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Supporting Sudan's 2nd National Communication to the UNFCCC

Staff: Dougherty, B. ; Fencl, A.
Date: 2008-Ongoing
Client/Funder: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Research Area(s): Adaptation & Vulnerability

Description: SEI is providing training and technical assistance to Sudan for its national vulnerability and GHG mitigation assessments as part of their UNFCCC Second National Communication. Workshops in support of the vulnerability and adaptation chapter assess coastal zones, water resources, and land use issues.

Adaptation Project Formulation for Sudan

Staff: Dougherty, B. ; Fencl, A.
Date: 2007-Ongoing
Client/Funder: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Research Area(s): Adaptation & Vulnerability

Description: We are assisting the Sudanese Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR) in developing implementation strategies for the highest priority adaptation project identified in the NAPA report. In 2009, SEI developed a project proposal submitted to the GEF's Least Developed Country Fund (LDCF), to support pilot adaptation projects in five vulnerable areas across Sudan. The project focuses on building resilience and adaptive capacity in the agricultural sector and in water resource management.

Innovation and diffusion of sustainable agricultural water resource management in a changing climate: Case study in Northeast Thailand

Staff: Mikhail, M. ; Fencl, A. ; Kemp-Benedict, E. ; Naruchaikusol, S.; Earth Net Foundation
Date: 2010
Client/Funder: SIDA/NOVA

Research Area(s): Water Resources ; Adaptation & Vulnerability

Description: Agricultural water management technology transfer is being increasingly promoted for poverty alleviation in the smallholder farming systems that dominate rural areas in many developing countries. This project aimed to identify agricultural water management innovations in Northeast Thailand and understand the networks through which innovation is transferred. It also identified lessons learned from this case study that could inform agricultural water management innovation tracking in other countries.
Related Publication(s): Innovation and diffusion of sustainable agricultural water resource management in a changing climate: A case study in Northeast Thailand

United Arab Emirates' UNFCCC National Communications

Staff: Dougherty, B. ; Fencl, A. ; Fernandes, M.
Date: 2005-2010
Client/Funder: Abu Dhabi Environment Agency

Research Area(s): Adaptation & Vulnerability ; Climate Mitigation Policy

Description: SEI assisted the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency in three areas related to the country's First National Communication to the UNFCCC: a) advice for its greenhouse gas inventory, b) developing an assessment of the vulnerability of key sectors and regions to climate variability and climate change, and c) developing a national strategy for introducing renewable energy and energy efficiency into national planning frameworks.
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Pennsylvania State Power Supply Forecast Analysis

Staff: Dougherty, B. ; Clark, V.
Date: 2009
Client/Funder: Pennsylvania Governor's Office

Research Area(s): Climate Mitigation Policy ; Adaptation & Vulnerability

Description: Originating as an initiative within the Pennsylvania governor's office, a climate change action plan is being developed to address the increasing GHG emissions in the state. We partnered with the Center of Climate Strategies to create an inventory and forecast for greenhouse gases emitted from electricity generation in Pennsylvania. This work also included an analysis of GHG emissions from coal mine methane in Pennsylvania. Through the guidance of a group of stakeholders, we were able to create a forecast to serve as a baseline for the climate change action plan.