Outline of the Project

Project Name

Project for Strengthening Institutional Capacity for the Implementation of Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023

Country

Thailand

Date R/D Signed

2017/3/30

Project Site

Area covered by the Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023

Term of Cooperation

2017/12/10-2022/12/9

Implementing Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)

Background

The Government of Thailand has developed several policies and plans, such as "The 11th National Economic and Social Development Plan", "Thailand Climate Change Master Plan 2015-2050", and "Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs)". In line with those policies, JICA has been assisting climate change measures in Bangkok to address its high level of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions per capita. The city is also under the impacts of climate change such as flooding and coastal erosion.

"BMA Action Plan on Global Warming Mitigation 2007-2012" (hereinafter: BMA Action Plan) aimed at reducing GHG emission by at least 15 % relative to the business as usual scenario by 2012. Since capacity strengthening across the relevant departments within BMA was necessary, JICA implemented the technical cooperation: "Capacity Building on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for Implementation in Bangkok" (2009-2012). Training in Japan was conducted and Japanese experts were dispatched to strengthen the capacity of BMA staff on climate change mitigation and adaptation. The targets of the BMA Action Plan, including the GHG emission reduction target, were generally achieved.

To develop a comprehensive long term master plan after the completion of the BMA Action plan, JICA implemented the technical cooperation: "Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013 – 2023" (2013-2015) in collaboration with Yokohama City.

The BMA Master Plan was formulated and the capacity of BMA staff particularly in planning, implementing and evaluating climate change policies and actions was enhanced.

To ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the BMA Master Plan, the Project is requested by BMA in order (1) to support institutional arrangements for the smooth implementation, (2) to strengthen capacity for planning and implementation of prioritized mitigation and adaptation activities, and (3) to develop capacity for monitoring and evaluation to assess the progress of the BMA Master Plan.

The Overall Goal

Transition of BMA toward low carbon and climate change resilient city is fostered.

Project Purpose

The implementation of Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023 (Master Plan) is promoted.

Outputs

1. Institutional arrangement are improved for the effective and smooth implementation of the Master Plan.
2. Capacity for planning and implementation of prioritized projects under the Master Plan is strengthened.
3. Capacity for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to assess the progress of the Master Plan is strengthened.

Project Activities

1-1	Knowledge concerning institutional arrangements on climate change policy is shared through training and seminars.
1-2	The gaps to be addressed concerning institutional arrangements for the implementation of the Master Plan are identified.
1-3	The legal framework for the implementation of the Master Plan is enhanced, such as identification of the relevant legal documents that exist, drafting revision of the existing legal documents as necessary, and drafting new legal documents as necessary.
1-4	The modality of work for the implementation of the Master Plan is enhanced.
1-5	Other significant gaps than those relating to the activities 1-3 and 1-4 are addressed, if identified.
1-6	The relevant institutions (Steering Committee, Working Group, Task Force, and Secretariat under the Master Plan, as well as the Climate Change Strategy Sub-division if established) provide necessary supports for the implementation of the Master Plan.
1-7	BMA endorses the projects/activities under the Master Plan and provides them with necessary budgets and KPI as many as possible.
2-1	Knowledge concerning planning and implementation of mitigation and adaptation activities is shared through training and seminars (Knowledge sharing may cover all of the five areas under the Master Plan: transport, energy, waste and wastewater, green urban planning, and adaptation)
2-2	Selected priority activities under the Master Plan are planned and implemented (Activities to be supported under this Project will be selected later.)
2-3	The lessons to be learned from the implementation of the above-selected priority activities are compiled and communicated
3-1	Training courses for MRV are set up and conducted for relevant sectors. The courses include evaluation on trainee's performance, as well as feedback from trainees in form of their course assessment.
3-2	Knowledge concerning M&E on climate change policy implementation is shared through training and seminars.
3-3	BMA conducts M&E of the progress of the Master Plan, in particular for the comprehensive review to be scheduled in 2018.
3-4	Methodologies for M&E and MRV for the Master Plan and its activities are studied, and procedures and guidelines for BMA as a local government are developed and demonstrated.
3-5	BMA communicates the result of the above-mentioned comprehensive review with the relevant stakeholders and the general public.

Inputs
[Japanese side]

Experts in the fields of:,
(1) Project Management and Coordination / Climate Change
(2) Environmentally Sustainable Transport
(3) Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy
(4) Efficient Solid Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment
(5) Green Urban Planning
(6) Adaptation Planning
(7) Other experts for implementing the project activities, if necessary
The fields and number of experts are subject to change.

Training in Japan and/or Other Counties

Machinery and Equipment
(1) Equipment necessary for enhancing priority activities
(2) Office equipment such as PC and printer
(3) Other equipment for implementing the project activities, if necessary

Inputs
[Thailand side]

Counterpart personnel:
(1) Project Director
(2) Project Manager
(3) Other Personnel

Facilities and Equipment:
(1) Running expenses necessary for the implementation of the Project
(2) Suitable office space with necessary equipment for the Experts
(3) Local consultants / experts for the implementation of the project

Budgetary Arrangement: Administration and Operational costs