IWEco Project GEF FULL SIZE PROJECT DOCUMENT. Key Deliverables and Benchmarks Appendix 06

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1 IWEco Project GEF FULL SIZE PROJECT DOCUMENT Appendix 06 1

2 Full details of all Sub-Project Outputs are given in the specific document related to the Sub-Project. A summary of the key activities and outputs are presented below Component 1: Implementation of Integrated Targeted Innovative, climate-change resilient approaches in Sustainable Land Management (SLM), Integrating Water Resources Management (IWRM) (including Water Use Efficiency (WUE)), Integrated Coastal Zone management (ICZM) and maintenance of ecosystem services Sub-Project 1.1: Targeting land degradation and effective land management through the development of Innovative Financing methodologies in Antigua and Barbuda Component 1 Objective: Develop and foster the implementation of targeted Innovative, climate-change resilient approaches to Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and enhanced management and maintenance of ecosystem services within the Cedar Grove / Five Isles Landscape in Antigua Sub-component : Rapid SLM-related diagnostic analysis Published report and assessment of land degradation Limited baseline data available; to be collected at project start Assessment of land degradation and hydrological assessment Diagnostic study formed basis for project execution on the extent of land degradation related to Feasibility assessment for operation of wastewater treatment plant wastewater and waste oil disposal Watershed management plan Sub-component : Sewage pre-treatment investment at % volume of sewage pre-treated to acceptable design requirements 13,000 tonnes of sewage delivered to landfill site per annum Pre-treatment facility commissioned and contributing to proper functioning Pre-treatment facility at 100% operating efficiency for project McKinnons Wastewater No pretreatment facility currently of the WWTP duration Treatment Plant available At least 20% of influent sewage treated to acceptable design requirements At least 60% of influent sewage treated to acceptable design requirements Sub-component 1.1.3: Expanded capacity investment at McKinnon s Sewage Treatment plant (include energy efficiency and renewable energy installations) Volume of wastewater treated (m 3 /day) Pollutant loads (N, P & BOD (kg/yr) % decline in sewage receipts at Cooks National Landfill Value of recycled water sales (US$) Feasibility assessment on Plant's expansion required Existing capacity is 91 m 3 /day (20,000 GPD); No connections established to the sewage treatment facility Documented technical specifications as to the expansion of the McKinnon's Sewage Treatment Plant At least 200 m 3 /day wastewater treated and at 100% operating efficiency (equivalent to at least 10 kg/yr BOD; 350 kg/yr N; 70 kg/yr P diverted) At least 25% decline in volume of untreated liquid waste from trucks deposited at the Cooks Landfill and Capacity increased to 455m 3 /day (100,000 GPD) and at 100% operating efficiency (equivalent at least 24 kg/yr BOD; 700 kg/yr N; 140 kg/yr P diverted); sales of treated wastewater to adjacent farms with substitution (of potable water use) by at least 50% growth in revenue base from service (sewer connections); at least 40% decline in volume of 2

3 other areas around the country. untreated liquid waste from trucks deposited at the landfill and other areas around the country. Sub-component 1.1.4: Land degradation control measures including reforestation within the Cedar Grove watershed (to include McKinnon s Pond and Cooks area) to reduce sedimentation and pollution acreage of lands rehabilitated (ha) Limited vegetative rehabilitation at McKinnons Pond No land degradation conservation measures at Cooks Landfill Total of at least 5 hectares of restorative measures including reforestation and bioengineering/drainage controls at McKinnons Pond and Cooks Landfill Total of at least 15 hectares of restorative measures including reforestation and bioengineering/drainage controls at McKinnons Pond and Cooks Landfill Most acutely degraded reaches of main watercourse into McKinnons Pond stabilized Sub-component Community co-benefits assessment of IWEco investments (at local project site and national level) for support under the GEF-SGP Number of public/private sector (community-based) partnerships for use of recycled water and oil byproducts % change in revenue earnings by local target community stakeholders Limited community-based initiatives in wastewater or oily waste reuse Feasibility study for community-based livelihood initiative completed and inform design of small-scale project Study on livelihoods of stakeholders and economic opportunities completed (waste haulers, waste-pickers, resource users within impacted areas) inform design of GEF-SGP assistance At least 1 community based support enterprise(s) proposals conceptualized under the GEF Small Grants Programme At least 20% increase among target community beneficiaries in revenue generated from co-benefit sharing Community-based enterprise(s) established and in operation through GEF-SGP support At least 40% increase in revenue generated from co-benefit sharing Component 2 Objective: To strengthen Sustainable Land Management (SLM), Integrating Water Resources Management (IWRM) and ecosystems Monitoring and Indicators frameworks in Antigua & Barbuda. Sub-component 2.1.1: Monitoring protocol for assessment of environmental indicators at intervention sites Monitoring protocol Very limited information exists for wastewater and oily waste discharges and impacts to receiving environments Tracking of appropriate indicators is poor to non-existent; assessments are very sporadic and limited time series Data collection protocol and field data capture system installed Data collection and assessment at least twice per year Data collection system linked to information systems within regulatory agencies 3

