Outline of the Project

Project Name

Project for Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023

Country

Thailand

Project Site

Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Date R/D Signed

November 7, 2012

Term of Cooperation

March 18, 2013 to March 17, 2015 (2 years)

Counterpart Agencies

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)

Collaborator

City of Yokohama

Background

Bangkok has a very high level of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission per capita. In addition, the city is likely to suffer from impacts of climate change, such as flooding, coastal erosion and etc. Consequently, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been taking several actions to tackle climate change, particularly the implementation of the BMA Action Plan on Global Warming Mitigation 2007-2012 which aimed at reducing GHG emission by at least 15% under business as usual projections in 2012.

In Thailand, the BMA is considered the first and only municipality that has its own action plan and targets related to climate change, and JICA had capacity development for officials of the BMA to implement the capital's first Action Plan through a technical cooperation project on "Capacity Building on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for Implementation in Bangkok" between 2009 and 2012. Upon termination of the Action Plan, the BMA, with JICA's continuing assistance, will further develop a comprehensive long term master plan, while considering the lessons learnt from the previous Action Plan to ensure effective implementation and sustainability. The Master Plan will include 5 important components, namely (1) environmentally sustainable transport, (2) energy efficiency and alternative energy, (3) efficient solid waste management and wastewater treatment, (4) green urban planning, and (5) adaptation planning.

Throughout the cooperation period, JICA will also provide trainings and seminars for BMA officials aiming at capacity development to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Master Plan, by utilizing the experience and expertise of the local government of Yokohama City, Japan, in planning and implementing such climate change plans/measures at the city level.

Overall Goals

1. Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change is well implemented by BMA in a sustainable manner.
2. The responsible departments of the BMA are able to manage, monitor and evaluate the progress of the Master Plan.

Project Purpose

The Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change, including its action plan(s), is fully prepared for the implementation.

Outputs

1. Based on the assessment of the implementation of the Bangkok Action Plan on Global Warming Mitigation 2007 - 2012, the Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013 - 2023 is drafted as the framework to deal with impacts of climate change.
2. The capacity of BMA officials is increased for the efficient and effective implementation of the Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013 - 2023.

Project Activities

Activities for Output 1

1-1	To set up the implementation structure (steering committee and working group)
1-2	To prepare terms of reference for reviewing the Bangkok Action Plan on Global Warming Mitigation 2007 - 2012
1-3	To collect information on the results of the implementation of the Bangkok Action Plan on Global Warming Mitigation 2007 - 2012
1-4	To analyze the collected information and produce an assessment report
1-5	To take stock of the current situation including the existing BMA Action Plans and other relevant policies and measures, and activities
1-6	To review and improve data collection, methodologies for estimation and monitoring of GHG emission and reduction, referring to national standards/systems and reporting formats.
1-7	To develop overall and sectoral strategies, using problem analysis, selecting practical approaches, and identifying available resources and schemes for the implementation of the Master Plan
1-8	To draft the Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013 - 2023 in accordance with the developed sectoral strategies
1-9	To organize public consultation, workshops and seminars at various levels
1-10	To finalize the Master Plan
1-11	To facilitate the process for the approval of the Master Plan
1-12	To disseminate the Master Plan to such key organizations as the ministries, public and private organizations and neighboring provinces
1-13	To consult with relevant organizations at appropriate times throughout the project duration

Activities for Output 2

2-1	To organize training programs and seminars to strengthen the capacity of BMA staff to facilitate the implementation of the Master Plan, including TOT training programs for instructors and managers
2-2	To organize seminars and/or workshops for relevant stakeholders
2-3	To develop and disseminate educational materials on the Master Plan for the public