OneWorld

Project: South Africa’s Second National Communication to the UNFCCC

Location: South Africa

Client: Department of Water and Environmental Affairs, Government of South Africa

Timeline: July 2009 – May 2010

Description: South Africa is currently preparing its Second National Communication for the UNFCCC. The component activities of this project are funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The Climate Change and Bio-Adaptation Division at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is leading the project, in partnership with the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs. Significant progress is envisaged in the identification and filling of existing knowledge gaps, capacity building, and improved accessibility to synthesized and coherent information on climate change related issues for South Africa. The SNC will contribute to enhancing sustainable development in South Africa, particularly with respect to climate change adaptive capacity. The project will also advance public awareness of climate change related issues in South Africa.

OneWorld’s role: Project lead on components of South Africa’s Second National Communication: National circumstances, Economic cost/benefit analysis of adaptation.