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Chinese officials with MelWater Reps May 2010

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AP 1. 15.1 Capacity Building on Adaptation to Climate Change in the Field of Water Environment

2010-07-08

*Title*	Capacity Building on Adaptation to Climate Change in the Field of Water Environment
Australian $	$200,000
Chinese $	In-kind
Duration	12 months
Key Chinese Agencies	Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China
Australian Contractor	Australia-China Centre on Water Resources Search of Melbourne University
Status	Running

Objectives

The project aims to improve the capacity of environmental policy consulting institute and local government in one case study area in providing policy support on adaptation to climate change in the field of water environment.

Key Activities / Components

· Project Inception: literature and official document review will be undertaken to identify impacts of climate change on water environment and the possible needs of capacity building to adapt to the situation.

· Case study survey: including consultative meeting involving all relevant stakeholders and a field survey to identify the capacity building needs.

· Study tour in Australia: including training course, field trip and seminar to learn Australian experience on adaptation to climate change.

· Desk study: integrated policies report on Australian experience and its implications for case study region in China.

· Dissemination: including workshops to inform all the stakeholders, policy recommendations to central and local authorities, and publication of major findings through various media channels.

Contribution to ACEDP Program Outcomes

It is envisaged the intervention will help in the formulation of policies and measures to manage water in the light of climate change through capacity building of the policy consulting institutes.

Highlights

Field visit to Ningxia attended by joint team and PCO officer conducted between 29 June and 2 July.

Inception report endorsed by PCO

Study tour conducted between 17-29 May in Australia, draft report submitted for PCO comments.

Reports will be made available on the ACEDP Project Portal in due course.