Work Order 13
Integrating Climate Change aspects in Dominica’s Land Use Policy
and Physical Development Planning.
Context and Justification
The Government of Dominica, with technical and financial support from the Caribbean Development
Bank (CDB), plans to prepare a new National Land Use Policy (NLUP) as well as a National Physical
Development Plan (NPDP). A two-phase approach will be adopted whereby the finalised NLUP will
provide a basis for the subsequent development of the NPDP. Terms of Reference for the
development of these policy papers have been drafted by the Physical Planning Division (Ministry of
Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning and Fisheries) and submitted to the CDB in
January 2012. Meanwhile the CDB has accepted the proposal and a team of consultants will start
working early next year (2013).
However, climate change aspects were not adequately integrated in the Terms of Reference. The
Chief Physical Planner, having attended the regional GCCA workshop on CC mainstreaming in
Jamaica (April 2012), fully realises the importance of integrating climate change aspects into these
two new policy documents that will be developed and requests CSF technical support to carry out a
preparatory vulnerability assessment, to elaborate a document with priority actions that should be
undertaken to reduce the current vulnerability, and to highlight climate change aspects that are of
relevance to the development of the two mentioned policy papers.
Dominica is also in the process of formulating its strategic programme for climate resilience. The
outputs of the CSF support mission can also be used in this process.
Dominica is one of the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and as such considered as
highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Approximately 70% of the country’s 70,000
inhabitants reside in the coastal areas. Many of these coastal settlements are extremely vulnerable to
the disastrous impacts of climate change, due to the high risk of inundation by sea surge associated
with a rising sea level. Some inland settlements are similarly vulnerable due to their location in river
valleys or on steep slopes that are prone to landslides during heavy and prolonged rainfall.
The CSF support mission will promote and allow effective CC mainstreaming, one of the GCCA
priority areas.
Complementary to the support that is described in the present Work Order (WO13), a CSF training
workshop on Climate Change Mainstreaming will be organised. The beneficiaries of the workshop will
be the senior officials of all sectors concerned by the NLUP and the NPDP. The workshop will enable
the beneficiaries to mainstream Climate Change in their respective sector strategies and
implementation programmes that will be elaborated on the basis of the new NLUP and NPDP. A
separate Work Order for the training workshop will be developed.
Support to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA)
under the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Financial Framework
The present Work Order aims at responding to a request from the Chief Physical Planner of Dominica
for support in the areas indicated. The direct involvement of the Chief Physical Planner, having
access to information related to major interventions in the country, in the elaboration of WO13
guarantees that the proposed assignment is not a duplication of recent studies and investments.
The Caribbean component of the Intra-ACP GCCA programme comprises an activity line on
“Vulnerability and Risk Assessment”. Nevertheless, the implementation of these activities has not yet
started and only 10 countries (out of 16) will be selected for the implementation of this specific activity
line. In view of avoiding duplication and encouraging synergy, the project manager of the Caribbean
component (+ Task manager at the EUD in charge) will be informed on the present CSF support
mission and upon completion of the CSF mission, an exchange of experience, methodology and
outputs will be organised.
Description of the Assignment
Objectives:
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General objective: To reduce the vulnerability of Dominica’s population to negative effects of
Climate Change
Specific objective: To ensure adequate integration of Climate Change aspects in Dominica’s
land use policy and physical development planning.
Specific tasks:
1. Consult existing literature related to Climate Change in Dominica (see non-exhaustive list
attached) as well as the Terms of Reference for the preparation of the new Land Use Policy
(NLUP) and Physical Development Plan (NPDP).
2. Conduct a vulnerability assessment, including the mapping of areas that are vulnerable to the
effects of climate change, classifying the mapped areas in different categories of vulnerability
and describing for each of these areas how the natural resources and the local population are
affected (or likely to be affected) by climate change and what measures should be taken to
mitigate the negative effects of climate change and thus to reduce vulnerability.
3. Conduct a 1/2-day workshop to (1) introduce the principles of and need for CC mainstreaming
in policy documents; (2) explain the theoretical background of vulnerability assessment
studies and the methodologies commonly used; and (3) present the findings of the
vulnerability assessment carried out in Dominica and the proposed measures.
4. Develop an action plan and materials for wider dissemination of the findings of the
vulnerability assessment study. The actual dissemination will be carried out by local staff.
5. Revise the final draft of the NLUP and the NPDP, including the M&E framework for the NLUP
implementation to ensure that climate change aspects have been duly integrated.
Outputs to be delivered:
 Training materials on principles of CC mainstreaming and CC vulnerability assessment for the
workshop (powerpoint, handouts)
 Document describing the detailed methodology to be used for the vulnerability assessment
 Vulnerability assessment report
 Powerpoint on the findings of the vulnerability assessment study (for the workshop, activity 3)
 Dissemination action plan and dissemination materials (activity 4)
Support to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA)
under the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Financial Framework
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Mission report
Organisational and Methodological issues
Place: Home-based and Dominica
Duration & Indicative Planning:
In view of a proper transfer of the findings of the vulnerability assessment, the mission needs to be
planned in a way that the final days of the in-country phase coincide with the early days of the CDB
mission. The starting date of the in-country phase therefore needs to be coordinated with Mrs
Edwards. Activity 5 can be carried out only when the final draft of the NLUP/NPDP has been made
available to the Planning Office in Dominica; the duration of the entire assignment will therefore
depend on the date the CDB consultants team will complete their tasks.
