Workshop summary

Public Consultation on the Joint National Action Plan Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands Resort 8th April, 2008

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Table of Contents Workshop Summary and outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Annexes: Annex 1: Workshop Agenda Annex 2: Workshop Group Activities Annex 3: Workshop participants

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Workshop Summary and Outcomes Welcome and Introductions: The workshop was opened at 9am, in the Marshall Islands Resort, on April 8 th, by the Deputy Chief Secretary, Jorelik Tibon XXX. The Deputy Chief Secretary introduced to the workshop the two representatives from regional agencies, who had come at the request of the government of RMI (through the Office of Environment Policy Planning and Coordination) to assist with the process – Ms Anna Gero (SOPAC consultant) and Ms Diane McFadzien (SPREP). The Deputy Secretary also thanked workshop participants for coming to this important event (see Annex 1 for a full participants list). The workshop was opened with a prayer (by XXX?). The Agenda for the workshop can be found in Annex 2.

Introduction to the JNAP process and the progress made thus far: Ms Anna Gero presented on the JNAP process, and progress made thus far. Anna explained how the JNAP draws upon two existing RMI documents: (a) The Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan (DRM NAP) that was developed in 2008, and recently reviewed in November of 2010. (b) The RMI Climate Change Policy (adopted in 2011) Anna explained how many of the goals and objectives of each of these documents over lapped and addressed many of the same issues. Taking the goals and objectives of these documents, six common themes were identified, which have now made up the six goals of the JNAP: 1) Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Education, awareness and understanding of effective DRM and CCA responses from local to national level Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks

This workshop would be given the opportunity to revisit each of these six goals (as well as their supporting strategies and activities) to ensure that they reflected the key priorities for addressing vulnerability and risk in RMI. Copies of this presentation can be found in Annex 3.

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Justification for an RMI JNAP Yumi Crisostomo first presented an update on the existing RMI National Climate Change Policy document, and reminded stakeholders of the consultation process which went into its development. Yumi explained how the Climate Change Policy now requires an action plan for implementation. The JNAP will be a sum of both the existing DRM National Action Plan, as well as an action plan to implement the climate change policy. Given that most of disaster risks in RMI are climate related, the bringing together of these two plans makes a lot of sense in terms of coordination of human capacity and resources on RMI. Yumi pointed out some of the benefits of having this joint process, which includes: a better use of scarce human and financial resources; enhanced coordination across the disaster management and climate change communities; the fact that donors are favorable towards this process of enhanced coordination; this may bring about enhanced opportunities for accessing funding for implementation. Yumi also pointed out that several other Pacific countries are now also looking to develop JNAPs, including Tonga and Cook Islands, and that the RMI is also one of the regional leaders in this area. Copies of Yumies presentation can be found as Annex 4.

Objectives of this workshop Yumi reminded participants that the objectives of this workshop were to engage the public (made up of government agencies, local government, private sector and civil society organizations) in the development of RMI’s JNAP, and seek comment and input into the draft matrix as it exists to date. All participants were encouraged to participate in the group sessions and make their feed-back known, as this marked the start of an important process, given that addressing risk to disasters and vulnerability to climate impacts is a very high priority for RMI. Group Activities The remainder of the day was spent in working groups, were participants were divided into six working groups, each focusing on one of the JNAPs goals. These exercises were facilitated by Diane McFadzien and Anna Gero. The first exercise focused on the goals and objectives of the JNAP – to ensure that the goals proposed were right for RMI. The second exercise continued to focus on the individual goals but this time asked participants to comment and build upon the proposed activities under each objective, and to also identify both lead and partner agencies who would contribute to the implementation. The results of each exercise were captured by the SOPAC/SPREP team during the plenary report back sessions, and have been incorporated directly into a revised version of the JNAP (Annex 6). Details of the group exercise can be found in Annex 5.

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Next Steps Upon the conclusion of the workshop, Yumi explained that all input from this workshop will be captured in the revised draft of the JNAP, and distributed back to all stakeholders for additional comment. Yumi also introduced her Policy Officer, Mr Desmond Doulatram, who would be tasked with taking the JNAP forward through additional consultations processes, until it is presented again to stakeholders and government for adoption.

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Annex 1: Workshop Participants Full Name

Workplace/Job Title

Abraham Hicking Abwe Abwe Alson Kelen Ahlington Robert Anderson Kattil Amon Mahok Anna Gero Anno Aisaia Antari Elbon Billy Schutz Chetah Anien Charles Lomae Daisy Alik-Momotaro Danny Herong Danny Matthew Diane McFadzien Doreen DeBrum Federajion Langbata Francis Houriuchi Francis Silk Halston DeBrum Hemley Benjamin Joseph Caine Jeff Zedeby Jejawadrik Anton Julian Alik Lanny Lane Lena E. Tiobech Lisa Muller

Chief of WQ/EPA Nitijela Mayor/KBE Coral GOV MWSCO NTC NTC Consultant for SOPAC A-lap Local Court/Clerk Internal Affairs/V7AB MEC/Solar Ministry of Education Ministry of Health WUTMI/Director Mayor of Ujae Utrik/Local Government Adaptation Officer - SPREP R&D/FSSLP Manager Mayor of Laie COI MOH MWSC – Water Monitor Mayor of Maloelap PACC/OEPPC MICS/Program Manger Mayor of Arno Chief info Officer/EPA Mayor of Jaluit Nitijela MOIA/ Local Government Office Deputy General Manager/EPA MOFA/FSO MOE ADB TA 7394/OEPPC NTC /Ailuk Mayor of Wotho Council of Iroij

Lowell Alik Lydia Kaminaga Mabel Andrew Mark Stege Melvin Aliven Melvin Majmeto Monono Dawoj

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Email abwehao@techemail.com alsonkelen@gmail.com La_lington@hotmail.com mejjobcorpsrep@yahoo.com almmzkz@hotmail.com Anna.f.gero@gmail.com aelbon@hotmail.com bschutz@mecrmi.net chetan.anien@gmail.com clomae@yahoo.com wutmi26@gmail.com (692) 455-6108 dianem@sprep.org

doreendebrum@gmail.com anjlangbata@hotmail.com francis.houriuchi@yahoo.com mohbt@ntamar.net wd.mwsco@gmail.com (692) 455-6539 cnjsph@gmail.com jeffzebete@gmail.com julianalik@ntamar.net neitolanny@gmail.com lenaemma@hotmail.com lehmuah@live.com lowellalik@gmail.com lydia.kaminaga22@gmail.com mander_sdsu@yahoo.com markstege@gmail.com melvin_aliven@ntamar.net melvinmejmeto@gmail.com

Raney Arelong Ready Lalimo Reggie White Rod Kabua Rufina N. Jack Steve Why Stephen Lepton Steve Titiml Tomohide Ysaunaga Warwick Harris Wilbur Heine Yumi Crisostomo

Environment Officer/EPA Internal Affairs Weather Service Office MalGov Mayor of Ailuk General Manager/MAWC POPs-ODS Coordination/EPA RMI-Historic Office/MOIA JICA/OEPPC Deputy Director/OEPPC Ministry of Internal Affairs Director/OEPPC

