5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland

1. BRIDGING DRR AND CCA
THROUGH ECOSYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT:
A case study from IUCN’s work
Camille Buyck
IUCN Headquarters, Switzerland
INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE

2. Introduction
• DRR and CCA approach differ:
-> different policy fora
-> different stakeholders and institutions
-> different language and approach

3. Introduction
• Ecosystem services = entry point for
integration of the 2 approaches:
-> EbA and eco-DRR both focus on ecosystem
management, restoration and conservation
for increasing resilience of people.
-> Similar activities in the field

4. Why Is It Important to Integrate
Ecosystem based DRR (eco-DRR)
&
Ecosystem based Adaptation
(EbA)?

5. Why Integrated Approaches for DRR and CCA?
DRR
continues to be reactive
preparedness continues to focus
on preparing for the looming
disaster NOT on reducing risks,
including underlying risks
Response and recovery do NOT
focus on building back better
Slow onset hazards are often
overlooked/under-resourced
CCA
proactively focuses on future
CCA focuses on reducing longer
term underlying risks to cope with
future changes
Principles of climate resilient
development and planning can
facilitate building back better
Provides an opportunity to reduce
the risks of slow onset hazards

6. Why Integrated Approaches for DRR and CCA?
DRR
Focuses on hazard
management
DRR provides a concrete
entry point, despite
uncertainties surrounding
CC
These mechanisms exist in
DRR, much to learn from
CCA
Does not take into account
immediate and short term
hazards
May find it challenging to
convince key stakeholders
to invest in CCA
Establishing local to global
policy, practice and funding
mechanisms

7. Ecosystems protecting
infrastructures and
communities (EPIC)
Implementing Ecosystem-Based DRR

8. EPIC Outcome
Ecosystem services are recognised, promoted
and conserved as an integral part of disaster
risk reduction policy, planning and
programming in the 6 target countries and in
key global processes such as implementation
of The Hyogo Framework of Action of UN-ISDR,
and climate change adaption framework of the
UNFCCC.

9. Strategy
Common research
framework and five
case studies
established and
implemented
Tailored policy
messages for 6
countries & 2 int’l orgs
and one capacity
building package
6 Multi-stakeholder
platforms, comprised
of government,
NGOs, civil society
established
Activities in 6 target countries
OUTCOME
OUTPUTS
Ecosystem services are recognised, promoted and conserved as
an integral part of disaster risk reduction policy, planning and
programming in the 6 target countries and in key global processes
Collating scientific
evidences from the
field
Policy influence and
capacity building on
ecoDRR
Strategic
engagements and
interactions

10. CASE
STUDIES
AVALANCHE
MODELLING
SWITZERLAND AND CHILE
MANGROVES
THAILAND
LANDSLIDES
CHINA
LANDSLIDES
NEPAL
CLIMATE CHANGE
ADAPTATION
WEST AFRICA

11. Climate Change Adaptation
Strengthening Local Climates Change
Adaptation Strategies in West Africa
WEST AFRICA
© K. Sudmeier-Rieux
Objectives:
 Assess the risks and effects of climate change on
poor people and poverty
 Demonstrate the economic benefits of integrated
EbA strategies
Partners:
IUCN Regional office for Central and West Africa.
Burkina Faso, National Committee for Urgency Needs and
Rehabilitation (CONASUR).
Senegal, Ministry responsible for climate change
adaptation.
© R. Murti

12. Climate Change Adaptation
Strengthening Local Climates Change
Adaptation Strategies in West Africa
WEST AFRICA
© K©. SRu. dMmueriteir-Rieux
Approach:
VCA, Promoting Local Innovations tool:
 Focusing on CC vulnerability and nature-based
solutions (“innovations”)
 Building on indigenous knowledge and capacities
to define the next steps (restoration activities)
Aim = document and upscale those “innovations”
for enhancing CCA and livelihood in the region

13. Climate Change Adaptation
Strengthening Local Climates Change
Adaptation Strategies in West Africa
WEST AFRICA
© K©. SRu. dMmueriteir-Rieux
Policy influencing:
 working closely with the relevant ministries of
each country, and local/sub-national stakeholders
 produce advocacy material for policy makers
Capacity building:
 dissemination of newly developed climate change
adaptation tools, approaches and dialogues

14. Climate Change Adaptation
Strengthening Local Climates Change
Adaptation Strategies in West Africa
WEST AFRICA
© R. Murti
IN THE FIELD:
In Burkina Faso:
 Main Vulnerabilities identified = drought and high
temperature, floods, wind, desertification
 “Innovations”:
- Soil restoration through Zaï and “stone bunds”;
- Replanting for increasing the vegetation cover and
restoring banks (erosion and silting).

15. Climate Change Adaptation
Strengthening Local Climates Change
Adaptation Strategies in West Africa
WEST AFRICA
IN THE FIELD:
In Senegal:
 Main Vulnerabilities = floods, soil salinization,
drought, erosion
 “Innovations”:
- Mechanism for regulating the exploitation of
forest resources and fishery;
- Building anti-salt bunds with local materials;
- “Assisted Natural Regeneration” for conserving
forest resources.

16. Key entry points for integrating
Eco-DRR/CCA in projects
• Aim of the project helps defining the best
approach and actors
• Eco-DRR approach should be climate-proof,
taking future changes and long-term impacts
into consideration
• Tools (VCAs)
• Policy influence: linking DRR bodies with
Environment (often hosting CC strategies)

17. Challenges
• Scientific knowledge base
• Policy gaps between CCA and DRR
• Best practices
• Awareness raising amongst donors

18. Conclusion
• Disaster as an entry point for CCA, especially
when data is lacking
• Ecosystems management and restoration as a
common mean to achieve DRR/CCA goals
• Link with development and poverty reduction
(human well-being is central to both approaches)

19. Thank you