Benin : how can political and administrative authorities contribute to local community adaptation to climate change in Benin?
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2010
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor Barat, ID
Abstract
This bulletin presents evidence of climate change in Benin and offers steps for decision-makers and elected officials in incorporating climate change adaptation into local community development. The Departmental Administrative Conference (CAD) and the Departmental Consultation and Coordination Framework (CDCC) were established as governance tools to support decentralization in Benin. Communications with these authorities under the PARBCC capacity building project “Strengthening the Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change in Rural Benin” have helped improve their level of knowledge on climate change. The newsletter reinforces the role of local elected officials and political and administrative authorities.
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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Bénin : quelles contributions des autorités politico-administratives pour l'adaptation des communautés locales face aux changements climatiques au Bénin?
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Bulletin or Newsletter
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Keywords
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH, POLITICAL WILL, DECENTRALIZATION, CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY, COMMUNITY-BASED ADAPTATION, BENIN, LOCAL LEVEL, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, SOUTH OF SAHARA