Flexible and modular:
CEDRIG follows a modular approach allowing a maximum of flexibility. The depth of the check can be adjusted to the problems (risks) and the needs.
- Module 1 - Climate and DRR Screening: is a rough screening of the relevance of climate change and DRR related risks.
- Module 2 - Climate and DRR Detailed Assessment: provides (if necessary), a more in-depth assessment of risks, opportunities and possible options. Module 2 can either be carried out at the strategic and programmatic level (also referred to as the “Climate and DRR Lens”) or at the project level.
Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation addressed jointly:
The integration of climate change adaptation and DRR is methodologically jointly addressed in CEDRIG. The check considers both gradual climate shifts as well as extreme hydro-meteorological and non-hydro-meteorological related natural events. Furthermore, it also includes climate change mitigation.
Integrated into SDC’s procedures:
Risk management is an integral component of the planning process of an intervention. Information on main risks are mandatory in the entry proposal and credit proposal. CEDRIG is a tool, which provides support in order to identify whether there exists risks related to climate change and natural disasters.
What should be checked?
For all activities (strategies, policies, programmes or projects) Module 1 must be conducted. The more detailed Module 2 only needs to be applied if activities face potentially significant climate and DRR related risks or offer significant climate related opportunities.
When should the check be applied?
CEDRIG should be conducted as early as possible in the identification and planning of a new intervention. Module 1 should be applied at the beginning of a planning process (review of an existing intervention or planning of a new intervention). Module 2 should be conducted at the same time as the project document and the credit proposal.
How are the results integrated into SDC’s procedures?
The principle entry points for integration of the results of CEDRIG into SDC’s PCM are the mandatory risk assessment on the one hand and the logframe on the other hand.
OECD guidance is taken as reference:
The OECD guidance on Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Development Cooperation 2009 and its four step approach forms the referential framework of SDC’s CEDRIG. Download the complete OECD guide here: in English OECD Policy Guidance: Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Development Co-operation (PDF, 4,132 KB) or in French OECD document d’orientation: Adaptation au changement climatique et coopération pour le développement (PDF, 8,024 KB)
