Network name: Adaptation Learning Mechanism Scope: Global Geographic region: Global Central Coordinator Location - City: New York City Central Coordinator Location - Country: USA Principal focus: Critical thinking Organization type: NGO Year started:   Short description*: The ALM will develop tools and resources to support: 1. Adaptation practices – what can be done to adapt to climate change on the ground? 2. Integration of climate change risks and adaptation into development policy, planning and operations – how can policies and plans support adaptation over time? 3. Capacity building – how can people be better assisted in becoming equipped for adapting to climate change? Focus and description*: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is facilitating the ALM in close partnership with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), UNEP, the World Bank and specialized UN agencies including FAO and WHO. ALM is funded by the Global Environment Facility as three year project, which started in December 2007. ALM captures the current state of knowledge on climate change adaptation and supports evolving efforts to integrate climate change adaptation into development planning. The platform provides access to adaptation resources, and supports interactive learning and knowledge exchange through network of adaptation practitioners from around the world. Funding Source: Global Environment Facility (GEF), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SADC), The Institut de l’Énergie et de l’Environnement de la Francophonie (IEPF) Contact details: Julia Wolf Project Manager Adaptation Learning Mechanism (ALM) Global Environment Facility Energy and Environment Group Bureau for Development Policy Tel: (212) 906-6018 Fax: (212) 906-6998 Email: Julia.wolf@undp.org Website: www.adaptationlearning.net

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