Effectiveness of Local Community Policy Responses to Climate Change Impact on Ecosystem Services for Biodiversity Conservation in the Semi-Arid Zones

2022 ◽  
pp. 218-229
Author(s):  
Wilson Truman Okaka
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Government District ◽  
Semi Arid

The Ugandan government has decentralized climate change policy strategies at the local government district development planning levels to build local community adaptive capacity for accelerated action for disaster resilience. This chapter focuses on the local community response by Isingiro local government district authority. The purpose is to provide a context of the significance of eco-services and natural biodiversity resources in the semi-arid district, located in the South-Western Uganda, elaborate on the district climate change action plan for community-based adaptation strategies, and the biodiversity conservation district development plan. For decades, most households and local communities have perpetually suffered from the severe climatic stress of galloping heatwaves, shocking floods, ferocious frequent whirlwinds and wind storms, catastrophic droughts, perennial food insecurity, malnutrition, migrations, and famines. The district has adopted strategies to enhance biodiversity conservation for eco-services for food security and sustainable community livelihoods.

Effectiveness of Local Community Policy Responses to Climate Change Impact on Ecosystem Services for Biodiversity Conservation in the Semi-Arid Zones

2019 ◽  
pp. 304-315
Author(s):  
Wilson Truman Okaka
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Government District ◽  
Semi Arid

The Ugandan government has decentralized climate change policy strategies at the local government district development planning levels to build local community adaptive capacity for accelerated action for disaster resilience. This chapter focuses on the local community response by Isingiro local government district authority. The purpose is to provide a context of the significance of eco-services and natural biodiversity resources in the semi-arid district, located in the South-Western Uganda, elaborate on the district climate change action plan for community-based adaptation strategies, and the biodiversity conservation district development plan. For decades, most households and local communities have perpetually suffered from the severe climatic stress of galloping heatwaves, shocking floods, ferocious frequent whirlwinds and wind storms, catastrophic droughts, perennial food insecurity, malnutrition, migrations, and famines. The district has adopted strategies to enhance biodiversity conservation for eco-services for food security and sustainable community livelihoods.

scholarly journals Enhancing resilience through capacity building in LCCAP formulation in the local government of Aurora, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan M. Pulhin ◽  
Maricel A. Tapia-Villamayor ◽  
Catherine L. de Luna ◽  
Rex Victor O. Cruz ◽  
Aileen S. Peria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Local Climate ◽  
Collaborative Advantage

Climate Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) and Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) provide the scientific and legal platform for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the Philippines. This APN CAPaBLE project responds to the limited technical capacity of local government units (LGUs) to comply with this requirement through collaborative capacity building. Evaluation of CDRA and LCCAP led to a National Interagency Technical and Policy Forum to formulate action plans and fast-track preparations. The initial stage of the project demonstrated collaborative advantage as a condition for mobilizing human and financial resources was enabled. Collaborative inertia set in once the technical limitations of Aurora LGUs surfaced to complete the CDRA. This mirrored the results of the institutional capacity survey, administered to 87 disaster risk reduction and management Technical Working Group (TWG) members, highlighting the LGUs limitations in data availability and functional knowledge on climate change. Thus, a shift in capacity building strategy through focused mentoring and managing LGU expectations was done. The Aurora LGUs successfully completed its CDRA and LCCAP requirements through a lengthy and arduous process. It was acknowledged that CDRA preparation has a steep learning curve and competes heavily with other multiple functions and pressing demands from the LGUs. The national interagency forum resolution suggested that the CDRA be assigned to another government agency while LGUs shift capacity development initiatives to understanding and mainstreaming scientific assessment into local plans. The project experience highlights the difficult, yet promising, path to human security development and resilience building and underscored prudence and urgency of adaptation planning at the local level.

scholarly journals The Responsiveness and the Ability of “Kampung Tangguh Bencana” in Handling Flood in Yogyakarta City

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Ambar Teguh Sulistiyani ◽  
Kristi Yuliani ◽  
Muammar Yuliana
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
City Government ◽  
Geological Condition ◽  
River Bank ◽  
Capacity Enhancement ◽  
Three Rivers ◽  
Yogyakarta City

