QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
NAPA II Project
REPORTING PERIOD: January to March, 2015
Project Title:
Atlas Award ID:
Project ID:
Addressing the Risks of Climate-induced Disasters through Enhanced National and Local Capacity for Effective Actions
00076998
00088072
Activity
Progress
Outcome 1: Risks from climate-induced floods and landslides reduced in Bhutan’s economic and industrial hub Pasakha Industrial Area.
Output 1.1: Pasakha Industrial Area protected from flooding events through watershed management activities, slope stabilization measures, river bank protection
works, river training works and development of flood buffer zones.
Phuentsholing Thromde
1.1.1 Procure International consultant for the development of  Fielded an international consultancy firm for detail survey and design of landlsides and flood
the tender package for the detailed design consulting services
mitigation works at Phuntsholing.
for PIA and landslide stabilization measure, as well as technical  In-country training on Bio & Civil Engineer `techniques
supervision of design and construction works
 Study field trip for Thromde engineers
Output 1.2: Climate-induced landslide risk in Phuentsholing Township reduced through slope stabilization measures in selected critical landslide areas.
1.2.4 Setup of Project Implementation Unit at Phuentsholing  Advance payment to STCBL for purchase of Hilux
Thromde: Recruitment of Project Engineer: Vehicle hire  Establishment of River gauging station
Phuentsholing Thromde; Procurement of office stationaries and
supplies.
Output 1.3: Integrated risk hazard assessment and mapping completed in four critical landslide- and flood-prone areas in Bhutan with data collection and presentation
standards compatible with national database
Department of Geology and Mines (DGM)
1.3.1 Carry out integrated geo-hazard risk assessment and 
mapping of the selected critical areas (desk studies as well as
field visits), and produce reports and maps to visualize risk
hazards and to aid planning of risk mitigation measures in Moshi 
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landslides
A desk study and 40 percent of the fieldwork have been completed. The fieldwork includes
collection of geological and geotechnical data and topographic surveying of the whole
watershed area of Moshi Landslide.
Procured some of the equipment required for the project.
One survey engineer (male) has availed training on the ‘use of GIS and statistical model in
landslide susceptibility mapping’ in South Korea.
Output 2.1: Climate-resilient water harvesting, storage and distribution systems designed, built and rehabilitated in at least four dzongkhags, including one
municipality
Mongar Municipality (MM)
2.1.1 Upgrade Mongar municipality’s core water supply system 
Up gradation of Mongar Municipality’s core water supply system on going. In addition to
based on the approved technical design, ensuring adherence to
specified standards, including mitigation of potential
environmental and social impacts (MM).
Tarayana Foundation
replacing the existing water supply system with new ones, the ongoing work will also tap water
from additional water source, viz. Gangola and Rewan.
2.1.5 Conduct analysis of water availability, use and demand at 
the community level in the targeted project sites as well as
projected climate change impacts on water sources in these areas
based on the information generated by national water resources
inventory and further field studies in the target communities
(TF)
2.1.7 Mobilize local communities and form local self-help 
groups for the installation and management of the selected water
harvesting, storage and distribution systems along Mangdechu
conducted (TF)
Water availability, use and demand assessment completed in Samtse and Tsirang. Based on the
assessment, various mitigation works have been proposed
Water management committees in each community has been formed to protect and existing
water sources.
Output 2.2: Community-level water resources inventory completed and maintained by Dzongkhag Administrations.
Water
Resource
Coordination
Division,
National
Environment Commission Secretariat
2.2.1 GIS analysis and mapping of water resources based on the 
data secured from the national water resources inventory, leading
to production of National Water Resources Inventory Report and
maps. This will involve international TA for technical
specification of GIS interpretation and mapping of the water
resources inventory data and training of staff from relevant
central government agencies (WRCD).
In order to measure the seasonal flows/discharge during the inventory in four selected
Dzongkhags (Mongar, Pemagatsel, Samtse and Tsirang), five Salinomadd flow measurement
equipments were purchased. The relevant Dzongkhag officers in four Dzongkhags were trained
on different methods of discharge measurement including how to use Salinomadd equipment
for three days in the month of January and February 2015. The total of 35 Dzongkhag officers
from four Dzongkhags was trained by NECS officers on discharge measurement methods and
the use of equipment. The Dzongkhag officers were also familiarized with the urban and rural
questionnaire to be used during the field survey.
Output 2.3: Disaster management institutions at various levels established and trained in four dzongkhags for better preparedness, and response to, climate-induced
disasters
Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
2.3.3: Development of public awareness materials, including 
posters, video animation, stickers, and audio-visual resources, on
community preparedness and response to climate-induced
disasters and disaster risks.
(DDM).
2.3.7: Training on the planning process for formulation of 
disaster management and contingency plan using community-
Development of 2015 Table Calendar with safety messages as awareness materials and
distribution to all dzongkhags, thromdes, sectors and schools to ensure better preparedness.
Revision and contextualization of the CBDRM manual with inclusion of Climate change
concerns.
based approach for the DDMCs and other relevant dzongkhag/ 
thromde officials (Chhukha, P/ling, Samtse, Dagana and
P’Gatshel)- Nu.2,135,000
CBDRM ToT completed in Dagana, Pemagatshel, Chukha and Phuentsholing Thromde. The
training was attended by dzongkhag sector heads, GAOs and gups/ mangmis in some
dzongkhags. This trainings equipped them with the knowledge and skills to prepare their DM
plans.
