Building Capacity of Mekong River Countries to Assess Impacts from Climate Change– Case Study Approach on Assessment of Community Vulnerability and Adaptation to Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Food Production

Building Capacity of Mekong River Countries to Assess Impacts from Climate Change– Case Study Approach on Assessment of Community Vulnerability and Adaptation to Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Food Production

Funding source: Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)-CAPaBLE
Principal investigator: Assistant Professor Dr. Anond Snidvongs
Partners:
Lao PDR
Soulideth Souvannalath,Technical Division, Water Resources Coordination Committee Secretarial
Thavone Inthavong,National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute ,Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Oulaphone Ongkeo, Dept. of Irrigation, Ministry of Agriculture
Keophusone Phonhalath, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture,
Vivarath Sihabouj, Irrigation Engineering Department,National University of Laos
Thai
Somkhith Boulidam,Faculty of Social Science National University of Laos
Chitnucha Buddhaboon,Prachinburi Rice Research Center
Sahasachai Kongton, Land Development Department Ministry of Agriculture
Vichien Kerdsuk, Research and Development Institute Khon Kaen University
Vinai Sarawat, Khon Kaen Field Crop Research Center,Khon Kaen, Thailand
Sukit Ratanasriwong Roi Et Agricultural Resources Service Center,Roi-et, Thailand
Timeframe: September 2003-August 2005
Period: 22 months
Status: Completed

This project aimed to build research capacity in the climate change sector in Thailand and Lao PDR. The activities include training workshops and research exercises practice using case studies. Over 60 scientists, academics, government officials, press and local stakeholders were involved in the process.

Using a modeling approach, research capacity was developed on the understanding of climate change scenarios, hydrological and crop yield analysis. In addition, field assessments, which involved direct local stakeholder participation was conducted in both countries. The result from this activity was not only research capacity developed but also increased awareness among policy maker and the public on climate change issues. It also created output for project Assessments of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change (AIACC).

Gallery

Simulated watershed discharge under different climate scenario shows result in higher discharge from all 3 watersheds in the future under influence of climate change.

Workshop on the Study of Future Climate Scenarios and Impact of Climate Change on Hydrological Regime -Burapha University, Thailand-12-29 January 2004

Workshop on the study of impacts of climate change on rain-fed rice production -Ubonrachathani University, Thailand-23 Feb.-1 Mar2004

Synthesis Workshop on the Study of Future Climate Changes Impact on Water Resource and Rain-fed Agriculture Production - 29-30 July 2004 -Vientiane, Lao PDR

Field assessment – discussion with villagers on climate risk

Workshop on Method and Preparation for the Assessment of Community Vulnerability and Adaptation to Impact of Climate Change / Variability - Khon Kaen University, Thailand - 28-30 April 2005

Synthesis workshop on field assessment analysis – vulnerability to impact of climate change in study sites in Lao PDR and Thailand -Environmental Research Institute, Lao PDR - 6-7 September 2005

Local focus group meeting – stakeholder’s participation on adaptation to climate impact – Lao PDR , 4 November 2005 ,Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Local focus group meeting – stakeholder’s participation on adaptation to climate impact – Thailand Land Development Office -Roi-et, Thailand -7 December 2005