4 data and information tends not to be analyzed reports generated are not shared - info lost limited capacity to utilize information decision making is very often not based on scientific information Component 3 Objective: To strengthen policy, legislative and institutional reforms and capacity building to support Sustainable Land Management (SLM), Integrating Water Resources Management (IWRM) and ecosystem services management taking into consideration climate change resilience building in Antigua and Barbuda Sub-component Policy guidelines and legislation to support sustainable financing for land degradation and pollution control Sub-component Ridgeto-reef management mechanism through partnership with the SIRF Fund, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSMA) and the Central Board of Health. Sub-component Compliance framework to support sustainable land management and pollution control Regulations and fiscal policy guidelines on sewage and waste oil collection and safe disposal developed and adopted Financial business plan for operation of wastewater and oil recycling facilities Policies and regulations for strengthened sustainable land management Private sector partner MOU Number of users of recycled water Certification programme for improved land management and pollution control practices (including efficient sewage disposal) No regulations, register or registrar for operators No specific policy guideline on fiscal incentives for wastewater or oil recycling Weak policy and regulations on SLM and minimization of land degradation No sustainable partnership management mechanism in place No certification scheme for waste haulers exists Fiscal policy guideline to support sustainable financing mechanism Core SLM policy and regulations under revision Draft regulation and recommendations for establishment of pollution discharge register and registrar Mechanism for trading of water and wastewater services in place At least 10% of the farmers in adjacent areas accessing treated wastewater At least 1 private sector organization MOU initiated Certification programme for sustainable land management and pollution control initiated Regulation and policy guideline ratified/adopted Register and registrar in established Core SLM policy and regulations adopted Register and registrar in established Successful management structure and partnership yielding sustainable flow of benefits including supply of treated wastewater for alternative uses At least 30% of the farmers in adjacent areas accessing treated wastewater 1 private sector organization engaged supply of water services under MOU Certification programme adopted and institutionalized 4

5 Sub-component Certified training programme on improved environmental practices for land and water resource protection Number of training workshops Number stakeholders trained No dedicated national training programs on land and water resource protection (with focus on sepatge and oily waste management) At least 2 training workshops on land and water resource protection within a tertiary institution At least 30% of known liquid waste handlers/operators (sewage handlers) /practitioners certified and registered Total of 5 workshops held targeting 100% of core stakeholders at least 80% of operators trained and certified and registered Component 4 Objective: To enhance knowledge exchange, promotion of best-practices, replication and expanding stakeholder involvement in the Cedar Grove / Five Isles Landscape area and at the national level. Sub-component Community and stakeholder consultations, technical exchanges and knowledge platforms Sub-component Awareness-raising resources to support sustainable land management practices and effective pollution control measures number of consultations with stakeholders sensitized communities and stakeholders involved in sewage and waste oil collection Number and types of public awareness products made available (highlighting SIRF activities for wastewater management and oil recycling; land degradation issues) Level of sensitization amongst key sectors within the business and social communities No ongoing consultations on wastewater management and waste oil disposal and contributions to land degradation No effective public campaigns on SIRF activities and municipal sewage treatment At least 2 broad-based stakeholder consultations held At least 50% of target stakeholders participating in consultations Design proposals for public awareness resources completed Production and dissemination of awareness-raising resources underway (via all available media social, electronic, print, television) Total of 4 consultations At least 80% of targeted stakeholders participating Suite of awareness resources in active circulation and in use by core beneficiaries Sub-Project 1.2: Conservation and sustainability of biodiversity in Cuba from the integrated watershed and coastal area management approach Component 1: Development and implementation of environmental management tools for biodiversity conservation, including addressing climate change impacts. Sub-component Environmentally-sound land use plan for biodiversity conservation Sub-component Innovative management investments for addressing environmental problems Environmentally sound land use management plans. Area planted /restored (hectares; including number and types of trees) Estimated biomass accumulation (Kg C/ha/year) Development activities are being implemented in the selected watersheds in an ad hoc, disjointed manner resulting in conflicts leading to the degradation and depletion of natural resources. The treatment of wastewater in the sub-project intervention areas is inadequate, contributing to the further degradation of the respective Adoption and implementation of 4 environmentally sound land use management plans for priority watersheds, taking into account the variability of threats impacting them. At least 500 hectares of degraded ecosystems planted / restored Assessment of options and at least 1 investment in wastewater Management Plans are the basis for guiding project implementation Total of 1,690 hectares of degraded ecosystems restored and rehabilitated Positive change in biodiversity intactness index 5

