Goal 4
Climate Change Adaptation Measures Achieved
Target
TARGET 1:
REGION-WIDE EARLY ACTION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR THE NEAR-SHORE MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENT AND SMALL ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED
A region-wide Early Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation for the near-shore marine and coastal environment (including small island ecosystems) is completed, followed by full implementation in each CTI country – addressing the economic and livelihood needs of coastal communities heavily dependent on marine and coastal resources, and biodiversity conservation objectives.
TARGET 2:
NETWORKED NATIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED AND IN FULL OPERATION.
A regional network of National Centers of Excellence on Climate Change Adaptation for Marine and Coastal Environments established, with national centers operational in each CT country, designed to (i) improve understanding of future climate change impacts and related issues; and (ii) support the comprehensive application of effective adaptation measures to mitigate these impacts, with a focus on biodiversity conservation and economic and livelihood needs of communities heavily dependent on marine and coastal resources. the sequencing of investments across the 10-year timeframe of the CTI Plan of Action.
Focal Person
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ejria Saleh
Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air (KASA),
Aras 1, Blok F10, Kompleks F Lebuh Perdana Timur, Presint 1, 62000 PUTRAJAYA
Borneo Marine Research Institute,
Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.