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EXPERIENCE WITH YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DURING THENATIONAL ADAPTATION PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURALSECTORS (NAP-Ag) IN UGANDATechnical Examination Process on Adaptation (TEP-A) Virtual Workshop, 2020Willy Kakuru; (Willy.Kakuru@fao.org, wnkakuru@yahoo.com)Climate Change Consultant, FAO
SectorHighertemperaturesProlongeddroughtIncreased rainfall &shift in seasonalityImpactsHumanhealthShifts in areas ofdisease prevalence e.g.incidence of malariaIncreased risk ofwater-borne diseases;food shortage; waterconflictIncreased risk ofwaterborne diseases;flood/landslide riskHealth burden and risks;economic costs;povertyCrop failure;Elevated erosion,reduction in grazing land degradation; croploss, change inpotentialcrop yields/diseaseFood insecurity;economic shocks;loss of incomes &livelihood options;povertySignificantimplications forrun-off-river forHEP; water shortageFlood damage toinfrastructure;impeded transport,communications &settlementsEconomic loss &growth volatility;reduced reliability ofHEP; migrationAgriculture & Shifts in viable areafood security for cash crops;reduced maize andcoffee outputInfrastructure Increased& settlements evaporative losses;damage to roadsEnvironment Biodiversity loss;Additional pressure Shift in habitats and&changing ecosystem on natural resource growing seasonsBiodiversity dynamics &use through fallbackproductionon forests andwetlandsImpacts onbiodiversityand agro-ecologicalsystems; deforestation
Education Sector ignored impactsand INFLUENCE3
Indicative Agenda/ Road Map06/1706/15Diagnosis/AssessmentϻVisioning andObjectivesϻAdaptation ActionPlan developmentAgriculture and climate change climateprofile (scenarios, vulnerabilities and priorities1st series of thematic Consultations withstakeholders (National and Local)Launch event/1stworkshopϻNAP-AgImplementationPriorities and anddirectionsϻIntegration into overallNAPs & sectordevelopment plansϻCommunicatingAgricultural sectorNAPs2nd series of thematic consultations withstakeholders2nd National StakeholdersMeeting/workshop3rd/Final StakeholdersMeeting/workshopParticipation of Stakeholders (national and local)4
Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and FisheriesPerformance Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for NationalAdaptation Plan for Agriculture (NAP-Ag)SEPTEMBER 2017
Under sub-sectors and cross cutting themes1. Crop farming2. Livestock Farming3. Fisheries Management and Aquaculture4. Land , Forestry and Natural resources5. Research for climate resilient agricultural development6.7. Mainstream climate change in agricultural research and innovationsKnowledge Management and Partnerships for climate action Develop knowledge management and communication systems Strengthen partnerships and networks to enhance common approach to CCGendered Approach to climate change adaptation Mainstream gender in climate smart agriculture
TheNAP-Ag framework in Uganda The PME Framework for NAP-Ag in Uganda Fact sheet and policy briefs on lessons learnt Fact sheet and policy briefs - on CCA actions crop,livestock, forestry and fisheries sub-sector Documentary on from NAPA pilots Documentary on NAP-Ag process lessons learnt Documentary on of drip irrigation and use ofimproved livestock pastures
Decentrural youth employment project Govt awarded 25 best youth farmers, with FAO support Participationin COP22 in Marrakesh – Youth Hosted Climate Action Events MAAIFand Uganda Landcare Network (ULN)promotion of Junior Landcare Programme Songhai Organic Farming Model
1. FAO Policy support under ICA Project - National Strategy for YouthEmployment in Agriculture (NSYEA) developed with thematic area onenhancing youth’s resilience related agri-business risks & uncertainties2. Training on CC adaptation and mitigation including supportinginterventions towards effective and efficient dissemination of information onweather patterns and EWS3. Linkages with agricultural insurance organizations and companiesincluding government supported programmes through the Uganda InsurersAssociation to cushion agricultural loss4. Some Youth Champions directly engaged in interventions that strengthenresilience
B. 11thCommunity Based Adaptation Global Conference (CBA11)- NAP-Ag Project Co-hosted Youth Segment in UgandaTheme: Enhancing the Ability of Youth to Build Ecosystem Resilience
Educating and encouraging young people to play an activerole in ensuring a safe future of their environmentEmpowering young people, and imparting practical skillsrelated to SLM, food security and agro-based enterprisesContribution of young people as vital if the land they areto inherit is in best condition for prosperityHas enabled rural schools learning basic skills in crop,tree and animal productionContribution of young people to Climate Action
NAP-Ag Project Gender responsive interventions, including Youth Detailed capacity needs assessment for capacity gaps analysisDevelopment training tools for gender responsive activitiesCustomized gender responsive training in adaptation planning and climateaction, targeted at: Parliamentarians;Central Government Officers;Local Government Teams andNon-state ActorsCase studies to pilot tools for gender responsive CBA, VC and IE using selectedadaptation options such as: Drip Irrigation Promotion of improved pastures and use of silage and hay for dry season feeding Facilitating Youth Champions under the Decent Rural Youth Employment Project
Potential for green jobs in the process of implementing CCadaptation and mitigation options increased incomes and improved livelihoods Increased labour productivityRising real incomes and increased competitivenessgenerated by efficiency gains particularly energy efficiency Increased ecosystem services including regulation ofclimate, water flow, pollution dissipation and soil qualityimprovement Improved health
Policy Analysis targeted at identifying gaps on Youth EngagementsTargeted sensitization on appreciation of impacts of Climate Changeand its impacts on livelihoods of all sectorsPackaging messages for Peers in modern methods such asanimations, videos and social media channelsDeveloping information packages for sharing with familiesMusic Dance and Drama (MDD), Debates, Essays and other forms ofcompetitions, for different levels and age groups of Young PeopleSharing economic analyses of benefits from climate action comparedwith impacts and costs of inaction to current climate changechallenges
SECTORS (NAP-Ag) IN UGANDA Technical Examination Process on Adaptation (TEP -A) Virtual Workshop, 2020 Willy Kakuru; (Willy.Kakuru@fao.org, wnkakuru@yahoo.com) . - NAP-Ag Project Co-hosted Youth Segment in Uganda Theme: Enhancing the Ability of Youth to Build Ecosystem Resilience