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rarelong@ntamar.net yokwe439@yahoo.com reginaldwhite@noaa.gov rkabua@hotmail.com (692) 455-0719 stephenlepton@gmail.com stitml@hotmail.com tysunaga@amnh.org warwick47@gmail.com wilburheine@yahoo.com yumiko.crisostomo@gmail.com

Annex 2: Workshop Agenda Public Consultation meeting Friday 8th April, 2011, 9am – 4.00pm Venue: Marshall Islands Resort Workshop CHAIR: Deputy Chief Secretary Time 9.00 – 9.30 9.30 – 10.00 10.00 – 10.20 10.20 – 10.30 10.30am – 10.50am 10.50 – 11.30

Session Welcome and Opening Prayer Introduction to the JNAP process, and progress thus far Justification for an RMI JNAP Objectives of this workshop Morning Tea GROUP Activity 1: High Level feedback on JNAP Goals and Objectives

11.30 – 12.30

Plenary report back

12.30 – 1.30 pm 1.30 – 2.30pm

LUNCH GROUP Activity 2: Review Activities, sub activities and lead agencies (focus on non government agency involvement) Plenary report back (with Afternoon tea taken during report back) Discussion on next steps (for development and consultation)

2.30 – 3.30pm

3.30 – 4.00pm

Lead

Input

Outcome

Chair Anna

Slide presentation

Yumi

Slide presentation

Yumi

Slide presentation

Working Groups will each have an appointed facilitator.

CHAIR

Group Worksheets

Working Group facilitators (as above) and nominated rapportuers

Group Work Sheets

Revision of activities, and identification of additional agency input

Slide

Agreement on next steps (including ongoing public input)

Revision of Goals and Objectives Revised Goals/Objectives

CHAIR

CHAIR

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Annex 3: Introduction to the JNAP process and progress thus far

Annex 4: Justification for a JNAP

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Annex 5: Group Exercise Sheets

NCCC Group Activity 1: Revision of Goals and Objectives Each Group will be assigned ONE Goal, and is asked to answer the following questions: 1) Is your goal appropriately worded? (if not, please make proposals for revision).

2) Are the Objectives listed for your goal appropriately worded? Please make changes, noting that you can make deletions or additions to the objectives listed under your goal.

Only if your group has additional time, then please answer number 3) Are there any changes that you would like to propose to the other 5 goals (or their objectives?).

Each group will be asked to select a rapportuer to both capture the discussion and present their recommendations to the plenary session (10 minutes each) and will be given the opportunity to also comment on other groups goals, during the plenary reporting session. Facilitators for these sessions have been pre-assigned:

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Objectives

1.1 Strengthen DRM/CCA and organizational and institutional arrangements at national and local government levels

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Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands

1.2 Adequately resource key organizations for DRM/CCA at national and local government levels, including securing avenues for sustainable financing and the option of a National Trust Fund 1.3 Strengthen human resource capacity of key organizations for DRM/CCA including at the national and local government levels, and key community groups and NGOs 1.4 Build capacity for mainstreaming DRM/CCA by strengthening coordination, inter-sectoral partnerships and collaborative efforts for DRM/CCA across all levels of government, nongovernment, the private sector and civil society (particularly with traditional land owners) 1.5 Establish a visible and coordinated approach to mainstreaming natural hazard risk considerations into development planning, macroeconomic policy, fiscal management and national budgetary processes which allows for clear entry points for international support 1.6 Continue to raise the understanding of climate change and DRM mainstreaming as a development issue within the Nitijela

1.7 Ensure the JNAP is effectively managed, monitored and evaluated

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Goal 2: Education, awareness and understanding of effective DRM and CCA responses from local to national level Objective 2.1 Strengthen and retain capacity for enhanced public awareness of climate change, DRM and sustainable development issues in the RMI at the local to national levels including effective communication strategies

2.2 Build the knowledge base for decision makers at all levels (national and Local Government; landowners, private sector etc) regarding the link between land-use and settlement planning and vulnerability to climate change and disasters 2.3 Develop and implement an ongoing climate change and DRM education and awareness program through the formal education system 2.4 Inform public about emergency communication and procedures, giving priority to the needs of vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels Objective 3.1 Strengthen preparedness and response capacity amongst relevant ministries at national and local levels to ensure in particular a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs 3.2 Strengthen procedures and emergency response capacities between RMI and external partners 3.3 Assist communities in the Outer Islands to develop their own mechanisms to supplement the national and local government plan for emergency preparedness and response 3.4 Build capacity for effective use and maintenance of communications and transportation infrastructure at all levels

3.5 Strengthen the capacity of people-focussed early warning system (EWS) for all hazards

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Goal 4: Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Objective 4.1 Effective implementation of the RMI Energy Policy targets to achieve energy security and a low-carbon future, partly through access to international finance dedicated towards emissions reductions and other opportunities, including technology transfer and capacity development

4.2 Effective implementation of Outer Islands Energy Program to reduce reliance on off-island energy sources for Outer Islands by developing on-island renewable energy sources

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Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Objective 5.1 Strengthen national coordination mechanisms and technical capacity of the water services to improve management of freshwater resources 5.2 Raise the level of public awareness about water-related risks and the links to climate change

5.3 Address the issue of climate related health impacts 5.4 Strengthen policy and technical capacity for Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) to improve environmental management and reduce vulnerability to climate change and natural hazards, including monitoring coastal systems to strengthen ecological and environmental resilience 5.5 Improve enforcement of coastal management regulations

5.6 Strengthen local capacity for food production and preservation as a means of increasing economic self-reliance and decreasing dependency on the mainland during periods of isolation caused by natural hazards and climate change 5.7 Strengthen and diversify income generating activities for Outer Islanders as a means to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters

5.8 Strengthen the resilience of the fisheries sector to withstand climate related and other disasters

Goal 6: Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks Objective

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6.1 Strengthen land use and settlement planning processes and systems

6.2 Ensure CCA/ DRM planning reflects an understanding of climate change and disaster risk information, traditional knowledge and science as the basis for policy decision-making and appropriate and effective adaptation responses

6.3 Develop sound and accurate baseline information to support adaptation and risk reduction planning via an integrated approach for data management

6.4 Ensure key stakeholders, including traditional land owners, are integrated in the planning and implementation of adaptation programs at all levels

6.5 Strengthen the role of the private sector and government agencies in ensuring the adoption of safe and risk sensitive building practices and a building code for disaster proof buildings

Public Workshop Group Activity 2: Identification of Sub Actions/Tasks, Lead and Partner Agencies Each Group should again focus on their ONE Goal, and is asked to fill in the following blank columns: 1) Column 2: Do all your Goals actions have the appropriate subActions/tasks? (please add to, or revise as needed).

2) Column 3: Which agencies should LEAD these actions? And which agencies should provide additional support?

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Each group should appoint a rapportuer to record your work, who will also be asked to present their recommendations to the plenary session (10 minutes each).

Each group will also be given the opportunity to also comment on other groups goals, during the plenary reporting session.

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Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

1.1 Strengthen 1.1.1 Complete the DRM/CCA review of all relevant and policies and legislation organization (including the Disaster al and Assistance Act 1987) institutional to assess, clarify arrangement and/or establish s at national integrated DRM and and local climate change government organizational levels arrangements and responsibilities which also include recognition and compliance with principles and practices of International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) 1.1.2 Implement DRM and CCA organizational arrangements as 17

Additional activities needed?

