adadptation unit c3 directorate-general for climate action, european commission
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Adadptation Unit C3
Directorate-General for Climate Action,European Commission
• Cross cutting responsibility for developing adaptation to climate change inside the EU - to ensure that an appropriate climate adaptation dimension is present in all Community policies
• Build on the White Paper on adaptation to climate change and to help develop adaptation strategies across all policy areas
• Be responsible for relations with the most vulnerable developing countries and international negotiations on adaptation issues.
The Adaptation Unit (C3) of DG Climate Action
EU ADAPTATION FRAMEWORK
Phase 1: 2009-2012 – Four PILLARS
Working in Partnership with EU, national, regional and local authorities
PILLAR IV
Advance work
internationally on
Adaptation
PILLAR III
Employ a combination
of policy
instruments
PILLAR II
Mainstream climate
Adaptation into key
policy areas
PILLAR I
Strengthen the
Knowledge/Evidence Base
1. Set up "Adaptation Steering Group" (IASG)
State of Play:• Preparatory meeting, end 2009 • First official meeting planned for
September 2010 (three meetings before end 2011)
Work Program up to 2012Implementation of the White Paper on Adaptation
2. Develop the Knowledge Base: establish the 'Clearing House Mechanism' – major adaptation information system
State of Play:• Working Group on Knowledge Base established.• Contract underway developing CHM, due for
January 2011
Work Program up to 2012Implementation of the White Paper on Adaptation
3. Integrating Adaptation into EU Policies
State of Play:• Communication on Mainstreaming planned for
2011• Preparation of impact assessment underway –
review of EU policies – ensure incorporation of adaptation measures
Work Program up to 2012Implementation of the White Paper on Adaptation
4. Develop Adaptation Financing Instruments
State of Play:• Climate-proofing of EU-funded investments,
guidance to be developed• Innovative instruments – insurance and financial
services. Study to be launched in 2010
Work Program up to 2012Implementation of the White Paper on Adaptation
5. Enhance External Dimension on Adaptation (pushing forward adaptation agenda through financial support, technology and capacity building)
State of Play:• Involved in UNFCCC (LCA, NWP, CP/10)
negotiations• Ensuring adequate fast start finance is made
available ASAP
Work Program up to 2012Implementation of the White Paper on Adaptation
• 18 month contact for development of clearinghouse to be signed in September
Supported by :• Working Group on Knowledge Base. The 2nd meeting of the
WG-KB is expected for September/October 2010.• Management Group - DG CLIMA, DG ENV, JRC and the
EEA.
Steering and next steps for clearinghouse