(Proj. AF38) Integrated Assessment of Miombo Region: Exploration of

Impacts and Adaptation Options in Relation to Climate Change and

Extremes[Malawi, Mozambique,

Zambia, Zimbabwe]

Project GoalTo assess vulnerability to climate variability and extreme events in the miombo region in terms of life, livelihoods, land use as a basis for production and livelihoods, and to guide adaptation

Researchers are drawn from the Environment, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, Water, Economic Development Departments and Universities/Research Centers.

The sectors involved include FOOD, WATER, LAND USE, LIVELIHOODS and NAPAs

Ten Nationalities Involved

• Malawi (5)

• Mozambique (5)

• Zambia (3)

• Zimbabwe (5)

• South Africa (2)

• Australia (1)

• China (1)

• USA (4)

• Tanzania (2)

• Lesotho (1)

Decisions to be influenced

• Agro ecological & silvicultural zoning

• Local level water resources management planning

• Extension & outreach programmes in the environmental resources sub-sector

Miombo Network Project AF38 Cluster of Activities

PROJECT PARTNERS PARTNER ACTIVITIES

CENTRAL PROJECT ACTIVITIESBuild knowledge base

Case studies

Periodic and modeling workshops

Communicating activitiesMiombo Network

Inputs andcooperation

Reporting anddata sharing

AIACC

Facilitateparticipation

OUTPUTS

Integration and Reporting

IPCCSRESScenarios

CAPACITY BUILDING

REGIONALNATIONAL

Stakeholder Workshops

Impacts andAdaptationAssessments

GIS PreparationBuilding knowledge baseCase studies

Climate databasesClimate scenariosSocioeconomic scenarios

E-mail dialogue on

Southern Africa and

Climate Change

[MELT]

Model

Development

Analysis

and

Assessment

COMMUNICATIONSINFORMING POLICYTRAINING ACTIVITIES

INTEGRATION

Key analyses & methods

• Integrated assessment of the ecosystems in the four countries

• Agricultural and silvicultural zoning

• GIS for land use planning• PRAs (case studies)

MIOMBO ECOSYSTEM LAND TRANSFORMATION [MELT] MODEL

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS

Monthly climate

normals

Daily values

Climateparameters

Soil

Waterbalance

Growingperiod

DEM

Slope, ElevationAspect

Land formsCatena sequences

Biome suitability Tree and cropsuitability

Land suitability

Natural vegetation Agricultural &Forest

Land use distribution

pattern

News from Trieste

• Clearer definition & engagement of stakeholders

• Formulation of relevant socioeconomic scenarios

• Networking with sister AIACC projects