Urbanization and Climate Change Adaptation in Caspian Sea Region

Location: Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, etc.

Started Date: 2021

Consultancy Duration: 12 months

Partners: VestA (Iran)

Area: 6800 square kilometers

Clients : UN-Habitat/IOM/UNEP

Project Description :

The project for the regional climate change adaptation and urbanization program suggests the following adaptation measures for the identified locations:

  • Sea level fluctuation and potential decrease: Adaptation measures for coastal zones are the creation of special mode boundaries for economic activities
  • Increased floods and more intense droughts: Adaptation measures to reduce water loss, use of rainwater, purified seawater and recycled water, rivers, etc. (UNFCCC 2010).

Service Provided:

  • Identify vulnerabilities against climate change
  • Assess the capacities of climate adaptation
  • Nature-based solutions align with SDG and PA
  • Adaptive land use plan at regional and urban level
  • Develop an investment sheet for adaptation measures
  • Conduct participatory method to develop the project
  • Develop an Environmental and Social Safeguard System