6 threatening biodiversity conservation. Sub-component Farms practicing good agricultural practices for promotion of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity with support from the GEF-SGP Indicator species counts Ambient water quality pollutant loads (bacterial load; TSS; COD; BOD; other relevant parameters) Assessment on wastewater treatment options for the four sub-project demonstration areas. No of Investments in wastewater treatment solutions Volume of wastewater treated (m 3 /day). Assessments of soil treatment options for treating soil contamination from industrial and agricultural activities in the sub-project demonstration areas. Number of investments in soil treatment options Level of soil contamination (nutrient traces mg/kg) Estimated soil loss (t/ha/yr) Visible signs of surface erosion rill and gully erosion (% reduction in visible evidence) Soil fertility (nutrient concentrations; N, P, K) Experimental test results on potential use of algae growth as a carbon sink. Number of forest farms practicing sustainable biodiversity management. Number of field visits by stakeholder/activities to encourage uptake. Established collaboration with farmers cooperatives for promoting sustainable management of biodiversity. watersheds. The treatment of contaminated soil in the sub-project intervention areas is inadequate, contributing to the further degradation of the respective watersheds While the loss of forest cover is being reduced throughout Cuba, degraded lands and ecosystems continues to be a serious problem Algal carbon sequestration is yet to be employed in Cuba. The sub-project will serve as a pilot for validating its usefulness as a carbon sink Pilot project has been designed by the Government of Cuba for use in this subproject. While the Cuba s Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a policy on GAP, it is still practiced only by a small minority of farmers and needs to be extended At least 20% reduction in water pollutant loads at investment locations. Assessment of treatment options and at least 1 investment in soil amelioration At least 10% reduction in level of soil contamination At least 10% decrease in estimated soil loss At least 20 % reduction in visible signs of surface erosion At least 10% improvement in soil fertility (nutrient concentrations) Feasibility assessment and establishment of one experimental test site (laboratory) and one pilot algal sequestration investment Establishment of at least 3 forest farms to demonstrate sustainable practices; At least 6 field visits / promotional activities by stakeholders Collaboration established with at least 1 farmers cooperative on a pilot basis with a view to further expansion. At least 10 farms in usufruct receiving Positive change on key indicator species counts Commissioned water treatment solutions in at least 2 of four subproject demonstration areas. At least 50% reduction in water pollutant loads at investment locations Successful investments in at least 2 of the 4 sites and demonstrable change in soil contamination Results from experimental algal sequestration test sites to guide future investments Establishment of at least 8 forest farms; process for expanding pilots to other farm holdings Total of at least 6 field visits / promotional activities by stakeholders Recommendations advanced for expanding the initiative with other farm holdings 6

7 number of farms in usufruct receiving support for practicing PGSP Number of farms adopting GAPs Acreage under GAPs support for practicing PGSB. At least 4 farms with a combined surface area of approximately 40 hectares where GAPs are being applied Collaboration established with a total of at least 2 farmers cooperative Total of 20 farms in usufruct receiving support for practicing PGSB Total of 8 farms with a combined surface area of 81.9 hectares utilizing GAPs Component 2: Assessment and monitoring of the problems which need to be addressed through integrated watershed and coastal area management (IWCAM) in the western, central and eastern regions of Cuba Sub-component 2.1.1: Baseline data for the four subproject demonstration areas and suite of indicators Sub-component 2.2.1: Comprehensive biodiversity monitoring program for the four sub-project demonstration areas (taking into account climatic variability and relevant environmental and socio-economic factors) Data base of parameters required for assessment. Consensus by government agencies and stakeholders on the indicators selected Environmental assessment Scientifically and technically sound protocol for monitoring activities in sub-project intervention areas Biodiversity database populated with at list 30% of its required data Mechanism for updating information on the current status of biodiversity in sub-project intervention areas. Identified group of marker species for effectively monitoring ecosystem health. Monitoring programme for water quality and fluvial systems in place Assessments of ecosystem response to natural and anthropogenic disturbances Maps and spatial products/models identifying at risk locations and potential threats from climate change Structured baseline information is unavailable and is inadequate for assessing progress in sub-project implementation in the four demonstration areas. Inadequate strategies and programmes are in place for environmental monitoring in the sub-project s intervention areas. No monitoring protocol is currently in use Biodiversity inventories are incomplete, thus hindering the development of adequate plans and strategies for their conservation. Ecosystem heath marker organisms have not been identified Monitoring of water quality and fluvial systems is generally weak or nonexistent in sub-project intervention areas; difficult to make baseline assessments; lack or poor level of knowledge required for supporting decision making The lack of such an assessment ecosystem health to disasters hinders the development and implementation Completed assessment of current environmental state of target basins and coastal areas Finalized suite of monitoring indicators selected Monitoring protocol for the 4 subproject demonstration areas established Reliable data generated Completed biodiversity database at least 50% populated Suite of indicator/marker species validated for monitoring and under use in initial assessments Water quality monitoring programme encompassing the 4 watersheds and data generated At least 20 research protocols and topics established and research papers generated Initial suite of maps and spatial products related to climate change vulnerability generated Augmented baseline data for post project monitoring Reliable data generated Indicators successfully monitored and reported on over project duration Protocol adequately guides activities Biodiversity data base at least 90% populated and is foundation for reviewing and revising biodiversity conservation and sustainable use plans and strategies. Project successfully using indicator species in assessment reports Scientifically and technically reliable information available and used in monitoring freshwater resources in the four sub-project demonstration areas A reliable knowledge base for developing and implementing appropriate corrective responses Complete suite of geographic mapping and simulation of principal at risk 7

