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Phase II

Product

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Form

Criteria and indicators of vulnerability

A set of criteria will result from steps 2, 3 and 4 of the methodology. The criteria will be classified per topic(s)/area(s) and will be presented as a chain of indicators in accordance with the findings of the different literature reviews.

A set of criteria and indicators as a toolbox.

Climate scenarios

Climate scenarios relevant for the case studies will be developed for each region or country as needed.  These scenarios will be derived from those already elaborated by national governments if available. 

Document

Vulnerability assessments and mapping

The assessment of vulnerability will be the main product of phase 2 and the application of the methodology.

Document and publishable articles

Identification of priorities

The vulnerability assessment will identify priorities for the work on adaptation.

Document and publishable articles

Identification of response options

In conjunction with the priorities, the team will work on the most appropriate response options at the policy level.  The concept of adaptive forest management will be incorporated as the most important response option

Document and publishable articles

Material for national communications

Findings and different inputs will be incorporated to the national communications of participating countries and shared with international institutions like the IPCC. 

Sections on the relevant chapters

Phase III

Product

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Adaptation strategies in the context of national policies

The main product of phase 3 will be the specification of means to incorporate adaptation into the development policy as well as sectorial policies of each country.  The project expects to incorporate elements of capacity building, finance and research.

Document/ publishable articles

Guidelines for the adaptation  measures

The team of the project will develop a guide for the implementation of actions in the specific context of the project.  The project, however, does not foresee the initiation of projects which encompass the application of these activities.  The material can be used for formulation of new projects.

Publishable book

Strategy for raising interest of actors

The group will develop a strategy for raising awareness of the actors identified in the last stage of the methodology. 

Document

Innovative mechanisms for financing adaptation

An important effort will be made to identify new mechanisms for financing adaptation, which may include insurance and payment for environmental services. 

Document/Publishable article or book