Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management 2014–2018

1 Republic of the Marshall Islands Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Management 2014 - 2018 2 Table of Contents List of Figures ...................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Tables ....................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. 4 Foreward ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Christopher J Loeak, President of the Republic of Marshall Islands ................................................... 6 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 7 Section 1: Background and Setting ..................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Geographical setting ................................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Population ................................................................................................................................. 8 1.3 Governance Arrangements ....................................................................................................... 8 1.4 Economic setting ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.5 Risk Context .............................................................................................................................. 9 Section 2: Climate change ................................................................................................................. 11 2.1 Climate change impacts .......................................................................................................... 11 2.2 Sector Vulnerabilities .............................................................................................................. 15 2.3 RMI’s National Climate Change Policy .................................................................................... 16 Section 3: The links between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation............... 18 3.1 Linkages and the argument for integration of DRM and CCA ................................................. 18 3.2 How to integrate DRM and CCA .............................................................................................. 19 3.3 Mainstreaming DRM and CCA in the Pacific ........................................................................... 20 Section 4: Linkages to National, Regional and International Policies and Frameworks ................... 20 4.1 Strategic Development ........................................................................................................... 20 4.2 Climate change adaptation and mitigation............................................................................. 22 4.3 Disaster Risk Management ..................................................................................................... 22 4.4 Integrating Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation .............................. 23 Section 5: JNAP Development Process ............................................................................................. 23 Section 6: JNAP Goals and Outcomes ............................................................................................... 24 Section 7: Indicative Costs ................................................................................................................ 25 Section 8: Implementation Strategy ................................................................................................. 28 Section 9: Monitoring and Evaluation .............................................................................................. 31 Section 10: Communication Strategy ............................................................................................... 32 References ........................................................................................................................................ 33 3 List of Figures Figure 1: Map of the Republic of the Marshall Islands ........................................................................... 8 Figure 2: Coral Bleaching in Majuro in 2006. Photos: D Jacobsen (Beger et al., 2008) ....................... 12 Figure 3: The location of RMI (EEZ shown by red polygon) relative to typhoon tracks. The cyclones were taken from the ibtracs catalogue and show cyclones between 1980-2012 (random colours). .. 14 Figure 4: Example of coastal area in RMI. Photo; Murray Ford. 2013 Landowners Guide to Coastal Protection. ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Figure 5: Overview of the NCCPF (Source: RMI Government, 2011) .................................................... 18 Figure 6: Development of RMI’s JNAP .................................................................................................. 19 Figure 7: Vision 2018 and linkages to the JNAP (modified from DRM NAP, 2008) ............................... 21 Figure 8: Share of gross indicative cost by JNAP Goal .......................................................................... 27 Figure 9: Implementation arrangements for RMI’s JNAP ..................................................................... 31 List of Tables Table 1: RMI’s Natural and human induced hazards. Source: GFDRR, 2008. ....................................... 10 Table 2: Recent disaster events affecting the RMI ............................................................................... 10 Table 3: RMI’s sectoral vulnerabilities .................................................................................................. 15 Table 4: Total Gross indicative cost by JNAP Goal (USD) ...................................................................... 26 Table 5: Gross indicative cost including contingency (USD) ................................................................. 28 List of Annexes Annex 1 Schedule of JNAP Country Engagements ............................................................................. 36 Annex 2 JNAP Results Matrix ............................................................................................................. 39 4 List of Acronyms ADMIRE Action for the Development of Marshall Islands AOSIS Alliance of Small Island States BOMI Bank of the Marshall Islands CCA Climate Change Adaptation CMAC Coastal Management Advisory Committee CMI College of Marshall Islands COFA Compact of Free Association CSO Chief Secretary’s Office DRM Disaster Risk Management DRM NAP Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan DRR Disaster Risk Reduction EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone EOC Emergency Operations Center EPA Environmental Protection Authority EPPSO Economic, Policy, Planning and Statistics Office EWS Early Warning System FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GIS Geographic Information System HFA Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 - 2015 ICAM Integrated Coastal Area Management IDA Initial Damage Assessment IDRL International Disaster Response Law IFRC International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IOM International Organization for Migration ITCZ Inter Tropical Convergence Zone JNAP Joint National Action Plan for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management KAJUR Kwajalein Atoll Joint Utility Resources M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MAWC Majuro Atoll Waste Company MEC Marshalls Energy Company Inc. MIA Ministry of Internal Affairs MICS Marshall Islands Conservation Society MIDB Marshall Islands Development Bank MIMA Marshall Islands Mayors Association MIMRA Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority MIPD Marshall Islands Police Department MIVA Marshall Islands Visitors Authority MoE Ministry of Education MoF Ministry of Finance MoFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs MoH Ministry of Health MoPW Ministry of Public Works MoTC Ministry of Transport and Communication MWSC Majuro Water and Sewage Company NC3 National Climate Change Committee NCCPF National Climate Change Policy Framework NDC National Disaster Committee NDMO National Disaster Management Office NGO Non-Governmental Organization NTA National Telecommunications Authority NTC National Training Council OEPPC Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Co-ordination PACC Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change PIFACC Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change PSC Public Service Commission R&D Ministry of Resources and Development RFA Regional Framework for Action RMI Republic of the Marshall Islands SOPAC Applied Geoscience and Technology Division of SPC SPC Secretariat of the Pacific Community 5 SPREP Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Program TNC The Nature Conservancy UH University of Hawaii UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNOCHA United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs USP University of the South Pacific WSO Weather Service Office WUTMI Women United Together in the Marshall Islands 6 Foreward The Marshall Islands is a small country of 29 atolls and 5 islands comprised of about 70 square miles in land area spread over an expanse of ocean in the North Pacific of more than 700 square miles. The Marshallese people have a proud history of sustainably drawing from available resources and conserving the natural environment upon which their livelihoods depend. Due to the underlying geographical and economic context, Marshallese livelihoods are vulnerable to a range of natural and human-induced hazards perhaps more so than our larger island neighbours in other parts of the Pacific. Climate change in particular represents an enormous challenge to Marshallese people. Recognising the vulnerable nature of our country, we have embarked on this endeavour to identify climate change adaptation, risk reduction and disaster management measures and activities that will help to make our country a better place to live and our people more safe and secure. In late 2006, the Government requested support from the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) to develop a Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan. Together with representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, United Nations Development Programme (Pacific Centre) and Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC), the team assisted government officials and other stakeholders representing community interests to develop this plan, which began in 2008. In 2010 it was recognized that the Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan would benefit from inclusion of climate change risks, thus began the process to develop RMI’s Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management (JNAP). Over the following years, SPC/SOPAC and the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have continued to support efforts to refine and finalize the JNAP through multi-stakeholder and individuals consultations with key government ministries, agencies and non-governmental groups in the RMI. This Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan is an important and integral supportive element towards the achievement of our sustainable national development imperatives. We realise that in order to move forward meaningfully with the development priorities, it is important that we fully take into account those risks associated with the many hazards that we face – including climate change. We must collectively plan to mitigate and wherever possible prevent risks posed by hazards, and adapt where we must. We must also prepare ourselves to effectively manage those disasters which may be unavoidable and will impact our shores and our limited resources. The 2013 drought brought many lessons for improving coordinated and collaborative approaches to risk management. If we don't learn from past events and take any action then it is almost inevitable that we will have a higher price to pay in the future. It will take us longer to recover and our efforts to move forward will actually result in taking steps backwards. I commend this Joint National Action Plan to all Marshallese stakeholders, from national to local levels, and congratulate the efforts made in its development. I also invite our development partners and donors to work with the Republic of the Marshall Islands to address the various measures and actions that it identifies. We see this document not as a signal of accomplishment but as a starting point for a better future for the Marshall Islands. Christopher J Loeak, President of the Republic of Marshall Islands 7 Executive Summary This Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management provides a detailed strategy for holistically and co-operatively addressing risk in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The JNAP is the result of extensive national consultations with relevant stakeholders and is built upon the strong foundations of the RMI’s Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan (DRM NAP). The incorporation of actions to address the crucial issue of climate change, which is likely to severely and negatively impact upon livelihoods in the RMI, provides an updated action plan which does not differentiate between the source of risk, whether it be climate driven or otherwise. The RMI has been able to effectively plan for mainstreaming risk reduction across all sectors via activities detailed in this JNAP. The JNAP’s strategic goals, which are a combination of those addressed in the DRM NAP and the national Climate Change Policy Framework (NCCPF), are as follows: JNAP Goals: 1. Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management /climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands 2. Public education and awareness of effective CCA and DRM from local to national level 3. Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels within the Marshall Islands 4. Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future for the Marshall Islands 5. Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience for all Marshall Islands people 6. Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks The aim of the JNAP is to enhance the resilience of the Marshall Islands people. It does this through providing all stakeholders, from communities, to national level to regional and international levels, with a nationally owned and driven guiding action plan that identifies key national priorities for reducing risk and vulnerability in the RMI. By developing strong and productive partnerships between communities, non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government, civil society, traditional leaders, the private sector, national government and regional and international organizations, the RMI will be able to prepare for existing and future vulnerabilities to provide healthy and sustainable livelihoods for its people. 