APN 2006 General Presentation final

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Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research www.apn-gcr.org 2006 General Presentation

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Part One: APN & the GC Community Presentation Overview Part Two: Science & Policy Interactions

Presentation Outline: 

Presentation Outline Mission and Goals History and Development Organisational Structure Financial Resources APN’s Scientific Activities Communications and Information APN and the GC Community

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APN’s Mission The mission of the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) is to enable investigation of change in the Earth’s life support systems as it occurs in the Asia-Pacific region to: Identify, explain and predict changes in the context of both natural and anthropogenic forcing, Assess potential regional and global vulnerability of natural and human systems, and Contribute, from the science perspective, to the development of policy options for appropriate responses to global change that will also contribute to sustainable development.

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Goal 1: Supporting regional cooperation in global change research on issues particularly relevant to the region Goal 2: Strengthening appropriate interactions among scientists and policy-makers, and providing scientific input to policy decision making and scientific knowledge to the public Goal 3: Improving the scientific and technical capabilities of nations in the region Goal 4: Cooperating with other global change networks and organisations Goal 5: Facilitating the development of research infrastructure and the transfer of know-how and technology APN’s Goals

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What’s next? Second Phase 2005-2010 APN’s Second Strategic Plan: Provides a practical and flexible approach to fulfill the APN’s mission by identifying key areas of importance reflected in the 3 new Agendas. Science, Policy & Institutional:

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APN’s Development 1990 White House Conference on Science and Economics Research Related to Global Change 1992-95 Planning Workshops 1996 Official Launch 1997 First Call for Proposals 1999 Adoption of the ‘APN Strategic Plan 1999- 2004’ 1999 Dedicated Secretariat Established in Kobe 2000　 Initiation of Networking and Capacity Building Programme 2002 Adoption of the ‘Framework of the APN’ 2003 Launch of the CAPaBLE Programme

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2004 - Work on the ten-year review and five-year Second Strategic Plan begins - 9th IGM / SPG meeting; first joint meeting, Canberra, Australia - Launch of the APN Programme Fellowship at the APN Secretariat - Publication of the first APN Annual Report (2003- 2004) for external distribution 2005 - The APN celebrated its 10th Anniversary - Evaluation was completed and the 2nd Strategic Plan was adopted at the IGM

APN Member Countries: 

APN Member Countries Membership has grown from 12 countries represented at the 1st IGM in 1996 to the current 21 countries: Australia Bangladesh Cambodia China Fiji India Indonesia Japan Lao PDR Malaysia Mongolia Nepal New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Republic of Korea Russian Federation Sri Lanka Thailand USA Viet Nam

Organizational Structure: 

Organizational Structure

APN’s Financial Resources: 

APN’s Financial Resources Financially Sponsored by the governments of: AUSTRALIA, JAPAN (local & national), KOREA NEW ZEALAND, USA

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Financial Resources: 2006

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Contributions to the APN (US$)

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APN’s Financial Summary (US$)

APN’s Main Activities: 

APN’s Main Activities ANNUAL REGIONAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS (ARCP) Since 1998, the annual process of selecting and funding projects has steadily evolved and become more streamlined. The call for proposals process and Secretariat's project management both rated well compared to other funders. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CAPaBLE) Working extremely well, particularly with the implementation of the CAPaBLE Programme. SCIENCE & POLICY INTERACTIONS Average results: this area requires strengthening The CAPaBLE Programme and 3 new agendas in the Second Strategic Plan aim to strengthen this area.

2SP Science Agenda : 

2SP Science Agenda Key Science Themes: Climate Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Land Use Changes in Atmospheric, Terrestrial and Marine Domains Use of Resources (food, water, energy, materials) and Pathways for Sustainable Development Crosscutting and Science-Policy Linkages

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Scientific Activities Other activities include the APN International Workshop on the Design of the Capacity Building Activities on Earth Observation, the 12th IGM/SPG Meeting, Hyogo activities, etc.

