Under a European Union technical assistance project implemented by Cowater International, IRMA is contributing senior expertise to support Saint-Barthélemy in advancing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. The 2-year assignment focuses on generating robust, actionable analysis and planning tools for local authorities to better understand and manage climate-related and disaster risks.
Purpose
- Provide high-level technical assistance to the territorial administration to design and deliver a comprehensive approach to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction for Saint-Barthélemy.
Scope of work
- Lead data collection and analysis on the direct and indirect consequences of climate change for the territory, with attention to gender-sensitive impacts.
- Develop a territorial climate change adaptation and risk reduction strategy and action plan, including capacity strengthening components for key local stakeholders.
Methods and deliverables
- Stakeholder consultations and document analysis to consolidate baseline information and fill critical data gaps.
- Identification of a set of indicators for the Territorial government of Saint-Barthelemy to track climate change effects and adaptation measures.
- Consultations over a two-year period, through a mix of remote work and field missions, to ensure ownership of the products and feasibility of implementation.
IRMA’s team for this assignment is Marilise Turnbull
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