Climate Change Resilient Development Quarterly Implementation Report Fiscal Year 2015 – Quarter One

AID-OAA-TO-11-00040 is a quarterly implementation report for the period of October 2014 to December 2014. The report was prepared by Engility Corporation/IRG for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The report outlines the progress made towards achieving the objectives of the Climate Change Resilient Development (CCRD) task order. Objective 1 focuses on supporting USAID missions and bureaus, with activities including guidance, pilots, and research. Task 1.1.1 involves revising the Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) manual, while Task 1.2.3 supports the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Adaptation Learning Mechanism (ALM) website. Objective 2 aims to coordinate with other US government agencies to support mainstreaming, with Activity 2.1 involving adaptation partnership workshops. Task 2.1.1 conducts adaptation partnership workshops to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among stakeholders. Objective 3 identifies and responds to emerging issues and fills gaps, with Activity 3.1 supporting adaptation planning and implementation. Task 3.1.1 supports the preparation of national adaptation plans, while Task 3.1.2 develops and pilots the Fast-Track Implementation (FTI) concept. The report also highlights the progress made in various other areas, including the development of the High Mountain Adaptation Partnership's Community of Practice (CoP) and the implementation of the Climate Services Partnership. Additionally, the report mentions the identification of pilot cities and the provision of information and technical resources to USAID staff. The CCRD Performance Indicators and Achievements are outlined in Annex I, which provides a summary of the progress made towards achieving the task order's objectives. The report concludes with a summary of the key achievements and lessons learned during the quarter. The report highlights the importance of climate change resilient development and the need for continued support and collaboration among stakeholders to achieve this goal. The CCRD task order aims to support USAID missions and bureaus in their efforts to address climate change and promote resilient development. The report also emphasizes the need for effective knowledge management and dissemination of best practices to support climate change adaptation and resilience. The CCRD task order has made significant progress in this area, with the development of knowledge management products and the support of the UNDP ALM website. The report concludes by highlighting the importance of continued support and collaboration among stakeholders to achieve the goals of the CCRD task order. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made during the quarter and highlights the key achievements and lessons learned. The report also mentions the importance of addressing emerging issues and filling gaps in climate change adaptation and resilience. The CCRD task order has made significant progress in this area, with the development of the FTI concept and the support of national adaptation plans.