Needs assessment-represents one of the first steps in planning and developing extension programmes. This web page gathers an in-depth description of methods and a set of tools supporting interested users to lead these assessments. Interesting material when planning for adaptation.

This study looks at approaches for the economic assessment of climate change adaptation options. The study offers an overview of experiences and a review of the most common and promising methodological approaches in the economic assessments and their uncertainty.

The template is designed to compare up to three adaptation options according to their Net Present Value and their Internal Rate of Return.

The practical guide provides an overview of methodological developments in cost-benefit analysis as well as suggested improvements in the economic analysis of projects in selected sectors through case studies. Case studies illustrate the application of suggested methodologies, taking into account sector-specific needs, as well as difficulties faced by practitioners in terms of data and time constraints during project processing. Chargeable resource.

This study identifies and documents climate change adaptation options and recommends ways they can be mainstreamed both in the emergency and regular development programs/ operations for the Karamoja sub region. It lays the ground for the preparation of a national adaptation plan.

This circular examines current and recent climate change adaptation activities and measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. An overview of climate change impacts on global fisheries and aquaculture and potential climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies is provided in addition to specific examples. It is intended to provide a starting point for planners, policy makers and practioners who are involved in sectors related to fisheries and aquaculture around the globe.

This report provides comprehensive processes followed to develop viable adaptation options for drought prone areas of Bangladesh.

This publication presents the findings of a project funded by the Swedish International Development Agency, aimed at strengthening the capacity of farmers to adapt to climate change through land and water management among rural communities in three countries of Eastern Africa. It focuses on the household level, where most adaptation and coping strategies are implemented. The publication stresses the importance of investing in better soil health and conservation of water, shows how income diversification contributes to enhanced resilience among local populations, and highlights the importance of strong local institutions and community-based organization in support to climate change adaptation.

The PRA (Participatory Rural/Relaxed Appraisal) is a participative and community-based research methodology which puts emphasis on empowering local people to assume an active role in analysing their own living conditions, problems and potentials in order to seek for a change of their situation. This link provides the users an overview and descriptions of the PRA tools, which include: resource mapping; social mapping; wealth ranking objectives; local perceptions of malnutrition; seasonal calendar; income and expenditure matrix; daily evaluation and planning meeting; etc. These different tools are of interesting support to better understand the local context and adaptation needs when planning for adaptation.