LEAD AGENC Y Lead Agency

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands endorsed in the Climate Change Policy framework 1.1.3 Draft new legislation or amendments to effect organizational changes 1.1.4 Establish a national platform for DRM/CCA to facilitate a biennial dialogue of stakeholders and partners with a view to enhancing advocacy and mainstreaming efforts at all levels and to ensure wide support 1.2 Adequately 1.2.1 Assess the resource resource key needs of key organization organizations for s for DRM/CCA DRM/CCA at 1.2.2 Develop resource national and requirements and local implementation government program for key levels, organizations for including 18

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands securing avenues for sustainable financing and the option of a National Trust Fund

DRM/CCA 1.2.3 Review budget planning and reporting processes to account for management and forecast of climate change-related funding.

1.2.4 Develop a Climate Change/DRM Trust Fund (link to 1.5.2?)

1.3 Strengthen human resource capacity of key organization s for DRM/CCA including at the national and local government levels, and key community groups and NGOs

1.3.1Assess the existing capacity of the human resources and develop minimum standards for human resource capacity to be analysed in line with the organization mandate 1.3.2 Review job descriptions of DRM/CCA focal points key staff at responsible organizations 1.3.3 Conduct DRM/CCA training needs assessment of key 19

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands responsible organizations 1.3.4 Develop and implement a long-term DRM and CCA training program 1.3.5 Assess the role and capacity of key community groups in Majuro and the Outer Islands that are playing a role in DRM/CCA and develop and implement programs to strengthen capacities as may be required 1.4.1 Improve the level of 1.4 Build awareness amongst all capacity for national and local level mainstreami stakeholders and ng DRM/CCA decision makers that by DRM and CCA are key strengthenin development issues, g needing to be coordination mainstreamed into all , intersectoral and sectoral 20

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands community level partnerships strategic plans and collaborative 1.4.2 Review existing efforts for planning, decision DRM/CCA making and budgetary across all processes and identify levels of where and how government, DRM/CCA could be nonmainstreamed government, 1.4.3 Conduct risk the private management capacity sector and building training civil society programs with key (particularly officials to facilitate with DRM/CCA traditional mainstreaming within land owners) the national development planning and budgetary processes 1.4.4 Engage more effectively with nongovernment counterparts (NGOs, civil society and the private sector), to build upon their success in community 21

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands based risk reduction at the local level 1.4.5 Designate a DRR/CCA “champion� to assist in the challenge of mainstreaming and financing, and highlight the importance of DRR/CCA and its relevance to all sectors 1.4.6 Share lessons learned to raise the profile of best practice methods for DRR/CCA mainstreaming, and what DRR and CCA actually means to the people of the RMI 1.5 Establish a visible and coordinated approach to mainstreami ng natural hazard risk consideratio ns into

1.5.1 Collect data and information on cost and risk of disasters and climate change for incorporation in the macroeconomic and fiscal policy, forward projections and monitoring of 22

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands developmen economic growth t planning, 1.5.2 Establish a macroecono sustainable source of mic policy, fund for DRM/CCA fiscal through the managemen establishment of t and separate DRR and DM national revolving special budgetary revenue fund under processes the CSO (1.2.4?) which allows 1.5.3 Explore green for clear packages for bank entry points loans: i.e. MIDB, BOMI for international support 1.6 Continue to raise the understandi ng of climate change and DRM mainstreami ng as a developmen t issue within the

1.6.1 Provide ongoing support to the advocacy work of the Climate Change Champion in the Nitijela

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LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Nitijela

1.7 Ensure the JNAP is effectively managed, monitored and evaluated

1.7.1 Establish effective reporting, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

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LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 2: Education, awareness and understanding of effective DRM and CCA responses from local to national level

Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

2.1 Strengthen 2.1.1 Review existing capacity for raising public and retain awareness of DRM/CCA capacity for enhanced 2.1.2 Provide training in public communication and awareness media skills for all of climate agencies that engage in change, public awareness for DRM and DRM/CCA sustainable 2.1.3 Develop and implement developmen a broad and widet issues in reaching DRM and the RMI at climate change the local to communications strategy national as a partnership between levels the Weather Station and including the OEPPC, including the effective linkages to local communica sustainable development tion issues strategies 2.1.4 Develop national partnerships with nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and the private sector to raise awareness and target special interest 25

Additional activities needed?

LEAD AGENC Y

groups such as community bodies, village councils, youth, business community and vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly and those with special needs 2.1.5 Translate key RMI climate change information and plans into Marshallese 2.1.6 Support outreach activities and community plans, such as the Bob Festival and local conservation plans 2.1.7 Program to record traditional knowledge / preserve vulnerable cultural resources 2.1.8 Commission a study to identify and record traditional knowledge and governance and its application in DRM/CCA 2.1.9 Through consultation, identify appropriate mechanisms to integrate traditional knowledge in DRM/CCA at the 26

appropriate level 2.1.10 Recruitment of a climatologist to the National Weather Station to provide assistance in synthesizing and analyzing climate data 2.1.11 Draw upon the influence of the Churches to promote best practice with regard to DRM/CCA, reinforcing that DRR is an everyday issue for people from the local to the national level 2.2 Build the 2.2.1 Develop a coordinated knowledge public awareness program base for regarding the link between decision landuse and settlement makers at all planning and vulnerability levels to disasters and climate (national change for RMI and Local Government ; landowners, private sector etc) regarding the link between 27

land-use and settlement planning and vulnerability to climate change and disasters 2.3.1 Integrate DRM/CCA into the school curriculum

2.3 Develop and implement an ongoing climate change and DRM education and awareness program through the formal education system

2.3.2 Increase funding/review curriculum of existing awareness and education programs such as the annual training workshops held by the National Weather Service, specifically on climate data interpretation and application for development planning

2.4 Inform public about emergency communica tion and procedures, giving priority to

2.4.1 Conduct ongoing public awareness campaign on basic emergency response procedures (e.g. location of safe shelters, need to save official documents, etc.) and ensuring the 28

the needs of vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs

incorporation of IDRL principles and practices

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Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels

Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

3.1 Strengthen preparednes s and response capacity amongst relevant ministries at national and local levels to ensure in particular a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs

3.1.1 Actively maintain a database of emergency response resources and conduct an annual audit of emergency response resources (shelters, emergency equipment, etc.) held by relevant Ministries at national and local levels 3.1.2 Ministries to procure emergency response resources and equipment as needed 3.1.3 Support NEOC and relevant Ministries to prepare, or update, Emergency Response Plans and SOPs 3.1.3 Promote awareness of the SOP amongst relevant focal points and agencies 3.1.4 Conduct regular emergency drills at all 30

LEAD AGENC Y

Additional activities Lead needed? agency

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels levels, including Outer Islands 3.1.5 Ensure all focal points and agencies have contingency plans in place for equipment failure 3.1.6 Community-based communication protocols? designed and established 3.2 Strengthen procedures and emergency response capacities between RMI and external partners

