Capacity of Samoa’s planning sector improved to map strategic zones and develop surface flooding adaptation strategy and perform short term (seasonal) and long-term (decadal) climate change adaptation planning and DRRM Apia Spatial Plan (2014) – adopted by GoS Area Investment Plan and Urban Area Flood Study National Policy (2013) and awareness Capacity of Samoa’s water resource managers and GIS planners strengthened to reduce the impact of climate change on groundwater resources 4 / 21 Groundwater monitoring sites (2015) – training in bore drilling Groundwater map – not sited Draft Groundwater CC Adaptation Strategy – not sited Capacity of Samoa’s forest fire managers and GIS planners strengthened to reduce impact of CC on native forests during periods of drought National Forest Fire Management Strategy and awareness program in Savaii and Upolu; specific training for villager response teams Maota and Asau Fire Stations constructed in drought prone areas of Savaii Ability of FESA to issue enforceable fire restrictions created Capacity of Samoa’s tourism resource managers and Climate Change Task Force strengthened to reduce the impact of CC on tourism resources Tourism Adaptation Strategy Training and awareness on PUMA EIA Tourism Climate Change Resource Centre to raise awareness Samoa registered under Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Early Adopter Program Enhanced learning, evaluation and adaptive management in order to systematically capture experiences in CC impacts and adaptation preparedness SOE Report (2013) – national consultations in and Savaii National Environment and Development Sector Plan (2013-16) The platforms established by are enabling the sector agencies to implement climate change risk reduction and resilience building activities with communities and businesses (for example, tourism operators have adopted a water saving code to encourage conservation when a dry period is forecast). The partnerships and coordination across the agencies meant that some sectors were exposed to climate and weather information relevant to their sector for the first time. Their regular meetings provided opportunities to consider and better understand how to integrate CLEWS / seasonal forecasts (for 3-6 month periods) in their
strengthen agency and community capacities to take the lead, anticipate and adapt to the impacts of climate change? What factors are enabling or hindering this development? How were marginalised members of the community included? problem, to develop their own solutions and advocate for change systems and mandates are modified to integrate new knowledge and solutions scaled out by other members of the community and other communities How did the project facilitate partnerships to mobilise knowledge and resources and engage politically? Communities are engaged with government and civil society to mobilise knowledge and resources Cross-scale networks are expanded to mobilise knowledge and resources Programs are coordinated across jurisdictions to ensure complimentary action at different scales Resources are made available for implementation Outcomes Community and capacity to anticipate and adapt to change locally are enhanced Community, government and civil society development planning systems are modified to support adaptation planning and strategies Community strategies for adaptation are adopted, adapted and implemented in other vulnerable communities organisation
Annex 4: Meeting schedule Time Consultation Attendance Contacts Monday 20 June 2016 9.00-10.00AM Mission briefing at Australian High Commission (Confirmed) Rosemary McKay (Dep. High Commissioner) Clyde Hamilton (First Secretary) 10.30-11.30AM Ministry of Finance (Confirmed) Lita Lui (ACEO Aid Coordination) 1.00-2.00PM Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Suluimalo Amataga Penaia (CEO) 2.30 – 3.30Pm 4.00-5.00PM MNRE Resources (TBC) Malaki Iakopo (ACEO) Tuesday 21 June 2016 9.00-10.00AM MNRE PUMA Fetoloai Alama (ACEO) Kirisimasi Seumanutafa (Principal) Ferila (Principal) 10.30-11.30AM MNRE DMO (Confirmed) Muliagatele Filomena Nelson (ACEO)