Urbanization And Climate Change Adaptation in Caspian Sea Region

Project Location: Caspian See

Consulting Firm: VestA and Protek-Yapi

Start Date: 2021

Duration of Consulting Services: 12 months

Client:  UNDP Iran Office

In this project, climate change adaptation measures were developed for the identified areas to enhance environmental and social resilience against natural hazards:

  • Sea level fluctuations and potential decline: For coastal zones, designated economic activity boundaries were introduced to reduce vulnerability and protect residents and critical infrastructure.
  • Increased flooding and more severe droughts: Measures included reducing water loss, utilizing rainwater, desalinated seawater, and recycled water, as well as improving the management of river-based and other available water resources.

Services Provided

  • Identification of climate change vulnerabilities
  • Assessment of existing capacities for climate change adaptation
  • Development of nature-based solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement (PA)
  • Preparation of risk-sensitive land-use plans at regional and urban levels
  • Development of investment sheets for adaptation measures
  • Application of participatory methods for project development
  • Establishment of environmental and social safeguard systems