8 Section 1: Background and Setting 1.1 Geographical setting The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI – see Figure 1) is a scattered collection of 29 atolls and 5 islands lying to the west of the international dateline and just north of the equator. With a land area of 181km 2 , the RMI’s low lying atolls and islands lie within an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of almost 2 million km 2 . The atolls, which are coral caps set on the rims of submerged volcanoes, are aligned in parallel chains consisting of Ratak (sunrise) to the east, and Ralik (sunset) to the west. RMI’s capital, Majuro is located in the southeast and is 700 miles from the furthest outlying atoll (Ujelang). Situated in the middle of the Pacific tectonic plate, the RMI remains at low risk (but certainly not zero risk) of geological hazards such as earthquakes, tsunami and volcanoes. Figure 1: Map of the Republic of the Marshall Islands 1.2 Population RMI has a total estimated population of 53,158 (2011 RMI Census). The two major urban centres, Majuro and Ebeye, have populations of 27,797 and 11,408 respectively, corresponding to almost three quarters of the total population (2011 RMI Census). Other atolls and islands are considered rural in nature and referred to as the Outer Islands. National population growth is moderated by high levels of out-migration to the United States. However, high birth rates and internal migration via rapid and unregulated urbanization of the two urban centres is of concern given the existing (and increasing) high population densities of Majuro and Ebeye. 1.3 Governance Arrangements The RMI declared self-government in 1979 and in 1986 was granted its sovereignty from its former colonial status, the US. RMI’s ongoing relationship with the US is formalized via the Compact of Free Association (COFA) which provides economic assistance to the RMI, accounting for 45% of GDP. The current COFA arrangement covers the period up to 2023. US presence still exists on 11 islands in Kwajalein Atoll, which is used for the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RMI, 2007), an arrangement formalized in the RMI COFA. Elections are held every four years with each of the twenty-four constituencies electing a senator to the lower house of RMI’s bicameral legislature, the Nitijela. The upper house – the Council of Iroji – is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The Council of Iroji is consulted on all customary and land issues. The President, who is head of state as well as head of government, is elected by the Nitijela. The Executive consists of the Presidential Cabinet – ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The Chief Secretary heads the Public Service and is responsible to the Cabinet for the general direction of the work of all departments and offices of government. Local government is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and each inhabited island has a local council headed by a mayor. Funds are disbursed to the local councils on an annual basis in 9 relation to the size of the population being served. Local council activities include: local police services, solid waste collection and maintenance of local roads. Additional funding for capital projects is sometimes allocated from donor funding or US federal grants. Mayors report back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs every three months. District centers have their own locally appointed officials and police force. Funding for the district centers comes in the form of grants from the national government and revenue raised locally. The arrangements with the USA regarding disaster response assistance changed in 2008, from being Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administered to USAID (see USAID, 2013). The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) also plays a role in coordinating disaster response. It is hoped the new arrangement will allow for greater flexibility in times of disaster and better reflect the transition from being a US territory to an independent state. 1.4 Economic setting Public sector spending and contributions from the United States, via the COFA, largely drives the RMI’s relatively small national economy. The government sector accounts for 41% of formal employment and 40% of GDP (including state owned enterprises). The US Test Site on Kwajalein also accounts for one-third of economic activity. The fragile nature of energy and food security was made visible when a State of Economic Emergency was declared in 2008 following rising inflation which peaked at 30.1% (European Commission, 2009). High food and fuel prices resulted, highlighting the vulnerability of the RMI to external market variations. The economy’s high vulnerability to external shocks was similarly highlighted after 9/11 and the 2001-2004 Asian Bird Flu Crisis. 1.5 Risk Context The RMI’s hazards and vulnerabilities are linked to both physical and social characteristics of its islands and people, in addition to ongoing unsustainable development practices. Key drivers of the RMI’s vulnerability include: Rapid population growth and over-population in urban centres Low elevation and small atoll islands Unsustainable development Localized pollution (including contamination of water supply), poor waste management and sanitation and environmental degradation Climate change impacts including accelerated sea level rise, which may increase vulnerability and exposure to shocks and stresses, as well as increase intensity of extreme events Limited resources (particularly food, water and fuel) Limited economic potential due to small size and remoteness High exposure to external market shocks (demonstrated by the State of Economic Emergency declared in 2008 following unprecedented increases in costs of imported food and fuel – See RMI, 2009a) Sparse and scattered nature of islands and atolls, making communication and transportation to outer islands more difficult, with infrequent and at times unreliable transport links Outbreaks of disease via contamination of water is not uncommon – an issue that is exacerbated by the high population densities of the urban centres. 10 Tsunamis have not been recorded as having a significant impact on the Marshall Islands in living memory. However, recent research on similar atoll islands in the Pacific also thought to be at minimal risk (such as in Wallis and Futuna) have revealed inland soil deposits caused by significant tsunamis (Goff, 2009). In addition, the 2004 Indonesia tsunami had a large impact on the Maldives, an atoll nation in the Indian Ocean with similar geography to RMI, causing 60 deaths. The tide gauge in Majuro has recorded 14 tsunamis since 1993, with the largest being 4.3 inches (11cm), caused by a 8.3 Mw earthquake in the Kuril Islands in 1994 (Australian Bureau of Meteorology, 2010). Modelling studies have shown that for a 2000 year return period, the RMI have a maximum amplitude of between 1 and 2 metres, with the most likely source being the Kuril Islands. On a 100 year return period, the maximum amplitude is between 0.2 to 0.4 metres (Thomas and Burbridge 2009). While the likelihood of a major tsunami occurring during an extremely high equinox tide (or even coinciding with waves arriving from a distant storm, (see section 2) are very low, such an event could have disastrous consequences for RMI (Pearce 2008). With increasing sea levels, the likelihood of a tsunami coinciding with high water level will increase. A 2010 report by outlined and prioritised the needs for RMI to increase their tsunami resilience (Australian Bureau of Meteorology 2010). The key natural and human-induced hazards are listed in Table 1 below. Table 1: RMI’s Natural and human induced hazards. Source: GFDRR, 2008. Key Natural Hazards Key Human-Induced Hazards Tropical storms and typhoons Fire Sea swells coinciding with king tides Contamination of water supply Drought Outbreak of epidemic diseases Tsunami Commercial transport accidents Table 2 shows recent past disaster events affecting the RMI. It can be seen that it is predominantly the hydro meteorological natural hazards that have the potential to significantly affect all sectors of the RMI. These risks are likely to be enhanced as a result of climate change impacts (see Section 2). Table 2: Recent disaster events affecting the RMI Year Event Area(s) affected 2013 Drought 15 atolls/islands north of Majuro (above 8°N latitude) 2013 Sea swell, King Tide Majuro 2008 Sea swell, King Tide Numerous Pacific locations including the RMI 2008 State of Economic Emergency All of RMI 2007 Severe Drought Majuro, Utrik, Wotho, Lae, Namu, Ailuk 1998 Severe Drought All of RMI 1997 Typhoon Paka Majuro, Aillinglapalap, Namu 1994 High Surf Wave Action Ajeltake 1992 Typhoon Gay Majit 1992 Tropical Storm Axel All of RMI 1991 Typhoon Zelda All of RMI 11 1988 Tropical Storm Roy Kwajalein 1979 Sea swell Majuro Section 2: Climate change 2.1 Climate change impacts Climate change, driven by an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, is likely to severely and negatively impact all sectors in the RMI. Key impacts are likely to result from changing i) ocean, atmosphere and land temperatures, ii) rainfall patterns, iii) typhoons, iv) sea level rise, and v) ocean acidification. The effects of climate change will most likely be felt first through the impact of climate extremes (IPCC, 2012). Climate records in RMI have established that the El Niño / La Niña phenomenon (also known as El Niño Southern Oscillation or ENSO) is the main driver of year to year changes in climate (including temperature, rainfall and cyclones) along with the behaviour of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the Western Pacific Monsoon (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). Seasonal forecasting, projections and (where necessary) warnings of temperature, rainfall, sea level and cyclones are produced by the RMI Weather Service Office (WSO) in collaboration with regional partners 1 . Effective dissemination of these early warning products from the WSO to government agencies, NGOs and communities, along with suitable action / response plans are an effective method of adaptation to climate change and management of disaster risk, as outlined in this JNAP document. La Niña years are significantly wetter and cooler than El Niño years. During El Niño years, sea surface temperatures increase to the east of RMI, which favours more intense tropical cyclones in the region (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). Sea level is also generally higher around RMI during La Niña events, with 6 of the top 10 water levels recorded at Majuro occurring during La Niña and none during El Niño (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). The Weather Service Office has recorded that roads in both Majuro and Ebeye suffer significant inundation on almost every equinox tide during La Niña conditions. Recent research has shown that future El Niño events could become more frequent and severe and that rainfall in the ITCZ could increase during the wet season (Powers et al., 2013 and Cai et al., 2012). This would have direct impacts on rainfall patterns in RMI. As a small atoll nation, negative effects are already taking place and these will continue to gravely undermine efforts towards sustainable development, threatening the survival and the sovereignty of RMI as a nation. The following sections describe how a change in climate and weather patterns will affect the RMI. 1 Examples are the NOAA Pacific ENSO Applications Centre (PEAC), and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology COSPPac (Climate and Ocean Support Programme in the Pacific). 12 Increased Temperature Temperature records show there has been warming over the past 60 years at Majuro (0.26°F per decade) and Kwajalein (0.27°F per decade). This warming is projected to accelerate with a temperature rise of up to 4.5°F by 2090 (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). Warmer than usual sea surface temperatures have led to coral bleaching in RMI, with several events recorded around Majuro (Beger et al., 2008). Healthy coral reefs can survive episodic bleaching events, but severe or regular bleaching can cause coral reefs to die. Coral reefs provide a vital ecosystem function for coastal fisheries and also act as a natural barrier to absorb wave energy and protect shorelines from erosion and inundation (Ford, 2013). Under a business as usual emissions scenario (A1B), and assuming that coral reef species cannot adapt quickly enough, then bleaching is expected to occur in RMI in at least 9 years out of 10 by 2050 (Burke et al., 2011). While the details of ocean warming and bleaching have not been recalculated using the IPCC Assessment Report 5 (released in September 2013), the general characteristics of warming have not changed under similar emissions profiles (RCP4.5 and RCP6.0). Catch from pelagic fisheries, including skipjack tuna and bigeye tuna are valued at around $USD57 million, based on figures from 2004-2008 (Bell et al., 2011). Preliminary modelling has been used to estimate the impact of climate change on fisheries, although these figures can be used as indicative only. Relative to the 1980-2000 catch (Bell et al., 2011); Catch of skipjack tuna within the RMI exclusive economic zone (EEZ) due to climate change is likely to increase by 24% by the year 2035. Under a low emissions scenario (B1), this increase of 24% will stabilize through to the year 2100, while under a high emissions scenario the increase will drop to 10% of the1980-2000 catch by 2100. Catch of bigeye tuna within the RMI EEZ is likely to decrease by 3% by the year 2035, and by 2100 will then decrease by 10% under low emission scenarios or decrease by 27% under high emission scenarios. Figure 2: Coral Bleaching in Majuro in 2006. Photos: D Jacobsen (Beger et al., 2008) Rainfall and drought Notable recent droughts occurred during the El Nino of 1997-1998, causing the government of the RMI to declare a state of emergency (Pacific HYCOS, 2009). In 2013, an atmospheric blocking phenomenon led to drought in the northern RMI and caused the declaration of a state of emergency 13 on 19 April. Over the same period, heavy rainfall in the southern RMI impacted on crops and threatened food security. Climate records from Kwajalein and Majuro dating from 1950 and 1954 respectively both show statistically significant decreases in annual and dry season rainfall (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). However there is high confidence that wet season, dry season and annual average rainfall will increase over the course of the 21 st century. This confidence is based on (i) physical reasoning that rainfall will increase in the equatorial Pacific with a warmer climate, and (ii) high agreement among climate models on this increase in rainfall (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). Heavy rain events are expected to increase in frequency and intensity over the 21 st century. The current 1-in-20 year event is expected to occur five-to-six times in a 20 year period in the northern Marshall Islands, and seven-to-eight times in a 20 year period in the southern Marshall Islands by 2090 under a high emissions scenario. The amount of rain expected during the wettest day of a 20 year period is expected to increase by 1.8 inches (45mm) by 2090 under a high emissions scenario (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011 – see errata). Droughts are expected to continue, but there is likely to be a decrease of drought occurrence in RMI over the course of the 21 st century, although there is only moderate confidence in this prediction. Droughts can have significant impacts on water resources, particularly given the fragile nature and crucial role the freshwater lends notably on Majuro (see Presley, 2005). Similarly, local food production is vulnerable to changes in rainfall patterns, given the shallow and sandy soils present in RMI. Storms and typhoons RMI is on the edge of the main typhoon belt, and periodically suffers the effects of tropical storms and typhoons (as illustrated in Table 2). The most recent was Typhoon Paka in 1997, which caused US$80 million in damages (Australian Bureau of Meteorology, 2008). There is insufficient data to determine if there has been a trend in frequency or intensity of cyclones over the past few decades. While there is still uncertainty in how typhoon patterns will change in a changing climate, the latest science projects that the North-West Pacific should experience a decrease in the total frequency of typhoons by about 15%, however there will likely be an increase in the most severe (category 4 and 5) 2 typhoons of around 10%. Accordingly, there is likely to be an increase in precipitation of approximately 12% within a radius of 200km from the centre of a cyclone (IPCC AR5 WG1, chapter 14.6.1). That is, there will be fewer, but more intense typhoons. 