Home-based preparatory phase (6 working days for the senior and 5 working days for the junior
consultant)
During this phase the senior CSF consultant will peruse the relevant documents (activity 1), start
preparing the theoretical part of the workshop to be conducted (activity 3) and develop in close
coordination with Mrs Edwards, the Chief Physical Planner who will supervise the implementation of
the present Work Order, a methodology for the vulnerability assessment. As early as possible in the
process, Mrs Edwards will provide information on relevant stakeholders (key people that need to be
consulted during the vulnerability assessment, vulnerable population groups, participants in the
workshop, key people involved in the development of the NLUP and NPDP,...), relevant interventions
currently under implementation in the country, and priority documents to be consulted. Based on the
information provided and in further consultation with Mrs Edwards, the senior consultant will draft a
programme for the in-country activities, including a detailed methodology for the vulnerability
assessment. The in-country phase will start only after the proposed field programme has been
approved by Mrs Edwards.
Also initial arrangements for interviews, field visits and the organisation of the workshop will be made
during the preparatory phase. The junior consultant will be particularly instrumental in this area.
He/She will closely coordinate with the senior consultant and Mrs Edwards.
In-country (Dominica) (15 working days for the senior consultant; 12 working days for the junior
consultant)
The in-country phase will start with a kick-off meeting organised by Mrs Edwards where the agreed
field programme will be presented to the main stakeholders and where further logistical arrangements
will be discussed. During the implementation of the agreed mission programme, the consultants will
keep in touch with Mrs Edwards, regularly updating her on the progress. The junior consult will work
under supervision and guidance of the senior consultant.
By the end of the phase, the draft report of the vulnerability assessment study must be submitted for
comments to Mrs Edwards and other stakeholders to be identified by the beneficiary.
Report writing (home-based) and debriefing (Brussels): (7 working days)
A final vulnerability assessment report will be produced, integrating the comments on the draft version
received from the beneficiaries.
As soon as available, Mrs Edwards will forward the final draft of the NLUP, NPDP, including the M&E
framework for NLUP implementation to the consultant for revision to ensure that CC aspects are duly
integrated. (activity 5)
Support to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA)
under the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Financial Framework
Subsequently, the consultant will prepare a more general mission report. The report will include at
least the activities carried out, problems and issues experienced, conclusions, mission programme,
minutes of meetings and workshops conducted, people consulted. The outputs mentioned above will
be attached to the mission report as annexes.
Debriefing will take place after submission of the mission report and in consultation with the ACP
Secretariat. Only the CSF senior consultant will participate. If the consultant is not based in Brussels,
debriefing will be done by telephone or skype.
International travel: 2 working days for the senior consultant
Inputs required
1. To be provided by the Climate Support Facility
 CSF Consultant 1 (Climate Change Expert – Key Expert 2): 30 working days; one return
ticket to Dominica (Roseau); per diems (22 x Dominica)
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CSF consultant 2 (Non-key Junior Expert1): 17 working days; per diems (12 x Dominica)
Profile of the Junior Expert: academic background in natural resources, climate
change or land use planning; some previous experience with vulnerability
assessment studies is an advantage; fluent in English (spoken and written).
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Budget of 450 EUR for the ½ workshop (activity 3)
2. To be provided by the Beneficiary:
Transport for travelling outside Roseau; relevant background documents and information; list
of relevant contacts and resource persons; organisation of the logistical arrangements for the
kick-off meeting and for the 1/2-day workshop.
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The Junior Expert will be a Dominican resident. The Chief Physical Planner who coordinates and supervises
the mission implementation will propose a candidate.
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Document Collection for Dominica
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1
THE CARIBSAVE CLIMATE CHANGE RISK CARIBSAVE
ATLAS (CCCRA): Climate Change Risk
Partnership
Profile for Dominica
2012
The CCCRA provides robust and meaningful
new work in the key sectors and focal areas
of: Community Livelihoods, Gender, Poverty
and Development; Agriculture and Food
security; Energy; Water Quality and
Availability; Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge
Imp... more
2
CARIBSAVE Climate Change Risk Profile
for Dominica - Summary Document
The
CARIBSAVE
Partnership
2012
The CCCRA provides robust and meaningful
new work in the key sectors and focal areas
of: Community Livelihoods, Gender, Poverty
and Development; Agriculture and Food
security; Energy; Water Quality and
Availability; Sea Level Rise and Storm
Su...more
3
SPACC Project Brochure
CCCCC
September A brochure on the Special Programme for
2011
Adaptation to Climate Change (SPACC) and
the activities being executed under its
objectives in the countries of St. Lucia,
Dominica and St. Vincent and the
Grenadines. The overall goal in this aspect
o... more
4
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Medeiros, Dean;
Action: The Caribbean
et. al.