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Selected 2006/07 ARCP Projects ARCP2006-06NMY-ZIEGLER – Sediment Dynamics and Downstream Linkages in Tropical Streams as Affected by Project Land-cover/Land-use and Climatic Change – Thailand Phase ARCP2006-08NMY-NADAOKA – Integrated Support System for Managing Environmental Change and Human Impact on Tropical Coastal Ecosystems in East Asia and the Pacific ARCP2006-10NMY-LASCO – Linking Climate Change Adaptation to Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia: A Synthesis of Activities ARCP2006-12NMY-HUDA – Climate and Crop Disease Risk Management: An International Initiative in the Asia-Pacific Region

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Summary of 2006/2007 ARCP Budget Allocation

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CAPaBLE Scientific Capacity Building and Enhancemnt for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries The CAPaBLE Programme is now an effective and integral part of APN’s activities in education & scientific capacity building for global change & sustainable development. CAPaBLE is developing and enhancing scentific & educational capacity in developing countries to improve their decision-making in the target areas related to: global change, climate change & water and food security that are directly linked to their sustainable development.

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Establish Regular Channels between policy-makers and the scientific community for requesting and receiving science and technology advice for the implementation of Agenda 21 and create and strengthen networks for science and education for sustainable development, at all levels,with the aim of sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices and building scientific capacities particularly in developing countries. CAPaBLE is a programme that is expected to realize parts 110-114 of the  Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI), particularly PART 111 Part 111 of JPOI CAPaBLE

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CAPaBLE’s objectives

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Selected CAPaBLE Projects 2006/07 Capacity Building Projects CBA2006-03NSY-SEVILLA – Integrated Participatory Analysis of Sustainability in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) CBA2006-04NMY-DHARMAJI – Removing Barriers to Capacity Building in Least Developed Countries: Transferring Tools and Methodologies for Managing Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change Meeting/conferences support for ESSP’s Young Scientists Conference and Open Science Conference, IHDP, IDGEC, MAIRS SA/RAP, Agrometeorology Workshop

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CAPaBLE Projects 2006/07 Comprehensive Research Projects CRP2006-01NMY-Dixit – Improving Policy Responses to Interactions between Global Environmental Change and Food Security across the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) CRP2006-02NMY-Yan – Integrated Model Development for Water and Food Security Assessment and Analysis of the Potential of Mitigation Options and Sustainable Development Opportunities in Temperate Northeast Asia CRP2006-03NMY-Jintrawet – Climate Change in Southeast Asia and Assessment on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation on Rice Production and Water Resources

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Summary of 2006/2007 CAPaBLE Budget Allocation

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Partnerships Creating Capacity Creating Climate Knowledge Networks through Strategic, Global Linkages Building the Capacity of Mekong River Countries to Assess Impacts from Climate Change - Case Study Approach on Assessment of Community Vulnerability and Adapatation to the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Food Production WCRP Modelling Workshop / CLIVAR Conference

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The APN produces publications in order to help achieve its goal of “providing scientific input to policy decision-making and scientific knowledge to the public.” In 2005/06 the following products were published: Second strategic Plan Evaluation Report Augmented Steering Committee Meeting (ASCM) Report 10th IGM/SPG Proceedings 2004/05 Annual Report Project Bulletin, Vol. 1 Global Change Directory Communications and Information

Products : 

Products Pamphlets (English, Indonesian, Japanese, Hindi, Chinese, Thai, Russian- also available on the website in PDF format) Quarterly Newsletters Website (English / Japanese) Project and Activity Reports Conference/Workshop Proceedings Peer-reviewed publications Syntheses Reports Annual Report

The Global Change Community: 

The Global Change Community Scientific Community Programmes International Regional Networks START IGBP IHDP WCRP DIVERSITAS

