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CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT IN INDONESIA AND THE in Southeast experience a highly variable climate, which strongly affects livelihoods. Hydro-climatic hazards can severely impact agricultural production, food security, water avail- ability, health and other areas critical to livelihoods and devel- opment. At the same time, there is growing concern that - induced climate change may increase risks to communities and societies. Pressure is mounting on decision makers to manage - ter and other resources proactively to ensure food security, sustain rural livelihoods, and meet growing urban needs.

hrough its Asia and Pacific Regional Program, IRI is collaborating with national and local government T agencies, universities, research institutes and humani- tarian organizations in South and to develop practical methods and tools for managing climate risks. IRI undertakes these efforts using a demonstration approach with a strong emphasis on building national and local capacities. Since 2003, IRI has been working in Indonesia and the Philippines to demonstrate climate risk management with regard

to water resources management, agricultural planning, food , Indonesia security and fire management. CONTACT:

Erica Allis Agricultural planning: Indramayu, Indonesia Coordinator, Asia and Pacific Regional Program A critical -growing district in densely populated West , [email protected] Indramayu accounts for 27% of Java’s paddy production every year. Farmers often experience droughts and which cause International Research Institute significant losses in paddy production. IRI is working with the for Climate and Society Office of the Bupati (elected district head) to understand water- Earth Institute, Columbia University use decision-making processes. It is also collaborating with Indo-

61 Route 9W nesia’s Ministry of , its meteorological (BMG), Bulacan, Philippines Palisades, NY 10964-8000 USA and Agriculture University to develop and test climate information for agricultural planning. Ph: +1.845.860.4465 Fx: +1.845.680.4866 Planning for food security: Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia www.iri.columbia.edu The province of Nusa Tenggara Timur is among the poorest in Indonesia, with over 35% of the population living below the national poverty line. Food insecurity is a persistent problem, but is particularly severe in low rainfall years, linked with the El Niño cycle. IRI is working with key government agencies and CARE Indonesia to develop strategies for using climate information to

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Early warning and response to peatland fires: , Indonesia Fires in Central Kalimantan’s peatlands have become an increasing problem in the region. In 1997- 98, fires resulted in regional haze and smoke problems, causing thousands of hospitalizations, $5-$10 billion in economic losses and, according to research published in Nature (2002), an estimated 13-40% of annual global carbon emissions from fossil fuels. As part of the Dutch-govern- ment funded Central Kalimantan Peatlands Project, IRI is collaborating with CARE Indonesia and Bogor Agriculture University to investigate links between climate indicators and fire hotspots. IRI is developing a tool to provide early information about the risk of fires in the upcoming season, and assessing opportunities to use this early warning, in combination with appropriate policy actions, to help reduce fire impacts.

Managing competing water uses: Angat Reservoir, Philippines Angat is a multi-purpose reservoir that provides 97% of water supply for , irrigates about 30,000 hectares of rice, supplies hydropower to the Luzon grid and helps control floods. In partnership with the National Water Resources Board, the meteorological service (PAGASA) About the IRI and key stakeholders, IRI has developed a reservoir model that uses seasonal climate forecasts to The IRI works on the development enable early warning for high and low-flow periods. Models for water delivery insurance are also and implementation of strategies to manage climate related risks being explored. and opportunities. Building on a multidisciplinary core of expertise,

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Java A ru Solomon Sea Sum bawa Tanimbar a member of the Earth Institute at B a the University of the Philippines Los F lo re s Sum ba EAST T o rre s Str. T im o r Baños, IRI held a workshop with Columbia University. reG at B arrie r R ef Indramayu Cape Arnhem Nusa Tenggara Timur Arnhem Land key urban leaders to identify priori- G ulf of C arpentaria Map of IRI’s project locations in Southeast Asia ties for addressing climate risks in metro Manila. Photos: E. Conrad/IRI; S. Someshwar/IRI