Detailed functions of centres (paragraph 28)
(a) [Facilitating][Assisting] the development and implementation of national adaptation [action[s]] [plans] in all vulnerable developing country Parties, through promoting research, knowledge sharing, training, capacity-building and the voluntary development, diffusion and transfer of adaptation technology, consistent with relevant international agreements;
(b) Facilitating the implementation of adaptation actions, capacity-building, knowledge sharing, technology development, diffusion and transfer;
(c) [Assisting and raising funds for] [Financing the planning] Planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating adaptation activities, and facilitating informed decision-making at all levels, including the national and regional levels, especially between countries with shared natural resources, taking gender considerations into account;
(d) Assisting Parties to build endogenous capacity for, inter alia: developing analytical tools; undertaking adaptation research and implementation activities; research, development, deployment and transfer of adaptation technologies; awareness-raising; support for pilot projects; and publication of studies on adaptation;
(e) Exchanging lessons learned and best practices, and, based on the best scientific evidence available, enhancing the assessment of the vulnerability of oceans and coasts to the effects of climate change in order to facilitate the implementation of adaptation measures;
(f) Contributing to the effectiveness of actions implemented by the relevant bodies established to enhance action on technology transfer;
(g) Coordinating and disseminating free and timely dissemination of information related to systematic observation and regional impacts and response modelling, for improved vulnerability and adaptation assessments;
(h) Collecting, analysing and disseminating information on past and current practical adaptation actions and measures, including projects, short- and long-term strategies, and local and indigenous knowledge;
(i) Enhancing the capacity of national-level interdisciplinary resource groups that include representatives from universities, scientific research institutions, government, industry and NGOs;
(j) Developing a training programme that allows urban planners to integrate climate risk management into long-term development planning;
(k) Generating and sharing knowledge, and enabling transformation of this knowledge into action;
(l) Strengthening institutions and aiding in development of knowledge platform to enable sharing of research, expertise and data;
(m) Engaging science and policy communities in dialogues to promote effective decisionmaking related to environment and development issues;
(n) Seeking opportunities and partnerships to build capacity for the use of vulnerability and adaptation assessment methods and tools through new education programmes and advanced study institutions;
(o) Studying the stresses generated by climate change and variability, and estimation of past, current and future climate-related risks (e.g. sea level rise, intensification of storms, especially sand storms.) as well as risks to human health;
(p) Assisting with the formulation and dissemination of guidance for the development of national adaptation plans;
(q) Providing guidance to the financial mechanism on appropriate criteria for approval and disbursement of financing for adaptation;
(r) Provide feedback to the Adaptation Committee on gaps at the national and regional levels that need to be addressed.
