STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE IN ZAMBIA

Emmanuel MatsikaAIACC ZambiaPost.Net Box 061, Manda Hill CentrePrivate Bag E891 Lusaka, Zambia.

Tel: +260-96-746900Email: ematsika@yahoo.com

Hotel Ngor Diarama, Dakar, Senegal

24 – 27th March 2004

SECOND AIACC REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR AFRICA AND INDIAN

OCEAN ISLANDS

INTRODUCTION (1)

Has been a continuous process

Initially one-on-one

Ultimate: Multi-disciplinary Workshop held on 15th July 2004 in Lusaka

Two-way dialogue promoted

INTRODUCTION (2)

The Process

Government

Umbrella Bodies

Community

Stakeholders’ Workshop

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES (1)

Present the current activities being implemented by the Miombo Network, with an introduction to the AIACC Programme,

Present and discuss the results of the two case studies (Drought and Floods)

Discuss impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to the effects of droughts and floods

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES (2)

Discuss policy issues related to mitigation and adaptation strategies

Promote multi-sectoral stakeholder interactions, especially exchange of information, in a more frequent and regular manner.

Exchange knowledge and experiences between the stakeholders in the area of global environmental issues

WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (1)

Government Organs (ministries, departments, agencies)

Multi-lateral Organizations Non-governmental Organizations Academic and Research Institutions Companies (Public and Private) Financial Institutions and Insurance

Companies The Media

WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (2)

Invited – 35Confirmed – 29 Attended – 25

WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (3)

OFFICIAL OPENING (1)

By Hon. N. Nzowa, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources

Speech read on his behalf by Dr. Kenneth Nkowani, the Director Environment and Natural Resources.

In speech, the minister applauded the work being done by AIACC Zambia, and pledged to support AIACC’s work, which is hoped to ultimately contribute to the sustainable development of the nation

OFFICIAL OPENING (2)

PAPERS PRESENTED (1.1)

METEOROLOGY/CLIMATOLOGY

The Role of Meteorology in Addressing Effects of Climate Change and Climate VariabilityBy Dr. Richard K. Mugara, Zambia Meteorological Department, Lusaka

PAPERS PRESENTED (1.2)

PAPERS PRESENTED (2)

HYDROLOGY/WATER

Effects of Climate Change and Climate Variability on Ground Water By Alex Nonde, University of Zambia, Lusaka

PAPERS PRESENTED (3)

AGRICULTURE

Effects of Climate Change and Climate Variability on AgricultureBy Tamala Tonga Kambikambi, Agronomist, University of Zambia, Lusaka

PAPERS PRESENTED (4)

HEALTH

Climate Change and HealthBy Dr B. U. Chirwa, Director General, Central Board of Health (CBoH), ZambiaDr. Goran Carlsson, Senior Advisor to the Director General, CBoH

PAPERS PRESENTED (5)

ENERGY

Impacts Of Local, Regional & Global Climate Change With Particular Reference To Hydroelectric Generation In The Zambezi River BasinBy Mr. D. J. Mbewe, Prof. F. D. Yamba and Mr. E. Matsika, Centre for Energy, Environment and Engineering Zambia Limited (CEEEZ)

PAPERS PRESENTED (6)

BIODIVERSITY AND LIVELIHOODS

The Effects Of Climate Change And Variability On Biodiversity And LivelihoodsBy Robby Kasubika, Meteorology Department

PAPERS PRESENTED (7)

GIS/REMOTE SENSING

A Change Detection Technique Used to Map Flood Inundated Areas Using Multi-Temporal Landsat 7 ETM+ and GIS Data, Barotse Floodplain Case By Allan David Mulando, World Food Programme, VAM UNIT

PAPERS PRESENTED (8)

SOCIO-ECONOMIC

The 2001/2002 Drought: A Case Study of Ndola Rural and Choma DistrictsBy Emmanuel Matsika, AIACC Zambia/ UNZA

SPEAKERS’ EXPECTATIONS

Beginning of lasting collaboration The papers presented to be

published AIACC – Zambia would need extra

resources (editors and materials for reproduction into either soft or hard copies)

ATTENDEES’ EXPECTATIONS

Beginning of lasting collaboration

Continued interaction through one-to-one and workshop approaches

Dissemination of findings under AIACC

Linkage to sustainable development

WAY FORWARD

AIACC Zambia Team must work closely with Meteorology Department to see how best to come up with activities that will improve capacity building and information flow.

The current workshop must not be the end. There was need to source funds for another workshop.

Interaction between AIACC Zambia and all the stakeholders should continue.

WHAT MADE WORKSHOP SUCCESSFUL?

Two-way dialogue Acknowledgement that to

successfully address CC, a multi-sectoral/multi-disciplinary approach

Effectiveness and commitment of AIACC Team

COSTS

Time Continuous - all available/possible

means of communication) Workshop: Venue, transport, food,

stationery

BENEFITS

Two-way information dissemination between AIACC and Stakeholders

Tapping multi-disciplinary pool of knowledge and experience (e.g. the papers presented, and resulting discussion, now in report)

Opportunity for peer review of AIACC activities (improving credibility)

Opportunity to influence government policy direction on CC (V&A)

ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS

To provide peer review of AIACC activities (improving credibility)

Assist in publicising results of AIACC findings and recommendations

Government organs to influence policy direction from knowledge gained from interaction with AIACC

STAKEHOLDERS WHO SHOULD BE INVOLVED

Government Organs (ministries, depts, agencies)

Multi-lateral Organizations Non-governmental Organizations Academic and Research Institutions Companies (Public and Private) Financial Institutions and Insurance

Companies The Media Community