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National Adaptation Programme of Action to Climate Change.

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Climate change Ecological production/organic production Community management Poverty Biodiversity Cultural heritage Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system Food security Nutrition Public health Afforestation/reforestation Wetlands Forest management/forest conservation Plant protection Plant variety Sustainable development Flood Water shortage/drought Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
2012-2017.
Abstract

Myanmar’s National Adaptation Programme of Action to Climate Change was developed by the government through multi-stakeholder consultations in 2012. The Programme specifies priority activities for effective climate change adaptation for eight main sectors, namely: agriculture; early warning systems; forest; public health; water resources; coastal zone; energy, and industry; and biodiversity. The Programme has a national coverage, and projects and activities under it have a duration of up to five years. The overarching goal of the Programme is to identify and communicate priority projects and activities to address Myanmar’s immediate and urgent adaptation needs that will assist the country adapt to climate change impacts by building and enhancing resilience of vulnerable communities.

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