Through this project, the inhabitants of the communities (where the activities were undertaken) developed and enhanced their overall knowledge on climate change (CC), including not only those related to actions to be developed under different CC scenarios but also their overall capacity to implement adaptation measures. The workshops facilitated the appropriation and understanding of CC and adaptation measures by the society including public and private sector, academia and inhabitants not associated directly to the project. It was clear that CC is a natural phenomenon that is being accelerated by humans, and there are specific geographical zones which are more vulnerable to climate impacts. Thus, specific measures are needed to be put in place in order to face potential challenges, and where stakeholder or society as a whole plays a key role through the implementation of integrative measures. The workshop reports highlight how communities experienced an ongoing capacity building process associated to different aspects of CC, in which they participated for the constant awareness they were continuously acquiring, which generated a deep engagement in the community. At the time of writing this report communities are still requesting the continuation of the trainings/capacity building workshops. Furthermore, the workshops allowed the incorporation and appropriation of the necessary tools needed to ensure the correct operation and maintenance of the adaptation measures including the stilts; the communal enterprises such as reforestation de Amor”; “Gotita activities; and disilting of channels in the wetlands. Moreover, the new capacities and organizational abilities developed through the workshops allowed the creation of working groups (integrated by representatives of the 3 levels of government and communities and private sector) which played a key role in contributing to the design of risks maps, formulation of the local land zoning plans (with a focus on CC). These groups today are of paramount importance in providing continuity to the activities initiated. The workshops also allowed for the reconstruction of social trust in governmental institutions while promoting unity among the inhabitants. In addition, they strengthened the link between consultants and communities, enabling the transformation of the pilot sites into new spaces for knowledge sharing and exchange. In fact, the workshops became a space for reflection, communication and joint problem solving to the challenges that communities are constantly facing. Annex 7. Summary of Borrower's ICR and/or Comments on Draft ICR
Through this project, the inhabitants of the communities (where the activities were undertaken) developed and enhanced their overall knowledge on climate change (CC), including not only those related to actions to be developed under different CC scenarios but also their overall capacity to implement adaptation measures. The workshops facilitated the appropriation and understanding of CC and adaptation measures by the society including public and private sector, academia and inhabitants not associated directly to the project. It was clear that CC is a natural phenomenon that is being accelerated by humans, and there are specific geographical zones which are more vulnerable to climate impacts. Thus, specific measures are needed to be put in place in order to face potential challenges, and where stakeholder or society as a whole plays a key role through the implementation of integrative measures. The workshop reports highlight how communities experienced an ongoing capacity building process associated to different aspects of CC, in which they participated for the constant awareness they were continuously acquiring, which generated a deep engagement in the community. At the time of writing this report communities are still requesting the continuation of the trainings/capacity building workshops. Furthermore, the workshops allowed the incorporation and appropriation of the necessary tools needed to ensure the correct operation and maintenance of the adaptation measures including the stilts; the communal enterprises such as “Gotita de Amor”; reforestation activities; and disilting of channels in the wetlands. Moreover, the new capacities and organizational abilities developed through the workshops allowed the creation of working groups (integrated by representatives of the 3 levels of government and communities and private sector) which played a key role in contributing to the design of risks maps, formulation of the local land zoning plans (with a focus on CC). These groups today are of paramount importance in providing continuity to the activities initiated. The workshops also allowed for the reconstruction of social trust in governmental institutions while promoting unity among the inhabitants. In addition, they strengthened the link between consultants and communities, enabling the transformation of the pilot sites into new spaces for knowledge sharing and exchange. In fact, the workshops became a space for reflection, communication and joint problem solving to the challenges that communities are constantly facing. Annex 7. Summary of Borrower's ICR and/or Comments on Draft ICR
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