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Presentation on the progress of the LIFE+ project: Development of a national strategy for

adaptation to climate change adverse impacts in Cyprus - CYPADAPT

Monday 9th January 2011Nicosia, Cyprus


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Introduction

Area of implementation: CyprusProject Budget: 1.358.847,00 €EC Funding: 678.423 € (49,9% of Total Project Budget)Duration: 31 monthsStart date: 01/09/2011, End date: 31/03/2014

The CYPADAPT main aim is to strengthen and increase Cyprus adaptive capacity to climate change impacts through the development of a National Adaptation Strategy. Describing climate change and its impacts Projecting future climate changes and providing estimates of

potential impacts Assessing the sensitivity of different systems, sectors or

communities to climate change Assessing adaptive capacity, vulnerability and opportunities

associated with climate change Proposing appropriate actions that should be taken immediately as

well as policies for future actions.


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Project partners

Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus

National Technical University of Athens

National Observatory of Athens

Coordinating beneficiary:

Associated beneficiaries:


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Budget Allocation

MANRE NTUA NOA

Personnel 295.550 494.306 228.625

Travel and subsistence 18.600 45.850 42.850

External assistance 8.000 21.000 0

Equipment 0 0 4.000

Consumables 24.500 5.500 1.000

Other costs 67.300 9.000 4.000

Overheads 28.975 40.294 19.497

TOTAL 442.925 615.950 299.972


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Budget Allocation: MANRE

Total cost of actions: 442.925 €Own contribution: 301.000 €EC contribution: 141.925 €


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Budget Allocation: NTUA



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Budget Allocation: NOA



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Timetable


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Assessing current climate changes and

risks

Assessing current socio-economic conditions

Current impact and vulnerability assessment

Projecting future climate changes and

risks

Projecting future socio-economic conditions

Future impact and vulnerability assessment

Formulation of an adaptation strategy

Implementation

Monitoring

Assessing adaptive capacity

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Methodology for adaptation


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Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus

Action 1: Preparatory actions

Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months

Deliverable 1.1: Report on the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide and in Cyprus

Status: in draft form

Recording of observed changes in climate, such as temperature rise, sea-level rise, precipitation decrease, changes in runoff due to earlier snow melt, increase in the frequency and/or intensity of extreme weather events, etc. in natural and managed systems related to climate change worldwide and in Cyprus during the last decades.

Main sources used: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, European Environment Agency, Cyprus Meteorological Institute, NOA


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Deliverable 1.2: Report on the impact, vulnerability and adaptation assessment for the case of Cyprus

Status: In progress

The report has been structured upon the following sectors:

1. Water resources2. Agriculture3. Forestry4. Fisheries and aquaculture5. Coastal areas6. Biodiversity7. Energy & Industry8. Infrastructure9. Tourism10.Public health


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For each of the aforementioned sectors, the methodology was structured upon 4 basic steps:

Step 1: Recording of the baseline situation (current resources, measures and plans for their management, importance of each sector for the country, pressures)

Step 2: Impact assessment due to climate changes for each sector. Effect of impacts on other sectors (cross-sectoral impacts)


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Step 3: Vulnerability assessment on the basis of several impact characteristics. Identification of vulnerable groups, systems, areas

Criteria for the identification of vulnerable systems and groups:

Magnitude, timing, distribution, persistence and reversibility of impacts

Social criteria: demography, health, education, work, access to information, per capita income

Economic criteria: infrastructure, capital value, surface area, labour force

Ecological criteria: habitat, pollution level, environmental pressure


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Step 4: Adaptation assessment – Review of the adaptation options and of the adaptation measures that are already applied in Cyprus. Identification of adaptation limits/barriers (external/internal, institutional, educational). Assessment of the sector’s adaptive capacity

For the collection of the necessary data contacts with numerous authorities in Cyprus have been realized (visits, telephone, email).