2 Note that the category 4 and 5 designation is made using the Saffir-Simpson scale. 14 Figure 3: The location of RMI (EEZ shown by red polygon) relative to typhoon tracks. The cyclones were taken from the ibtracs catalogue and show cyclones between 1980-2012 (random colours). Sea level rise As noted above, Majuro and Ebeye already experience serious flooding almost every La Niña year during king tides. During December 2008, a State of Emergency was declared following weeks of high seas which resulted from storm surges coinciding with high tides and two tropical depressions (RMI, 2009b, UNOCHA, 2009). The populated areas of Majuro and Ebeye suffered damage to roads, houses and other infrastructure on the low lying atolls. A similar event occurred in June-July 2013, mainly affecting Majuro. RMI is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise. The islands are an average of 2 metres above sea level and nearly all of the land consists of fragile, narrow atolls. In many places one can stand in the lagoon and see waves crashing on the ocean side, across the atoll. Sea level rise poses significant risk by affecting suitability for habitation and enhancing erosion and inundation. Increasing frequency of inundation by seawater will likely contaminate fragile and vital freshwater lenses Sea level change observed by tide gauge and satellites around Majuro since 1993 agree well. The rate of sea level rise at Majuro is about 0.3 inches (7mm) per year, which is at least twice as fast as the global average of 0.125±0.015 inches (3.2±0.4 mm) per year (Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, 2011). It is thought that the relatively rapid sea level rise in the Western Pacific is due to an increase in the equatorial trade winds (Merrifield 2011). This rate of sea level rise is calculated from satellites, and does not take into account the measured downwards vertical land motion at the tide gauge in Majuro of 0.02 inches (0.5 mm) per year (Australian Bureau of Meteorology, December 2010). This rate of sea level rise is expected to continue and accelerate, with a rise of between 8 to 24 inches (20 to 60 cm) by 2090, relative to the sea level in 2000. Extreme sea level events in the Marshalls are often caused by the arrival of long period swell waves generated from distant storms in either the North Pacific or South Pacific (Tasman Sea) coinciding with extreme high tides. There is low confidence in the trends of these storms, however existing data indicates that there may be an increase in waves arriving in the tropical Pacific from Southern Ocean storms (IPCC, 2013). 15 The frequency of flooding events (driven by sea level rise and tides) of a given height is projected to increase by a factor of at least 1000 under a medium emissions scenario by 2100 (IPCC, 2013). Figure 4: Example of coastal area in RMI. Photo; Murray Ford. 2013 Landowners Guide to Coastal Protection. Ocean Acidification The global ocean absorbs approximately 30% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions (IPCC, 2007). While this reduces the impact of our emissions, the extra CO2 decreases ocean pH (i.e. makes it more acidic) and decreases the amount of calcium carbonate in the form of aragonite available for biological processes. There is little knowledge on what the impacts of ocean acidification will be on coral reefs and other calciferous organisms such as crabs and many species of plankton that form the base of the oceanic food system. However it is thought that if the aragonite saturation state Ωar goes below 3.5, there will be significant impacts on coral reefs and other calciferous organisms. It is projected with moderate confidence that the maximum annual value of Ωar will go below 3.5 by 2035 within RMI. More research is needed to identify the impacts of ocean acidification on RMI’s marine environment and to identify possible management responses. 2.2 Sector Vulnerabilities The predicted impacts on specific sectors within RMI are described in Table 3 below. Table 3: RMI’s sectoral vulnerabilities Sector Climate change vulnerabilities Water resources Changes to precipitation patterns, including changes in extremes, are likely to further exacerbate existing pressure on limited water resources. Any rise in sea level also puts freshwater resources at risk of contamination by the increasing frequency of inundation events. Agriculture It is likely that sea level rise will result in salinization of agricultural land, which in the RMI is very low lying and already vulnerable to high seas and storm surge. Land loss via erosion is also likely, further reducing the availability of land to grow crops. 16 Increased temperature and evaporation rates will also decrease soil moisture in RMI’s sandy soils, and will also therefore have impacts on agriculture. Human Health Climate change is likely to enhance the risks for the potential of outbreaks of vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever, due to an increase in mosquito breeding sites associated with a warmer climate and potentially higher rainfall conditions, particularly given the increasing trends of urban settlement and corresponding higher population densities. Higher temperatures may also lead to increased transmission of water borne diseases; for example, prolonged periods of high temperatures can enhance the conditions favourable to some types of diarrheal diseases and gastroenteritis. Conversely, there is an enhanced risk of outbreaks of diseases such as typhoid and cholera with contaminated water during and after flooding. Infrastructure Sea level rise and associated impacts such as coastal erosion and inundation threatens infrastructure of RMI’s low lying atolls and islands. An increase in frequency and/or intensity of tropical storms or typhoons also poses a risk to infrastructure, much of which is built with little/no regard for construction standards Fisheries, Coastal Ecosystems and biodiversity Substantial negative impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems are likely. Rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification (via increased concentration of carbon dioxide) may have significant adverse impacts upon coral reefs, coastal ecosystems, and migratory fish stocks such as tuna, which represent a substantial economic resource for RMI. Energy RMI’s vulnerability to external fluctuations in global prices of food and fuel was exposed in 2008 via the State of Economic Emergency. Despite stabilising somewhat, global fuel prices remain volatile in a time of increased concern over existing energy reserves and the transition globally to focus more on renewable energy. Climate change increases this uncertainty, meaning an unstable platform upon which the energy sector is situated in the RMI. 2.3 RMI’s National Climate Change Policy The RMI’s people are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. RMI firmly believes it has no choice but to implement measures to build resilience, reduce disaster risk, and support renewable energy and energy efficiency, i.e. to adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change. Within the context of extreme vulnerability to climate change impacts, the RMI has developed the National Climate Change Policy Framework (NCCPF – see RMI Government, 2011), to provide a blueprint to build resilience in partnership with our regional and global partners. The NCCPF was formally endorsed in 2011, and provides overarching national guidance and identification of priorities for tackling climate change challenges in the RMI. The vision of the NCCPF is “Building the resilience of the people of the Marshall Islands to climate change”. The RMI has identified a series of priority climate change areas which represent targets for attention and, in some cases, urgent response. While efforts continue to understand the nature of future climate change, it is clear that the RMI faces major impacts on its communities’ livelihoods and infrastructure from sea-level rise, sea surge, typhoons and rainfall intensity; water and food security issues from changing rainfall patterns and ocean acidification; health issues from rising temperatures and prolonged drought periods, as well as the potential for increasing peak wind speeds and changes to ocean circulation patterns. To prepare for these impacts, the RMI Climate Change Policy Framework presents five strategic goals that provide a pathway to an integrated, whole of Marshall Islands response. Objectives and outcomes are identified for each goal. 17 1. Strengthen the Enabling Environment for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, including Sustainable Financing 2. Adaptation and Reducing Risks for a Climate Resilient Future 3. Energy Security and Low-Carbon Future 4. Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery 5. Building Education and Awareness, Community Mobilization, whilst being mindful of Culture, Gender and Youth The aim of the NCCPF, via these 5 strategic goals, is to: “Foster and guide a national plan of action to address current and short, medium and long term effects of climate change, ensuring to the greatest possible extent that the quality of life of the people of the Marshall Islands and opportunities for sustainable development are not compromised.” The NCCPF also identifies nine national priority areas, which are listed below and addressed via the five strategic goals. Food and Water Security Energy Security and Conservation Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management Human Resources Development, Education and Awareness Health Urban Planning and Infrastructure Development Disaster Risk Management Land and Coastal Management, including Land Tenure Transport and Communication An overview of the NCCPF is visually depicted below in Figure 2. The framework will operate primarily via a National Committee on Climate Change (NCCC), which will link in and work with existing committees, ministries and other stakeholders, acknowledging the separate mandate of these organizations and processes. 18 Figure 5: Overview of the NCCPF (Source: RMI Government, 2011) Section 3: The links between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation 3.1 Linkages and the argument for integration of DRM and CCA In the RMI, most risks and threats are predominantly climate related. Table 2 provides examples of recent disasters, the majority of which are climate and weather driven. Recent studies and global discussions have therefore focussed on integrating, or combining, the fields of disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA), given the strong practical and conceptual similarities between the two. In the Pacific, this makes sense, given many Pacific Island’s vulnerability and exposure to climate and weather driven disasters, i.e. disaster risk management and climate change adaptation speak the same language and aim to achieve the same thing: reducing vulnerability and enhancing resilience. Integrating DRM and CCA has several benefits, which are listed below: Reduces duplication: most of RMI’s risk is related to climate. Integrating DRM and CCA therefore addresses risk as a whole rather than separating disaster risk from climate risk (an artificial separation) Strengthen institutional and policy arrangements and capacity in dealing with national and community issues that are similar. Strengthen coordinated approaches at the national, community and outer islands in dealing with risks in the context of the national sustainable development priorities Brings together multiple funding sources and resources (DRM and climate change funds) Integrating DRM and CCA is what donors look for: it contributes to aid effectiveness Integration of DRM and CCA is occurring in other countries (e.g. Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue) and at the regional level: it is seen as a sensible way to reduce the burden of work RMI National Climate Change Policy Framework Outcomes Vision Strategic Goals Objectives Vision 2018 Principles Climate Change National Priority Areas 19 Integrating DRM and CCA results in a co-ordinated and integrated approach to managing current and future risk, particularly in the RMI where most risk is climate/weather driven Aligns with regional and global efforts to integrate disaster risk management and climate change adaptation 3.2 How to integrate DRM and CCA The RMI has a well-established Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan (DRM NAP – see RMI Government, 2007), which was informed by extensive national consultations and stakeholder engagement over a period of several years. The DRM NAP describes in detail how to address risk in the RMI, including ten strategic goals and subsequent objectives and activities. Since the DRM NAP’s development, the RMI has developed and endorsed a National Climate Change Policy Framework (NCCPF), as described in Section 2.3. The NCCPF provides guidance on how the RMI needs to address climate change in a “whole of government”, and indeed whole of country manner. It also addresses national priority areas which need to be addressed, in part via the five strategic goals. In November 2010, a review of the DRM NAP was completed, which highlighted the need to further extend the scope of the DRM NAP to incorporate the impacts and risks associated with climate change. The DRM NAP therefore provides much of the groundwork for an action plan for climate change, as many of the impacts associated with climate change will be an enhancement of existing risks and threats (e.g. water and food security, coastal erosion). A Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for both disaster risk management and climate change is therefore a practical and strategic way to address risk in the RMI holistically. The RMI’s JNAP has strong foundations via the existence of the DRM NAP, it is updated with the additional risks and threats climate change is likely to bring, which are described in RMI’s NCCPF. This is described visually below in Figure 3. Figure 6: Development of RMI’s JNAP RMI’s JNAP therefore identifies the strong synergies and commonalities in the DRM NAP and the NCCPF. It ensures all risks, threats and priorities are covered, by incorporating the NCCPF’s five 20 strategic goals and national priorities with the DRM NAP’s ten goals. It allows for partnerships between government ministries and agencies, local governments, the non-government sector (NGOs, private enterprise, communities, traditional leaders), the donor community and regional and international agencies and organizations. Importantly, the RMI’s JNAP addresses DRM and CCA as one issue: all risk reduction, and does not make the artificial separation between disaster risk and climate change, because in the RMI, they are one and the same. 3.3 Mainstreaming DRM and CCA in the Pacific As mentioned above, integrating, or mainstreaming, DRM and CCA is highlighted from the national to the global as a priority to reduce the burden on national governments and to achieve a holistic response to risk reduction. The Pacific Disaster Risk Management Partnership Network has established a working group on mainstreaming DRM and CCA has supported the development of JNAPs in Tonga (see Kingdom of Tonga, 2010), Cook Islands and Tuvalu with Niue, Kiribati, and Nauru in the final stages of development. Other countries including Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Palau, Solomon Island and Vanuatu have also expressed interest in developing their JNAP. The Pacific Climate Change Roundtable similarly aims to achieve mainstreaming of DRM and CCA and at meetings in Niue (April 2011), further discussion progressed on the topic. The RMI is therefore well placed to develop a JNAP, as it can be informed by lessons learned in other Pacific Island Countries, and also seen as a leader in the Pacific, given the strategic, ambitious and innovative nature of developing a JNAP. Section 4: Linkages to National, Regional and International Policies and Frameworks The JNAP draws upon and is informed by existing policies and frameworks at the national, regional and international level. These are outlined below. 4.1 Strategic Development At an international level, the RMI is committed to the principles outlined in the Mauritius Strategy for Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States 2005. The Pacific Plan provides a regional policy approach to sustainable development. Reflecting elements of both the Paris Declaration of Aid Effectiveness and the Pacific Principles of Aid Effectiveness, the Pacific Plan calls on donors and development partners to work with national governments in providing a harmonized approach to development support in the Pacific. The recent review of the Pacific Plan notes the importance of addressing the region’s vulnerabilities and dependencies, with the development and implementation of RMI’s JNAP directly contributing to this approach. The RMI’s National Strategic Development Plan: Vision 2018 (RMI Government, 2001) provides an overarching framework for sustainable development. Containing ten sustainable development goals, Vision 2018 contains several strong linkages to disaster risk management and climate change, as highlighted below in Figure 4. The JNAP fits in by providing a cross-sectoral action plan. 21 Figure 7: Vision 2018 and linkages to the JNAP (modified from DRM NAP, 2008) It is recognized that at the time of writing, the “Vision 2018” National Strategic Development Plan is under review, with the aim to provide an updated version to better reflect the immediate priorities for RMI. The JNAP will undoubtedly remain important and align to the newly updated National Strategic Plan, given it directly addresses the priority issues of risk reduction and climate change adaptation. The climate change related sectoral policies and plans the JNAP takes into account are as follows: RMI Energy Policy and Action Plan Agriculture and Food Security National Water Resource Management Framework, and outcomes of 2011 National Water Summit EPA Coastal Management Framework The JNAP also links in with existing strategies, both nationally and donor led, e.g. the UNDP supported Action for the Development of Marshall Islands Renewable Energies (ADMIRE), the FAO supported Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods program, the UNDP funded and SPREP coordinated Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Program, Pacific IWRM implemented by SOPAC, International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative (ACCAI), Pacific-Australia Climate Change Science and Adaptation Planning Program (PCCSAP), Pacific Adaptation Strategy Assistance Program and the IOM funded PREPARE and CADRE programs – among others. 22 4.2 Climate change adaptation and mitigation RMI acceded to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992 and mostly aligns itself with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) in international negotiations for climate change. The RMI completed its Initial National Communication in 1999, with its Second National Communication currently being prepared (due for completion in March 2014) which aims to build on lessons learned as a result of the Initial Communications. As part of the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol provides legally binding commitments for developed countries to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by at least 5% of 1990 levels. Although the RMI has no required commitments to reduce emissions under the Kyoto Protocol, the government acceded in 2003 and continues to aim to transition to a reduced dependence on greenhouse intensive sources of energy, contributing to both mitigation and less reliance on imported fuels. The Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change (PIFACC) 2006-2015 provides the regional policy driver for action on climate change. The JNAP is consistent with the six underlying principles of the PIFACC. The Micronesia Challenge is an agreement from governments of Palau, RMI, FSM, Guam and CNMI, and is a response to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Micronesia Challenge commits participants to conserve 30% of near-shore marine resources and 20% of terrestrial resources by 2020. The Reimaanlok National Conservation Area Plan (see Reimaan National Planning Team, 2008) is RMI’s approach in reaching its commitments to the Micronesia Challenge, providing a roadmap for conservation efforts. Modelled after the Micronesia Challenge, the Green Energy Micronesia (GEM) incorporates RMI, FSM and Palau in attempts to transition more efficient energy use and to renewable energy in the region. The goals are to reach a 20% improvement in energy supply efficient; 30% improvement in energy use efficiency and 20% of electricity generated from renewable sources (see http://www.micronesiachallenge.org/). The National Climate Change Policy Framework was endorsed in 2011 and provides strategic priorities for scaling up the government’s commitments to address climate change. By promoting a coordinated approach, the policy aims to address climate change issues across relevant sectors and also provides an entry point for donors to provide assistance in reducing RMI’s vulnerabilities to climate change impacts. The climate change policy outlines national priority areas for action in addition to five strategic goals to address key vulnerabilities and areas requiring a boost in resilience. 4.3 Disaster Risk Management At the international level, the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005 – 2015 provides a strategy for reducing the impact of disasters, with a specific focus on risk reduction. Discussions are underway to design a post-2015 international framework for addressing risks, informed by lessons learned from the HFA. A regional approach to implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action was developed in 2005, with the Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Framework for Action 2005–2015 (Regional Framework for Action (RFA) – see SOPAC, 2005). http://www.micronesiachallenge.org/ 23 The RMI’s Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan (DRM NAP) was fully endorsed in 2008, and provides a detailed plan to address risk across ten strategic goals. A review of the DRM NAP was undertaken in 2010, identifying strengths and areas where improvements could be made. Additional DRM related national policies and plans include: National Emergency Response Plan 2010 Disaster Assistance Act 1994 Drought Disaster Plan 1996 4.4 Integrating Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation At the global scale, discussions have been underway since 2004 to better integrate disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, with one mechanism being the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction’s (UNISDR) inter-agency Working Group on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. At the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Meetings, progress has been made on addressing risk in a more holistic nature. At the Pacific regional scale, discussions and subsequent activities have been underway to integrate approaches addressing CCA and DRM since 2011, with the outcome planned to succeed the Regional Framework for Action and PIFACC. High level support across the region exists for this approach, which will result in an Integrated Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation. A ‘Roadmap’ to chart the path to the development of the Integrated Strategy has been drafted and shared across the region, with updates provided to member states at annual Pacific Disaster Risk Management Partnership Network Meetings and Pacific Climate Change Roundtables. RMI’s JNAP therefore aligns with this progress at the regional level to address risk holistically. Section 5: JNAP Development Process As noted in Section 3.2, the DRM NAP Review, which coincided with the drafting of the NCCPF, highlighted the need to develop a holistic approach to addressing risk in the RMI. The October / November 2010 Mission therefore began discussions with the Office of Environmental Planning, Policy and Co-ordination (OEPPC) and the Chief Secretary’s Office (CSO) in developing a combined approach to risk reduction via a JNAP. A second mission to further progress the development of a JNAP occurred in March / April 2011 and involved input from SPC/SOPAC, SPREP and the World Bank in partnership with the RMI government. Consultations undertaken during this second mission developed some the detail of the detail of the JNAP (e.g. goals, objectives, outcomes and activities) as well as building national support for the JNAP process. Meetings with OEPPC, the Chief Secretary’s Office and the National Climate Change Committee developed national ownership of the JNAP. This was reinforced further with a National Stakeholders Workshop, which garnered support from stakeholders from a range of backgrounds. In November 2013, SPC/SOPAC and SPREP partnered with the CSO and OEPPC to finalize the JNAP. This Mission involved individual and multi-stakeholder consultation to update and validate the JNAP, revisiting the Goals, Objectives and Actions and updating cost estimate. This third round of consultations again involved a wide range of stakeholders to validate the contents of the JNAP, and provide clarification and edits where changes had occurred since the JNAP’s inception in 2010. 24 Section 6: JNAP Goals and Outcomes The six JNAP goals are the result of combining the aims and priorities of the DRM NAP and the NCCPF. They also address the key sector vulnerabilities, as identified in Section 2.2. The six JNAP goals were refined and revised over several rounds of national consultations, allowing for the national strategy for risk reduction to be country led and informed by all relevant stakeholders. The six JNAP goals and corresponding outcomes are as follows: Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management /climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Goal Outcomes: • Strengthened coordination and effectiveness of DRM/CCA decision making processes and institutional arrangements including government, traditional leaders, private sector, NGOs and civil society • Natural hazard risk considerations (climate-related, geophysical and others) are mainstreamed in all relevant processes of development and budgetary planning at all levels and in all relevant sectors, resulting in an integrated response to building resilience to climate change and disasters • Key organizations are adequately resourced and avenues for sustainable financing are secured through improved policies, capacities and institutional arrangements (incl. National Trust Fund) Goal 2: Public education and awareness of effective DRM/CCA responses from local to national level Goal Outcomes: • Technical, scientific and management skills and expertise for climate change and DRM are improved and retained in the RMI • Effective climate change and disaster communication strategies are tailored for the RMI both in urban centres and Outer Islands • Increased discourse on climate change and DRM in planning for sustainable development at national, local and community levels • Awareness of the causes and impacts of climate change and disasters in the RMI is improved, including what constitutes an effective adaptation response • Development planning and budgeting increasingly reflects understanding higher level of investment in climate change and disaster risk information, traditional knowledge and science as the basis for decision making Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels Goal Outcomes: • Appropriate governance arrangements and resources are in place to provide enabling environment for disaster preparedness and response and coordination at all levels and for all agencies and organizations 25 • People focussed early warning systems and emergency communications are effectively implemented and maintained, including between Majuro, Ebeye and the Outer Islands • Needs of vulnerable groups are given priority in emergency preparedness and response planning and implementation • External support from partners complements and enhances national arrangements and mechanisms for disaster response preparedness Goal 4: Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Goal Outcomes: • Effective implementation of the RMI National Energy Policy and Action Plan (2009), in part supported through access to international finance for emissions reductions, technology transfer and capacity development • Improved resilience of the Outer Islands by increasing the availability of on-island renewable energy sources Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Goal Outcomes: • All households have reliable access to clean, fresh water • The resilience of community livelihoods (including health and wellbeing) and vulnerable groups including youth and children are strengthened • Vulnerability to water and food related hazards and shortages resulting from hazards and climate change impacts is reduced • Reduced vulnerability to coastal hazards • Effective management of coastal resources including land and marine biodiversity Goal 6: Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks Goal Outcomes: • All landuse policies and settlement planning processes reflect DRM/CCA • RMI has an updated building code for disaster and climate-proofing that is backed by appropriate legislations • Improved national and local capacity to undertake vulnerability and adaptation assessments and planning • Key stakeholders are integrated into the planning and implementation of adaptation programmes at all levels Section 7: Indicative Costs The methodology of deriving the costs is based on a number of assumptions which include: Costs of organising workshop and training sessions in the outer islands during a week is averaged and include catering, travelling, stationaries, accommodation and daily subsistence allowances. 