MAINSTREAMING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH THE

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1 MAINSTREAMING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH THE BUDGETARY PROCESS Presentation at the CIF Partnership Forum June 23, 2014 Colin F. Bullock

2 Introduction Climate change is a far reaching development challenge for small island developing states. The world s bio-physical systems are in the process of fundamental change affecting weather patterns with implications for addressing the developmental challenge. Governments must lead the way in adaptation and mitigation; hence implications for the budget.

3 Hydro-meteorological Events EVENT Year Category Lives Lost Cost ($JB) Impact (% GDP) Hurricane Michelle May/June Flood Rains Hurricane Charley Hurricane Ivan Hurricanes Dennis & Emily Hurricane Wilma Hurricane Dean Tropical Storm Gustav Tropical Storm Nicole Hurricane Sandy Total ~ 2.0 p.a.

4 Per cent of GDP COST OF SELECTED NATURAL DISASTERS ( )

5 Infrastructural Damage and Loss H. Michelle 2001 May/June Rains 2002 H Ivan 2004 H. Dennis/Emily 2005 H Wilma 2005 TC Gustav 2008 TC Nicole H. Sandy Infrastructure Water & Sewerage Telecom Transport Energy & Electricity Airport/Ports Total

6 Estimated Impact on Social Sector SUB-SECTOR AMOUNT (J$Million) Housing 21, Health 2, Education 2, Correctional Facilities Heritage Sites (Source: Impact assessment Reports )

7 Natural Coastal Resources Lost

8 Future Exposure and Loss Estimates Value of exposure to Wind, Water and Earthquake is US$ billion. o Road network US$2.352 billion o Urban areas of KMR and St Catherine exposure of US$4.0 billion and US$3.5 billion respectively. o Private buildings and construction had dominant share of exposure at national level. Average annual loss from hurricane wind estimated at US$105 million with private construction and national infrastructure accounting for largest shares.

9 Jamaica s Policy Framework Vision 2030 National Development Plan ( to pursue sustainable prosperity ) supported by Growth Inducement Strategy. National Outcome #10: Energy, security and efficiency; promoting diversification and expanding renewables to 30% by National Outcome #14: Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Alignment with the budget through the tri-annual Medium Term Socioeconomic Policy Framework, the Public Sector Investment Programme and Corporate Plans of Ministries Departments and Agencies.

10 Advancing the Climate Change Agenda The policy and institutional framework is being put in place. Investment in low emission energy solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Renewables now account for approximately 10% of the energy mix. Public education programmes have led to a high level of public awareness (82.6% in 2013). Inclusion in primary school curriculum. Purchase of catastrophe risk insurance.

11 Advancing the Agenda contd. Significant reforestation (> 400 hectares under EU funded project) Watershed rehabilitation and coastal restoration. Retrofitting public assets Facilitating research Establishment of a National Disaster Fund to assist in post disaster recovery. Establishment of a Ministry of Water Land Environment and Climate Change

12 PRIORITY GROWTH INDUCING CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE GOJ FY2013/14, 2014/15 PROJECT NAME BUDGET J$M FY2013/2014 REVISED ESTIMATES FY2013/14 BUDGET J$M FY2014/2015 % Change in Expenditure - Budget FY2014/15/ Revised Estimates FY2013/14 Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas (Adaptation Fund) (MOA) Enhancing the Resilience of the Agri Sector and Coastal Areas (Adaptation Fund ) (MOTE) 11.8 Enhancing the Resilience of the Agri Sector and Coastal Areas (Adaptation Fund) (MOF) Enhancing the Resilience of the Agri Sector and Coastal Areas (Adaptation Fund) (WLECC) Community Based Landslide Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (CCADRRP) CCADRRP - EU/UNEP (MOF/PIOJ) Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR) I Jamaica Rural Economy & Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (JAREEACH) (NEW) PPCR II Mitigating Threats of Alien Species in the Insular Caribbean IDB Road Rehab Programme - Transportation Infrastructure Rehabilitation Programme Support for Design of Decentralized Road Maintenance IDB Road Improvement Programme Palisadoes Shoreline Protection & Rehab Northern Jamaica Development Project - OECF/IADB/EU/GOJ Washington Boulevard Corridor Widening - completed Rural Road Rehabilitation Project II (OPEC) Rural Road Rehabilitation Project II (Kuwait) Major Infrastructure Dev Programme (China EXIM Bank/GOJ) - (NEW) Sandy Gully/KMA Drainage Project - TS Nicole Rehabilitation Strengthening the Operational and Financial Sustainability of the National Area Protected System Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative Riverton Landfill Access Road Concrete Pavement Project Total - Building Resilience

13 Constraints and Challenges An imperative to adjust out of debt limiting fiscal space. Balancing priorities across different time horizons. (Immediacy vs Sustainability). Perception of high initial capital costs for renewables. Vulnerability from ageing and less than adequately maintained infrastructure. National disaster fund may not be adequately resourced.

14 Specific Budgetary Issues To stay within IMF fiscal parameters MOFP has determined, as a rule, that only signed project agreements can be included in the budget Budget approved project spending curtailed by the monthly Warrant, which is the permission to spend, even with resources in hand. This affects projects financed by grants as well as those by loans. Perception that resources cannot be absorbed apace. To meet government targets very stringent disbursement ceilings introduced which lengthens bureaucratic process, slow project implementation and contribute to both time and cost overruns 14

15 Charting the Way Forward Staying the course with resolving the fiscal constraint. The need to build from awareness to functional/constructive engagement. To foster dialogue on balancing between man made infrastructure and environmental preservation. To address social and lifestyle issues that impinge on the environment (e.g. sanitation and use of environmentally friendly fuel options). Addressing the cost of electricity (fossil fuel and renewables).

16 CONCLUSION Jamaica is committed to making transformational investment in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction This is a commitment with challenges: It is expensive to retrofit aged social and economic infrastructure and to introduction wide scale renewable technologies Our commitment and its actualization is tempered by the country's tight fiscal constraints As increased fiscal space becomes a reality overtime resilience building should be seen as budgetary priority. 16

17 THANK YOU Discussion