In this edition of "Meet iTAP", iTAP member Ahsan Uddin Ahmed delves into the topic of establishing project-specific climate change adaptation rationale. Under the title "Establishing project-specific climate rationale: A step-by-step approach", Ahsan outlines a 10-step process for justifying the connection between a proposed project and climate change. This includes:   

• Step 1: Define the problem statement  
• Step 2: Assess how the country’s observational network can be used  
• Step 3: Identify indicators based on key climatic parameters 
• Step 4: Analyse data to establish historical trends of key climatic parameters  
• Step 5: Explain any data gaps and challenges 
• Step 6: Choose a model for future projection 
• Step 7: Select a scenario and a baseline timeframe for model projections 
• Step 8:Select a timeframe for applying the model  
• Step 9: Apply validated model to generate outputs  
• Step 10: Outline anticipated extent of climate change and measures to address adverse impacts

Speakers:

• Ahsan Uddin Ahmed, Member of iTAP  
• Daniel Nolasco, Chair of iTAP   
• Abdullah Bikzad, iTAP Operations Consultant