In the first step of any mitigation plan, the company must decide which mitigation measures are most effective for the specific risks. Mitigation measures can be listed in logical order, with estimated resource allocations and suggested milestones. The mitigation measures are then discussed and decided upon by upper management. They should then develop a plan for implementation. The mitigation plans can be computer-based and include before and after graphs. The next step is to prepare a mitigation plan and prioritize its implementation.
Implementation
Identify drivers of emissions growth and their impact on climate change and assess the potential benefits and costs of various mitigation measures. These drivers could include urbanisation, industrialisation, and the growing middle class, and they can take on varying degrees of detail. For example, countries could collect data on the building sector, such as energy demand. A comprehensive mitigation assessment will then identify which measures would have the biggest impact on climate change. Then, countries should prioritize mitigation actions in terms of their impact, enabling environment, and mix of financial and non-financial measures that will reduce emissions.
Monitoring
As a form of mitigation, monitoring is commonly used to fill in data gaps. While it should be the last resort, monitoring can allow impacts to grow to significant levels before they are identified. Monitoring can also help with assessment of project-level assessments and subsequent iterations of the mitigation plan. In many cases, monitoring results will help to identify thresholds and remedial actions that may be needed. However, it is important to use this technique only where all other forms of mitigation are insufficient.
Preparation actions
The Mitigation Assessment process starts with the identification of risks and vulnerabilities within a community, and the preparation of action plans to reduce or eliminate those risks. The mitigation plans should include detailed descriptions of all actions taken to reduce or eliminate risks, as well as any community assistance or monitoring activities. A comprehensive mitigation plan should cover the most effective strategies for limiting the risk of future disasters, as well as those currently underway. A mitigation plan should be tailored to the particular needs of a community and address the specific risk categories that must be addressed.
Prioritization
When it comes to risk management, prioritization is the key to success. While every risk must be treated as high priority, it is impossible to address all of them. A risk matrix will help project managers focus their mitigation efforts on the most important risks. The questions listed in a risk matrix should help you prioritize risks based on their relative importance and impact to your mission or business. Here’s how to prioritize your mitigation efforts.
Progress monitoring
During the risk mitigation planning and implementation stages, progress monitoring is a critical component. This step focuses on identifying new risks, tracking the implementation of mitigation plans, and evaluating risk process effectiveness. The roles and responsibilities of MITRE SEs involved in government projects include developing actionable risk mitigation strategies and monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation plans. They also collaborate with government teams and conduct risk reviews, as well as analyze monitoring metrics to determine ongoing risk status.
UMAM
When assessing seagrass, the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) was developed without any specific language for this type of habitat. Its general language, however, applies to all natural habitats. For example, the scoring guidance for Part II applies to any habitat, regardless of type, and states that a score represents 40% of the optimal value, based on reasonable scientific judgment. Nevertheless, in order to calculate an accurate score, scientists should understand the type of habitat they’re assessing, including whether it’s in pristine condition or highly stressed or disturbed conditions.
GHG mitigation assessment
While GHG emissions are a significant consideration for any project, a GHG mitigation assessment must also consider the impact on climate change. The metric used is cost-per-tonne, and the assessment should highlight the net changes from baseline to target. The sample table below provides a good way to gather the required GHG emissions data. In addition, it is useful to define the difference between the chosen option and an alternative one, as defined in the GHG Protocol.