National Framework for Action on Climate Change Adaptation

To implement the National Climate Change Plan, the UAE needs to develop a federal framework for adaptation action in key sectors, based on a robust understanding of the priority risks. In collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOOCAE), this project entails the formulation of actionable plans to address the following climate risks I critical sectors: (1) health - reduced productivity of outdoor workers due to heat stress; (2) energy - efficiency losses of power plants; reduced power output due to warmer cooling water; deterioration of power facilities; (3) infrastructure - damage to coastal and offshore infrastructure; increased infrastructure maintenance cost; loss of business opportunities due to transport disruptions; reduced reliability of transport infrastructure and buildings; and (4) environment – coral bleaching; loss of wetlands. By focusing on the aforementioned risks, the project is expected to achieve the following outputs: framework for adaptation actions developed in key sectors; integration of climate risks assessed in the local insurance industry; incorporation of climate adaptation and resilience in government research agenda; stakeholder awareness and capacity on climate change adaptation improved; and institutional coordination on adaptation enhanced through regular stakeholder consultation throughout project implementation.