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Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment

• Water Development Department• Department of Agriculture• Forest Department• Environment Department (biodiversity service)• Department of Fisheries and Marine Research• Geological Survey Department


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o Ministry of Communications and Works (Department of Public Works)o Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (Energy Service)o State General Laboratory of Cypruso Agricultural Research Instituteo Electricity Authority of Cypruso Cyprus Tourism Organizationo Cyprus University of Technologyo University of Cyprus – Cyprus Oceanography Centero Cyprus Institute (Energy, Environment and Water

Research Center)


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WATER RESOURCES


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Water resources: Baseline situation


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Water resources: Impact assessment

Availability of surface & groundwater resources– Decrease in runoff – Reduction of river flow – Decrease at groundwater level

Water quality – Water quality deterioration as result of flow variation– Water quality impairment as result of higher temperatures– Increased salinisation

Floods Droughts Cross-sectoral impacts: Ecosystems and biodiversity, Agriculture

and food security, land use and forestry, Human health, Water supply and sanitation, Infrastructure, Economy


CYPADAPTWater resources: Vulnerability assessment (1)

Indicators used for the assessment of vulnerability Water availability indicatorsVulnerability to water availability is determined by the gap

between water supply and demand Example of indicators: Water Stress Index= total water availability / total water withdrawalsFreshwater Exploitation Index = mean annual total demand for

freshwater / long-term average freshwater resourcesRenewable Water Exploitation Index= total annual use of renewable

water resources / total annual use of water resources Flood indicators Number of flood events in terms of severity, People flooded, Total flood damages

For the period 1971-2011: Number of flood incidents in terms of severity, Cyprus: High86, Moderate 312, Low 314, Very low 290


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Drought indicatorsExample of indicators:- Number of consequent days without rainfall- Standard precipitation index


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Water resources: Adaptation assessment

Adaptation options Status

Increasing storage capacity Increased number of dams constructed

Desalination of sea water Increased capacity of desalination plants

Recycling water from wastewater treatment plants

Increased use of recycled water

Promotion of practices for sustainable water use

Partly implemented, not obligatory

Reduction in water demand for irrigation by changing crop mix, irrigation methods etc

Promotion of dry crops, use of drip irrigation

Reallocation of water supply to high valued uses

Regulation of water supply to sectors

Use of economic incentives in parallel with water metering and pricing

Partly implemented


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Water resources: Adaptation measures implemented in Cyprus

1. River Basin Management Plan

• Water policy• List of measures• Actions and goals• Drought Management Plan• Compliance with the Water Framework

Directive

2. National Action Plan to Combat Desertification in Cyprus


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BIODIVERSITY


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Mammals Cyprus Spiny MouseCypriot Mouse Mus cypriacus Cyprus Mouflon Ovis orientalis ophion

Birds Cyprus Warbler Cyprus Pied Wheatear

Reptiles Cyprus Whip Snake Coluber cypriensis Troodos Lizard

Butterflies Cyprus Grayling Hipparchia cypriensisCyprus Meadow Brown Maniola cypricola Paphos Blue Glaucopsyche paphos

Plant species

Cyprus Cedar Cedrus brevifoliaGolden Oak Quercus alnifolia

Crocus cypriusDelphinium caseyi

Cyprus Tulip Tulipa cypria Yellow Cyprus Sun Rose

Helianthemum obtusifoliumTroodos Rockcress Arabis kennedyae

Delphinium caseyiRanunculus kykkoensis

Cyclamen cypriumGolden Drops Onosma fruticosa

Pallid Squill Scilla morrisii Allium autumnale

Ornithogalum chionophilumCyprus Bee Orchid Ophrys kotschyi

Akamas Centaury Centaurea akamantis

Lindbergella sintenisii

Endemic beetlesPurpuricenus nicocles Agapanthia nicosiensis Trichoferus antonioui

Ampedus assingi Drasterius makrisi

Dorcus alexisi Propomacrus cypriacus Polydrusus rhodiacus

Isophya mavromoustakisi Aelurillus cypriotus Mesobuthus cyprius

Buthus kunti

Endemic land snails Assyriella bellardii

Trochoidea liebetrutiHelicopsis cypriola.

