Workshop on  Climate Change and SECAP

Climate change is a critical component of SECAP. While it’s embedded within SECAP, it is also treated as a standalone priority due to its significant relevance, especially in the context of the UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

• Our keynote speaker, Anupa Rimal Lamichhane (Lead Regional Environment and Climate Specialist for Asia Pacific, IFAD) provided a comprehensive overview of IFAD’s policies and tools, breaking it down from a high-level perspective to field-level implications. She emphasized the importance of conducting risk assessments to anticipate future climate challenges and the potential risks communities may face. Her insights highlighted the need for projects to allocate sufficient resources to mitigate these risks, and the value of local community adaptation strategies in addressing climate risks.

• Dhrupad Chowdhury (SECAP Consultant) clearly laid out the approach from macro-level assessments to micro-level field interventions, drawing attention to challenges such as climate-induced pest attacks and their impact on agriculture.

• Richard Chazika (Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialists) shared an example from the PRIDE project in Malawi, illustrating how risk assessments informed a series of interventions, from infrastructure to housing and community engagement.

The questions and comments from the audience also highlighted the crucial role of consultation processes. 

The discussion was moderated by Rubaiyath Sarwar,  VCBN and Managing Director, Innovision Consulting. 

Solving Climate Change Implementation Challenges - the case of Programme for Rural Irrigation Development, by Richard Chazika

National Requirements, by Dhrupad Chowdhury