2011
This document is one of 12 regional profiles
completed as a contribution to the Review of
Current and Planned Adaptation Action in
Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and
the Caribbean. It presents a review of
current and planned a... more
5
Morne Trois Pitons National Park World
Marie-Jose
Heritage Site - Improved Management Plan Edwards
2011
This report describes the management plan
implemented in the oversight of the Morne
Trois Piton national park in Dominica. It
begins providing an overview of the park
itself, including its ecological and
topographic make-up. It proceeds to expand
on ...more
6
Caribbean Implementation of the Hyogo
Framework for Action HFA Mid-term
Review
Dr. Barbara
Carby
2011
The geogology, tectonic setting,location and
topography of Caribbean countries expose
them to a variety of harzads; poor land use
and environmental practices often
exacerbate the effect of these harzads. The
region is at threat from tropical
cyclone...more
7
Caribbean Information Platform on
renewable Energy CIPORE
Scientific
Research
Council (SRC)
2010
The Caribbean Information Platform on
Renewable Energy (CIPORE) is an
information and communication system for
the exchange of Renewable Energy
information from the region. Among other
things, the Platform will provide information
on projects and med... more
8
Coral Reef Monitoring for the Organization Creary, M.
of Eastern Caribbean States and Tobago
Year 2: Status of the Coral Reefs
2009
The objective of the Coral Reef Monitoring
for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean
States (OECS) and Tobago project was to
strengthen the coral reef monitoring network
in the region and to conduct an assessment
of the coral reefs in these participa...more
9
Developing Pilot Projects for Climate
2009
This report represents a compilation and
Homer, Floyd
Support to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA)
under the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Financial Framework
Change Adaptation in Dominica: Report
on the Technical Forum on Climate
Change - Special Programme for
Adaptation to Climate Change Project
(SPACC)
summary of the "Technical Forum on
Climate Change" held in Dominica. The
purpose of the forum was to bring together
international and local experts, as well as
local stakeholders to discuss and
develo...more
10
The Caribbean and Climate Change: The
Costs of Inaction
Bueno, R.,
Herzfeld, C.,
Stanton, E.,
Ackerman, F.
2008
This report offers a preliminary examination
of the potential costs to the island nations of
the Caribbean if greenhouse gas emissions
continue unchecked. It accomplishes this by
presenting several country case studies and
by extropolating the enviro...more
11
UNDP Climate Change Country Profile
Dominica
McSweeney, C.,
New, M.,
Lizcano, G.
2008
A profile of the nation of Grenada compiled
for the UNDP. It includes an overview of the
island's present climate and how it is
anticipated to alter in the face of climate
change. The article goes on to discuss
Grenada's vulnerability to the El ... more
12
Coral Reef Monitoring for the Organization Creary, M.
of Eastern Caribbean States and Tobago:
Status of the Coral Reefs
2008
The data presented herein represents the
first in the series of monitoring exercise
forming the long term coral reef monitoring
programme for the Organisation of Eastern
States (OECS) and Tobago. The
programme is designed to document change
in the co... more
13
Climate Change Handbook for Caribbean
Journalists
2005
The purpose of this handbook is to inform,
educate, and warn Caribbean society via the
media as to the inevitable danger posed by
the extreme weather events being
experienced, and the long-term impacts of
climate change on the region's
presen... more
14
MACC Tech Bits 2
2004
A monthly technical brief on the activities of
the MACC project. The lead story for this
issue is on a training workshop for
meteorological technicians.
15
Guide to the Integration of Climate Change CARICOM.
Adaptation into the Environmental Impact Adapting to
Assessment (EIA) Process
Climate Change
in the Caribbean
(ACCC) Project
2004
These guidelines have been developed to
assist CARICOM and SPREP country
leaders with the integration of climate
change adaptation considerations into the
environmental impact assessment (EIA)
process, thereby ensuring the selection and
imp... more
16
Assessment of the Economic Impact of
Climate Change on CARICOM Countries
Erik Haites,
Margaree
Consultants Inc.
2002
The small islands developing states of the
Caribbean are highly susceptible to the
impacts of climate change and as such are
compelled to formulate comprehensive
adaptation strategies. First however, they
must assess their potential losses f... more
17
Assessment of the Economic Impact of
Climate Change on CARICOM Countries
Erik Haites
2002
The purpose of this report is to assess the
potential economic impact of climate change
on the CARICOM countries: Antigua &
Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St.
Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the
Grenadines, ... more
18
Commonwealth of Dominica, initial
national communication under the United
Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change
John, B.M. and
Bellot, A
2001
This is the initial communication report of the
national communication to be prepared by
the government of Dominica for the
UNFCCC. The text of the article includes a
basic background of Dominica including data
Mainstreaming
Adaptation to
Climate Change
(MACC) Project
Support to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA)
under the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Financial Framework
on geography, climate, the econo...more
19
FINAL Snapshot CCCRA - Dominica
The
CARIBSAVE
Partnership
This report represents a compilation and
summary of the "Technical Forum on
Climate Change" held in Dominica. The
purpose of the forum was to bring together
international and local experts, as well as
local stakeholders to discuss and
develo...more
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under the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Financial Framework