Cyprus Mediterranean Forests ecoregion is part of the Mediterranean Basin biodiversity hotspot


CYPADAPTImpact indicator 1: intrusion of alien species in the Mediterranean Sea

Zenetos, 2007


CYPADAPTImpact indicator 2: desertification in Cyprus


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COASTAL AREAS


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Coastal Zone (1)

Physical Environment– Coastal zone extends 2km inland from the coastline – It covers 23% of the island’s total area – Sandy beaches are predominant in the large bays of

Cyprus, Famagusta, Larnaca, Limassol, Polis Chrysochou and Morphou

– Protected areas & National bodies: Coastal Areas – Department of Fisheries and Marine

Research Wetlands – Ministry of Agriculture Natural Resources

and Environment Forestry Department in protected areas in coastal forest

areas


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Coastal Zone (2)

Human Environment– The coastal area of Cyprus is under pressures from

economic/urban development and in particular: tourism,urban and infrastructure development

– In coastal zone about 50% of the total population lives and works

– In coastal zone about 90% of the tourism industry is located

– Coastal areas generate by far the largest source of household income

– Part of the coastal zone is protected from waves by using breakwaters


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FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE


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Fishery (inshore)

40% of total fish production (fishery & aquaculture) is covered from domestic sources (in exclusive economic zone and in fish farms)

Fisheries production from the inshore fishery and aquaculture reached 3,300 tn in 2009

Per capita fish consumption is about 13kgr annually Fishery sector has a relatively small contribution to its

Gross National Product (GNP), as it does not exceed 0.3%.

Approximately 1,500 individuals are directly occupied in the fisheries sector as fishermen or aquaculturists

Some fishery areas are protected by using fishing shelters


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Fishery (aquaculture)

Aquaculture production comes mainly from marine fish farms and represents about 65% of total fish production by weight and 55% by value. Total value of aquaculture products in 2009 reached EUR 18.2 million

Aquaculture in Cyprus is governed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, through the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR).


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ENERGY SECTOR


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95% of the primary energy consumption is imported high energy dependence

Final end-consumers of energy

Transport accounts

more than 50% of the final energy consumption in Cyprus


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Potential impacts of climate change on the energy sector

Energy resources and their exploitation

No use of hydro power capacity also in the future

Energy conversion in thermal plants

Reduction of thermodynamic efficiency

Increased demand for electricity and cooling/heat

Reliability of energy supply

Increased energy demand for water supply from

desalination plants


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INFRASTRUCTURE


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Infrastructure

• Water supply, including desalination

facilities and water treatment plants

• Electricity plants and grid

• Communication

• Public transport (roads, airports, sea ports)

• Other such as bridges, flood protection

(Seawalls), Hotels, Health etc.


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Water desalination plants:

• Dhekelia (60,000m3/day);

• Larnaca (62,000 m3/day);

• Pyrgos Mobile Desalination

plant (Moni) (20,000m3/day);

• Paphos (40,000 m3/day).

the major water plants are located within less than a

kilometer from the shoreline sea level rising?

Water supply


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Energy supply

New gas fired power plants

*CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine)


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Road transport

Cyprus has the highest carownership rate in the world with 742 cars per 1,000 people.

Other means of transport arealmost inexistent (3% public transport and bicycle less than 2%)


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AGRICULTURE


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Agriculture

It serves for the direct supply of safe, nutritious and affordable food to society and plays an important role in landscape preservation and prevention of desertification

It currently accounts for about 2% of GDP and 7% of the total workforce (Cystat, 2010)

According to CORINE 2006 land cover map:

Agricultural land covers 48% of the island and

keeps on getting less.

161,300 ha reported for 2009.


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CORINE 2006 land cover of the island of Cyprus


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Agriculture is the dominant water using sector in Cyprus:

- Agricultural use: 62.5 %

- Domestic use: 34.5 %

- Industrial use: 3.0 %

(WDD, 2010)

A wide range of crops grown in Cyprus are rain-fed or irrigated. Main crop products are: cereals (wheat, barley), vegetables, citrus fruit and wine grapes.


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Crop production and farming activities are significantly affected by climatic conditions.

Rural Development Plan, 2007-2013:

- part of the Common Agricultural Policy- main aim is to make agricultural

production more competitive (Axis 1) and to protect the environment (Axis 2).