26 The cost of Technical Assistance between an overseas and a locally engaged one is different and is based experience and qualifications. The use of only local rates for TA can therefore under-cost an activity if an appropriate local consultant cannot be accessed. The cost of overseas Technical Assistance is averaged and include daily rate, airfares and daily subsistence allowances. The costing are estimates and the actual cost may be determined during the development of proposals when a relevant donor is being identified and interested in in supporting that particular action. A number of action had proposed to recruit short term project positions and if the agency so wish to continue with the position relevant support from government had to be sought. Seed funding is being proposed for implementation of actions which require review/assessments/feasibility study but actual costs can only be determined when such a study is completed. The overall gross indicative costs of the JNAP is USD $8,799,255.55 as detailed in Table 4 below. These costs also include some of the activities that are currently being supported (or potentially about to be supported) by partners. It should be noted that these costs (and associated activities) are not inclusive of additional adaptation infrastructure projects planned or currently implemented in RMI. Table 4: Total Gross indicative cost by JNAP Goal (USD) Goal Estimated Cost Goal 1 $ 373,186.00 Goal 2 $ 1,208,850.15 Goal 3 $ 1,504,408.71 Goal 4 $ 1,361,400.00 Goal 5 $ 2,247,247.54 Goal 6 $ 1,124,774.00 TOTAL $ 8,799,255.55 Of the gross indicated costs, Goal 5 has the highest contribution at 26% followed by Goal 3 at 17%, Goals 1 and 4 at 15% each, Goal 2 at 14%, and Goal 6 at 13%, as displayed by Figure 8. 27 Figure 8: Share of gross indicative cost by JNAP Goal To provide flexibility in planning for JNAP activities, a contingency of 10 per cent has been applied to all financial costs. In this case, the total financial costs would increase to a potential USD$9,679,181.10 as detailed in Table 5 below. 28 Table 5: Gross indicative cost including contingency (USD) Estimated Cost 10% Contingency New Estimated Cost Goal 1 $ 1,352,575.14 $ 135,257.51 $ 1,487,832.66 Goal 2 $ 1,208,850.15 $ 120,885.02 $ 1,329,735.17 Goal 3 $ 1,504,408.71 $ 150,440.87 $ 1,654,849.59 Goal 4 $ 1,361,400.00 $ 136,140.00 $ 1,497,540.00 Goal 5 $ 2,247,247.54 $ 224,724.75 $ 2,471,972.30 Goal 6 $ 1,124,774.00 $ 112,477.40 $ 1,237,251.40 TOTAL $ 8,799,255.55 $ 879,925.55 $ 9,679,181.10 Section 8: Implementation Strategy The implementation strategy for RMI’s JNAP is underpinned by the following principles: A holistic approach to risk reduction - Implementing the JNAP requires recognition that managing and reducing risk applies to all stakeholders, from national to community levels, incorporating government and non-government organizations. Building on existing partnerships and mechanisms – RMI has pre-existing cross-sectoral structures, partnerships and mechanisms (such as Advisory Groups, Task Forces and Committees) in place that serve as existing platforms upon which to launch JNAP activities. Drawing on these existing structures will assist in maintaining partnerships and existing lines of communication, reducing the need to develop additional bodies for JNAP implementation. Inclusivity and partnership approach – Participants consulted during JNAP development proposed a relatively flat hierarchical structure for JNAP implementation, which best reflected how saw agencies partnering and coordinating on implementing the JNAP. This partnership approach forms an important guiding principle for the way in which the RMI would like to see the JNAP make progress in reducing risks at community to national scales. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities – The JNAP will be implemented by multiple stakeholders, from government to non-government, community to national scale. Roles and responsibilities for implementing the JNAP need to be clearly defined to ensure efficient and effective progress towards achieving the JNAP’s strategic goals. Figure 9 provides an illustration of the arrangements to manage, coordinate and implement the activities associated with the JNAP. These arrangements are the result of the multi-stakeholder consultations in November 2013. Participants in the consultation reached consensus in proposing that the primary agencies responsible for overseeing the JNAP’s coordination should be the CSO and OEPPC. It was also agreed that a new entity, in the form of a JNAP Unit, would be needed to ensure operational oversight and progress on implementing JNAP activities. Details of Figure 9, including roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder group, are as follows. President and Cabinet: The President and Cabinet are included at the top of the schematic diagram to note the importance of the Office of the President and the Cabinet for provision of high level oversight of JNAP implementation. 29 Chief Secretary’s Office (CSO): The Chief Secretary’s Office reports to the Office of the President and is responsible for the functioning of government ministries. The CSO also houses the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO – previously call NEMCO), which is responsible for disaster preparedness, risk reduction and response. In its role on the JNAP, the CSO and the NDMO will provide guidance and oversight to ensure a coordinated approach to JNAP implementation. Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Co-ordination (OEPPC): The Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Co-ordination (OEPPC) was established by the OEPPC Act (2003). As noted in the Act, OEPPC’s functions include acting as an advisory body to the Office of the President, Cabinet, the Ministries and government agencies on environmental planning and policy matters – including issues related to climate change. It is therefore the OEPPC’s role to ensure relevant issues emerging in regional and international climate change discussions are reflected in the JNAP’s progress. National Climate Change Committee (NC3): The National Climate Change Committee is responsible for ensuring progress on adaptation and mitigation elements of the JNAP, and to ensure new and emerging climate change initiatives in RMI are linked and integrated into JNAP priorities. National Disaster Committee (NDC): The National Disaster Committee was established under the Disaster Assistance Act (1994). The NDC is comprised of the Chief Secretary as Chair, and government Secretaries as representative members. The NDC’s role is to ensure multi-stakeholder coordination and collaboration across government ministries for all JNAP activities, as well as to provide leadership in advancing the JNAP towards achieving its goals and objectives. JNAP Unit: The newly proposed JNAP Unit provides direct operational oversight of JNAP implementation. The Secretariat supports the integration of JNAP actions into work and business plans and budgets of the relevant Ministries and NGOs. It will also be the role of the JNAP Unit to develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to track progress of JNAP activities, and to ensure that lessons learned are accounted for in ongoing implementation of the JNAP activities across the government ministries. Government ministries and agencies: Government ministries and agencies will facilitate the integration of JNAP actions into budgetary frameworks, plans and also annual work and business plans and budgets to ensure JNAP activities are implemented and risk reduction and adaptation measures are mainstreamed into existing mechanisms. NGOs: The Marshall Islands has a small number of non-government organizations (NGOs), based in Majuro, providing an assortment of services including education and vocational training, disability support, youth and health services, advocacy on women’s issues and environmental and conservation issues. NGOs will provide an important link to communities for specific issues, and have an important role to play in supporting the implementation of many JNAP activities, including in providing feedback for monitoring and evaluation. Red Cross: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has made progress on establishing a National Red Cross Society in the Marshall Islands, with the aim to support and sustain community level disaster preparedness and response. The Red Cross will therefore provide an additional link to communities, and once fully established, be an effective supporting organization for JNAP implementation and feedback on JNAP M&E. 30 Local Government and Traditional Leaders: Each inhabited island has a local council headed by a mayor. The Marshall Islands Mayors Association (MIMA) is an important association in which local issues are raised and reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Mayors and Traditional Leaders will therefore be a crucial link between national government and communities in supporting JNAP implementation. Faith based organizations: Churches are highly active in the Marshall Islands, providing a range of support services including important school and educational services. Given the level of support and influence churches have in the Marshall Islands, this stakeholder group will be significant in its ability to support JNAP implementation and M&E at the local level. Existing Task Forces and Committees: These include multi-sector, government and non-government collaborations including the National Water and Sanitation Task force, the National Energy Task Force, the Food Security Committee and the Coastal Management Advisory Council (CMAC). These collaborative bodies will be able to provide links between government and non-government sectors, and also links from national to local levels on implementation and progress reporting on JNAP activities. Communities: Communities will support JNAP implementation through links with NGOs, traditional leaders and village councils, churches, Red Cross and other civil society organizations. Their provision of feedback on progress towards the JNAPs goals and objectives will be an important contribution to the M&E framework. Development Partners and Donors, and Regional Agencies: These groups are included to highlight the technical and financial support they have continued to provide RMI for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation interventions. They will continue to support JNAP implementation through a range of mechanisms. 31 Figure 9: Implementation arrangements for RMI’s JNAP Section 9: Monitoring and Evaluation The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the JNAP is intended to achieve a number of objectives, which are as follows: 1. To provide for regular reports to the Marshall Islands Government on the progress of JNAP implementation. 2. In relation to 1, provide a mechanism to stimulate discussion and identify new initiatives that may evolve from the implementation of targeted actions. 3. To provide a mechanism for feedback and acquittals to donor partners and organizations of the funds used and progress made in relation to JNAP implementation. The responsibility for monitoring and evaluation of the JNAP will be vested in the JNAP Unit, who will work closely with EPPSO in the data gathering and analysis phase. The JNAP Unit will develop appropriate templates for all M&E reports, however pre-existing frameworks (such as those developed for the National Strategic Plan, the RND Strategic Development Plan and the EPA Coastal Management Framework) are drawn on to allow for close alignment of national strategies and reducing duplication in reporting requirements. Additional components of the JNAP M&E framework are as follows: Set specific, well defined, tangible goals and indicators Monitoring on a quarterly basis to coincide with government budgetary requirements Regular review of the M&E framework to ensure it maintains feasibility and is meaningful in tracking progress Inclusion of quantitative and qualitative measures of progress 32 Inclusion of innovative tools for monitoring change, and potential benefits, at the community level Ensure results of M&E are taken back to the communities Monthly meetings for JNAP Unit to report to NDC/NC3 In order to ensure that the outcome of M&E reports lead to further strategic planning in relation to climate change and disaster risk management (and thus in turn ensure that a dynamic process of planning is maintained) the JNAP Unit will instigate a formal review of the JNAP following the first three years of implementation. The result of such a review may be adapted as the “second phase” of a rolling JNAP program. Ultimately the challenge is to formally mainstream or incorporate the issues related to climate change and disaster risk management into the national sustainable development strategy, sectoral and corporate plans and budgets. When such a situation is made possible, which addresses issues concerning sustainability, then the need for a separate JNAP program is rendered obsolete. Section 10: Communication Strategy The success of JNAP implementation will rely heavily on the ownership and support it receives not only from within the Marshall Islands Government but also from all sectors and levels of the community. This ownership and support will be made possible through a mechanism that provides on-going and focused awareness and understanding not only of the JNAP goals, objectives and actions, but indeed (and more importantly) of the critical nature of climate change adaptation and disaster risk management to the longer-term sustainable development of Marshall Islands. An effective Communication Strategy is therefore required to ensure the goals, objectives and activities within the JNAP are understood by stakeholders from local to national levels – and from Majuro and Ebeye to the Outer Islands. 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Constructive feedback was incorporated into the draft goals and the Matrix, which allowed stakeholders to directly steer the direction of the JNAP. Details of the steps taken during this mission are as follows. 