Contextual Data and Park Contextual Profile Data for RVAs

Reflecting on working with data and risk and vulnerability assessments in TFCA especially

involvement of communities and staff in data collection

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for Trans-frontier Conservation Areas in southern Africa

Day 1, session 3

Discussion on R&V assessment and data for CCA in TFCAs

• What kind of data do we need for decision making in TFCAs – given also the cross border nature of our work, and the conservation, scale, biomes, and CBNRM dynamics of our parks?

• Who should be involved in the data generation?

• How do we synthesise and analyse data and make good choices re: options and priorities for CCA?

Sensitivity

Adaptive CapacityExposure

Example of a R&V Tool

for possible adaptation to TFCA contexts in SADC?

-to review along with other RVA tools-

Involvement of staff and communities in data collection

How can we best do this? What suggestions do you have?