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Public HealthAnthropogenic climate change has to be distinguished from other risk factors to human population health

Climate change impacts• Direct impacts via exposure to hazardous meteorological conditions (deaths,

injuries, diseases, mental disorders)• Indirect impacts via vector–born (diseases transmitted to humans-animals by

insects/anthropods / water / or flood diseases, allergic disorders)

• Observed changes: increase in maximum & minimum temperatures, floods, changes in precipitations, persistent drought, heat-related ground level ozone, air pollution related to wildfires

Cyprus Effects

• Much shorter winters, decreased rainfalls, temperature increase by 0.8°C in the last 30 years, precipitation drop off 17%, droughts, water shortage

Health Effects: Heat related mortality and morbidity (heat waves),vector-borne and food-born diseases, allergic diseases, asthma


CYPADAPTFactors affecting health outcomes

Population characteristics, demographic situation, access to health services, exposure types, adaptive capacity, climatic zone, geographic area

Vulnerability factors Age groups (older people over 65), social isolation, fitness, environmental,

social and health-care-related risk factors (life in the city, lonely people)

The adaptive capacity of Cyprus exceeds the value of 3, which implies high incomes, universal health care coverage, high access to information enabling the effective response to climate change

International support and solidarity United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

2nd European Climate Change Programme (Green Paper on adaptation to climate change for the European Union)

Convention on the Protection and use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (guidance for flood prevention and a protocol on water and health).


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Forests

Global climate change impacts

Higher mean annual temperatures (Cyprus: increasing trend of 0.01°C per year)

Altered precipitation patterns (Cyprus: decrease by 17% in the last 30 years than period 1901-1930)

More frequent and extreme weather events, droughts, atmospheric pollution Change in the biodiversity (severe problems in food chain, ecosystem

balance)

Impacts in Europe: Serious decline (since 1980) due to diebacks, excessive loss of foliage, insect attacks, reduction of vitality and productivity of forests

Forests in Cyprus cover an area of 163,500 hectares (17.74%), 6,000 hectares have been affected with serious dieback and secondary insect infestationsEffects of extreme dry period of 2005-2009 in Cyprus: damage of forestry areas, forest trees died or affected by insects, starvation of animals, temperature increase contributing to the increase of forest fires


CYPADAPTIndirect Impacts

Biodiversity loss, increase of dust in the atmosphere, insect and pathogens outbreaks, effects to aquifers and surface water storage status

Monitoring of Forests and Environmental Interactionsin the Cyprus Forests - International support and solidarity

UN (1985): International Co-operative Program on the Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests, ICP-FORESTS

Protection of Communal Forest against Atmospheric Pollution developed by EU being included in regulation 2152/03 EC (Monitoring of Forests and Environmental Interactions in the Community)

Monitoring of Forests and Environmental Interactions in the Cyprus Forests – National Plans

Department of Forests in Cyprus has proceeded to Action Plan prepared by the Research, Publicity and Silviculture Sector

Cyprus has joined the ICP-FORESTS program in 2001 Short-term Action Plan for the Confrontation of the Implications

οf Drought at the Cyprus Forests.


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Activity 1(b): Examination and analysis of European and international policies and legislative framework with respect to climate change


Deliverable 1.3: Report on the examination and analysis of the European, international policies and legislative framework on climate change

Status: In progress

Review of rules, institutions and procedures governing the international and European climate change regime

e.g. UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, EU climate and energy package, European Climate Change Programme

Review of proposals and consultation for action in adaptation to climate change

e.g. White and Green Paper on adaptation to climate change, Cancun Adaptation Framework, Nairobi work programme

Sector specific directives including adaptation measures

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Activity 2(a): Review of existing national and regional adaptation strategies and practices as well as guidelines on the development of adaptation plans

Action 2: Review of existing national adaptation plans worldwide and assessment of relative measures implemented in Cyprus


Deliverable 2.1: Report on the existing national and regional adaptation strategies and practices as well as on the guidelines for the development of adaptation plans

Status: In progress

Review of applied National and Regional Adaptation Plans (NAPs and RAPs) for developed countries, National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) for Least Developed Countries. The review focuses on NAPs and NAPAs of countries that acquire common characteristics and face similar problems due to climate change with Cyprus.