Yogyakarta City is passed by three rivers, i.e. Winongo River, Code River, and Gajahwong River. Due to that geological condition, Yogyakarta City is prone to annual flood more often than the other types of disaster. Dealing with the risk, the Yogyakarta City Government introduces Kampung Tangguh Bencana or disaster resilient villages (DRV). DRV is a village which has an ability to identify hazards in its environment and is able to organize the human resources in reducing the susceptibility as well as increasing the capacity to reduce the disaster risks. These abilities are carried out in development planning and capacity enhancement in restoration after the emergency condition. Thus, it is important for DRVs to understand the responsiveness and the ability to become autonomous in flood counter-measurement in Yogyakarta City. In order to find out the responsiveness of DRVs in handling the flood, a research using qualitative approach was performed through a set of interviews with key persons. Information was gained from related stakeholders, such as the local government officers, community, and local agency for disaster management (Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah or BPBD) as the organizer of the program. Triangulation method was performed to find out the synchronization between stakeholders. The villages observed in this research were Karanganyar, Warungboto, and Wirobrajan which were located on the river bank. The result of this research covered the description in handling flood through DRVs, the form and identity of DRVs, the contract-expand model action in the management phases of disaster, as well as the advantages and weaknesses of DRVs. The data gained was analyzed in depth by comparing the responsiveness and the ability to become autonomous in the three villages. The recommended formulation was given to the DRVs, the local government, and the local community to carry out the DRVs effectively and sustainably.

scholarly journals Climate Change Policy Evaluation and Its Impact on Island Nations: Case Of Singapore And Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Osada Vishvajith Peiris
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Climate Change Policy ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Policy Measures

Climate Change (CC) is universally recognized as a major global threat due to its nature of impacts. Island nations are known to be the most vulnerable to CC impacts where many countries have initiated mitigation and adaptation actions through sector-based policy measures. Singapore and Sri Lanka are two Asian island nations with CC induced threats. Two countries are different in terms of economic development, but similar developing countries in the CC agenda. In this context, both the countries have initiated mitigation and adaptation actions through policy measures. This study compares the key climate driven performance indicators with historical data to evaluate the performance of climate change policy of each country. Generally, policy evaluation has been conducted by adopting scientific and non-scientific tools, but it is seldom see that the relation of climate driven indicators along with CC policy. Also the policy research was mostly based on European case studies and Asian island nations were not easy to find in this context. The comparison of two countries in terms of CC policy is to determine the key vulnerable sectors where intervention is necessary for island nations. Mitigation policies are evaluated in Singapore and Sri Lanka using GHG emission pathways under twelve (12) indicators and adaptation policies are measured under the national expenditure of key sectors of the economy under seven (07) indicators. The analysis further elaborated by comparing both countries with key economic sectors that has positive and negative influence on CC impacts. Finally, the analysis outcome is used for lessons to learn from each other in improving the CC policy of Singapore and Sri Lanka. As every country has a unique set of strategies to minimize contributions to CC impacts, unique features that are common to both countries are chosen as variables for the comparison. Policy recommendations are provided to implement solid action plan for post 2020. The study expects to assist island countries to strengthen the CC policy as a national priority to manage unforeseen impacts posed by CC phenomena

scholarly journals Posisi dan Strategi Indonesia dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Iklim guna Mendukung Ketahanan Nasional

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 295
Author(s):  
Tri Legionosuko ◽  
M Adnan Madjid ◽  
Novky Asmoro ◽  
Eko G Samudro
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
National Development ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Tropical Country ◽  
High Level