1. Development of proposed joint goals and objectives, and development of a preliminary draft JNAP Matrix To more easily begin discussions in-country, SOPAC/SPC drafted proposed joint goals and objectives for the JNAP, to be included in initial discussions with RMI’s OEPPC and the CSO. 2. Consultations with OEPPC and Chief Secretary’s Office After the initial drafting of the preliminary JNAP matrix, including the goals and objectives, consultations were held with both the Director of OEPPC and the Deputy Chief Secretary to seek initial feedback prior to further detail being developed. Both the Director of OEPPC and the Deputy Chief Secretary agreed with the process being followed and had constructive comments to the goals and objectives, which were subsequently incorporated into the JNAP matrix. 3. Development of preliminary activities and costings Proposed climate change related activities and updated DRM NAP activities were costed according to updated figures, provided by OEPPC. The costing methodology followed the approach taken for the DRM NAP in 2007. 4. National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) Meeting The NCCC meeting allowed for the provision of initial feedback on the proposed JNAP methodology, goals and objectives. The consultation remained at a high level to solicit general feedback on the JNAP process and the proposed goals and objectives, rather than entering into detailed discussions on the specific activities associated with the objectives. NCCC is chaired by the Chief Secretary and comprised of Secretaries for all Ministries and selected agencies (e.g. EPA), and given the attendance was high, it was a good opportunity to seek the Committee’s reaction to the proposal. The SOPAC/SPC representative provided a presentation of the JNAP process to ensure NCCC members were aware of how the JNAP goals, objectives and matrix were developed. The Director of OEPPC also provided a presentation providing details of why a JNAP should be developed, justifying the need based on it reducing duplication, fulfilling donor requirements and enabling access to multiple sources of funding. 37 Each of the six proposed JNAP goals, and the associated objectives, were discussed at the NCCC meeting, allowing time for feedback on the goals themselves and the objectives. The NCCC provided extensive feedback which strengthened the draft JNAP, both in terms of national ownership and by providing accurate representation of the country’s needs and capacity. Feedback was provided on the goal’s and objective’s wording, how the goals were ordered, and recommendations were made to merge goals and to insert additional, locally appropriate language. Discussion was conducted in both English and Marshallese, allowing for NCCC members to express themselves in their local language and ensure national ownership during the initial development of the JNAP. 5. National Stakeholders Workshop The National Stakeholders Workshop invitation was extended to government representatives, Mayors, NGOs, private sector and civil society, with attendance at approximately 50 people. The attendance of Mayors from several atolls was highly beneficial via their constructive inputs. The aims of the workshop were to seek feedback from national stakeholders on the proposed JNAP goals and objectives (as per the NCCC workshop) and also the specific activities and lead and partner agencies associated with the goals. Additional aims were to highlight the reasons for developing a JNAP (i.e. the alignment between DRM and climate change) and to develop national ownership over the process to ensure effective implementation of the JNAP activities. The workshop was opened and chaired by the Deputy Chief Secretary as the Chief Secretary was unavailable. Introductory presentations were made by both the SOPAC/SPC representative and the Director of the OEPPC, who provided a recap of the National Climate Change Policy Framework development process and a justification of the JNAP process. Much of the introductory presentation material was presented in Marshallese, which ensured a high level of understanding and also ensured a high level of national ownership. The workshop included two group exercises. The first provided participants with the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed JNAP goals and objectives, similar to the exercise conducted by the previous day’s NCCC meeting. The second activity allowed participants reflect on the drafted activities and lead/partner agencies, with the aim to clarify these roles and activities to better reflect the national circumstances. For both activities, there was time allocated for participants to feed back to the group their additional input. This again was done mostly in Marshallese (and translated for the non-Marshallese speakers) which again created feelings of national ownership and a genuine Marshallese flavour. The group reached a general consensus on the goals, with a few being modified slightly. It was also agreed that some of the actions under the objectives could be combined and edited somewhat to better reflect the national circumstances, particularly to include recent events such as the National Water Summit. The day ended with a group photo, and the Director of OEPPC providing information on the next steps, ensuring participants that this was not the end of the consultation process. An extended period would allow organizations to further discuss the JNAP with their constituents, so comments could be fed back to the JNAP focal point within the OEPPC. 6. Incorporation of NCCC feedback and National Stakeholders Workshop input 38 Upon completion of the second mission, all feedback was incorporated into the draft JNAP Matrix. It was agreed that OEPPC, in partnership with the CSO, will provide further direction in the development of the JNAP including further consultations. November 2013: The final JNAP consultations involved a visiting team from SPC/SOPAC and SPREP partnering with OEPPC and CSO to validate and update the JNAP for the purpose of finalization. A national multi-stakeholder workshop was held with members of the National Disaster Committee (NDC) and the National Climate Change Committee (NC3) over three days. Discussions on Day 1 centred on revising and updating the JNAP Goals, Outcomes, Objectives, Actions, Lead Agencies and Indicators. Revision of costing estimates was also undertaken, particularly for new actions provided by participants. Day 2 consisted of discussions on implementation, monitoring and evaluation and the communications strategy. Day 3 presented back to participants the newly revised and updated JNAP for final comments. The SPC/SOPAC and SPREP Team then consulted with the Chief Secretary and OEPPC prior to presenting the revised JNAP to the National Disaster Committee for final comment and endorsement. 39 Annex 2 JNAP Results Matrix Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management /climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Goal Outcomes: Strengthened coordination and effectiveness of DRM/CCA decision making processes and institutional arrangements including government, traditional leaders, private sector, NGOs and civil society Natural hazard risk considerations (climate-related, geophysical and others) are mainstreamed in all relevant processes of development and budgetary planning at all levels and in all relevant sectors, resulting in an integrated response to building resilience to climate change and disasters Key organizations are adequately resourced and avenues for sustainable financing are secured through improved policies, capacities and institutional arrangements (incl. National Trust Fund) Objective Actions Results (Outcomes/Outputs) Lead Agency Supporting Agency/ies Indicator Cost 1.1 Strengthen DRM/CCA and organizational and institutional arrangements at national and local government levels 1.1.1 Complete the review of all relevant policies and legislation (including the Disaster Assistance Act 1987) to assess, clarify and/or establish integrated DRM and climate change organizational arrangements and responsibilities which also include recognition and compliance with principles and practices of International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) 1.1.2 Implement DRM and CCA organizational arrangements as endorsed in the Climate Change Policy framework 1.1.3 Draft new legislation or amendments to effect organizational changes 1.1.4 Establish a national platform for DRM/CCA to facilitate a biennial dialogue of stakeholders and partners with a view to enhancing advocacy and mainstreaming efforts at all levels and to ensure wide support 1.1.5 Establish and fund a JNAP Unit to coordinate and monitor JNAP implementation and provide consistent update to NDC/NC3 Strengthened integrated CCA and DRM organizational arrangements supported with appropriate policy and legislative framework JNAP Unit with three staff funded for 1st three years OEPPC OEPPC CSO CSO CSO CSO CSO AG’s Office NDC, NGOs, faith based organizations, Chamber of Commerce OEPPC, PSC Percentage of JNAP actions mainstreamed into key organizations mandates at the national and local levels in the first three years of JNAP implementation JNAP Unit established $373,186 1.2 Adequately resource key organizations 1.2.1 Assess the resource needs of key organizations for DRM/CCA, including the possibility of bank loans for emergency Key DRM/CCA agencies are resourced with priority needs CSO OEPPC, MIDB, BOMI Percentage of resource needs as identified by the $235,100 40 for DRM/CCA at national and local government levels, including securing avenues for sustainable financing and the option of a trust fund to address DRM/CCA situations 1.2.2 Develop resource requirements and implementation program for key organizations for DRM/CCA 1.2.3 Review budget planning and reporting processes to account for management and forecast of climate change-related funding. 1.2.4 Develop a Climate Change/DRM trust fund to enhance organizational performance CSO CSO MoF All government ministries MoF, OEPPC MoF, OEPPC CSO assessment acquired annually 1.3 Strengthen human resource capacity of key organizations for DRM/CCA including at the national and local government levels, and key local community leaders and NGOs 1.3.1 Assess the existing capacity of the human resources and develop minimum standards for human resource capacity to be analyzed in line with the organization mandate 1.3.2 Review job descriptions of DRM/CCA focal points key staff at responsible organizations 1.3.3 Conduct DRM/CCA training needs assessment of key responsible organizations 1.3.4 Develop and implement a long-term DRM and CCA training program 1.3.5 Assess the role and capacity of key local community groups in Majuro and the Outer Islands that are playing a role in DRM/CCA and develop and implement programs to strengthen capacities as may be required 1.3.6 Recruitment of a climatologist to the Weather Service Office to provide assistance in synthesizing and analyzing climate data Incentives are in place for staff with the right skill and experience to be recruited or stay in the organization Local community groups and NGOs more active in local-level risk management CSO CSO CSO NTC MoIA WSO OEPPC, PSC PSC PSC OEPPC NGOs PSC PSC Level of improved performance from agencies involved in DRM/CCA as reported in annual reports following JNAP implementation Level of integration of appropriate traditional knowledge identified in DRM/CCA programs by local community groups, NGOs and national and local government responsible agencies $163,182 1.4 Build capacity for mainstreaming DRM/CCA by strengthening coordination, inter sectoral partnerships and collaborative efforts for DRM/CCA across all levels of government, non government, the private sector and civil society (particularly with traditional leaders) 1.4.1 Improve the level of awareness amongst all national and local level stakeholders and decision makers that DRM and CCA are key development issues, needing to be mainstreamed into all sectoral and community level strategic plans 1.4.2 Review existing planning, decision making and budgetary processes and identify where and how DRM/CCA could be mainstreamed 1.4.3 Conduct risk management capacity building training programs with key officials to facilitate DRM/CCA mainstreaming within the national development planning and budgetary processes 1.4.4 Engage more effectively with non-government counterparts (NGOs, IOM, civil society and the private sector), to build upon their success in community based risk reduction at the local level Organizations have capacity for DRM/CCA mainstreaming DRM/CCA is an integral component in planning, decision making and budget processes at all levels CSO CSO CSO CSO OEPPC, EPPSO, CSO, MoIA, IOM, IFRC/Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce OEPPC Government ministries NGOs, OEPPC, Chamber of Commerce Number of staff from each key organization responsible for DRM/CCA that successfully completed mainstreaming training $226,719 41 1.4.5 Designate a DRR/CCA “champion” to assist in the challenge of mainstreaming and financing, and highlight the importance of DRR/CCA and its relevance to all sectors 1.4.6 Share lessons learned, including those from the 2013 drought, to raise the profile of best practice methods for DRR/CCA mainstreaming, and what DRR and CCA actually means to the people of the RMI CSO OEPPC NDC NDC, NGOs, IOM 1.5 Establish a visible and coordinated approach to mainstreaming natural hazard risk considerations into development planning, macroeconomic policy, fiscal management and national budgetary processes which allows for clear entry points for international support 1.5.1 Collect data and information on cost and risk of disasters and climate change for incorporation in the macroeconomic and fiscal policy, forward projections and monitoring of economic growth 1.5.2 Explore green packages for bank loans: i.e. MIDB, BOMI Organizations at all levels are proactive in DRM/CCA DRM/CCA practices are implemented in planning and budgetary processes at national and local levels MoF MoF EPPSO, R&D, MoFA, MoPW OEPPC, IOM MIDB, BOMI DRM/CCA programs feature explicitly in macroeconomic policy, fiscal management and national budgetary processes $221,288 1.6 Continue to raise the understanding of climate change and DRM mainstreaming as a development issue within the Nitijela 1.6.1 Provide ongoing support to the advocacy work of the Climate Change Champion in the Nitijela Increased understanding and support for DRM/CCA policies amongst members of the Nitijela DRM/CCA priorities are high in consideration for funding CSO OEPPC Sustained level of support for DRM/CCA programs at the Nitijela $38,150 1.7 Ensure the JNAP is effectively managed, monitored and evaluated 1.7.1 Establish effective reporting, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms M&E Framework developed and maintained by the JNAP Unit and supported by EPPSO OEPPC CSO, JNAP Unit, EPPSO Reduced risks across all areas of the Marshall Islands $94,950 TOTAL GOAL COST $1,352,575 42 Goal 2: Public education and awareness of effective DRM/CCA responses from local to national level Goal Outcomes: Technical, scientific and management skills and expertise for climate change and DRM are improved and retained in the RMI Effective climate change and disaster communication strategies are tailored for the RMI both in urban centres and Outer Islands Increased discourse on climate change and DRM in planning for sustainable development at