Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

of digital resources on climate change adaptation.

• Activity planned for 2009. Funding secured from UNEP.

2009 • MSV Virtual Library of digital resources on climate change adaptation • The MSV Virtual Library was conceived to provide quality-controlled resources (including multimedia resources) on climate change impacts and adaptation in SIDS and the Arctic, and to primarily target regional and local leaders in the Arctic and SIDS in meetings and presentations. Developed through consultation with a small working group of partners, the project includes materials on mitigation, adaptation, education and outreach and research as well as climate change information relevant to Arctic and SIDS. The Virtual Library is running on the MSV website http://www.manystrongvoices.org/library/default.aspx?id=4077 and will be updated as new material is acquired through MSV’s expanding network. 2008 • Led by UNEP and work funded by jointly by UNEP and GRID-Arendal. Decisions from UNEP for finalization of the strategy to completed by end of 2008.

B2. Coordination and facilitation of Arctic component of UNEP policy for engagement with Indigenous Peoples and leadership in assessing and improving effectiveness of MEAs in the Arctic (coastal and marine focus).

B2a) UNEP Strategy on Indigenous Peoples

2009 • No 2009 funding available. UNEP will probably approve the strategy/guidelines in 2010

B2b) one forum and associated materials to improve effectiveness of MEAs in the Arctic.

2008 • Project developed in 2008 and agreement with UNEP signed in December for work to begin in 2009.

2009 •

Two reports: Enhancing conservation and sustainable use of Arctic biodiversity: seven case studies and five stakeholder perspectives; and The effectiveness of MEAs in protecting Arctic biodiversity to be completed first quarter 2010. http://www.grida.no/polar/activities/2474.aspx

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