AIT (CCA) and USAID (through their Adapt Asia-Pacific Project conducted a
three (3) day training course . The course aimed to improve the
capacity on preparing fundable project proposals for climate change
adaptation. The course will 1) help in understanding climate change
realities and risks; how to manage risks, screen for sensitivities, and
address key vulnerable groups and areas; how climate change adaptation
can be grounded in national development plans and broader national
adaptation policy and strategic frameworks. 2) aid in identifying
sources of international funding options and develop capacities for
accessing those sources; 3) build capacity in project preparation for
climate change adaptation by illustrating 'how-to' methods, tools and
processes for use in rigorous adaptation project/program design in line
with policies and plans; and 4) provide an introduction to
Implementation and monitoring of projects. Approx. 30 people from 7
South and SE Asian countries participated at the training. More details on Climate Change Asia...