3.2.1 Promote understanding of external emergency response assistance and procedures

3.3.1 Assist and build upon 3.3 Assist the extensive capacity communities and reach of NGOs and in the Outer community groups to Islands to conduct awareness develop their programs and disaster own preparedness in the 31

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels mechanisms to supplement the national and local government plan for emergency preparednes s and response

Outer Islands (linked to 3.3) 3.3.2 Community preparedness and response plans developed by all groups in community and exercised 3.3.3 Conduct feasibility for the establishment of a national Red Cross Society

3.4.1 Review infrastructure 3.4 Build and policies for capacity for emergency effective use communications ensuring and resilience to climate and maintenance disaster risks of communicati 3.4.2 Train mayors and ons and relevant council members transportatio in emergency n communications infrastructur procedures once every e at all levels two years 3.4.3 Continue to provide technical training on radio maintenance for Outer Island radio 32

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels operators (incl. a handbook in Marshallese) 3.4.4 Regularly conduct tests to check on all the communications systems 3.4.5 Restrict access to the official emergency broadcasting HF channel 3.4.6 Transport policy and plans incorporate natural hazard and climate change risk considerations 3.5 Strengthen the capacity of peoplefocussed early warning system (EWS) for all hazards

3.5.1 Assess the EWS capacity and information needs at national and local levels for all key hazards and links to international early warning systems 3.5.2 Develop technical and human capacity for early warning systems for all hazards at the national and local levels as required (including the possibility of SMS alert systems) 33

LEAD AGENC Y

Goal 4: Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

Additional activities needed?

4.1 Effective 4.1.1 Formal implementa endorsement tion of the of OEPPC as RMI Energy Designated Policy National targets to Authority achieve (DNA) and energy conduct security and feasibility a low-carbon study on how future, much CDM partly potential through exists access to 4.1.2 Register the international RMI National finance Energy Policy dedicated and Action towards Plan as a emissions National 34

Lead Agenc y

reductions and other opportunitie s, including technology transfer and capacity developmen t

Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) with the UNFCCC Registry, with a view to securing international funding to meet energy security needs.

4.2 Effective 4.2.1 Review implementa current tion of Outer renewable Islands energy Energy production Program to practices in reduce Outer Islands reliance on 4.2.2 Support and off-island strengthen energy existing sources for initiatives Outer aimed at the Islands by local developing production of on-island biofuel renewable derived from energy coconut oil in sources Outer Islands 35

Supporting ADMIRE (revisit – ask Jennifer) 4.2.3 Support and strengthen existing initiatives aimed at the use of solar electrification in Outer Islands 4.2.4 Ensure energy infrastructure is appropriate to atoll environments and is designed in a way to increase resilience against CC/disaster impacts 4.2.5 Institutional strengthening / capacity building of TOBOLAR to 36

improve the processing of copra as an energy source / sustainable livelihood for the Outer Islands communities 4.2.6 Demonstratio n projects for copra mills to illustrate the necessary equipment and viability for Outer Islands development

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Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

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Additional activities needed?

Lead Agenc y

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience 5.1.1 Develop and 5.1 implement an Strengthen ongoing capacity national building program for coordinatio staff at MWSC and n KAJUR mechanism s and technical capacity of the water services to improve manageme nt of freshwater resources

5.1.2 Strengthen sewerage collection and treatment infrastructure on Majuro and Ebeye 5.1.3 Equip communities with the means to test and report on water quality/quantity on the Outer Islands 5.1.4 Acquire (centralized) solarpowered reverse osmosis (RO) units and solar powered water purification systems for the Outer Islands 5.1.5 Develop a policy for installing rainwater catchment tanks in all new public and households buildings.

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Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience 5.1.6 Supply all households in Marshall Islands with rainwater catchment tanks 5.1.7 Improve garbagedump and sewage facilities, including consideration of potential climate change driven risks 5.1.8 Address wave action overtopping waste infrastructure, including waste management and sewage facility 5.1.9 Address substantial leakage/waste/evapo ration (immediate issue) 5.1.10 Address failing and climate-exposed infrastructure (underground pipelines) 5.1.11 Examine the feasibility of a desalinization plant to supplement existing 40

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience water sources 5.1.12 Consider the upscaling of Reverse Osmosis Units to increase water supply particularly in outer islands

5.2 Raise the level of public awareness about waterrelated risks and the links to climate change

5.2.1 Conduct an awareness raising campaign of linkages between water, pollution and public health 5.2.2 Equip communities with the means to purify water 5.2.3 Facilitate regular consultation meetings 41

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience between landowners, private sector and regulatory agencies on issues relating to water and climate change 5.3.1 Provide institutional 5.3 Address strengthening of the the issue of health sector on the climate issue of climate related change and other health risks relating to health impacts 5.3.2 Conduct assessment on the potential impact of climate change on health, including vector borne diseases 5.4.1 Strengthen policy 5.4 for integrated Strengthen management of policy and coastal natural technical systems capacity for Integrated 5.4.2 Integrate DRM/CCA Coastal criteria in EIA Area regulations Manageme 5.4.3 Develop integrated nt (ICAM) coastal area plans for to improve all atolls in environme collaboration with 42

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience other DRM/CCA actors ntal manageme 5.4.4 Develop and nt and implement targeted reduce on-the-job training on vulnerabilit coastal ecosystem y to climate monitoring change and 5.4.5 Undertake a study natural of possible structural hazards, interventions (such as including sea walls) and monitoring consider coastal environmental/social systems to impacts strengthen ecological 5.4.6 Upscale conservation and and ‘living shorelines’ environme initiatives (e.g. ntal Reimaanlok) including resilience particular attention to vulnerable species and ecosystems 5.4.7 Protect coral reef environments to enhance resilience against storm surge, sea level and other coastal hazards

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Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience 5.5 Improve enforceme nt of coastal manageme nt regulations

5.5.1 Provide training on regulations for managing coastal ecosystems, coastal natural and manmade hazards and on other regulations relevant for sustainable development of the coastal area for enforcement agencies 5.5.2 Appoint dedicated environmental personnel in the Attorney General’s Office 5.5.3 Facilitate regular consultation meetings between landowners, private sector and regulatory agencies

5.6 5.6.1 Assess scope for Strengthen increased local food local production and capacity for preservation food 5.6.2 Identify and production implement key and practical strategies for preservatio 44

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience n as a increasing and means of diversifying local food increasing production, including economic climate-resilient crops selfand replanting reliance traditional foodstuffs and (e.g. panadus, koin, decreasing konnat, lukweetc)to dependenc reduce import y on the dependency mainland 5.6.3 Continue to support during and implement food periods of security measures isolation and local food caused by production as part of natural R&D’s Agriculture and hazards Nutrition Policy and climate 5.6.4 Assess the need to change address marine food security and coral reef protection (refer to 5.7) 5.7 Strengthen and diversify income generating activities for Outer

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Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience conditions Islanders as a means to 5.7.2 Identify key reduce constraints to vulnerabilit alternative income y to climate generating activities change and and develop disasters appropriate response strategies, including group savings and micro-credit systems 5.7.3 Develop program to promote alternative income generating activities, including a resilient tourism sector and developing capacity in small businesses by extending Small Business Development Program to Outer Islands 5.7.4 Expansion and support of the Marshall Islands Business Association to promote Marshallese business ventures such as 46

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience private ventures that develop commercial pandanus fruit products for the local market and for export 5.8.1 Assess the readiness 5.8 of the fisheries sector Strengthen to address climate the change related risks resilience by developing of the partnerships with fisheries relevant regional sector to organisations (e.g. withstand SPC) climate related and 5.8.2 Consider climateother adaptive approaches disasters for a sustainable fisheries sector

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Goal 6: Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

Additional activities needed?

