Alignment of activities with the existing national and subnational framework for adaptation to climate change
The general framework for adaptation to climate change in Cartagena de Indias is the “Plan 4C. Cartagena: Competitive and Climate Change Compatible” (2014). It is a long term vision and framework for planning and action to achieve climate compatible development by 2040. EbA is one of its five core strategies. The project directly supports the inter-institutional technical committee by facilitating dialogue among its diverse members, e.g. representatives from public administration, private sector, NGOs, education and research institutions. Tailor-made capacity development activities enhance a common understanding of EbA opportunities and limitations. By supporting the implementation of selected EbA measures as a joint learning process, the findings feed back into the strategic evolution of the Plan 4C as well as the national framework for (ecosystem-based) adaptation to climate change. The expected impacts of concrete EbA measures - such as the recovery of canals and channels - are supposed to show economic, social and environmental benefits in the short and medium term, thus contributing to a practical proof of concept.
*Existing sound framework for (ecosystem-based) adaptation to climate change. *Willingness to cooperate and share responsonsibilities and tasks. *Private sector involvement and engagement during the development of Cartagena´s Climate Change Plan. *Recent climate impacts in the region encouraging the development of climate change frameworks and action for addressing climate change.
*In order to sustain long-term interest and commitment, it is necessary to include measures with short-term success. *To address long-term impacts – beyond the lifespan of a project, the alignment of any project activity with the existing frameworks and planning instruments is the preferable option. *Socializing and aligning program objectives, advancements and results with existing frameworks should be done in already existing spaces at the local level (e.g. Technical Climate Change Committee of Cartagena).