Their effectiveness and viability of NAP & NAPAs is evaluated based on the results of their implementation. Recording of existing and emerging assessment methodologies and tools; views on lessons learned from their application; opportunities, gaps, needs, constraints and barriers

The trip to Finland will be realized probably during January-February 2012 in order to meet the FINADAPT (National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change) Coordination Group and the ISTO (Climate Change Adaptation Research Programme) project team. Contacts with their representatives have already been made, but the exact date of the trip has yet to be defined.


CYPADAPTAction 2: Review of existing national adaptation plans worldwide and assessment of relative measures implemented in Cyprus

Activity 2(b): Assessment of past responses to adapt to the adverse climate change impacts in Cyprus


Deliverable 2.2: Report on the past responses to water resources and coastal changes due to climate changes in Cyprus

Status: In progress

Evaluation of existing plans, strategies and measures implemented in Cyprus to reinforce the adaptive capacity of different sectors

Identification of potential barriers to implement adaptation measures (e.g. legal, policy, institutional, social, economic, cultural)

Gap analysis between the existing policies in Cyprus and the respective EU and international legislative policy aiming to determine complementary measures for the elaboration of the national adaptation plan in Cyprus


CYPADAPTAction 2: Review of existing national adaptation plans worldwide and assessment of relative measures implemented in Cyprus


Activity 2(c): Development of a database consisting of adaptation measures applied worldwide

Deliverable 2.3: Development of a database consisting of adaptation measures applied worldwide

Status: In progress

Categorization of adaptation measures based on the following characteristics:

‒ location (longitude, latitude), ‒ climatic conditions (average temperature, precipitation), ‒ population, ‒ economy (GNP, per capita income)

Categorization of adaptation measures considering: ‒ National and Regional Adaptation Plans in developed countries ‒ National Adaptation Programmes of Action in developing

countries‒ Measures and policies implemented by countries that have not

yet adopted an integrated adaptation plan

The adaptation measures along with their respective characteristics are inserted in an Excel worksheet where further data processing is taking place


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Activity 3(a): Literature review and evaluation on the state-of-the-science computer-based climate simulation models

Action 3: Prediction of future changes and responses due to climate change in Cyprus

Activity 3(b): Projection of climate change in Cyprus with the use of selected regional climate models


Activity 3(c): Future Impacts and Vulnerability Assessment due to climate change in Cyprus

Evaluation of existing Global and Regional Climate Models (GCMs, RCMs) used for the projection of climate change variables (temperature, sea level, precipitation rate, rainstorm events occurrence)

Selection of the most appropriate models for the needs of the project

The projection will be based on the IPCC emission scenarios which represent consistent developmental paths for the key factors which drive emissions of greenhouse gases (i.e. demographic, social, economic & technical development)

The output of the models will include temperature changes, precipitation variation changes in the hydrological cycle, socio-economic impacts etc.

Impact assessment based on climate change projection in Cyprus

A 2nd vulnerability assessment will be performed for each sector and compared to the existing situation which is considered as the baseline


CYPADAPTAction 4: Development of a multi-criteria analysis tool for the elaboration of the adaptation plan for Cyprus Start date: 01.01.2013, End date: 31.09.2013, Duration: 9

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Activity 4(b): Development of a multi-criteria analysis tool for the selection of the most appropriate set of adaptation options. Implementation for the case of Cyprus

Identification of the most prominent multi-criteria analysis (MCA) tools used in the field of adaptation planning to climate change

Comparison between MCA tools and identification of their advantages and disadvantages

Development and Use of a multi-criteria analysis tool for the prioritization of the alternative adaptation options that have been identified. The stakeholders participation is considered of paramount importance

The structure of the MCA tool will be based on objectives, alternative measures/options/interventions, criteria and weights applied to the criteria

Activity 4(a): Literature review on the state of the art multi-criteria analysis tools used for the development of adaptation plans worldwide


CYPADAPTAction 4: Development of a multi-criteria analysis tool for the elaboration of the adaptation plan for Cyprus Start date: 01.01.2013, End date: 31.09.2013, Duration: 9

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Activity 4(d): Evaluation and optimization of the MCA tool

Activity 4(e): Two (2) 1-day training seminars/workshops

The MCA tool will be uploaded at the project website and at the interactive blog for a period of two months for public consultation aiming to evaluate its performance

Questionnaires will be developed aiming for a more specific evaluation approach.

to present the aims and objectives of the project, to introduce and demonstrate the capabilities of the MCA, to train the relevant operators of the software in order to gain sufficient

knowledge in operating, maintaining and altering the software, to enhance awareness on issues related to climate change.