6.1 Strengthen 6.1.1 Review the land use and current settlement situation planning regarding processes landuse and and systems settlement planning and vulnerability to disasters and climate change impacts 6.1.2 Incorporate land tenure as part of land and coastal management 6.1.3 Improve zoning act to reflect the sensitive land issues of the RMI 6.1.4 Review building codes 48

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to take account of climate change, particularly for public buildings and evacuation centers 6.1.5 Examine zoning procedures and implementation to account for climate change 6.1.6 Promote and support a dedicated strategy to support the training of civil engineers and architects to build capacity to oversee appropriate building and planning in the RMI 6.2 Ensure CCA/ DRM planning reflects an

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understandin technical g of climate vulnerability, change and adaptation disaster risk assessments information, and planning, traditional including the knowledge interpretation and science and application as the basis of climate data for policy and information decisionand cost-benefit making and analysis of appropriate various and effective adaptation adaptation options responses 6.2.1 Enhance use of GIS, remote sensing, and develop models to simulate weather events and impacts 6.2.2 Develop climate change promotional resources and programs for better understanding of concepts such as adaptation, mitigation, carbon 50

trading, Clean Development Mechanism, the development and registration of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), green growth, integrated water resources management, and integrated coastal zone management 6.3 Develop 6.3.1 Establish a sound and 'one-stop' accurate resource center baseline for information information on DRM/ CCA to support 6.3.2 Establish and adaptation actively and risk maintain a reduction DRM/CCA planning via website and an integrated other public approach for communication data tools management 6.3.3 Compile baseline 51

information on coastal ecosystems 6.3.4 Map high risk coastal areas 6.3.5 Conduct coastal hazard and vulnerability assessments of high risk areas 6.3.6 Review existing data collection and storage, including options for consolidating different types and sources of data and applications 6.3.7 Develop an integrated approach for data management which will help to ensure national ownership of the data (e.g. NOAA sea level rise data) 52

6.4 Ensure key 6.4.1 Develop a stakeholders, model to including encourage and traditional support an land owners, inclusive are approach to the integrated in implementation the planning of adaptation and programs implementati on of adaptation programs at all levels 6.5 Strengthen the role of the private sector and government agencies in ensuring the adoption of safe and risk sensitive building practices and a building code for disaster proof

6.5.1 Develop a model for applying ‘green design’ criteria to major infrastructure projects

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Draft Results Matrix: Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management /climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Outcomes:  

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Strengthened coordination of DRM/CCA decision making processes and institutional arrangements including government, private sector, NGOs and civil society Natural hazard risk considerations (climate-related, geophysical and others) are mainstreamed in all relevant processes of development and budgetary planning at all levels and in all relevant sectors, resulting in an integrated response to building resilience to climate change and disasters Key organisations are adequately resourced and avenues for sustainable financing are secured through improved policies, capacities and institutional arrangements (incl. National Trust Fund)

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

Outputs

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Objective Indicator(s)

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands 1.1 Strengthen DRM/CCA and organizational and institutional arrangements at national and local government levels

1.1.1 Complete the review of all relevant policies and legislation (including the Disaster Assistance Act 1987) to assess, clarify and/or establish integrated DRM and climate change organizational arrangements and responsibilities which also include recognition and compliance with principles and practices of International Disaster Response Law (IDRL)

Strengthened integrated CCA and DRM organizational arrangements supported with appropriate policy and legislative framework

CSO & OEPPC

Percentage of JNAP actions mainstreamed into key organizations mandates at the national and local levels in the first three years of JNAP implementation

Collaborate with all relevant agencies and NGOs

1.1.2 Implement DRM and CCA organizational arrangements as endorsed in the Climate Change Policy framework 1.1.3 Draft new legislation or amendments to effect organizational changes 1.1.4 Establish a national platform for DRM/CCA to facilitate a biennial dialogue of stakeholders and partners with a view to enhancing advocacy and mainstreaming efforts at all levels and to ensure wide support 1.2 Adequately resource key organizations for DRM/CCA at national and local government levels, including securing avenues for sustainable financing and the option of a trust fund to address DRM/CCA

1.2.1 Assess the resource needs of key organizations for DRM/CCA, including the possibility of bank loans for emergency situations

Key DRM/CCA agencies are resourced with priority needs to enhance organizational performance

1.2.2 Develop resource requirements and implementation program for key organizations for DRM/CCA 1.2.3 Review budget planning and reporting processes to account for management and forecast of climate changerelated funding.

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CSO & OEPPC

Percentage of resource needs as identified by the assessment acquired annually

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands 1.2.4 Develop a Climate Change/DRM trust fund 1.3 Strengthen human resource capacity of key organizations for DRM/CCA including at the national and local government levels, and key local community leaders and NGOs

1.3.1 Assess the existing capacity of the human resources and develop minimum standards for human resource capacity to be analysed in line with the organization mandate 1.3.2 Review job descriptions of DRM/CCA focal points key staff at responsible organizations

Incentives are in place for staff with the right skill and experience to be recruited or stay in the organization Local community groups and NGOs more active in locallevel risk management

1.3.3 Conduct DRM/CCA training needs assessment of key responsible organizations

CSO & OEPPC

MIA

1.3.4 Develop and implement a long-term DRM and CCA training program

Level of improved performance from agencies involved in DRM/CCA as reported in annual reports following JNAP implementation Level of integration of appropriate traditional knowledge identified in DRM/CCA programs by local community groups, NGOs and national and local government responsible agencies

1.3.5 Assess the role and capacity of key local community groups in Majuro and the Outer Islands that are playing a role in DRM/CCA and develop and implement programs to strengthen capacities as may be required 1.3.6 Recruitment of a climatologist to the National Weather Station to provide assistance in synthesizing and analyzing climate data 1.4 Build capacity for mainstreaming DRM/CCA by strengthening coordination, inter-sectoral partnerships and collaborative efforts for DRM/CCA across all levels of government, nongovernment, the private sector and civil society (particularly with traditional leaders)

1.4.1 Improve the level of awareness amongst all national and local level stakeholders and decision makers that DRM and CCA are key development issues, needing to be mainstreamed into all sectoral and community level strategic plans 1.4.2 Review existing planning, decision making and budgetary processes and

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Organizations have capacity for DRM/CCA mainstreaming DRM/CCA is an integral component in planning, decision making and budget processes at all levels

EPPSO, CSO, MIA

Number of staff from each key organization responsible for DRM/CCA that successfully completed mainstreaming training

Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands identify where and how DRM/CCA could be mainstreamed 1.4.3 Conduct risk management capacity building training programs with key officials to facilitate DRM/CCA mainstreaming within the national development planning and budgetary processes 1.4.4 Engage more effectively with non-government counterparts (NGOs, civil society and the private sector), to build upon their success in community based risk reduction at the local level 1.4.5 Designate a DRR/CCA “champion� to assist in the challenge of mainstreaming and financing, and highlight the importance of DRR/CCA and its relevance to all sectors 1.4.6 Share lessons learned to raise the profile of best practice methods for DRR/CCA mainstreaming, and what DRR and CCA actually means to the people of the RMI 1.5 Establish a visible and coordinated approach to mainstreaming natural hazard risk considerations into development planning, macroeconomic policy, fiscal management and national budgetary processes which allows for clear entry points for international support 1.6 Continue to raise the understanding of climate change and DRM

1.5.1 Collect data and information on cost and risk of disasters and climate change for incorporation in the macroeconomic and fiscal policy, forward projections and monitoring of economic growth

Organizations at all levels are proactive in DRM/CCA

MoF,, EPPSO, R&D, MoFA, PW, OEPPC

DRM/CCA programs feature explicitly in macroeconomic policy, fiscal management and national budgetary processes

CSO, OEPPC

Sustained level of support for DRM/CCA programs at

DRM/CCA practices are implemented in planning and budgetary processes at national and local levels

1.5.2 Explore green packages for bank loans: i.e. MIDB, BOMI

1.6.1 Provide ongoing support to the advocacy work of the Climate

Increased understanding and support for DRM/CCA

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Goal 1: Establish and support an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management / climate change adaptation in the Marshall Islands mainstreaming as a development issue within the Nitijela

Change Champion in the Nitijela

policies amongst members of the Nitijela

the Nitijela

DRM/CCA priorities are high in consideration for funding 1.7 Ensure the JNAP is effectively managed, monitored and evaluated

1.7.1 Establish effective reporting, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

CSO, OEPPC

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Goal 2: Public education and awareness of effective DRM/CCA responses from local to national level Outcomes:     

Technical, scientific and management skills and expertise for climate change and DRM are improved and retained in the RMI Effective climate change and disaster communication strategies are tailored for the RMI both in urban centres and Outer Islands Increased discourse on climate change and DRM in planning for sustainable development at national, local and community levels Awareness of the causes and impacts of climate change and disasters in the RMI is improved, including what constitutes an effective adaptation response Development planning and budgeting increasingly reflects understanding higher level of investment in climate change and disaster risk information, traditional knowledge and science as the basis for decision making

Goal 2: Public education and awareness of effective DRM and CCA responses from local to national level Objective

2.1 Develop an effective, integrated and consistent communication strategy for climate change, DRM and sustainable development issues

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

Output

2.1.1 Review existing capacity for raising public awareness of DRM/CCA among all potential partners including churches 2.1.2 Provide a coordinated approach to training in communication and media skills for all agencies (including NGOs and private sector partners) that engage in public awareness for DRM/CCA 2.1.3 Develop and implement a widereaching DRM and climate change communications strategy and partnership network between the Weather Station, OEPPC, members of public safety, existing radio networks, TV stations, etc.

2.1.4 Develop national partnerships with non-government organizations (NGOs) and the private sector to raise awareness and target special interest groups such as community bodies, village councils, youth, business community and vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly

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Improved capacity for staging coordinated DRM/ CCA public awareness campaigns

Lead Agency

Objective Indicators

CSO & OEPPC

Number of staff in key agencies that completed training on DRM/CCA communication and media skills

CSO & OEPPC

and those with special needs 2.1.5 Translate key RMI climate change information and plans into Marshallese 2.1.6 Support outreach activities and community plans, such as the Bob Festival and local conservation plans 2.1.7 Develop a program to record traditional knowledge / preserve vulnerable cultural resources and through consultation, identify appropriate mechanisms to integrate traditional knowledge in DRM/CCA at the appropriate level 2.2 Build the knowledge base for decision makers at all levels (national and Local Government; landowners, private sector, church groups and civil society etc.) regarding the link between landuse and settlement planning and vulnerability to climate change and disasters 2.3 Develop and implement an ongoing climate change and DRM education and awareness program through the formal education system, including traditional ways of communicating

2.4 Inform and train public about emergency communication and emergency response procedures, giving priority to the needs to selected institutions (e.g. hospitals and schools) and the needs of vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs (e.g. detainees and the infirm)

2.2.1 Develop a coordinated public awareness program regarding the link between landuse and settlement planning and vulnerability to disasters and climate change for RMI

2.3.1 Integrate DRM/CCA into the school curriculum 2.3.2 Increase funding/review curriculum of existing awareness and education programs such as the annual training workshops held by the National Weather Service, specifically on climate data interpretation and application for development planning 2.4.1 Conduct ongoing public awareness campaign on basic emergency response procedures (e.g. location of safe shelters, need to save official documents, etc.) and ensuring the incorporation of IDRL principles and practices

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Greater public awareness of DRM/CCA issues

MoE

Monitoring reveals greater understanding among students of linkages between human actions, disaster risk and climate change

A public that is well prepared to report and react to disasters

CSO

Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and postdisaster reports) indicate a timely and effective response by the public

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels Outcomes: 

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Appropriate governance arrangements and resources are in place to provide enabling environment for disaster preparedness and response & coordination at all levels and for all agencies and organisations People focussed early warning systems and emergency communications are effectively implemented and maintained, including between Majuro, Ebeye and the Outer Islands Needs of vulnerable groups are given priority in emergency preparedness and response planning & implementation External support from partners complements and enhances national arrangements and mechanisms for disaster response preparedness

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels Objective 3.1 Strengthen preparedness and response capacity amongst relevant ministries and agencies at national and local levels to ensure in particular a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and those with special needs

Actions (DRM NAP + CC) 3.1.1 Actively maintain a database of emergency response resources and conduct an annual audit of emergency response resources (shelters, emergency equipment, etc.) held by relevant Ministries at national and local levels 3.1.2 Ministries to procure emergency response resources and equipment as needed 3.1.3 Support NEOC and relevant Ministries to prepare, or update, Emergency Response Plans and SOPs

Outputs

Lead Agency

Objective Indicator(s)

Ministries well prepared to respond effectively to disasters

CSO, MIA, Public Safety, Public Works, NWS

Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and postdisaster reports) indicate timely and effective response by Government

Public Works (PW), MoH CSO

Improvement in response time of Local Government Population warned within 12 hours of available notice

3.1.3 Promote awareness of the SOP amongst relevant focal points and agencies 3.1.4 Conduct regular emergency drills at all levels, including Outer Islands 3.1.5 Ensure all focal points and agencies have

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CSO, collaborative agencies CSO and collaborative agencies CSO, NWS, MIA, TNC, NTA

Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and postdisaster reports) indicate timely and effective communication with Local Government 95% of population reached through tests of community based communication system

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels contingency plans in place for equipment failure 3.1.6 Community-based communication infrastructure and protocols designed and established 3.2 Strengthen the capacity of locally appropriate early warning system (EWS) for all hazards

3.2.1 Assess the EWS capacity and information needs at national and local levels for all key hazards and links to international early warning systems

Early warning systems for key hazards strengthened

NWS, MIA and collaborative agencies

Capacity of isolated communities to respond to disasters strengthened

IA

CSO, NWS, MIA

Number of functional early warning systems established, tested and made known to the public is within a year