8 of appropriate corrective responses Current knowledge is incomplete, hindering decision making and the implementation of appropriate responses. locations from climate change Component 3: Improvement of the institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks and capacity building for integrated watershed and coastal area management in support of biodiversity conservation in Cuba Sub-component 3.1.1: Strengthened legal and regulatory frameworks for integrated ecosystem, watershed and coastal area management Legal and regulatory review study competed Number of consultations leading to corrective gender-sensitive policy revisions for improving the legal and regulatory frameworks for IWCAM. Adopted new regulations Current legislation is insufficient for improving the implementation of integrated watershed and coastal area management. At least 2 Consultations undertaken and draft policy design in progress Draft new gender-sensitive regulations and/or amendments Total of at least 4 consultations Adopted new and/or revised regulations Sub-component 3.1.2: Institutional framework for integrated ecosystem, watershed and coastal areas management Sub-component 3.1.3: Procedures for the resolution of inter-institutional and interjurisdictional conflicts Sub-component 3.1.4: Coordination and information sharing on sub-project status and developments among subproject partners and stakeholders Institutional framework analysis and recommendations study completed and adopted Number of consultations (agency and community) Adopted Inter-agency agreements Number and scope of new procedural instruments prepared Number of consultative dialogues. Web-based information exchange platform installed GIS platform installed and geographic information generated Number of active users of information system Number of persons trained on use and access of the Web online platform Institutional collaborative arrangements are weak Challenges in information flow, interagency coordination and effective delegation of responsibilities amongst agencies Inter-institutional and interjurisdictional conflicts remain unresolved due to a lack of a definition of effective procedures. Current facilities limit the access of partners to critical information and hinder the taking of timely decisions. Limited capacity for rapid information exchange Institutional capacity review and capability assessment At least 2 joint agency-stakeholder consultations Draft recommendations toward improved institutional coordination and cooperation At least 4 consultations held; Proposed institutional arrangements under review toward preparation of new/strengthened procedures RIWEco established and operational Enhanced GIS capacity installed to support project knowledge sharing At least 100 trained and actively using the knowledge management platform Suite of spatial information products generated for the four sub-project demonstration areas At least a total of 3 agency-stakeholder consultations to gain consensus Institutional review adopted at policy level Agency reconfiguration process commenced Inter-agency agreements formulated and signed Suite of improved procedures for resolving inter-institutional and interjurisdictional conflicts are proposed. RIWEco is effective web portal in provision of knowledge to stakeholders Total of 200 trained sub-project personnel and actively using the system Suite of spatial information products generated for the four sub-project demonstration areas 8

9 Sub-component 3.2.1: Capacity building programmes and trained personnel for project implementation, sustainability and replication Number of trained professionals in ICZM and ecosystems management at Masters level (Universities of Havana, Oriente and Cienfuegos) Number of trained biodiversity and IWCAM professionals through the distance on-line Diploma Course on Management of Biodiversity (from an IWCAM approach) Number of trained sub-project partners and stakeholders in (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Component 4: Information management and dissemination and sub-project replication Sub-component 4.1.1: Knowledge networks for national and international dissemination of sub-project information and replication IWECO national website supported by the Network of Knowledge (RIWEco) (as a vehicle for dissemination of subproject information within and outside Cuba) Publications, including books, booklets, guidelines of good practices, bulletins, posters and agenda. Number of recipient institutions for awareness resources Number of presentations at national and international conferences Number of project stakeholders participating at conferences Sub-project biannual reports of consultations on sub-project implementation More trained professionals in ICZM are needed to implement and sustain subproject activities and to replicate the sub-project s lessons learned. More trained professionals in biodiversity conservation and management and IWCAM are needed to implement and sustain sub-project activities and to replicate the subproject s lessons learned. More trained partners and stakeholders are needed to implement and sustain sub-project activities and to replicate the sub-project s lessons learned Little awareness of efforts to promote and undertake integrated watershed and coastal area management Little awareness of efforts to promote and undertake integrated ecosystems, watershed and coastal area management in Cuba. Due to poor internet communication, opportunities to share and build upon experiences of other related networks and projects has been very limited At least 20 trained professionals with Masters degrees in ICZM through 3 At least 30 trained professionals in ICZM on the 5th edition of the Masters Degree Programme in ICZM At least 10 trained professionals based on the Distance online Diploma course on Management of Biodiversity from an IWCAM Approach Increase by at least 20% the number of trained partners and stakeholders (over baseline) Number of people familiar with the work of the project increased by 20% over start of the project (baseline) (disaggregated by gender and socioeconomic status) Establishment of IWEco Cuba website within six months of sub-project inception. Range of publications that are widely disseminated and easily accessible to stakeholders Participation of project stakeholders at 2 major national conferences. Participation of project stakeholders at 2 international conferences. 1 major project stakeholder consultation at the end of the first year of project implementation. Total of at least 100 trained professionals with Masters degrees in ICZM. Total of at least 18 trained professionals in IWCAM-based biodiversity management approaches. Number of people familiar with the work of the project increased by 50% over start of the project (baseline) Increase by at least 50% the number of trained partners and stakeholders (over baseline) Cuba IWEco Project website is core online repository and linked to main project website Suite of publications easily accessible to population Participation at a total 4 major national conferences. Participation at a total of at least 4 international conferences 1 major national stakeholder consultation at end of third year 9