Department of Forestry and Park Services (DoFPS).
2.3.12 Establishment of Forest Fire Volunteer Programs in two  Developed promotional materials on prevention of forest fire. These materials were
additional dzongkhags for voluntary public sensitization/
disseminated thought local news media-print and national television channel, school children’s
awareness creation, forest fire suppression, and post fire
‘exercise’ and prayer books.
rehabilitation activities (DoFPS).
2.3.13 Capacity development of FFMP in terms of:
 Two community Forest Fire Management Group formed. The Fire Management Plan is
Training and facilitation capacity for community-based forest
currently being developed.
fire management;
 Two training/workshop on Community Forest Fire Management conducted.
Research and information development on the impact of
climate risks on forest fires (DoFPS).
Output 3: Policy makers and development professionals have systematic access to evidence-based information on climate risks and hazards through cross-government
knowledge sharing and coordination mechanisms.
Output 3.1: Enhanced quality, availability and transfer of real-time climate data in all dzongkhags.
Department of Hydro-met Services (DHMS).
3.1.1 Finalize systems design, equipment requirements and  Three teams each from Hydrology and Meteorology Division have completed the site
technical specifications for the expansion of the hydro-met
validation for Automatic Water Level Stations (AWLS) and Automatic Weather Station
network and NWFFWC including capacity development of key
(AWS).
staff (DHMS).
Output 3.2 Increased effectiveness of NWFFWC through improved capacity to analyze, manage and disseminate climate information in a timely manner
Department of Hydro-met Services (DHMS).
3.2.2 Organize national/sub-national trainings targeting at least 
100 officers from climate-sensitive sectors and sub-national
administrations on climate information interpretation (DHMS).
An Electrical engineer from Planning Coordination & Research Division was trained on
“Hydro-Meteorological Instrumentation and system design program” from 15th Feb, 2015 – 7th
March, 2015 at Real Time Solution in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has gained technical skills on
Instrumentation and equipment specification. His knowledge will help the Department in
identifying the required equipment and preparing technical specifications.
Climate Change Division, NECS
3.3.1 Formulation of a Capacity Development Plan for national 
climate change adaptation and mainstreaming coordinated for
NEC and the Multi-Sectoral Technical Committee on Climate
Change (MSTCCC) and key government agencies for dealing
A Capacity Needs Assessment for climate change adaptation across all sectors in Bhutan has
been completed. This exercise is part of the ongoing work for development of National
Adaptation Plans for Bhutan.
with climate change adaptation, joint knowledge development
and adaptive learning.
Project Management, Climate Change Division, National Environment Commission Secretariat
1. Monitoring and Evaluation
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2. Quarterly and annual review meetings
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3. Development of baselines for selected outcome indicators
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A monitoring visit was conducted in March to review the progress of ongoing works at Mongar
(up gradation of water supply system), Moshi (landslide assessment) and Phuntsholing
Thromde (geo-technical study for landslide and flood mitigation works).
Organized a Project Review Meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister for Ministry of
Agriculture and Forests, who is also the Vice-chair of the National Environment Commission
on March 11, 2015.
The pre-project baseline scenario study for NAPA II Project has been completed. A draft report
has been shared for comments from the component managers.
Workshop on climate change adaptation for Dzongkhag Environment Officers organized from
23-28th February, 2015.
4. Capacity development for stakeholders for Dzongkhag 
officials and project partners.
Key Achievements
Phuntsholing Thromde
 Recruitment of an international consultancy firm for detail survey and design of landslides and
flood mitigation works at Phuntsholing
 Establishment of river gauging station at Pasakha
 Training on Bio & Civil Engineer `techniques, and study visit for Thromde engineers
conducted
Department of Geology and Mines
 40 percent of the field data has been collected
 Equipment procured.
 One official trained in the use of GIS and statistical model in Landslide susceptibility mapping.
Department of Disaster Management
 On the windstorm research, core technical committee has been formed and the methodology of
research as well as the data collection form has been field tested in Paro to be used further.
Constraints & Issues: (List the constraints/problems & issues faced)
Department of Hydro-met Services
 Site validation works completed, despite the shortage of people in the Department, and
difficulty in accessibility to difficult terrain (for to places, such as, Lingzhi, Nubri, Laya)
Phuntsholing Thromde
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Phuntsholing Thromde lacks supervision engineer, which will be required after the onset of
landslide and flood mitigation works. A decision to whether assign the current consultant to
provide supervision works or hire additional manpower will have to be made before the
mitigation works begin.
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Budgeted amount for construction activities in calendar year 2015, USD 375,000, may not be
utilized because of delay in receiving drawings and designs from the consultant.
Department of Hydro-met Services
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The installation of Hydro-Met Monitoring Stations are season dependent. For instance, the
Bubbler tube installation can only be done during the low flow season, and works can only be
done during that season.
The civil work and the equipment procurement will have to be done side by side, but due to
complex nature of Hydro-Met equipment installation works and the need for separate civil work
contractor, building the Hydro-Met Monitoring Stations will be a challenge.
The estimated amount of budget for the Travel (In country) & Vehicle hire were not sufficient
since the site validations had to be carried out in two phases, because of the need for selecting
the site based on high and low flow seasons. Further the quoted rates for the hiring of vehicle
were higher than expected/estimated.