Enabling Activities for Preparation of India’s Second National Communication to UNFCCC
- India
- South Asia
ENTRY DATE: 09.03.2012 | LAST UPDATE: 09.03.2012
SCALE:
- Countrywide
TARGET AREA:
- Rural
BEST PRACTICE IN:
- Research and Development
KEY SECTOR:
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
FUNDING AMOUNT:
- USD 1,000,001 - USD 5,000,000
Description of Intervention
The objective of this project is to assist India to prepare and submit its National Communication to the UNFCCC to meet its national commitments. The project also seeks to address the gaps listed out in the Initial National Communication in terms of research and policy implementation related to adaptation and mitigation action.
Problems to be Addressed
GHG Emissions and Vulnerability and Adaptation issues
Aims
To help India meet its international commitments under Kyoto protocol
Objectives
• Development of an institutional framework of coordinating agencies for research and action on adaptation and mitigation;
• Development of vulnerability and impact assessment studies; and
• Development of a GHG inventory for priority sectors.
How it fits into the EbA concept
Sectoral Vulnerability Assessments provide for integration into the Climate Change Adaptation concerns of the country.
Relevant Publications
NATCOM Report submitted to the UNFCCC.