10 Number of stakeholder consultations Sub-Project 1.3: Integrated management of the biodiversity, freshwater and land resources of the Higüamo River watershed and its associated coastal zone, including mitigating climate change impacts Component 1: Developing and implementing approaches for the integrated management and maintenance of ecosystem services of the Higüamo River watershed Sub-component 1.1.1: Integrated management plan for the Higüamo River watershed and estuarine zone Sub-component 1.1.2: Supportive plans and guidelines for investments Sub-component 1.1.3: Investments in ecological restoration and sustainable use measures, improved wastewater management and Management plans (for sub-basins) Trained professionals in participating partner agencies (government agencies, municipalities) and civil society organizations (universities, NGOs) (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Adopted good environmental practice guidelines (key areas): o coastal bioengineering and reforestation o bioengineering for slope stabilization, runoff control and aquifer replenishment o small wastewater treatment systems o Water Safety Plans (WSP) Adopted good agricultural practices (GAP) protocols (for management and control of organic waste) Adopted sustainable fishing guidelines. Adopted biodiversity conservation program for ecosystems and threatened species within the watershed (including new Institutional arrangements) Current management efforts are fragmented and a policy framework for the management of the watershed and its estuarine zone is missing. Capacity needs to be strengthened to support project implementation No guidelines are available for good environmental resource management Limited documentation/protocols developed to facilitate investment in good agricultural practices No integration of water safety into small-scale communal water supply and distributions systems Biodiversity/ecosystems management: Reforestation of mangroves and broadleaf forests by MIMARENA and NGOs has been underway the last five years with 160,000 trees being planted, Master plan for the integrated management of the Higüamo River watershed and associated coastal zone, ratified through formal consultations within the government. At least 30% of the project professionals trained in key technical areas related to project implementation Suite of at least 4 good environmental practice guidelines published and disseminated to stakeholders Completed Good agricultural practices (GAP) protocol Suite of good agricultural practice (GAP) guidelines published and disseminated to stakeholders Guidelines of good fishing practices adopted and disseminated Water safety plan (WSP) for 1 (one) small community water supply system within a selected community developed Adopted watershed conservation/restoration program - provides guidance for on-the-ground investments. Proposal for the establishment of new Master Plan formally agreed by the end of the third year At least 60% of the professionals in participating partner agencies trained Guidelines published and easily accessible Plan provides guidance for on-theground interventions Biodiversity conservation investment Total of at least 800,000 trees planted over 500 hectares within designated priority areas Estimated increase in biomass 10

