Overview of the GEF IWEco Project

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1 Overview of the GEF IWEco Project GEF IWEco Inception Workshop September 20-21, 2016 Kingston, Jamaica Christopher Cox PhD Programme Officer, UNEP/GPA (Project Development Specialist for IWEco) UN Environment (UNEP)

2 Unpacking IWEco

3 Consultative process Cuba Antigua & Barbuda Jamaica Jamaica Saint Lucia St Kitts & Nevis

4 Background Terrestrial and marine resources in the Caribbean still under pressure Countries recognized need to build on work and lessons of the GEF-IWCAM project Implementing Integrated Water, Land, & Ecosystems Management in Caribbean SIDS GEF-IWEco Project GEF Multi-focal area project International Waters (IW) Land Degradation (LD) Biodiversity (BD) Sustainable Forestry Management (SFM)

5 Key design considerations based on IWCAM lessons GEF Sec and STAP Comments Indicators that integrate multiple processes of change in status of land and water to enable tracking of impacts & key global benefits Deepen alignment of proposed actions with national strategies and plans including NBSAPs Need to strengthen financial analysis, incentive and intervention options Importance of engaging private sector and finance ministries GEF advocated approach of integrated implementation make it a truly Natural Resources Management (NRM) Project generating multi-focal area benefits with the watershed & coastal zones management plans as framework for other actions Multiple focal areas; complex design!

6 The integrated approach Multiple GEF Focal Areas International Waters (IW) OBJ 1 Catalyze multi-state cooperation to balance conflicting water uses in trans-boundary surface and groundwater basins while considering climatic variability and change OBJ 2 Catalyze multi-state cooperation to rebuild marine fisheries and reduce pollution of coasts and Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) while considering climatic variability and change Land Degradation (LD) OJB 3 Reduce pressures on natural resources from competing land uses in the wider landscape Biodiversity (BD) OBJ 2 Mainstream Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use into Production Landscapes, Seascapes and Sectors Sustainable Forestry Management (SFM) OBJ 1: Reduce pressures on forest resources and generate sustainable flows of forest ecosystem services

7 Resources GEF contributions: International Waters: $11.1M Land Degradation: $2.0M (national STAR allocation) Biodiversity: $2.9M (national STAR allocation) Sustainable Forestry Management: $2.9M Support to GEF Small Grants Programme: $1.0M Project mgmt, M&E: $0.7M Total: $20.7M Co-financing: Total: $68.0M Country STAR allocations will be topped-up with IW and SFM resources based on blending of regional actions to national level. Project design accounted for indicative amount of US$370K. This will be managed on demand basis

8 Project Objective to contribute to the preservation of Caribbean ecosystems that are of global significance and the sustainability of livelihoods through the application of existing proven technologies and approaches that are appropriate for small island developing states through improved fresh and coastal water resources management, sustainable land management and sustainable forest management that also seek to enhance resilience of socio-ecological systems to the impacts of climate change

9 Participating countries

10 Antigua and Barbuda Targeting land degradation and effective land management through the development of Innovative Financing methodologies IWEco Project focus: Land Degradation Amount of GEF grant: $1,215,685 USD Amount of Co-financing: $2,559,878 USD Total funding: $3,775,563 USD

11 Cuba: Conservation and sustainability of biodiversity in Cuba from the integrated watershed and coastal area management approach The East Havana Demonstration Area - Guanabo watershed The Cumanayagua-Cienfuegos Demonstration Area - Arimao watershed The Trinidad-Sancti Spiritus Demonstration Area - Agabama River Basin The Santiago de Cuba Demonstration Area - San Juan watershed IWEco Project focus: Biodiversity Amount of GEF grant: $2,169,685 USD Amount of Co-financing: $2,886,140 USD Total funding: $5,055,825 USD

12 Dominican Republic: Integrated management of the biodiversity, freshwater and land resources of the Higüamo River watershed and its associated coastal zone, including mitigating climate change impacts IWEco Project focus: Biodiversity Amount of GEF grant: $1,430,646USD Amount of Co-financing: $3,489,693 USD Total funding: $4,920,339 USD

