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Information and Knowledge Management Working Group Makelesi Gonelevu Timo Baur

Purpose The Knowledge Management Working Group focuses on the management of ( locally relevant) information, knowledge and expertise related to climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation and the provision of related financial and technical support It aims to • ensure that information on climate change adaptation and mitigation is made available and accessible • strengthen their utilization • develop awareness and education support • strengthen coordination and cooperation

IKM for Climate Change and Disaster Management A Wide Range of Topics Climate Change Disaster Climate Change Impacts Adaptation and Preparedness Mitigation & Vulnerability Disaster Risk Response Management Recovery Mitigation Adaptation e.g. Shelter, Water, Food, Energy, Coastal Management, Health, Legislation

IKM for Climate Change and Disaster Management A Wide Spectrum of Stakeholders International Regional Organisations Organisations (CROPs) Climate Donors Change National Adaptation Projects Government and Mitigation Organisations & Disaster Risk Management Civil Society Non-Government Programs and Organisations Projects

Making Information Accessible Through A Network of Web Portals Major Regional Web Portals The Pacific Regional USP PACE ‘Legacy’ Platforms Pacific Climate Data Repository for Research (e.g.. Pacific Disaster Net, Sustainable Energy Change Portal Pacific Solution Exchange) Repository for All Current and expired projects and third National Web Portals organisations Pacific Climate Red Cross … Vanuatu Tonga Fiji acsepacfic.org Change Science Society Project …

German International Cooperation (GIZ) GIZ is dedicated to support the countries` adaptation efforts through a number of targeted activities in close collaboration with donors (such as German Ministries of Cooperation & Environment, European Union, Australian DFAT, United States USAID, Swiss Government) • GIZ has been supporting the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable (PCCR) and the Pacific Climate Change Portal • GIZ Pacific (CCCPIR, EU-GIZ ACSE, REDD+ II, MACBIO) supported development of a large number of information & educational resources which different thematic areas on CCA/CCM for various target groups

Climate Change Information Flows in Many Rivers • Impacts: The Meteorological Desk @ SPREP • The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) has established a number of Expert Panels including on Climate Services • The Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF) produces Regional Climate Outlook Statements • Adaptation: The Land Resources Division @ SPC • The Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT) collects data and information on ‘climate ready’ crops • Maintains an inventory of national policies and legislation documents on agriculture and forestry • Provides reports on the impact of climate change on food production systems • Captures information on traditional knowledge practices • Mitigation: Greenhouse Gas Inventories & National Contributions (NDCs) • Research: Pace Research Repository @ USP

Outlook • Updates from the Pacific Climate Change Portal • The Vanuatu National Advisory Board Portal • Breakout Group: • Future work in the context of the FRDP and PRP

Updates from the Pacific Climate Change Portal • Pacific Climate Change Portal (www.pacificclimatechange.net) • Regional Search includes the Pacific Disaster Net collection and Pacific Regional Data Repository ≈ 15K resources

Updates from the Pacific Climate Change Portal • The Pacific Climate Change Portal @ SPREP • User Acceptance Testing (Fiji, Vanuatu) • Collaboration with Griffith University: iCLIM 1/2 Project • Developing national portals for Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu and Palau • Developing IKM4CC Guidelines • Developing portal tools: Adaptation Planning Tool and Climate Finance Navigator • Qualitative user survey in Samoa • Vanuatu National Advisory Board (NAB) Portal • Maintaining and extending the collection of information resources • Raising Awareness

Updates from the Pacific Met Desk Partnership • Establish the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) and 6 Expert Panels including one on Climate Services • Reviewed the Pacific Island Met Strategy 2017-2026 to include climate change science and research • Launched the Pacific Roadmap for Strengthened Climate Services 2017- 2026 aims has identified 7 priority sectors for engagement (Water, DRR, Health, Agriculture, Energy, Fisheries and Tourism) • Establish the annual Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF). A forum for exchange and learning between the climate community and sectors. • Publish a Compendium of Climate Case Studies • Establish Seasonal Forecasting Capability to support the NMHSs at SPREP • The Pacific Climate Change Center (PCCC)