Presented by Ianeta Iororimo in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
2. OUTLINE
• Background information
• Development of the KJIP
• Alignment of policies, plans and strategies
• Coordination mechanism (Technical Advisory Body) – KNEG
• Planning, design and Implementation of CC&DRM
• M&E Framework
• Progress reporting
• Lessons learnt
3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (KIRIBATI)
• Low lying atoll
• Isolation is a strength and weakness for Kiribati
• Small land areas separated by vast expanse of ocean
• Highly concentrated population (South Tarawa)
• Cost of the provision of basic services (High and subsidized by Government).
Additional contributors:
• The already high population density and growth rate on South Tarawa in the Gilbert
Group continue to increase.
• Sea-level rise poses the greatest threat to the people of Kiribati, given that the atolls are
low lying and the majority of people live on the coast.
• Kiribati’s atoll islands provide only a small area of land for people to reside on. Where
coastal areas have been highly affected by sea-level rise in association with other
factors, people have relocated within the atoll itself, which is problematic given the
scarcity of land in general and certain land tenure issues.
• Available underground water sources are vulnerable and can be easily contaminated
by saltwater intrusion, which will diminish water security and cause health and food
security problems for the population.
• Kiribati is highly dependent on revenue from fisheries; 81% of actual revenue in 2015
(2017 Budget Book), or approximately AUD 207.1 million, was derived from fishing
licenses and other fishing revenue. Any changes in climate will have a direct negative
impact on the marine ecosystem and fisheries stocks, which will result in reduced
revenue for Kiribati.
4. DEVELOPMENT OF THE KJIP
• KJIP – Kiribati Joint Implementation for CC and DRM
Nation-wide consultations
• Government
• NGOs
• Faith-based organizations and groups
• Communities
• Island councils and Island representatives (Mayor, Clerk, Old Man,
Women, Youth reps)
1st KJIP (2014-2023)
2nd KJIP (2019-2028)
8. M&E FRAMEWORK - KJIP
• “Accountability”
• Delivery of actions set under KJIP Strategies (KNEG)
• The Governance structure is put to the test (KNEG – Climate Finance Division) –
formulation of the KJIP and its implementation
• Stakeholder input (ownership of sector specific strategies)
• Stakeholder reporting on progress made under strategies
• Identifying gaps and needs as a means to progress KJIP implementation
• High expectations from communities and the island councils to deliver tangible
outcomes
• Whole of Government approach towards reporting against KDP (Kiribati Development
Plan, the KV20, Regional Frameworks and strategies, Paris Agreement, Sendai
Framework and the SDGs. (The Alignment is there – however progress is dependent on
support provided).
9. PROGRESS REPORTING
• Sector based reporting against KJIP Strategies
• Indicative of gaps and needs under each Strategy or by Sector
• Allows for further alignment, revision of key activities within KJIP subject to
priorities from Government (KV20, Climate Change, Sector specific)
• Allows for the development of indicators to assess whether KJIP is on track
or not against the National Development Plan, Regional Frameworks
(FRDP), The Sendai Framework, the Paris Agreement (NAPs, NDCs) and the
SDGs.
10. LESSONS LEARNT
• Strengthen coordination mechanism in place is key
• Political buy-in and awareness of relevant stakeholders
• Institutional strengthening at sector level to engage with KJIP is key
• Gaps in financing has been an on-going challenge (A need to progress this
strategically through climate finance institutions – GCF, AF, GEF)
• Accountability of all stakeholders and their respective contributions in the
implementation of the KJIP is very important.