Activity 4(c): Preparation of the software operation manual and demonstration video

To attain highest diffusion and easiness to the application of the developed multi-criteria analysis tool, an operation manual and a demonstration video will be prepared


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Activity 5(a): Elaboration of a National Adaptation Plan for Cyprus

Action 5: Elaboration of a National Adaptation Plan for Cyprus


The output of the multi-criteria analysis will be used for the preparation of a draft adaptation plan for Cyprus.

Stakeholders will evaluate the adaptation options proposed by the MCA tool on the basis of their contribution to climate change adaptation, the potential barriers for their implementation, the cost effectiveness and viability

Selection of a set of measures that will be incorporated in the National Adaptation Plan for Cyprus

Distinction between urgent and less urgent policies that address the current adverse impacts of climate change (based on projected impacts)

Development of a draft adaptation plan Public consultation for a period of two months Submission of the revised adaptation plan for endorsement to

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Action 5: Elaboration of a National Adaptation Plan for Cyprus

Activity 5(b): Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan in Cyprus


Development of monitoring indicators

In order for an effective implementation of the developed NAP to be achieved, the adaptation efforts and effects must be thoroughly monitored and evaluated on the basis of meaningful indicators and follow up measures making it possible to clearly identify the progress made and the remaining need for action.

A set of indicators will be developed by which the performance of adaptation activities will be assessed. These indicators will provide the basis for before and after analyses and describe the effects (positive and negative) of project interventions.

The formulation of a monitoring and evaluation committee composed of a number of concerned institutions and stakeholders will be proposed, within, or under the jurisdiction of, a competent ministry (e.g. MANRE). The committee will use the produced indicators in order to monitor and evaluate the respective adaptation needs and activities.


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Activity 6(a): Launching Event

Action 6: Dissemination Activities


Milestone 6.1: Organization of a launching event

Status: Completed

The launching event (Workshop on Adaptation to Climate Change) took place on 2-3 November 2011 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Milestone 6.2: Formulation of a steering committee (during the launching event)

Status: Completed

Deliverable 6.1: Minutes of the launching event in Nicosia (Cyprus)

Status: Completed


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The Workshop Conclusions are summarized as follows:

A. The LIFE+ CYPADAPT will contribute substantially to the development of the National Strategy for the Adaptation to Climate Change.

B. The next actions for the formation of the above strategy are: Action 1: Collection of all the scientific research and its connection with the European Clearing House Mechanism by the Department of Environment Action 2: Suggestion to the Competent Authority to set a proposal to the Ministerial Council for the formulation and establishment of a policy on adaptation. Action 3: Create a national coordinating committee for the development of institutional framework, with the contribution of all stakeholders. Action 4: Investigation and ensuring the necessary financial sources for implementing the adaptation measures. The selection of the adaptation measures will be based on the assessment of the associated risks, cost and benefits.

C. Promotion of the adaptation to the climate change, as a priority and discussion issue, for the Informal Council Environment Ministers, during the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council.


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Indicative web references• http://ec.europa.eu/cyprus/news/speeches/archives/speeches_20111102_

el.htm• http://biomassenergy.gr/articles/news/489-dihmero-ergasthri-gia-thn-pr

osarmogh-sthn-klimatikh-allagh-development-of-a-national-strategy-for-adaptation-to-climate-change

• http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/0/deb8a7ccaacc472dc225793c002f3888?OpenDocument