13 Jamaica: Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Coastal Landscapes within the Negril Environmental Protection Area IWEco Project focus: Biodiversity conservation Amount of GEF grant: $3,114,685 USD Amount of Co-financing: $10,217,073 USD Total funding: $13,331,758 USD

14 St. Kitts & Nevis: Addressing Impacts of Acute Land Degradation in the College Street Ghaut in St Kitts and Quarries and Sand Mining Hotspots on Nevis St. Kitts Nevis IWEco Project focus: Land Degradation Amount of GEF grant: $999,685 USD Amount of Co-financing: $3,273,775 USD Total funding: $4,273,460 USD

15 Saint Lucia: Addressing problems of land degradation and ecosystem degradation in the upper reaches of the Soufriere Watershed in Saint Lucia IWEco Project focus: Land Degradation Amount of GEF grant: $729,685 USD Amount of Co-financing: $3,084,636 USD Total funding: $3,814,321 USD

16 St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Addressing Land Degradation in the Georgetown Watershed, Saint Vincent IWEco Project focus: Land Degradation Amount of GEF grant: $999,685 USD Amount of Co-financing: $1,608,875 USD Total funding: $2,608,560 USD

17 Trinidad & Tobago: Reduce and reverse land degradation at selected quarry site(s) around Valencia by an integrated water, land and ecosystems management approach, Trinidad IWEco Project focus: Land Degradation Amount of GEF grant: $643,658 USD Amount of Co-financing: $768,875 USD Total funding: $1,412,533 USD Quarry operations in the Eastern Main Road, Valencia Road and Toco Main Road triangle

18 The Bahamas Medium-Sized Project; integrated implementation with the main project Barbados and Grenada No on-ground investment - did not commit national GEF STAR allocation Will participate at the regional level, benefitting through the regional sub-projects of other countries

19 Bird s eye view Summary of Project Deliverables

20 Measurable stress reduction Component 1.1 Key outcomes/targets: A total of 12 primary innovative investments in improved water, wastewater land and ecosystems management in 8 countries; At least 2,700 hectares of forest area including riparian zones, wetlands, habitats, under improved management practices; At least 46,000 hectares of forested landscapes within wider areas under conservation management regimes; An estimated 227,400 equivalent tonnes CO 2 sequestered over the project duration; In-situ conservation of at least 46,000 ha over wider landscapes; At least a 10% improvement in select indicator species abundance over the baseline; At least 20% improvement in overall water quality (key parameters of the LBS Protocol); Best practices generated and used as basis for learning and replication.

21 Enhanced livelihood opportunities Component 1.2 Key outcomes: Small-scale investments associated with national projects supported by the GEF-Small Grants Programme over project duration; At least 20% increase in annual income per capita from community-based initiatives in crop and livestock production, and from forest and tree products over the project duration; At least 20% fewer reports of water-related illnesses Health indices of target communities; At least 10 investments in small-scale water and sanitation (effluent control) across at least 3 countries.

22 Strengthened national and regional systems for monitoring Component 2 Key outcomes: Participating countries have endorsed a suite of IWRM, SLM, BD and SFM indicators for assessment and reporting; Technical personnel are applying accepted methods and techniques in making IWRM, SLM, BD and SFM assessments that support decision-making by end of project; Community-based organizations, schools and other NGO groups are actively engaged in supportive natural resources assessments at the local community level.

23 Strengthened policy and legislation Component 3.1 Key outcomes: All ten participating countries have attained impactful policy and legislative reforms that support sustainable water, land and ecosystems resources management; National development planning strategies and decision making frameworks are broadened with the incorporation of elements of water, land and ecosystems resources management; Cooperation amongst national and regional support agencies is strengthened through establishment of joint cooperation agreements.

24 Strengthened capacity of national and regional institutions and other stakeholders Component 3.2 Key outcomes: Decision making at policy level is supported by improved stakeholder engagement; Improvement in the level of technical support from national agencies to stakeholder interests for environmental management; Enhanced planning and coordination emerging between regional support organizations; Stakeholders are demonstrating empowerment in enhanced capacity for natural resources management through the provision of skills and information.