11 improved access to safe water with support from the GEF-SGP Area of critical watershed reforested/rehabilitated (hectares); Number of trees planted Estimated biomass accumulation (Kg C/ha/year) Biodiversity intactness index Indicator species counts/index Ambient water quality pollutant loads (bacterial load; TSS; COD; BOD; other relevant parameters) Safe potable water service reliance (hrs water available/day) Number of stakeholders adopting improved environmental practice guidelines (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Number of farmers adopting GAPs (disaggregated by gender and socioeconomic status) Adopted proposal for establishment of new protected areas Adopted sustainable fishing guidelines. Number of users adopting improved fishing practices Number of visitors to eco-tourism site revenue generation (US$/yr) among targeted stakeholders (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Adopted emergency plan for the Higüamo River watershed and estuarine zone or approximately 100 hectares. The current conservation program is inadequate for protecting the rich biodiversity of the watershed and its associated coastal zone. Only 19.9 km 2, or 1.68% of the watershed, has been set aside as protected. Forests and woodlands account for , or 14.73% of the watershed s surface areas Fishing in the lower course and estuarine zone of the river is nonexistent due to water pollution. Fishing is concentrated along the coastal and marine zone beyond the river s estuarine zone Wastewater/pollution discharges: Several private sector industries have installed wastewater treatment plants, the lower course of the river and its estuarine zone is heavily contaminated from municipal wastewater, untreated industrial discharges and non-point sources of pollution (fertilizers and pesticides) Runoff from the use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture are impacting the length of most of the river The quality of surface freshwater in the watershed has continued to decline, particularly in the lower course of the river. Consequently, groundwater resources, which provide most drinking water, are being dangerously reduced Water and sanitation Many local communities do not have protected areas in the watershed and its associated coastal area Adopted land-based source pollution reduction plan Biodiversity/ecosystems conservation investment At least 400,000 trees planted over 200 hectares within designated priority areas Estimated increase in biomass accumulation by at least 5% Indicator specie(s) abundance within rehabilitated areas improve by 5% over baseline Pollution control effluent management investment (supported by GEF-SGP) Adopted plan for pilot on low-cost alternative improved wastewater management within 1 target community At least 1 pilot effluent management investment in target community Reduction in pollution loadings by at least 10% over baseline at site Water and sanitation investments (supported by GEF-SGP) At least 1 pilot investment in rainwater harvesting - at least 10 households outfitted and recipients receiving 50% increased reliance in access to safe water supply Eco-tourism investment (supported by GEF-SGP) Finalized and upgraded nature trail route and management system proposed. accumulation by at least 20% Indicator specie(s) abundance within rehabilitated areas improve by 15% over baseline Pollution control effluent management investment (supported by GEF-SGP) Reduction in pollution loadings by at least 25% over baseline at site Water and sanitation investments (supported by GEF-SGP) WSP under implementation by water operators and recommendations made for further investment and replication Total of at least 40 households outfitted with RWH facilities with average of 50% increased reliance in access to safe water Eco-tourism investment (supported by GEF-SGP) Number of visitors to site Increase in revenue by beneficiaries by at least 20% over baseline Improved practices At least 50 farms adopted and implementing good agricultural practices (GAP) protocol Guidelines for improved fishing practices adopted by at least 60% of the fishers/users Increase in revenue generation by at least 25% over baseline among targeted stakeholders with implementation of best practices Climate change risk reduction Approved/ratified emergency plan 11

12 access to safe drinking water due to polluted surface waters. Eco-tourism opportunities There is recreational use of protected areas. However, no income-generating ecotourism operation exists in the watershed Best practice adoption Good agricultural practices (GAP) are being considered and promoted in the country but needs to be expanded in the watershed to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers that are a source of pollution of wetlands Climate change vulnerability No regional emergency plan that focuses on the Higüamo watershed and its coastal zone. Number of direct beneficiaries identified (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Improved practices At least 25 farms adopted and implementing good agricultural practices (GAP) protocol. Vulnerable fishing areas identified and zoned for management enhancement Guidelines for improved fishing practices adopted by at least 20% of the fishers/users Increase in revenue generation by at least 10% over baseline among targeted stakeholders with implementation of best practices Climate change risk reduction Draft emergency plan for the Higüamo River watershed and estuarine zone. National component 2: : Assessing problems and identifying priorities for improving the management of the land, water and biodiversity resources of the Higüamo River watershed and its associated coastal zone, taking into account climate change, sensitive ecosystems and ecosystem services Sub-component 2.1.1: Assessments of priority issues related to pollution Sub-component 2.1.2: Monitoring protocol and Assessment findings and recommendations related to ecosystem and human health impairments in the watershed Agree set of indicators for monitoring Adopted monitoring protocol Natural resource degradation inadequately addressed in mainstream development planning. Current information is incomplete and a comprehensive up-to-date assessment is lacking Policy makers and national stakeholders are not aware of resource degradation issues Inadequate strategies and programmes are in place for environmental Comprehensive assessment reports with technical analysis and detailed recommendations for addressing priority environmental problems identified inform investments in Component % of relevant policy makers and stakeholders are aware of priorities that need to be addressed in the design and implementation of priority measures Suite of indicators agreed within monitoring framework Assessments provide guidance throughout project implementation Scientifically and technically reliable information generated from monitoring 12