• http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moa/agriculture.nsf/49f86bb042bcd406c2256cc9004e1ea0/6d76951b3e6d91a1c22579360040f6c2/$FILE/27.10.2011%20ANAKOINOSI%20T.PERIBALLONTOS%20GIA%20ERGASTIRI%20KLIMATIKI%20ALLAGI.pdf

http://ec.europa.eu/cyprus/news/speeches/archives/speeches_20111102_el.htm

http://ec.europa.eu/cyprus/news/speeches/archives/speeches_20111102_el.htm

http://biomassenergy.gr/articles/news/489-dihmero-ergasthri-gia-thn-prosarmogh-sthn-klimatikh-allagh-development-of-a-national-strategy-for-adaptation-to-climate-change



http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/0/deb8a7ccaacc472dc225793c002f3888?OpenDocument

http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/0/deb8a7ccaacc472dc225793c002f3888?OpenDocument

http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moa/agriculture.nsf/49f86bb042bcd406c2256cc9004e1ea0/6d76951b3e6d91a1c22579360040f6c2/$FILE/27.10.2011%20ANAKOINOSI%20T.PERIBALLONTOS%20GIA%20ERGASTIRI%20KLIMATIKI%20ALLAGI.pdf





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Activity 6(b): Development and updating of the project interactive website and blog


Deliverables 6.2 & 6.3: Creating and continuously updating project website and blog

Status: the initial development has been completed

The project website and blog can be found at:

http://uest.ntua.gr/cypadapt


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Activity 6(c): Development and distribution of informative material & publications/notice boards/posters

Overall project target: 5 sets of newsletters, 5 sets of leaflets, posters, notice boards

A leaflet (1st set) was developed and distributed to the participants of the workshop, presenting in brief the project and its objectives (languages: Greek , 400 copies, English., 150 copies)


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Activity 6(d): Publications in national and international scientific and technical journals/conferences

At least 3 scientific articles concerning climate change in Cyprus in specialized international journals

Presentations of the project at 2 national and international conferences

At least 7 press releases, 7 internet articles and 5 specialized press articles


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Activity 6(e): Organization of 1-day events

Activity 6(g): Cyprus national adaptation plan distribution to the public

Activity 6(f): Organization of an international conference

Activity 6(h): Layman’s report

Organization of at least 6 events in 6 different locations in Cyprus

Organization of a 2-day international conference on climate change negative impacts worldwide and existing technologies for water resources, shall be held in Nicosia, during the last 3 months of the project


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Activity 7(a): Project management and coordination

Action 7: Management and Reporting to the EC


Milestone 6.2: Formulation of a management team (during the kick off meeting)

Status: Completed


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CYPADAPT Management Committee

MANRETheodoulos Mesimeris

NOAMichael Petrakis

NTUAMaria

Loizidou


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ACTION LEADERS

ACTIO

N 1MANREKyriaki Ioanno

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ACTION 2

MANREIoanna Stylian

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ACTION 3

NOAMichael Petraki

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ACTION 4

ΝTUA Evripides Lois

ACTION 5

NTUAIoannis Ziomas

ACTION 6

NTUAMaria

Loizidou

ACTION 7

MANRET.

Mesimeris

ACTION 8

MANREKyriaki Ioanno

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ACTION 9

MANREIoanna Stylian

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ACTION 10

MANRET.

Mesimeris

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Steering Committee

Τμήμα Περιβάλλοντος, EMΠ, Αστεροσκοπείο, Cyprus University of Technology: Τμήμα Περιβ. Επιστήμης και Τεχνολ. / Cyprus Inter.

Institute for Envir. and Public Health in ass with Harvard School of Public Health Cyprus International Institute of Management / (CIIM) Lefcosia The Cyprus Institute: Energy, Environ.and Water Research Center Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου: Ωκεανογραφικό Κέντρο, Τμήμα Πολ.& Μηχ. Περιβάλλοντος,

Τμήμα Χημείας University of Nicosia: Research Foundation/ School of Humanities, Social Sciences &

Law/ Διαχείριση Περιβάλλοντος Frederick University: School of Education, Nature Conservation Unit Τμήμα Αναπτύξεως Υδάτων Τμήμα Αλιείας και Θαλασσίων Ερευνών Τμήμα Δασών Μετεωρολογική Υπηρεσία Κύπρου Ινστιτούτο Γεωργικών Ερευνών Τμήμα Γεωργίας Τμήμα Κτηνιατρικών Υπηρεσιών


