MALDIVES

Rainwater tank

Groundwater well with dippers

Water Water management management

trend in Maldivestrend in Maldives

Avg.salinity of groundwater is at 0.34ppt

Avg.thickness of freshwater lens in the north region is at 3.6m with avg.EC. 2500µS/cm

Avg.thickness of freshwater lens in the south region is at 5.9m with avg.EC. 3500µS/cm

EC: Electrical Conductivity

Proposed ProjectProposed Project

Integrated Water Resource ManagementIntegrated Water Resource ManagementEnhancing freshwater security in islands across Maldives through

integration of available water resources

Regional Training on Economics of Regional Training on Economics of Adaptation Adaptation

Ha. Ihavandhoo Island

Team membersAli AmirAli ShareefAjwad MusthafaMohamed MusthafaMariyam Fariha Latheef

Project IslandProject Island

Characteristics of project islandCharacteristics of project island

oGeographic Location : Long: 72.926103, Lat: 6.953145

oPopulation: 2970

oArea from vegetation line (ha): 57

oReclaimed land area (ha): 3.5

oDensity per/ha: 42.6

oNo. of houses 450

oFamily size (avg) 6

Overview of Selected Water Project

Name of project island: Ha. Ihavandhoo

Leading Agency: Ministry of Environment & Energy

Funding Source: Climate Adaptation Fund

Time frame: 2years

Project Status: Implementing

Total project investment: US$ 2,182,830

Groundwater Conductivity in Selected Islands (2006)

The concept

• ObjectivesTo ensure water security through an integrated water management system in Ha.Ihavandhoo.

• Output–Island wide climate resilient water supply system through integration of water resources developed in Ha.Ihavandhoo Island–Metered water connections given to households through integrated desalinated water supply system–Water quality regularly checked on the island

Overview of Water Project (Cont..)Overview of Water Project (Cont..)

Expected OutcomeEliminates ongoing regular water transportation on boats to Ha.Ihavandhoo Cost of water transportation to Ha.Ihavandhoo eliminated.Water security in Ha.Ihavandhoo improvedThe stress on potable water releasedHealth and livelihood of children and elderly improvedImpacts to water supply due to climatic change minimizedReduced power consumption on water production

Overview of Water Project (Cont..)Overview of Water Project (Cont..)

WATER PROJECT ANALYSISA work plan was also made for carrying out water project analysis. This acted as a framework to continue with the in-country tasks.We had produced a CBA worksheet relating to the project. It was shared and worked together with mentor - Mr. Akram.

18 - 31 March

1- 15 Apri l

16- 30 Apri l

1 - 15 May

16 -31 May

1- 15 June

16 - 30 June

1 -15 July

16 - 31 July

1-15 Aug

16-31 Aug

Determine which costs and benefits to include in the analysis

Collect annual cost and benefit data

Determine values of missing elements

In-country/online training on performing cost benefit analysis

Perform Data Cost Benefit Analysis

2ND

REGI

ON

AL T

RAIN

ING

WO

RKSH

OP

Country tasks – Overview of progress Task Progress

Determine which costs and benefits to include in the analysis

Existing project documents reviewed and costs and benefits were identified This has been further analyzed through discussions by email with the mentor – Mr. Ali Akram

Collect annual cost and benefit data All costs and benefit data have been collected

Determine values of missing elements

To be continued

In-country/online training on performing cost benefit analysis

Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to take part in country training on CBA as planned.

Perform Data Cost Benefit Analysis To be carried out

Country tasks – Overview of progress

-Existing information and data on the target island collected-costs and benefits on the project identified and a worksheet prepared-The worksheet has been shared to mentors-The work sheet we prepared has been reviewed by Ali Akram, Yale uni (through email)

Estimated budget for the water sector analysis in HA.Ihavandhoo

Initial trip for test surveyTravel US$ Male'-Hanimaadhoo-Male' (Air fare) 1051 Hanimaadhoo - Ihavandhoo Sea Transport 649Accomodation 272Food 272Stationaries & Other admin costs 64

Sub total 2307

Trip to conduct surveyTravel US$Male'-Hanimaadhoo-Male' (Air fare) 1051Hanimaadhoo - Ihavandhoo Sea Transport 649Accomodation 545Food 545Stationaries & Other admin costs 127Water Quality Testing (Rain, Groundwater and Bottled) 3000Miscellanious cost 1000

Sub total 6916

Total 9223

Overview of Water Sector Towards Climate Change

How is this sector described within national climate change strategies/policies?•The water sector in Maldives is very vulnerable to climatic changes that needs appropriate adaptation measures•The policy is to develop climate resilient water supply systems on islands with appropriate low cost adaptation measures. Reports available on climate change are : •First National Communication report to UNFCCC, National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) 2006 report, NAPA 2007 report etc.Projects/initiatives/ interventions in place or under preparation in the country that are aimed to target adaptation to climate change of water sector•Second National Communication to UNFCCC is underway, Policy directions and all water supply projects happening are seriously considered to climate adaptation measures•Formulation of water Act an to be approved by the parliament•Several projects being implemented from the state budget

Pending Issues and Activities that need attention

In-house training by mentor need to be carried outMay need to carry out a water resource assessment survey in Ha. Ihavandhoo

What we expect from this Training Workshop

Through the different sessions of sharing knowledge and experience as well as learning to do related calculations, we anticipate: to develop the understandings on how to incorporate CBA in the national planning process.

To be able to use CBA knowledge in project formulation and approval of technologies in other sectors to make the best use of the resources available.

THANK YOU