13 system for assessment of project interventions (including requisite capacity building) Installed data collection system Training resources Number project stakeholders trained in monitoring systems Datasets monitoring in the project s intervention areas Monitoring of biodiversity and water quality in wetlands and associated ecosystems is generally weak or nonexistent; Challenges to derive baseline assessments; Lack or poor level of knowledge to support decision making. Monitoring protocol in place monitoring system successfully deployed 100% of relevant project personnel trained in operation of system Scientifically and technically reliable information generated from monitoring system. National Component 3: Strengthening of policies and legal and institutional frameworks and capacity building for sustainable land management, integrated management of water resources and the management of ecosystem services, taking into account climate change Sub-component 3.1.1: Policies and legal and institutional frameworks for improved water, land and ecosystems management Sub-component 3.2.1: Training and awareness resources and built capacity for improved water, land and ecosystems management Functional National Intersectoral Committee Constitution of the NIC with appropriate sectoral and gender representation Number of consultative dialogues (participation disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Adopted policy framework Adopted upgraded legal and regulatory instruments Adopted institutional framework. Capacity needs assessment Training resource materials Number of training courses Number of officials and stakeholders trained (disaggregated by gender and Current policy, legal and institutional frameworks are inadequate for improving the implementation of integrated ecosystem, watershed and coastal area management, including the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of the Higüamo River watershed and associated coastal area. Roles and responsibilities of institutions involved in watershed and coastal area management overlap or lack sufficient clarity, leading to fragmented functions of the Government and the Public Administration Limited capacity targeted to areas of need Poor decision making without given knowledge and capacity deficits Strengthened National Intersectoral Committee functional and at least 3 meetings convened. Completed legal, policy and institutional review Draft legal instruments proposed to stakeholders Draft gender-sensitive policy framework for integrated watershed and coastal area management proposed to stakeholders An draft institutional structure for implementing the watershed master plan for the Higüamo River watershed and associated coastal area At least 2 stakeholder consultations convened to review draft legal, policy and institutional proposals Capacity needs assessment report and recommendations Approved training programme At least 20% of core professionals and stakeholders exposed to appropriate system National intersectoral committee successfully convened during the life of project and provided guidance; at least 8 committee meetings held At least 5 stakeholder consultations convened to review draft legal, policy and institutional proposals Recommendations for legal, policy and institutional reforms adopted/ratified At least 50% of core professionals and stakeholders exposed to appropriate training 13

14 socio-economic status) training National Component 4: Sharing of project information, lessons learned and good practices, and promoting project replication Sub-component 4.1.1: Awareness-raising resources, dissemination platform, technical exchanges Number, diversity of knowledge products Functional user-friendly national project website. No of hits on website Number of stakeholder consultations Number of stakeholders conferences Number of documented investments based on project lessons Number of stakeholders gaining knowledge (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) While the integrated management approach to watersheds is gaining support, the availability of concrete information on benefits achieved and lessons learned from projects implemented in the country is limited. Little awareness of efforts to promote and undertake integrated watershed and coastal area management in the Dominican Republic. Suite of awareness-raising resources based on major project outputs National IWEco website (linked to overall project website) functional receiving at least 25 hits per day Participation of project stakeholders in at least 1 major national conference Suite of awareness-raising resources and widely disseminated Website fully functional and actively utilized and receiving at least 50 hits per day Participation of project stakeholders in at least 2 major national conferences. Documented replication of lessons from project in other parts of the country emerged 14

15 Sub-Project 1.4: Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Coastal Landscapes within the Negril Environmental Protection Area of Jamaica National Component 1: Developing and implementing approaches for the integrated management and maintenance of ecosystem services of the Negril Environmental Protection Area (EPA) Sub-component 1.1.1: Hydrological Restoration Plan of the Negril Environmental Protection Area Sub-component 1.1.2: Land use and management plan for the Negril Environmental Protection Area Sub-component 1.1.3: Habitat/ecosystem rehabilitation investments for conservation of internationally significant, endemic and migratory species Technical assessment and recommendations toward to inform habitat rehabilitation Hydrologic assessment outputs Approved hydrological zone definition (by habitat restoration requirements) Identified restoration areas and requirements for enhancement Adopted and approved Negril EPA (wetland land use) management plan. Commitment amongst policy makers to implementation of the Negril EPA and designation as a Ramsar site Number of stakeholder consultations (participation disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Extent of areas restored - reforestation and re-vegetation; vegetation corridors for species movement (hectares) Flow rates and hydrologic recharge rates (m 3 /sec) Estimated biomass accumulation (Kg C/ha/year) The hydrology of the Negril EPA continues to be degraded, negatively affecting overall ecosystem services and the conservation of targeted species. Inadequate understanding of hydrologic functions in the Negril EPA Without land use management plans, development activities in the Negril EPA will continue to be implemented in an incoherent and chaotic manner. Land use management plans identifying priority areas according to restorative need are lacking in the sub-project intervention area Existing EPA regulations and management plan are inadequately structured with superfluous goals which do not adequately respond to threats to biodiversity The lack of a comprehensive system of protected areas, including connecting corridors, is inadequate for conserving the biodiversity of the Negril EPA Some level of baseline activity to address threats to biodiversity however is being done in an institutionally fragmented manner, leaving many critical habitats at high risk of further degradation Technical assessment report (by third quarter of year 1). Hydrologic model(s) outputs to guide habitat restoration management and sustainable use of freshwater resources in the Negril EPA Accepted zonification plans (by third quarter of year 1) Accepted criteria and guidelines for development of the wetland land use management plans Watershed/land use management plan and associated priority areas to be targeted for restoration defined and investments guided based on priority zones At least 2 consultations for inputs and feedback attended by at least 80% of the relevant stakeholder groups New Negril EPA regulatory recommendations advanced to stakeholders Process for Ramsar designation initiated Restoration of at least 80 hectares at target locations to meet required ecological functioning At least 10% biomass accumulation over baseline At least 1 shallow lagoon established to serve ecosystem functioning needs Technical report successfully used as basis for rehabilitation plan Hydrologic models proven effective in assessment, monitoring and contributing to guidance of rehabilitation efforts Review and validation of zonification plans based on application Validation of the criteria and guidelines and applied in other watershed areas for restoration activities Total of at least 5 consultations attended by at least 80% of the relevant stakeholder groups Adopted watershed/land use management plan updated based on validation and application and lessons learnt Watershed planning mechanism/process replicated in other watersheds Approved and ratified regulatory framework for the Negril EPA New Ramsar site designated Total of at least 250 hectares of restored and re-vegetated native plant species in selected sites Improved flow rates and/or hydrologic recharge rates by at least 20% over baseline At least 20% biomass accumulation 15