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Steering Committee Τμήμα Γεωλογικής Επισκόπησης Γραφείο Προγραμματισμού Υπουργείο Υγείας: Γενικό Χημείο του Κράτους / Υπηρ. Δημόσιας Yγείας Τμήμα Εμπορικής Ναυτιλίας Υπηρεσία Ενέργειας Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης Εργασίας Τμήμα Δημοσίων Έργων Τμήμα Πολεοδομίας Τμήμα Κτηματολογίου και Χωρομετρίας ΕΝΩΣΗ ΔΗΜΩΝ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ Αρχή Ηλεκτρισμού Κύπρου Έρευνα και Ανάπτυξη Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΟ ΓΡΑΦΕΙΟ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ Dion. Toumazis & Associates, Consulting Engineers, IACO, PROPLAN, ΑΙΟΛΟΙΚΗ Ομοσπονδία Περιβαλλοντικών Οργανώσεων, Κίνημα Οικολόγων, Πτηνολογικός

Σύνδεσμος Κύπρου, Terra Cypria κλπ


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Action 7: Management and Reporting to the EC

Activity 7(b): Organization of project meetings


Activity 7(d): External audit

Activity 7(c): Reporting to the EC

Kick-off meeting, Management committee meetings, Steering committee meetings

Milestone 7.1: Organization of a kick off meeting

Status: Completed

The kick-off meeting took place on 22nd September 2011 at the premises of MANRE in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Deliverable 6.1: Minutes of the kick off meeting in Nicosia (Cyprus)

Status: Completed

Inception report (9 months from the start of the project)

Mid-term report (19 months from the start of the project)

Final report (3 months after the end of the project)


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Action 8: Networking with other projects


ADAM project. The project intended to support the EU in the development of post-2012 global climate policies, the definition of European mitigation policies to reach its 2020 goals, and the emergence of new adaptation policies for Europe with special attention to the role of extreme weather events.

CIRCLE-MED is a geographical group in the frame of CIRCLE ERA-Net. It aims at creating a Mediterranean research community network through collaborative research projects on Climate Change Impact Research, with the objective to bring the results of this research to policy and decision-makers.

AQUIMED. Its objective is to develop capacity building methods for water users to define and discuss possible strategies of adaptation to future changes including climate change. Support definition of adaptive ground water management strategies and practices.

The objective of CANTICO is to develop a methodology to assess and prioritize risks from combined Climate Change and anthropogenic impacts on coastal areas (create decision support tools). Indicate on preliminary adaptation and Integrated Coastal Zone Management options.


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MAREMED (Networking in progress): The project focuses on those constituents of maritime policy with a strong transnational dimension, namely Integrated Coastal Zone Management, pollution, adaptation to climate change in coastal areas, fisheries, coastal and maritime data management.

REGIOCLIMA: The overall objective of the project is to assist societies to adapt to the new climate conditions both by minimizing the risk of damage and exploiting the new opportunities arising from a changing climate.

COASTANCE (Networking in progress): The main project aim is to develop mid and long term Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans. The results produced will be used as Public Policy Tools for erosion control by regional, national, EU administrations.


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SESAME (Networking in progress): The general scientific objectives of the project are to assess and predict changes in the Mediterranean and Black Sea ecosystems as well as changes in the ability of these ecosystems to provide goods and services.

CARBONTOUR (Networking in progress): The project objective is to develop a strategic approach for CO2 offsetting and carbon neutrality for the tourist accommodation industry which will provide guidelines for the reduction of tourism contribution to climate change.


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Activity 9(a): Development of End-of-Action Reports

Action 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of the project progress

Activity 9(b): Evaluation of the performance indicators


End-of-Action 1 Report End-of-Action 2 Report End-of-Action 3 Report End-of-Action 4 Report End-of-Action 5 Report

The coordinating group will evaluate the end-of-Action reports as well as the quantitative results of the performance indicators in order to assess the progress of the project.


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Action 10: After-LIFE Communication plan


Development of a detailed After-LIFE Communication plan describing all the actions that will continue implementing after the end of the project, in order to ensure the continuous promotion and dissemination of the knowledge gained through this project


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Buffer period


A buffer period of five extra months to the

project timetable is foreseen, in case that any

potential delays to the implementation of the

project actions arise.


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