GCOS, Adaptation, and Development Climate for Development in Africa Programme (ClimDev Africa) Purpose: To mainstream climate information into decision- making for African development—climate as a development issue A three-phase programme – Demonstration and planning: development of best CRM practices, pilot work that could be scaled up (3 years) – Scaling up toward sustainable development requirements (3-5 years) – Large scale implementation to meet MDGs and adaptation to climate change requirements (3-5 years)

GCOS, Adaptation, and Development Some History of ClimDev Africa UNFCCC Decision 5/CP.5 (Nov 1999): GCOS invited to organize a Regional Workshop Programme to address observing system needs related to climate Regional Workshops in Africa: Eastern & Southern Africa, Western & Central Africa, Mediterranean Basin Regional Action Plans developed Donor interest develops as important link between climate and development is recognized Need for observations in support of development goals leads to call for an integrated programme to manage climate risks

GCOS, Adaptation, and Development Important Considerations in Developing ClimDev Africa Good observations and climate services fundamental for climate risk mgmt and thus to adaptation and to achieving the MDGs But climate observing networks weak and/or deteriorating in Africa Also, climate and environmental data are not well used locally in Africa Improved communication of climate info needed at all levels, from govt ministers to farmers in the field NMHSs have a major role to play in providing and disseminating climate info and thus in contributing to the development agenda

GCOS, Adaptation, and Development Programme Expected Outputs Policy: improved political engagement of all African countries in climate risk management to assist delivery of the MDGs and adaptation to climate change Practice: improved management of resources in all African countries through better climate risk management practices Services: adequate climate information services for the full range of climate risk management practices Data: strengthened climate observation networks and improved data management for monitoring climate variability, detecting climate change, and use in sectoral CRM

GCOS, Adaptation, and Development Programme Expected Outcomes Improved food security and opportunities for agricultural growth Better protection from malaria and other climate sensitive diseases Better management of water resources Better management of disaster risks Improved environmental sustainability More judicious use of energy resources

GCOS, Adaptation, and Development Sources & Potential Sources of Funding Department for International Development, UK ($10M) Government of Ireland ($0.1M) Netherlands ($1M for RAP projects) African Development Bank (potentially $30M or more) Other G-8 countries? European Commission? (ACP connection) World Bank?? GEO??