national, local and community levels Awareness of the causes and impacts of climate change and disasters in the RMI is improved, including what constitutes an effective adaptation response Development planning and budgeting increasingly reflects understanding higher level of investment in climate change and disaster risk information, traditional knowledge and science as the basis for decision making Objective Actions Results (Outcomes/Outputs) Lead Agency Supporting Agency/ies Indicator Cost 2.1 Plan for the development of human resources to provide, improve and retain the technical, scientific, management skills and expertise in country 2.1.1 Review / stocktake current in-country human resource (HR) capacity 2.1.2 Identify areas for HR development 2.1.3 Provide a plan to develop HR at the national and local levels 2.1.4 Develop programs and activities for youth to create awareness of the types of jobs that are required to implement the JNAP and the pathways to these opportunities Rolling stocktake of HR requirements for technical, scientific, management expertise Regularly updating information material and expertise identified needs of new HR requirements Planned formal initiatives at the middle and high school and post-secondary levels to develop potential national expertise National Human Resources Advisory Board (MOE, CMI, USP, PSC) The Scholarship Board, PSC Stocktake of HR capacity Existence and implementation of initiatives to develop potential national expertise $410,410 2.2 Develop an effective, integrated and consistent communication strategy for climate change, DRM and sustainable development issues 2.2.1 Review existing capacity for raising public awareness of DRM/CCA among all potential partners including NGOs, private sector and faith based organizations 2.2.2 Provide a coordinated approach to training in communication and media skills for all agencies (including NGOs and private sector partners) that engage in public awareness for DRM/CCA Improved capacity for staging coordinated DRM/ CCA public awareness campaigns CSO NTC OEPPC, NGOs, faith based organizations, Chamber of Commerce OEPPC Number of staff in key agencies that completed training on DRM/CCA communication and media skills $352,485 43 2.2.3 Develop and implement a wide-reaching DRM and climate change communications strategy and partnership network between the WSO, OEPPC, MIPD, EPA, existing media networks, education institutions and faith based organizations 2.2.4 Develop national partnerships with non-government organizations (NGOs) and the private sector to raise awareness and target special interest groups such as community bodies, village councils, youth, business community and vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly and those with special needs 2.2.5 Translate key RMI climate change information and plans into Marshallese 2.2.6 Support outreach activities and community plans, such as the Bob Festival, local conservation plans and public awareness events for communities such as International Day for Disaster Reduction; World Food Day 2.2.7 Develop a program to record traditional knowledge / preserve vulnerable cultural resources and through consultation, identify appropriate mechanisms to integrate traditional knowledge in DRM/CCA at the appropriate level Strong partnerships across government and non government sectors Documented and distributed climate change information materials in Marshallese Traditional knowledge preserved OEPPC CSO OEPPC OEPPC OEPPC WSO, MOE OEPPC,NGOs, Chamber of Commerce MoE NGOs MoE, R&D Number of events held and number of participants (public and partners) Degree of awareness amongst younger generation of traditional knowledge 2.3 Build the knowledge base for decision makers at all levels (national and Local Government; landowners, private sector, church groups and civil society etc.) regarding the link between land-use and settlement planning and vulnerability to climate change and disasters 2.3.1 Develop a coordinated public awareness program regarding the link between landuse and settlement planning and vulnerability to disasters and climate change for RMI 2.3.2 Develop mechanisms to enhance knowledge base of decision makers New developments take into account risk and vulnerability Decision makers incorporate risk into land use planning practice CSO OEPPC OEPPC, MoPW, EPA, Chamber of Commerce MoPW, EPA Degree of resilience of buildings to withstand damage of extreme weather and disaster events $49,100 2.4 Develop and implement an ongoing climate change and DRM 2.4.1 Integrate DRM/CCA into the school curriculum 2.4.2 Increase funding/review curriculum of existing awareness and Greater public awareness of DRM/CCA issues MoE MoE OEPPC WSO Monitoring reveals greater understanding among students of linkages between human actions, $387,813 44 education and awareness program through the formal education system, including traditional ways of communicating education programs such as the annual training workshops held by the WSO, specifically on climate data interpretation and application for development planning disaster risk and climate change 2.5 Inform and train public about emergency communication and emergency response procedures, giving priority to the needs to selected institutions (e.g. hospitals and schools) and the needs of vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs (e.g. disabled, detainees and the elderly) 2.5.1 Conduct ongoing public awareness campaign on basic emergency response procedures (e.g. location of safe shelters, need to save official documents, etc.) and ensuring the incorporation of IDRL principles and practices A public that is well prepared to report and react to disasters CSO MoIA, Public Safety Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and post disaster reports) indicate a timely and effective response by the public $9,042 TOTAL GOAL COST $1,208,850 45 Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels Goal Outcomes: Appropriate governance arrangements and resources are in place to provide enabling environment for disaster preparedness and response and coordination at all levels and for all agencies and organizations People focussed early warning systems and emergency communications are effectively implemented and maintained, including between Majuro, Ebeye and the Outer Islands Needs of vulnerable groups are given priority in emergency preparedness and response planning and implementation External support from partners complements and enhances national arrangements and mechanisms for disaster response preparedness Objective Actions Results (Outcomes/Outputs) Lead Agency Supporting Agency/ies Indicator Cost 3.1 Strengthen preparedness and response capacity amongst relevant ministries and agencies at national and local levels to ensure in particular a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs 3.1.1 Actively maintain a database of emergency response resources and conduct an annual audit of emergency response resources (shelters, emergency equipment, etc.) held by relevant Ministries at national and local levels 3.1.2 Ministries to procure emergency response resources and equipment as needed 3.1.3 Support NEOC and relevant Ministries to prepare, or update, Emergency Response Plans and SOPs and to incorporate the Cluster System 3.1.4 Promote awareness of the SOP amongst relevant focal points and agencies 3.1.5 Conduct regular emergency drills at all levels of government and community with table top and simulation exercises for persons of all ages, including Outer Islands 3.1.6 Ensure all focal points and agencies have emergency response contingency plans in place for disaster events , including for equipment failure 3.1.7 Community-based communication infrastructure and protocols designed and established (e.g. Home Owners Handbook) 3.1.8 Support development of effective damage assessment system through development of effective Initial Damage Assessment Ministries well prepared to respond effectively to disasters Improvement in response time of Local Government Population warned within appropriate timeframe CSO CSO CSO CSO CSO CSO CSO CSO MoIA, Ministry of Justice (Public Safety), MoPW, WSO, MoFA (external communi cations) and MoIA (internal communi cations) MoIA, MoPW, MoH NDC, MoIA, IOM IOM, MoIA, Public Safety WSO, MoIA, NTA MoIA, IFRC Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and post disaster reports) indicate timely and effective response by Government Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and post disaster reports) indicate timely and effective communication with Local Government 95% of population reached through tests of community based communication system $701,149 46 (IDA) form that capture vital information to inform humanitarian response and subsequent training 3.2 Strengthen the capacity of locally appropriate early warning system (EWS) for all hazards 3.2.1 Assess the EWS capacity and information needs at national and local levels for all key hazards and links to international early warning systems 3.2.2 Develop technical and human capacity for early warning systems for all hazards at the national and local levels as required (e.g. SMS alert systems and additional national boundary wave buoys) Early warning systems for key hazards strengthened WSO CSO MoIA and collaborative agencies WSO, MoIA, CMI Number of functional early warning systems established, tested and made known to the public is within a year $137,295 3.3 Assist communities in the Outer Islands to develop their own mechanisms to supplement the national and local government plan for emergency preparedness and response 3.3.1 Assist and build upon the extensive capacity and reach of NGOs and local community groups to conduct awareness programs and disaster preparedness in the Outer Islands 3.3.2 Community preparedness and response plans developed by all groups in community and exercised 3.3.3 Ongoing development of a national Red Cross Society to support and sustain community level preparation and response Capacity of isolated communities to respond to disasters strengthened MoIA CSO IFRC NGOs, Faith Based Organizations NGOs, Faith Based Organizations Number of casualties and affected people at the community level $494,636 3.4 Improve and strengthen communications and transportation infrastructure at all levels and build capacity for effective use and maintenance 3.4.1 Review infrastructure and policies for emergency communications ensuring resilience to climate and disaster risks 3.4.2 Train mayors and relevant council members in emergency communications procedures once every two years 3.4.3 Continue to provide technical training on radio maintenance for Outer Island radio operators (incl. a handbook in Marshallese and including customary law and commissions) 3.4.4 Regularly conduct tests to check on all the communications systems 3.4.5 Restrict access to the official emergency broadcasting HF channel 3.4.6 Transport policy and plans incorporate natural hazard and climate change risk considerations Effective early warning communication between Majuro, Ebeye and the Outer Islands at all times CSO MoIA MoIA/WSO MoTC MoTC MoTC MoTC NDMO, MoTC, Public Works, NTA MIMA TNC, NTA, WSO, CSO, Customary Law Commission CSO, MoIA, NTA Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and post disaster reports) indicate consistency in communications with Outer Islands $169,179 3.5 Strengthen procedures and emergency response capacities between RMI and external partners (e.g. donors and 3.5.1 Promote understanding of external emergency response assistance and procedures Emergency response procedures are followed for any disaster event CSO WSO, MoFA, IOM Degree of awareness in key government agencies surround disaster assistance procedures $2,150 47 development partners) TOTAL GOAL COST $1,504,409 48 Goal 4: Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Outcomes: Effective implementation of the RMI National Energy Policy and Action Plan (2009), in part supported through access to international finance for emissions reductions, technology transfer and capacity development Improved resilience of the Outer Islands by increasing the availability of on-island renewable energy sources Objective Actions Results (Outcomes/Outputs) Lead Agency Supporting Agency/ies Indicator Cost 4.1 Effective implementation of the RMI Energy Policy targets to achieve energy efficiency, security and a low-carbon future, partly through access to international finance dedicated towards emissions reductions and other opportunities, including technology transfer and capacity development 4.1.1 Formal endorsement of OEPPC as designated CDM Focal Point and conduct feasibility study on how much CDM potential exists 4.1.2 Register the RMI National Energy Policy and Action Plan as a National Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) with the UNFCCC Registry, with a view to securing international funding to meet energy security needs. Financial Mechanism in place International funding obtained to support National Energy Plan R&D OEPPC CSO, OEPPC MoFA, CSO, R&D Electrification of 100% of all urban households and 95% of outer atolls households by 2015 (target from Energy Plan). All public buildings (especially schools) have at least 50% renewable energy capacity $19,500 49 4.2 Effective implementation of Outer Islands Energy Program to reduce reliance on off-island energy sources for Outer Islands by developing on island renewable energy sources 4.2.1 Review the potential for renewable energy production and practices in Outer Islands, including the use of canoes to reduce reliance on fuel and as an alternate form of transport 4.2.2 Support and strengthen existing initiatives (e.g. ADMIRE) aimed at the local production of biofuel derived from coconut oil in Outer Islands 4.2.3 Support and strengthen existing initiatives aimed at the use of solar electrification in Outer Islands, including the possibility of upgrading solar units 4.2.4 Ensure energy infrastructure is appropriate to atoll environments and is designed in a way to increase resilience against climate change and disaster impacts 4.2.5 Institutional strengthening / capacity building of Tobolar to improve the processing of copra and virgin coconut oil as an energy source / sustainable livelihood for the Outer Islands communities 4.2.6 Encourage cooperation in demonstration projects for copra mills and other coconut products to illustrate the necessary equipment and viability for Outer Islands development Affordable and more reliable supply of energy R&D R&D R&D R&D R&D R&D Mayors in OI, MoIA, Local Government OEPPC, MEC, MoF CSO, OEPPC CSO Tobolar, OEPPC, Local Government More houses electrified Decrease in the price of energy Provision of 20% of energy through indigenous renewable resources by 2020 Improve energy efficiency in 50% of households, businesses and 25% of government buildings by 2020 Reduce supply side energy losses by 20% from MEC by 2015 Quality of life improved, especially women and children Increase in number of small oil mills in the Outer Islands for oil production. Decreased amount of spoiled copra by increased availability of transport $1,341,900 TOTAL GOAL COST $1,361,400 50 Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Outcomes: All households have reliable access to clean, fresh water The resilience of community livelihoods (including health and wellbeing) and vulnerable groups including youth and children are strengthened Vulnerability to water and food related hazards and shortages resulting from hazards and climate change impacts is reduced Reduced vulnerability to coastal hazards Effective management of coastal resources including land and marine biodiversity Objective Actions Results (Outcomes/Outputs) Lead Agency Supporting Agency/ies Indicator Cost 5.1 Strengthen national and local coordination and collaboration mechanisms and technical capacity of the water services to improve management of freshwater resources 5.1.1 Develop and implement an ongoing capacity building program for staff at MWSC and KAJUR 5.1.2 Strengthen sewerage collection and treatment infrastructure on Majuro and Ebeye 5.1.3 Equip communities with the means to test, purify and report on water quality/quantity on the Outer Islands 5.1.4 Examine feasibility of centralized and household solar powered water purification / desalinization systems for the Outer Islands 5.1.5 Implement existing policy for installing rainwater catchment tanks in all new public and households buildings 5.1.6 Supply all households in Marshall Islands with rainwater catchment tanks 5.1.7 Address substantial leakage/waste/evaporation (immediate issue) 5.1.8 Address failing and climate-exposed infrastructure (e.g. underground pipelines, airport catchment, reservoirs) 5.1.9 Undertake evaluation of groundwater resources on relevant islands (including the more densely populated islands of Majuro and Ebeye) Improved planning and coordination of water services to residents of Majuro and Ebeye Reduced wastage and contamination of water linked to failing infrastructure Improved management of sewerage and solid waste Access to sufficient amounts of clean water during droughts and other disasters Understanding of groundwater resources for the possibility of sustainable extraction EPA MWSC/KAJUR EPA R&D MWSC/R&D (Outer Islands) CSO MWSC/R&D (Outer Islands) MWSC MWSC MWSC EPA, R&D MWSC, CMI EPA, MWSC EPA EPA EPA, CMI Existence of a proactive national water committee with broad representation Number of technically competent staff in MWSC and KAJUR increased by 50% following the first year of implementation of the capacity building program Number of contamination cases reported decrease in every reporting year Number of households reported to be suffering from water shortages decreased $291,612 5.2 Raise the level of public education 5.2.1 Conduct integrated community awareness raising campaigns to link water, pollution, public health, food security, DRR and Improvement of water and solid waste management at EPA MoH, MoE, Number of inclusive community plans to $52,326 51 and technical awareness about water-related risks and the links to climate change climate change 5.2.2 Facilitate regular consultation meetings between landowners, private sector and regulatory agencies on issues relating to water and climate change 5.2.3 Increase technical capacity on the impacts of climate change household / community level Improvement in water management at the household level EPA EPA MIMRA, CMI, R&D, MWSC, IOM, OEPPC address water, waste, public health and CC and DRR Number of reported cases of water shortages, contamination and related sickness decreased from the previous reporting year 5.3 Address the issue of climate related health impacts, including socio economic impacts 5.3.1 Conduct assessment on the potential impact of climate change on health, including vector borne diseases such as dengue fever 5.3.2 Provide institutional strengthening of the health sector on the issue of climate change and other risks relating to health Greater understanding of links between climate change and health Reduced number of vector borne disease cases MoH MoH EPA, WSO EPA, WSO, Local Government, CSO Number of cases of vector borne diseases $289,443 5.4 Strengthen policy and technical capacity for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) to improve environmental management and reduce vulnerability to climate change and natural hazards, including monitoring and enforcement of regulations 5.4.1 Strengthen policy for integrated management of coastal systems 5.4.2 Integrate DRM/CCA criteria in EIA regulations 5.4.3 Develop, implement and support targeted on-the-job training on coastal ecosystem monitoring (e.g. CMI’s coastal ecosystem monitoring summer program) 5.4.4 Undertake a study of possible structural interventions and consider environmental/social impacts 5.4.5 Upscale conservation and ‘living shorelines’ initiatives (e.g. Reimaanlok) including particular attention to vulnerable species and ecosystems 5.4.6 Protect coral reef environments to enhance resilience against storm surge, sea level and other coastal hazards 5.4.7 Provide training on regulations for managing coastal ecosystems, coastal natural and man-made hazards and on other regulations relevant for sustainable development of the coastal area for enforcement agencies 5.4.8 Appoint dedicated environmental personnel in the Attorney General’s Office 5.4.9 Facilitate regular consultation meetings between landowners, private sector and regulatory agencies 5.4.10 Improve garbage-dump and sewage facilities, including consideration of potential climate change driven risks Strengthened enabling policy in place for ICAM Management plans for improved coastal area management to reduce human impacts on the environment and to reduce disaster risk Skills exist for effective integrated coastal management and planning to reduce natural hazard risk Improved compliance with disaster risk reduction and environmental regulations EPA EPA CMAC EPA CMAC MIMRA EPA CSO EPA MAWC OEPPC, CMI, MIMRA, CMAC, CMI, MoPW, MoIA, EPA, CMI CMAC CMAC, PSC CMAC, MWSC, EPA MWSC, MIMA, MoPW EPA, MoPW, CMAC, R&D, CMI Timely approval of integrated policy for ICAM implementation Number of ICAM plans approved in a year Established monitoring program is carried out during JNAP implementation Improved level of compliance as reported annually Number of coastal protection projects using sustainably sourced aggregate $977,066 52 5.4.11 Address wave action overtopping waste infrastructure, including waste management and sewage facility 5.4.12 Establish a national policy for sourcing aggregate (rock and sand) Sustainable supply of aggregate for construction MAWC OEPPC 5.5 Strengthen local capacity for food production and preservation as a means of increasing economic self reliance and decreasing dependency on the urban centers during periods of isolation caused by natural hazards and climate change 5.5.1 Assess scope for increased local food production and preservation (link to National Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods Program (FAO / R&D supported) 5.5.2 Identify and implement key practical strategies for increasing and diversifying local food production, including climate resilient crops and replanting traditional foodstuffs (e.g. panadus, koin, konnat, lukweetc)to reduce import dependency 5.5.3 Assess the need to address marine food security and coral reef protection (refer to 5.7) 5.5.4 Strengthen, enforce and implement the RMI Food Security Policy Increased levels of local food production and preservation Improved levels of food security Improved resilience and health of marine environments R&D R&D MIMRA R&D NGOs, Chamber of Commerce, MIMA NGOs, Chamber of Commerce, MIMA CMAC CMI, MIMRA Fewer requests for Government food relief at times of hazard events compared to previous hazards $317,924 5.6 Strengthen and diversify income generating activities for communities in Outer Island as a means to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters 5.6.1 Review current income generating activities on Outer Islands and identify alternative financially viable income generating activities suitable for local conditions 5.6.2 Identify key constraints to alternative income generating activities and develop appropriate response strategies, including group savings and micro-credit systems 5.6.3 Strengthen existing R&D program to promote alternative income generating activities (e.g. commercial pandanus fruit products for the local market and for export), including a resilient tourism sector and developing capacity in small businesses by extending Small Business Development Program to Outer Islands Greater resilience due to diversified livelihoods and income sources R&D R&D R&D MoF, EPPSO, Chamber of Commerce, MoIA, MIMRA MoIA, BoMI, MIDB Marshall Islands Visitors Authority (MIVA) Increase in household incomes Diversity of income sources $90,506 5.7 Strengthen the resilience of the marine sector to withstand climate related and other disasters 5.7.1 Assess the readiness of the marine sector to address climate change related risks by developing partnerships with relevant regional organizations (e.g. SPC, Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA)) 5.7.2 Consider climate-adaptive approaches for a sustainable fisheries sector 5.7.3 Strengthen networks for conservation of fisheries and Strong partnerships with relevant organizations Increased resiliency of corals and fisheries MIMRA MIMRA MIMRA MoFA, OEPPC, CMAC CMAC CMAC Number of locally managed marine area networks established and actively monitored $228,370 53 biodiversity 5.8 Address the issue of loss of land in the RMI 5.8.1 Support activities under the Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods Program (FAO) that deal with coastal erosion and enhancing buffer zones Strengthened resilience of coastal zones R&D CMI Degree of erosion particularly after extreme weather and wave events 0 TOTAL GOAL COST $2,247,248 54 Goal 6: Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks Outcomes: All landuse policies and settlement planning processes reflect DRM/CCA RMI has an updated building code for disaster and climate-proofing that is backed by appropriate legislations Improved national and local capacity to undertake vulnerability and adaptation assessments and planning Key stakeholders are integrated into the planning and implementation of adaptation programmes at all levels Objective Actions Results (Outcomes/Outputs) Lead Agency Supporting Agency/ies Indicator Cost 6.1 Strengthen land use and settlement planning processes and systems (including lease arrangements) at all levels from community, local to national 6.1.1 Review the current situation regarding landuse and settlement planning (including lease arrangements) and vulnerability to disasters and climate change impacts 6.1.2 Improve zoning act to reflect the sensitive land issues of the RMI 6.1.3 Examine zoning procedures and implementation to account for climate change 6.1.4 Review, revise and promote building codes taking into account climate change, particularly for public buildings and evacuation centers 6.1.5 Actively encourage lending institutions and insurance companies to include building code requirements in insurance and lending products 6.1.6 Promote and support a dedicated strategy to support the training of civil engineers and architects to build capacity to oversee appropriate building and planning in the RMI Decision makers more receptive to need for building codes and formalized planning Legislation endorsed and enforced Building code requirements are incorporated into lending and insurance products Strengthened national capacity in engineering and architecture CSO MoPW MoPW MoPW MoF MoPW MoPW EPA, MIMA, Council of Iroj EPA, Council of Iroj, MoIA, OEPPC CSO, OEPPC, CMI OEPPC, MIDB, BOMI USP, OEPPC Government re introduction land-use planning and building codes policies during the first three years of JNAP implementation Number of public buildings and evacuation centers meet minimum standards to serve as evacuation centers $254,280 6.2 Ensure planning and policy development at all levels reflects an understanding of climate change and disaster risk. 6.2.1 Improve national and local capacity to undertake technical vulnerability, adaptation assessments and planning, including the local interpretation and application of climate data and information and cost-benefit analysis of various adaptation options 6.2.2 Enhance use of GIS and remote sensing to support planning Improved national capacity to undertake vulnerability and adaptation assessments Trained personnel in GIS MoIA R&D EPA, OEPPC, WSO, MIMA, R&D OEPPC, MoIA, MIMRA $35,000 6.3 Develop sound and 6.3.1 Establish a 'one-stop' resource center for information on DRM/ Up-to-date and easily OEPPC CSO, EPA, DRM/CCA information is $808,994 55 accurate baseline information to support adaptation and risk reduction planning via an integrated approach for data management CCA 6.3.2 Establish and actively maintain a DRM/CCA website and other public communication tools 6.3.3 Compile baseline information on coastal ecosystems (baseline to be based on EPPSO’s method of information dissemination) 6.3.4 Map high risk coastal areas to support assessments of coastal hazards and vulnerability. This can include the development of storm surge and inundation models. 6.3.5 Review existing data collection and storage, including options for consolidating different types and sources of data and applications 6.3.6 Establish a national GIS data management and training center 6.3.7 Develop an integrated approach for data management which will help to ensure national ownership of the data (e.g. sea level data) accessible DRM/CCA knowledge base Inundation maps and storm surge models High-quality scientific and spatial information exists to inform decision makers for sustainable development of coastal areas OEPPC EPPSO WSO EPPSO EPPSO EPPSO EPPSO, MIMA WSO, MIMRA, CMAC, EPA, CMI R&D, MIMRA, CMAC R&D OEPPC, CMI OEPPC easily accessible by the public Informed decision making on coastal area management and development improved in every reporting year Number of agencies contributing to and accessing data from centralized location 6.4 Ensure key stakeholders, including traditional leaders, are integrated in the planning and implementation of adaptation programs at all levels 6.4.1 Develop a model to encourage and support an inclusive approach to the implementation of adaptation programs (e.g. annual meetings with all relevant representatives) DRR and CCA are mainstreamed and coordinated across all government and non government agencies CSO OEPPC, MoIA, MIMA, NGOs, CMAC, Chamber of Commerce, Council of Iroj Number and regularity of meetings Degree of coordination of adaptation initiatives across sectors 0 6.5 Strengthen the role of the private sector, government agencies and policy makers in ensuring the adoption of safe and risk sensitive building practices and a building code for disaster proof buildings 6.5.1 Develop a model for applying ‘green design’ criteria to major infrastructure projects Public more receptive to need for landuse and settlement planning and building codes More resilient and sustainable infrastructure CSO MoPW, Chamber of Commerce, MIMA, MoIA, OEPPC, EPA Reduced resistance to initiatives to introduce planning Degree of damage to infrastructure post extreme weather and disaster events $26,500 TOTAL GOAL COST $1,124,774 56