Kiribati Adaptation Program - Phase III Project (KAP III)

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The objective of the Third Phase of the Kiribati Adaptaion Program is to improve the resilience of Kiribati to the impacts of climate change on freshwater supply and coastal infrastructure.This project has four components. Component one includes improving water resource use and management through reduced leakage and wastage in existing systems, increasing yield from rainwater harvesting, improving asset management and strategic planning by local agencies in water and coastal engineering, and developing a methodology for community engagement to underwrite future management of water reserves. Component two emphasizes increased coastal resilience to storm waves and flooding by implementing both hard and soft mitigation solutions including seawalls, mangrove planting and beach nourishment. Component three involves strengthening the capacity to manage the effects of climate change and natural hazards by providing dedicated support to the Strategic Risk Management Unit in the Office of the President and other responsible agencies, developing and implementing a national coastal management policy framework and engaging technical Ministries and sub-national authorities and communities in preparation and funding of locally managed adaptation plans (LOMAPs). Component four is Project management, monitoring & evaluation with technical project managers in each of the implementing agencies and implementation support from the project management unit in the Office of Te Beretitenti (OB).