3.2.2 Develop technical and human capacity for early warning systems for all hazards at the national and local levels as required (including the possibility of SMS alert systems) 3.3 Assist communities in the Outer Islands to develop their own mechanisms to supplement the national and local government plan for emergency preparedness and response

3.3.1 Assist and build upon the extensive capacity and reach of NGOs and local community groups to conduct awareness programs and disaster preparedness in the Outer Islands

Number of casualties and affected people at the community level

CSO

3.3.2 Community preparedness and response plans developed by all groups in community and exercised 3.3.3 Conduct feasibility for the establishment of a national Red Cross Society 3.4 Improve and strengthen communications and transportation infrastructure at all levels and build capacity for

3.4.1 Review infrastructure and policies for emergency communications ensuring resilience to

Effective early warning communication between Majuro, Ebeye and the Outer

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CSO, MoTC, Public Works, NTA

Disaster assessments (preparedness reports, emergency drills and postdisaster reports) indicate consistency in communications with

Goal 3: Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels effective use and maintenance

climate and disaster risks

Islands at all times

3.4.2 Train mayors and relevant council members in emergency communications procedures once every two years

MIMA MIA TNC, NTA, NWS, CSO CSO, MIA, NTA, TNC

3.4.3 Continue to provide technical training on radio maintenance for Outer Island radio operators (incl. a handbook in Marshallese and including customary law and commissions)

TNC

3.4.4 Regularly conduct tests to check on all the communications systems 3.4.5 Restrict access to the official emergency broadcasting HF channel 3.4.6 Transport policy and plans incorporate natural hazard and climate change risk considerations 3.5 Strengthen procedures and emergency response capacities between RMI and external partners (e.g. donors and development partners)

3.5.1 Promote understanding of external emergency response assistance and procedures

CSO, NWS, OEPPC, EPA, MoFA

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Goal 4: Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Outcomes: 

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Effective implementation of the RMI National Energy Policy and Action Plan (2009), in part supported through access to international finance for emissions reductions, technology transfer and capacity development Improved resilience of the Outer Islands by increasing the availability of on-island renewable energy sources

Goal 4: Improved energy security, working towards a low carbon future Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

4.1 Effective implementation of the RMI Energy Policy targets to achieve energy efficiency, security and a low-carbon future, partly through access to international finance dedicated towards emissions reductions and other opportunities, including technology transfer and capacity development

4.1.1 Formal endorsement of OEPPC as designated CDM Focal Point and conduct feasibility study on how much CDM potential exists

4.2 Effective implementation of Outer Islands Energy Program to reduce reliance on offisland energy sources for Outer Islands by developing on-island renewable energy sources

4.2.1 Review the potential for renewable energy production and practices in Outer Islands, including the use of canoes to reduce reliance on fuel and as an alternate form of transport

Outputs

4.2.3 Support and strengthen existing initiatives aimed at the use of solar electrification in Outer Islands, including the possibility of upgrading solar units 4.2.4 Ensure energy infrastructure is appropriate to atoll environments and is designed in a way to increase resilience against CC/disaster impacts

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Objective Indicators

CSO, OEPPC

OEPPC, MoFA, CSO and R&D

4.1.2 Register the RMI National Energy Policy and Action Plan as a National Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) with the UNFCCC Registry, with a view to securing international funding to meet energy security needs.

4.2.2 Support and strengthen existing initiatives (e.g. ADMIRE) aimed at the local production of biofuel derived from coconut oil in Outer Islands

Lead Agency

Affordable and more reliable supply of energy

R&D, Mayors in OI, MIA, Local Govt R&D, OEPPC, MEC, MoF R&D, CSO, OEPPC

CSO

More houses electrified Decrease in the price of energy Increased income per household (baseline data provided by 2011 census) Quality of life improved, especially women and children Increase in number of small oil mills in the Outer Islands for oil production in the Outer Islands

TOBOLAR, OEPPC, R&D,

Decreased amount of spoiled copra by

4.2.5 Institutional strengthening / capacity building of TOBOLAR to improve the processing of copra and virgin coconut oil as an energy source / sustainable livelihood for the Outer Islands communities 4.2.6 Encourage cooperation in demonstration projects for copra mills and other coconut products to illustrate the necessary equipment and viability for Outer Islands development

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increased availability of transport

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Outcomes:    

The resilience of community livelihoods (including health and wellbeing) and vulnerable groups including youth and children are strengthened Vulnerability to water and food related hazards and shortages resulting from hazards and climate change impacts is reduced Reduced vulnerability to coastal hazards Effective management of coastal resources including land and marine biodiversity

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience Objective

5.1 Strengthen national and local coordination and collaboration mechanisms and technical capacity of the water services to improve management of freshwater resources

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

Outputs

5.1.1 Develop and implement an ongoing capacity building program for staff at MWSC and KAJUR 5.1.2 Strengthen sewerage collection and treatment infrastructure on Majuro and Ebeye

Improved planning and coordination of water services to residents of Majuro and Ebeye

5.1.3 Equip communities with the means to test, purify and report on water quality/quantity on the Outer Islands

Reduced wastage and contamination of water linked to failing infrastructure

5.1.4 Acquire (centralized) solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) units and solar powered water purification systems for the Outer Islands

Improved management of sewerage and solid waste

5.1.5 Develop a policy for installing rainwater catchment tanks in all new public and households buildings.

Access to sufficient amounts of clean water during droughts and other disasters

5.1.6 Supply all households in Marshall Islands with rainwater catchment tanks 5.1.7 Improve garbage-dump and sewage facilities, including consideration of potential climate change driven risks 5.1.8 Address wave action overtopping waste infrastructure, including waste management and sewage facility 5.1.9 Address substantial leakage/waste/evaporation (immediate issue) 5.1.10 Address failing and climate-exposed infrastructure (e.g. underground

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Lead Agency

Objective Indicators

EPA

A proactive national water committee established with broad representation

MWSC, KAJUR EPA, MWSC EPA, R&D, MWSC

Number of technically competent staff in MWSC and KAJUR increased by 50% following the first year of implementation of the capacity building program Number of contamination cases reported decrease in every reporting year

MWSC MWSC MWSC

Number of households reported to be suffering from water shortages decreased

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience pipelines, airport catchment, reservoirs) 5.1.11 Examine the feasibility of various desalinization options to supplement existing water sources, including Reverse Osmosis Units in the Outer Islands

5.2 Raise the level of public education and technical awareness about waterrelated risks and the links to climate change

5.2.1 Conduct an awareness raising campaign of linkages between water, pollution and public health 5.2.2 Facilitate regular consultation meetings between landowners, private sector and regulatory agencies on issues relating to water and climate change 5.2.3 Increase technical capacity on the impacts of climate change (linked to 2.1)

5.3 Address the issue of climate related health impacts, including socioeconomic impacts

5.3.1 Conduct assessment on the potential impact of climate change on health, including vector borne diseases such as dengue fever 5.3.2 Provide institutional strengthening of the health sector on the issue of climate change and other risks relating to health

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Improvement in water management at the household level

EPA, MoH

Number of reported cases of water shortages, contamination and related sickness decreased from the previous reporting year

