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This TA will support the preliminary preparatory assessments for two coastal climate resilience investment projects in Karnataka and Kerala states. The assessments will include (i) preliminary institutional assessment, tentative project implementation structure, and capacity building requirement; (ii) preliminary environmental and social safeguards assessment; (iii) identification of coastal erosion and flood risk hotspots for current and future climate scenarios and preliminary assessment of suitable adaptation interventions; and (iv) support coordination with relevant state and central-level government agencies to advance government approval of the preliminary project report. The initial activities envisaged under the TA will support the development of the project concept note and provide a basis for the ensuing technical assistance to prepare the investment projects. The Karnataka and Kerala coastal climate resilience projects are tentatively programmed for commitment in 2025.
Project Name Supporting Coastal Climate Resilience in Karnataka and Kerala States
Project Number 57333-001
Country / Economy India
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
3.Sector overview of Karnataka and Kerala. The Karnataka and Kerala shorelines are highly vulnerable to problems associated with coastal erosion and flooding. Climate change and sea level rise are expected to pose increasing risks to coastal communities along the Karnataka and Kerala shorelines. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report indicates that sea level rise could exceed 1 meter by the end of the century. In addition, the frequency of most extreme cyclonic events may further increase, further enhancing the risks of episodic erosion and flooding, including the inundation of low-lying coastal areas and damage to weak coastal infrastructure. The Karnataka and Kerala coasts have suffered severe damage to seawalls and shorelines, which is posing a significant safety risk for coastal communities and livelihoods. Many of the rock seawalls built 4060 years ago are now nearing the end of their service lives, and in some cases, the protection they currently provide to the hinterland is minimal.
4.ADB has experience collaborating with the Government of India, including the state governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra, to support coastal protection and management. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) financed the Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Program under a multitranche financing facility, which was approved in 2010. The proposed project for Karnataka is a new initiative of the Karnataka Maritime Board (functioning under the Infrastructure Development Ports and Inland Water Transport Department (IDD) of the Government of Karnataka). In Kerala, the Water Resources Department, Government of Kerala, is the agency responsible for coastal protection and management. In addition to coastal protection works, the objective of the project investments is to strengthen the relevant state planning, design, and implementation capacity by applying climate adaptation strategies and nature-based and hybrid interventions. This is to build resilience against climate change impacts and to support long-term economic benefits for the people living along the vulnerable coastline.
Impact
Coastal resilience and incomes of coastal communities in subproject areas of Karnataka and Kerala states improved. |
