Post on 21-Aug-2014
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Background to the Development & Implementation Process
of the Climate Change Adaptation Trainings
targeting SADC TFCAs
Dr. Wibke Thies, Project CoordinatorGIZ SADC Transboundary Use & Protection of Natural Resources
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The SADC Programme for Transfrontier Conservation Areas
Component 3: Capacity building for TFCA stakeholders
• It recognises that building capacity of key TFCA stakeholder groups is crucial for successful TFCA development & management
• Key activity: development and implementation of regional training programmes for TFCA stakeholders
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Component 6: Reducing vulnerability of ecosystems and people to the effects of climate change
• Recognizes: the vulnerability of ecosystems and communities living in and around TFCAs towards climate variability and climate change
• Objective: to support the development of climate change mitigation & adaption measures within TFCAs
• Key activities:
• enhancement of knowledge about climate change amongst TFCA managers and local communities
• development of systems to monitor the impacts of climate change and variability on biodiversity, ecosystems and local livelihoods
• development of adaptation measures
The SADC Programme for Transfrontier Conservation Areas (cont.)
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Training Needs Assessment (SADC, KfW, GIZ, January 2013)
Study on Training needs of wildlife managers and rangers in TFCAs (SADC, KfW, GIZ: January 2013)
Findings:
• Lacking systems to continuously update curricula and trainer capacity according to needs of training purchasers.
• Higher Certificate / Diploma exit levels: insufficient training of trainers; lacking workplace relevance of training
• Need for specific knowledge on any cross-border issues
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Moreover….
• …. There is need for improved collaboration amongst stakeholders, especially across borders
• …. Creation of fora for dialogue on issues that matter, climate change adaptation being one of them
• …. Climate change is an issue that becomes more relevant and poses a more ‘real’ threat on a day-by day basis
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The CCA - TrainingsGoal:
• To equip TFCA personnel with the skills, approaches, mind set and consciousness
• Encourage them to conduct climate change adaptation activities in their respective TFCAs
• Encourage them to integrate these into their management plans
Specific Objective:
• To develop a model curriculum, an implementation mechanism and a sustainability approach that enhances capacity for environment, sustainability and climate change adaptation amongst TFCAs leaders, practitioners and managers in the SADC region
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The CCA – Trainings (cont.)
Indicator (as of SADC-GIZ project):
• At the end of May 2015 (end of project phase I) 80% of trained TFCA and park managers shall have increased their capacities
• to deal with climate change adaptation
• to integrate it into TFCA management
• to transfer the knowledge to communities
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Role of WESSA/SADC REEP
• SADC REEP is a SADC Centre of Excellence
• will develop and implement this model training course for the TFCAs in the SADC region (financial support through SADC-GIZ project)
• Will guarantee sustainability of the course offered
• SADC REEP has inter alia: suitable institutional capacity, expert knowledge on the subject of CCA, innovative training methodologies, good regional positioning and is well-networked
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Other Human Capacity Development measures by the SADC – GIZ ProjectTraining for TFCA stakeholders on cross-border integrated fire management
Mobile training offered by the Southern African Wildlife College on specific trans-boundary issues such as veterinary questions, border control, fire management, anti poaching, etc.
Training on developing, budgeting and managing projects on „Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)“ (not focussed on TFCAs)