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SBSTA 22 - May 2005 (after pointing importance of developing countries’ capacity building on climate model and analysis and of developing infrastructure to improve access to existing data) US called for support from international programs such as the APN…GEOSS should be continued. Japan’s Climate Change Initiative - Gleneagles G8 Summit, July 2005 Japan aims for the promotion of global change research and capacity building of developing country experts, through the “Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)”, with the participation of 21 countries in the Asia-Pacific. SBSTA 24 - May 2006 The APN was invited to participate at a special side event organized by the UNFCCC on research needs relating to the convention. APN commented “on the need for commitment to continuing capacity development and training for developing nations.” APN Receives International Recognition at Policy Level

Strengthening Partnerships in the Global Change Community: 

Strengthening Partnerships in the Global Change Community GC Programmes regard the APN highly: IHDP: “The APN has played and continues to play a key role for capacity building in global change research in the Asia-Pacific region. It has been very important for introducing the human dimensions into global change research into the region and for developing it further. The constructive and smooth collaboration between the APN and IHDP was a key driving force for this process.” WCRP: “It would also be valuable if the APN could (continue to) work with WCRP and our partner global environmental change research programmes (DIVERSITAS, IGBP and IHDP) in the Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP) to facilitate the implementation of aspects of our and their core projects, and the emerging joint activities of the ESSP, in developing countries....”

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APN’s Investment in ESSP and GC Community Projects

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Linking Science & Policy

The Challenge Science–Policy Interfacing: 

The Challenge Science–Policy Interfacing Bridging science and policy is a difficult process and one that is either under-developed or functions poorly

Problems associated with science-policy interfacing: 

Problems associated with science-policy interfacing Barriers in communications, i.e. policy- makers & scientists speak different languages Policy-makers operate in the short-term, scientists in the long-term Policy-makers and scientists view, e.g. resource problems, in very different ways

Existing problems with science-policy interfacing: 

Existing problems with science-policy interfacing Policy-makers often question the credibility of scientific findings (the trust and uncertainty factors) Policy assessment is made difficult because of insufficient monitoring, lack of quality in data collection, analysis & sharing, and a lack of indicators (scientific capacity development is a key factor)

Policy needs to be underpinned by sound science: 

Policy needs to be underpinned by sound science …… can this be done more effectively?

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“As a regional forum bringing together policy-makers and researchers on practical, policy-relevant research and capacity building, the APN is making an invaluable contribution to our ability to respond to climate change.” Howard Bamsey, CEO, Australian Greenhouse Office, March 2004 ……..How is it being done by the APN?

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APN is a unique network that brings together scientists and policy-makers: Engage the research community in policy-relevant research Enhance policy-makers’ understanding of global change issues Focus on regional-scale issues, including impacts of global change, capacity needs and response strategies

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APN effectively brings its national Focal Points and Scientists together at Annual Meetings

Policy Agenda : 

Policy Agenda The APN is committed to… “Strengthening appropriate interactions among scientists and policy-makers, and providing scientific input to policy and decision-making and scientific knowledge to the public.”

Future APN efforts: 

Future APN efforts More should be done to interface science and policy Need to seek a method of converting knowledge-based interactions in terms of policy relevancy Policy-makers and financial authorities are impatient; APN needs tangible outputs that appeal to the financial authorities

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By bringing together policy-makers and the research community, the APN improves communications and understanding between the different countries in the region, and also between policy-makers and scientists.

Concluding Remark: 

Concluding Remark “Effective long-term action will only emerge from a sequence of decisions over decades. Thus the process will need to be informed by continuing flow of policy research and analysis as the science advances and economic and political conditions change, and as we experience the success and failure of agreements along the way.” (MIT, Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change)

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… if all else fails, we should take policy-makers to the movies!

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Policy and Institutional Agendas, particularly institutional development, communications at all levels from national to regional to global Ms. Jody Chambers Communications Officer jchambers@apn-gcr.org Policy and Science Agendas, particularly scientific activities, science-policy interactions and capacity building Dr. Linda Stevenson Scientific Officer lstevenson@apn-gcr.org Who to Contact? www.apn-gcr.org

Thank you: 

Thank you