate the results to the different stakeholders Research results Operational products

6. Operationalize the results  Different levels –Communities, local NGOs: pilot projects –Governments :mainstreaming in national development plans, sectoral policies –Subregional bodies: integrate CC issues into their plans –International organizations (food security, disaster management): communicate the results

7. A synthesis  Tools database – Compendium of adaptation strategies – and training  Reruns of the project using results of RCMs  New projects on new sectors, new vulnerable areas  Develop pilot projects based on experience gained in phase I

8. A synthesis  Communication of the results at different levels - translation in operational actions  Expand the involvement/consultations with stakeholders (including « new » ones)  Develop alternatives to internet for communication