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience 5.4 Strengthen policy and technical capacity for Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) to improve environmental management and reduce vulnerability to climate change and natural hazards, including monitoring and enforcement of regulations

5.4.1 Strengthen policy for integrated management of coastal natural systems 5.4.2 Integrate DRM/CCA criteria in EIA regulations 5.4.3 Develop, implement and support targeted on-the-job training on coastal ecosystem monitoring (e.g. CMI’s coastal ecosystem monitoring summer programme) 5.4.4 Undertake a study of possible structural interventions (such as sea walls) and consider environmental/social impacts 5.4.5 Upscale conservation and ‘living shorelines’ initiatives (e.g. Reimaanlok) including particular attention to vulnerable species and ecosystems 5.4.6 Protect coral reef environments to enhance resilience against storm surge, sea level and other coastal hazards 5.4.7 Provide training on regulations for managing coastal ecosystems, coastal natural and man-made hazards and on other regulations relevant for sustainable development of the coastal area for enforcement agencies

Strengthened enabling policy in place for ICAM Management plans for improved coastal area management to reduce human impacts on the environment and to reduce disaster risk Skills exist for effective integrated coastal management and planning to reduce natural hazard risk

Improved compliance with disaster risk reduction and environmental regulations

EPA EPA, MIMRA, CMAC

CMI, CMAC EPA, PW, MIA

Timely approval of integrated policy for ICAM implementation Number of ICAM plans approved in a year Established monitoring program is carried out during JNAP implementation

MIMRA, EPA, CMAC

EPA, CMAC

Improved level of compliance as reported annually

CSO EPA, CMAC

5.4.8 Appoint dedicated environmental personnel in the Attorney General’s Office 5.4.9 Facilitate regular consultation meetings between landowners, private sector and regulatory agencies 5.5 Strengthen local capacity for food production and preservation as a means of increasing economic selfreliance and decreasing dependency on the urban centers during periods of isolation caused by natural hazards and climate change

5.5.1 Assess scope for increased local food production and preservation (link to National Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods Programme (FAO / R&D supported)) 5.5.2 Identify and implement key practical strategies for increasing and diversifying local food production, including climateresilient crops and replanting traditional foodstuffs (e.g. panadus, koin, konnat, lukweetc)to reduce import dependency 5.5.3 Assess the need to address marine food security and coral reef protection (refer

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Increased levels of local food production and preservation

R&D

Fewer requests for Government food relief at times of hazard events compared to previous hazards

Goal 5: Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience to 5.7)

5.6 Strengthen and diversify income generating activities for communities in Outer Island as a means to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters

5.6.1 Review current income generating activities on Outer Islands and identify alternative financially viable income generating activities suitable for local conditions 5.6.2 Identify key constraints to alternative income generating activities and develop appropriate response strategies, including group savings and micro-credit systems 5.6.3 Develop program to promote alternative income generating activities (e.g. commercial pandanus fruit products for the local market and for export), including a resilient tourism sector and developing capacity in small businesses by extending Small Business Development Program to Outer Islands

5.7 Strengthen the resilience of the fisheries sector to withstand climate related and other disasters

5.7.1 Assess the readiness of the fisheries sector to address climate change related risks by developing partnerships with relevant regional organisations (e.g. SPC, Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA))

Greater resilience due to diversified livelihoods and income sources

R&D

Increase in household incomes

R&D, Marshall Islands Visitors Authority (MIVA)

MIMRA

5.7.2 Consider climate-adaptive approaches for a sustainable fisheries sector 5.8 Address the issue of loss of land in the RMI

5.8.1 Support activities under the Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods Programme (FAO) that deal with coastal erosion and enhancing buffer zones

Goal 6: Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks Outcomes:   

All landuse policies and settlement planning processes reflect DRM/CCA RMI has an updated building code for disaster and climate-proofing that is backed by appropriate legislations Improved national and local capacity to undertake vulnerability and adaptation assessments and planning

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Key stakeholders are integrated into the planning and implementation of adaptation programmes at all levels

Goal 6: Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks Objective

Actions (DRM NAP + CC)

Outputs

Lead Agency

Objective Indicators

6.1 Strengthen land use and settlement planning processes and systems (including lease arrangements) at all levels from community, local to national

6.1.1 Review the current situation regarding landuse and settlement planning (including lease arrangements) and vulnerability to disasters and climate change impacts

Decision makers more receptive to need for building codes and formalized planning

CSO

Government reintroduction land-use planning and building codes policies during the first three years of JNAP implementation

6.1.2 Improve zoning act to reflect the sensitive land issues of the RMI

PW, MIMA, NC3 PW

6.1.3 Examine zoning procedures and implementation to account for climate change 6.1.4 Review building codes to take account of climate change, particularly for public buildings and evacuation centers 6.1.5 Promote and support a dedicated strategy to support the training of civil engineers and architects to build capacity to oversee appropriate building and planning in the RMI 6.2 Ensure CCA/ DRM planning reflects an understanding at all levels of climate change and disaster risk information, traditional knowledge and science as the basis for policy decision-making and appropriate and effective adaptation responses

6.2.1 Improve national and local capacity to undertake technical vulnerability, adaptation assessments and planning, including the local interpretation and application of climate data and information and cost-benefit analysis of various adaptation options 6.2.2 Enhance use of GIS, remote sensing, and develop models to simulate weather events and impacts

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EPA OEPPC, NWS, MIMA

6.3 Develop sound and accurate baseline information to support adaptation and risk reduction planning via an integrated approach for data management

6.3.1 Establish a 'one-stop' resource center for information on DRM/ CCA 6.3.2 Establish and actively maintain a DRM/CCA website and other public communication tools 6.3.3 Compile baseline information on coastal ecosystems (baseline to be based on EPPSO’s method of information dissemination) 6.3.4 Map high risk coastal areas

Up-to-date and easily accessible DRM/CCA knowledge base

High-quality scientific and spatial information exists to inform decision makers for sustainable development of coastal areas

6.3.5 Conduct coastal hazard and vulnerability assessments of high risk areas

CSO, NC3, EPA, EPPSO, MIMA

EPA

DRM/CCA information is easily accessible by the public Informed decision making on coastal area management and development improved in every reporting year

EPA

6.3.6 Review existing data collection and storage, including options for consolidating different types and sources of data and applications 6.3.7 Develop an integrated approach for data management which will help to ensure national ownership of the data (e.g. NOAA sea level rise data) 6.4 Ensure key stakeholders, including traditional leaders, are integrated in the planning and implementation of adaptation programs at all levels

6.4.1 Develop a model to encourage and support an inclusive approach to the implementation of adaptation programs (e.g. annual meetings with all relevant representatives)

6.5 Strengthen the role of the private sector, government agencies and policy makers in ensuring the adoption of safe and risk sensitive building practices and a building code for disaster proof buildings

6.5.1 Develop a model for applying ‘green design’ criteria to major infrastructure projects

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CSO OEPPC, NC3, MIA, MIMA

Public more receptive to need for landuse and settlement planning and building codes

CSO, NC3, PW, Chamber of Commerce, MICNGO, MIMA, MIA

Reduced resistance to initiatives to introduce planning