Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)

Climate Change Adaptation Measures Achieved

This is the link to Climate Change Adaptation TOR/Rules and Regulation:

The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coastal Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) considers climate change to be a real threat to the Coral Triangle region. The six member countries of the CTI-CFF, share a deep commitment to confronting the growing impacts of climate change. Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, deoxygenation, and the cumulative stressors on coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds threaten not only ecosystems but also the livelihoods and food security of millions of people who depend on these resources.

The CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat through the Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) 2.0 envisions a resilient Coral Triangle where coastal and marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them can adapt to climate change and thrive. The Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Technical Working Group plays a central role in driving this vision by providing technical inputs and recommendations to the Regional Secretariat and the National Coordinating Committees (NCCs) of the six member countries in achieving CCA-related goals that have been set forth, in the RPOA 2.0.

In 2015, the CCA Technical Working Group published the Region-wide Early Action Plan (REAP) and the Local Early Action Plan (LEAP). The REAP serves as a framework for CT6 member countries to align their actions and policies, ensuring a coordinated response to climate risks. Complementing this is the LEAP, which provides tools and strategies for integrating adaptation measures at the community level. These documents align with the broader goals in the RPOA 2.0, which emphasizes Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to conserve and restore coastal habitats.

Through its initiatives, the CCA Technical Working Groups support the strengthening of community resilience to the changing climate in the Coral Triangle region. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) are integrated into these initiatives to ensure that vulnerable groups are empowered to participate in adaptation actions. Through capacity-building and knowledge-sharing efforts, CTI-CFF fosters regional collaboration and exchange of best practices in adapting to climate change across member countries.

The members of the Climate Change Adaptation Working Group for 2026 are as follows:

The previous Climate Change Adaptation Chairs and Co-Chairs are as follows:

In 2015, the working group published the Region-wide Early Action Plan (REAP) for CCA in the CT Region and the Local Early Action Plan (LEAP) for CCA. These documents were developed through a series of call meetings, REXs, workshops and formal meetings with CCA country focal points together with development partners and other stakeholders. Some countries with the assistance of NGOs and partners are using the REAP and the LEAP in conducting various CCA-related activities at the local level.

Other examples of the accomplishments of the CCA Working Group include:

1. 3rd Regional Exchange of Climate Change Adaptation held in Dili, Timor Leste
2. 2nd Regional Exchange of Climate Change Adaptation held in Honiara, Solomon Islands
3. CTI-CFF First Regional Exchange on Policy and Action Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

Proposed CLimate Change Adaptation Working Group Workplan for 2023:

Planned Activities	Time Frame	Proposed Budget Online
7th CCA Working Group Meeting together with Regional Exchange: Developing CEPA and Strategy for CCA	Q1-Q2	USD 8,500
Finalization of Executive Course 2nd part of the course	TBD	Support from the partner
Workshop on Conducting the vulnerability assessments to achieve Target Output B3.1.1 By 2025, Exposure and vulnerability levels including projections on climate change risks are established and reported through the mid-term report in the CT Region	TBD	Support from the partner
Workshop to update and disseminate of CT6 climate change adaptation action plans to achieve Target Output B3.1.2 By 2025, relevant existing climate change adaptation action plans are updated, guided by current climate change projections and technology, and disseminated within the CT region	TBD	Support from the partner

Activities

Vulnerability & Climate Risk

Community Resilience & Livelihoods

Guidelines & Toolkits

Policy Briefs & Governance

Technical Reports & Case Studies

Activity & Regional Exchange Reports

Outreach Materials

Blue Carbon & Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Training & Capacity Development

Other Reference Materials

Photos

×