16 Sub-component 1.1.4: Best environmental practice investments by farmers and land owners (to address unsustainable land use within the wetland ecosystems) supported by GEF-SGP Number of shallow lagoons established Species counts target ecologically important species and invasive species Biodiversity intact index Assessment study for soil seed bank Established plant nursery for native species Training needs assessment report and recommendations Completed knowledge, attitudes and practices survey Training resources on best environmental practices (BEP) Number of farmer training courses number of farmers trained in sustainable farming practices and alternative livelihood programs (disaggregated by gender and socioeconomic status Number of private landowners employing best environmental practices (disaggregated by gender and socio-economic status) Revenue generation ($US/yr) Critical habitats inadequate for the conservation of targeted species; Fragmentation of habitats particularly within the Royal Palm Reserve (RPR) and palm islands continue to threaten the viability and sustainability of targeted species threatening possible extinction Limited capacity for propagation of native species (from seed stock) for restoration of native plant communities The current state of agriculture in Negril EPA intervention areas is unsustainable. Threats would continue to outpace the Jamaican Government s capacity to enforce top-down regulatory approaches and private landowners would have little incentive for selfregulation of their activities within the Royal Palm Reserve Improved flow rates and/or hydrologic recharge rates by at least 10% over baseline Seed bank established and production of seed stock for restoration Initiation of IAS eradication programme Decrease by 10% the number of AIS across targeted sites to enhance native species population Training needs assessment completed Training resources developed At least 4 farmer training activities At least 3 consultations with landowners At least 50% of farmers in Negril EPA trained in sustainable agriculture in (number to be determined following project inception). At least 30% of targeted private landowners employing BEP (number to be determined following project inception) Increase in revenue to farmers from alternative streams by at least 15% over baseline over baseline Species counts for target species increased by at least 20% over baseline Total of at least 2 Number of shallow lagoons re-established 100% of planting needs supplied by seed bank Reduction by at least 30% in the occurrence of targeted IAS over baseline Total of at least 10 farmer training activities 100% of targeted farmers trained At least 60% of targeted landowners employing BEP Increase in revenue to farmers from alternative streams by at least 30% over baseline Component 2: Assessing problems and identifying priorities for improving the management of the land, water and biodiversity resources of the Negril EPA, taking into account climate change, sensitive ecosystems and ecosystem services Sub-component 2.1.1: Baseline data compilation (including identification of priority problems and selection of indicators) Completed biophysical and ecosystems data sets Functional searchable databases for biodiversity conservation and monitoring Structured baseline information is unavailable and is inadequate for assessing progress in project implementation. Inadequate understanding of Biophysical and ecosystems diagnostic studies competed and data generated. Water mass balance determination of water requirements for each zone Biophysical (spatial) database created Database fully functional and consulted by stakeholders for decision making Data forms part of national database for long-range decision making 16

17 Sub-component 2.1.2: Monitoring protocol and system for assessment of project indicators and built capacity for operation of system Trained personnel Adopted environmental monitoring plan for the Negril EPA Functional monitoring network established Trained personnel hydrologic functions in the Negril EPA Baseline information needed for effectively implementing restoration actions in project intervention areas Structured baseline information is unavailable and is inadequate for assessing progress in project implementation Structured baseline information is unavailable and is inadequate for assessing progress in project implementation Monitoring of biodiversity is generally weak or non-existent; difficult to make baseline assessments No existing instrumented capabilities for monitoring state of the environment within the Negril EPA lack or poor level of knowledge required for supporting decision making and at least 50% populated with project data Ecosystems (spatial) database created and at least 20% populated with project data 100% of key project personnel trained in management and use of databases Adopted monitoring plan Monitoring instrumentation installed and providing data 100% of key project personnel trained in operation of the monitoring system Reliable datasets generated Reliable datasets generated Component 3: Strengthening of policies and legal and institutional frameworks and capacity building for sustainable land management, integrated management of water resources and the management of ecosystem services, taking into account climate change 17