2.2 4. Defined or Anticipated Project Elements (Purpose/Sub-purpose, Area of Focus, or Activity/ Mechanism, etc.) Climate Risks List key risks related to the project elements identified through either the strategy- or climate risk assessment. Risk Rating Low/Moderate/ High How Risks are Addressed at Project Level Describe how risks have been addressed at the project level. If a decision has been made to accept the risk, briefly explain why. Further Analysis and Actions for Activity Design/ Implementation Describe CRM measures to be integrated into activity design or implementation, including additional analysis, if applicable. Opportunities to Strengthen Climate Resilience Describe opportunities to achieve development objectives by integrating climate resilience or mitigation measures. Improving citizen local governance Frequent seasonal flooding due to a dysfunctional local government system. Low No action – risk accepted. The is currently outside the scope of the project Help local authorities develop early warning systems and plan for improved drainage Use public concern as an opportunity to engage civil society and citizens to increase their involvement in planning and local government Increased deforestation due to unfavorable economic activities including charcoal burning and traditional agriculture. Low No action – risk accepted. The risk is currently outside the scope of the project Community forest management engagement on land conservation among government, traditional leaders and farmer cooperatives 5. Tasks/Defined or Illustrative Interventions Climate Risks List key risks related to the defined/illustrative interventions identified in the screening and additional assessment. Risk Rating Low/Moderate/ High How Risks are Addressed Describe how risks have been addressed in activity design and/or additional steps that will be taken in implementation. If you chose to accept the risk, briefly explain why. Opportunities to Strengthen Climate Resilience Describe opportunities to achieve multiple development objectives by integrating climate resilience or mitigation measures IR 1.1 Citizen Demand for Citizen participation in Low No action – risk accepted. The Build capacity of local
Transparent Accountable Service Delivery Increased local governance and CSO activities may decrease due to the negative consequences of changing climatic conditions (higher temperatures, increased flooding, and more frequent droughts) on people’s livelihoods and health. is currently outside the scope of the project community boards, CSOs and local government personnel on climate risks and related issues during governance work. Increased flooding and droughts may decrease citizen turnout for elections, meetings, etc. due to transport/access related difficulties. Low No action – risk accepted. The is currently outside the scope of the project IR1.2 Transparency and Accountability in Governance Service Delivery Increased. The overall ability of the GRZ to fight corruption or to transfer public funds to provincial governments may be reduced if the government is needs to divert funding to respond to impacts of more frequent/stronger weather events Low No action – risk accepted. The is currently outside the scope of the project Link relevant political representatives to think tanks that are working on climate change in Zambia to help inform them of the potential risks and how to mitigate and adapt to those risks.