ABSTRACTGlobal environmental hazards that threaten human and nature are becoming increasingly apparent. One of these hazards may include climate change which affect the sea level rise, ocean warming, increased temperature, increased rainfall and tropical storms. Indonesia is one of the countries containing abundant natural resources with high level of environmental damage. Indonesia as a tropical country is also one of the countries most vulnerable to negative impacts of climate change. In order to discover Indonesia position and strategy in the Climate Change, the literature analysis method was done to support the paper. The result showed that, Indonesia in preparing the action plan and funding use the blended finance scheme that is implemented through the document of National Action Plan in Facing Climate Change and National Development Planning Response to Climate Change. The active role of the business community, academics, civil society organizations, development partners, and all elements of society is needed so that efforts to deal with climate change can be achieved effectively in realizing national resilience.      ABSTRAKBahaya lingkungan global yang mengancam  manusia dan alam  menjadi semakin jelas. Salah satu bahaya ini termasuk perubahan iklim yang mempengaruhi kenaikan level permukaan air laut, pemanasan laut, peningkatan suhu, peningkatan curah hujan dan badai tropis. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara yang memiliki sumber daya alam melimpah dengan tingkat kerusakan lingkungan yang tinggi. Indonesia sebagai negara tropis juga merupakan salah satu negara yang paling rentan terhadap dampak negatif perubahan iklim. Untuk menemukan posisi dan strategi Indonesia dalam Perubahan Iklim, metode analisis literatur dilakukan untuk mendukung makalah ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, Indonesia dalam mempersiapkan rencana aksi dan pendanaan menggunakan skema keuangan campuran yang dilaksanakan melalui dokumen Rencana Aksi Nasional dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Iklim dan Respons Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional terhadap Perubahan Iklim. Peran aktif komunitas bisnis, akademisi, organisasi masyarakat sipil, mitra pembangunan, dan semua elemen masyarakat diperlukan agar upaya untuk mengatasi perubahan iklim dapat dicapai secara efektif dalam mewujudkan ketahanan nasional

scholarly journals Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Comprehensive Development Planning of the Cities in Nueva Ecija in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arneil G. Gabriel ◽  
Patrick Neil M. Santiago ◽  
Rosemarie R. Casimiro
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Comprehensive Development

AbstractRecent scientific consensus suggests that climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and destructive. Consequently, increasing importance is given to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in global governance. The projected global warming at 1.5 ºC and the climate variability that the Philippine archipelago experiences make DRR-CCA the key priorities of both the national and local government units. In this study, we assessed and measured the degree of mainstreaming of DRR-CCA in the comprehensive development plans (CDPs) of the five component cities in the province of Nueva Ecija in the Philippines. These are among the areas in Central Luzon that are susceptible to hydrometeorological and geologic hazards. We distributed survey questionnaires to 25 employees of the local government units in the five component cities in Nueva Ecija who are directly involved in planning activities. We triangulated their responses using archival data (review of written policies and plans). The main findings of the study indicate that in spite the presence of laws and policies on DRR-CCA, their implementation is only in the preliminary stages. The results also provide insights to policymakers and future researchers on the challenges and opportunities influencing the systemic mainstreaming of DRR-CCA in the province.

scholarly journals State Climate Change Planning

2019 ◽  
pp. 370-380
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Gogoi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
The State ◽  
Preparation Process ◽  
State Action ◽  
Local Factors ◽  
National Planning ◽  
The Status

In 2009, India began one of the world’s largest exercises in sub-national planning for climate change, with the launch of the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) preparation process. How have the SAPCCs fared over the last 10 years and what does this say about the potential and challenges of state climate change planning? This chapter explores the evolving concept of state climate change planning in India, and whether and how implementation of SAPCCs has occurred and the challenges surrounding it. It uses examples from six states (Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Odisha) to draw out trends in terms of not only the status of SAPCC implementation but also evidence of wider mainstreaming of adaptation within development planning. The experience of these states suggest that state climate change planning is motivated and influenced by different and varied local factors, particularly governance-related challenges.

Beyond Lip Service: A Council Approach to Planning for Behaviour Change

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 129-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grahame Collier ◽  
Phil Smith
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Environmental Action ◽  
Change Models ◽  
Real Change ◽  
The City

AbstractThe Council of the City of Sydney – like many other councils around Australia – has embarked on a whole-of-council approach to establishing sustainable behaviours amongst its residents. In developing its Residential Environmental Action Plan - designed to motivate and bring about real change in resident choices and behaviours - the City sought to base its planning on a significant knowledge base.It undertook a project which asked two fundamental questions: What does the literature say about behaviour change in the community? and What do the residents of the City of Sydney local government area say about the best ways to influence community behaviour? A review of behaviour change models and the conduct of focus groups and other informant interviews across the key demographics of the City of Sydney local government area, yielded two sets of criteria for behaviour change programs. Not surprisingly, both sets were similar and for ease of use they were merged into one shorter set of twelve criteria. These are useful in informing the design of programs or assessing whether existing programs are capable of affecting behaviour. The key claim in this paper is the importance of understanding both the theory and the local community at the design phase of any program. Good planning of behaviour change programs enables graceful interventions, the magic of co-learning and the power of adaptation.The authors acknowledge the work and support of the City of Sydney in undertaking this project.

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