The global distribution of mountain adaptation projects by Simon Allen
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The document discusses the global distribution of mountain adaptation projects. It analyzes data on over 400 mountain adaptation projects funded between 2010-2019. The analysis finds that adaptation funding for mountain regions tends to flow towards the most vulnerable countries and countries with higher levels of readiness. However, donors' self-interests also influence where and how much funding is allocated. Key messages are that Switzerland is a major bilateral funder focused on the Andes and Himalayas, funding allocation balances vulnerability with recipient country capacity, and better indicators and information sharing platforms are needed to support mountain communities and solutions.
The global distribution of mountain adaptation projects by Simon Allen
- 1. 1 The global distribution of mountain adaptation projects Simon Allen – University of Geneva
- 2. Introduction Recipient needs? H1 Adaptation aid for mountain regions tend to flow to the most vulnerable countries Recipient merit? H2 Adaptation aid for mountain regions tend to flow to countries with higher levels of readiness Donor self-interest? H3 Donors’ self-interests tend to determine where and how much aid allocated ND- GAIN Vulnerability Index Sensitivity Exposure Adaptive capacity ND-GAIN Readiness Social readiness Economic readiness Governance readiness Former colonial ties Trade ties
- 3. Who is funding mountain adaptation projects? 444 projects 7560 projects
- 4. Where is the funding going to?
- 5. Are these countries the most vulnerable? 76% of mountain funding
- 6. Key messages • Switzerland as the key bilateral player in funding mountain solutions with focus in the Andes and Himalaya. Potential to enhance learnings and upscale experience between these regions. • The allocation of adaptation funding is something of a compromise between the vulnerability and the economic, social and institutional readiness of the target country. Upscaling of tried and tested solutions may be an opportunity for funders to take more risks, and attempt interventions in the most vulnerable countries. • We lack a robust and reliable indicator of vulnerability or risk for the worlds mountain regions ->the specific vulnerabilities of mountain communities and types of hazards they face are not well captured in global indices. • Information on mountain solutions has been piecemeal and dispersed. What are mountain solutions, financing, what has worked/not worked, how challenges overcome? -> The clear need for a dedicated platform on mountain solutions.