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• 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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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??