25 Improved engagement and information access Component 4 Key outcomes: Evidence of stakeholders applying knowledge, tools and methods generated by project; Technical support agencies are providing enhanced support in sharing information to improve design making; There are strengthened linkages amongst practitioners in various fields "community of practices" across SIDS regions; The project significantly contributes to other global knowledge networks and information clearinghouse mechanisms.

26 Results Framework

27 Logframe explained Outcome level: Main components

28 Logframe explained Output level: Sub-components

29 Tracking results Indicators are tied to Tracking Tools Standard indicators that measure results against GEF portfolio areas Need to be reported on at inception; mid and end of project (Excel-based) Assumptions/estimates made at project design National inception activity need to review these indicators; ensure SMART Separate Tracking Tools for each focal area Attempt to harmonize common indicators; reduce reporting burden see Sub-project 2 Example of tracking tool

30 Tracking tool indicators Progress reporting by country (refer to Sub-project 2 for details)

31 National COMPONENT 1: DEVELOP AND FOSTER IMPLEMENTATION OF TARGETED INNOVATIVE, CLIMATE- CHANGE RESILIENT APPROACHES

32 Output 1.1.a. Watershed protection and restoration measures St Kitts & Nevis; Saint Lucia; St Vincent & the Grenadines; Trinidad & Tobago Mid-term targets Commencement of 4 investments in watershed protection in 4 countries At least 50 ha total area of restored habitat and/or degraded lands over all sites At least an average of 10% increase in the accumulated biomass (Kg C/ha/year) across all sites Reduction in sediment loading across all sites by at approximately 10% over baseline (t/ha/yr) End of project targets At least 240 ha of restored habitat and/or degraded lands over all sites Reduction in sediment loading across all sites by approximately 30% over baseline (t/ha/yr) At least and average of 30% increase in the accumulated biomass (Kg C/ha/year)

33 Output 1.1.b. Riparian restoration solutions Dominican Republic; St Kitts & Nevis; Saint Lucia; St Vincent & the Grenadines Mid-term targets At least 4 investments in riverbank soil/ slope stabilization initiated in 3 countries At least 2 km of riparian zone restored area over all sites Reduction in sediment loading across all sites by approximately 10% over baseline (t/ha/yr) End of project targets Total of at least 5 km of degraded riparian lands rehabilitated over all sites Reduction in sediment loading across all sites by approximately 15% over baseline (t/ha/yr) Average increase in biomass accumulation by at least 20% over baseline

34 Output 1.1.c. Coastal forest and estuarine (mangrove) armoring Dominican Republic; Jamaica; St Kitts & Nevis Mid-term targets 3 investments initiated in target wetland/coastal areas At least 200 ha area of planting and bioengineering measures to stabilize and armour coastal environments End of project targets Total of 3 investments in target wetland / coastal areas Total of at least 500 ha restored Average increase in biomass accumulation by at least 15% over baseline Increase in select indicator specie(s) abundance by at least 10% in ecologically sensitive areas

35 Output C1.1.d. Effluent management and pollution reduction measures Antigua & Barbuda; St Kitts & Nevis Mid-term targets At least 2 investments in wastewater management initiated in 2 countries At least 70,000 m 3 /yr wastewater diverted (equivalent to at least 10 kg/yr BOD; 350 kg/yr N; 70 kg/yr P diverted) End of project targets At least 160,000 m 3 /yr wastewater diverted; (equivalent at least 24 kg/yr BOD; 700 kg/yr N; 140 kg/yr P diverted)

36 Output 1.1.e. Biodiversity enhancement measures Cuba; Dominican Republic; Jamaica Mid-term targets At least 3 investments in ecosystem restoration measures initiated At least 580 hectares restored Select indicator specie(s) abundance within rehabilitated areas improve by 5% over baseline Decrease by 10% the number of AIS across targeted sites to enhance native species population End of project targets At least a total of 1,940 hectares restored Improvement in population indices by at least % over baseline condition 5 investments in restoration measures completed Decrease by 30% the number of AIS across targeted sites to enhance native species population Select indicator specie(s) abundance within rehabilitated areas improve by 15% over baseline

37 Output C1.2.a. Augmented water supply systems (SGP support) Dominican Republic Mid-term targets At least 10 rainwater harvesting (RWH) installations at communal level that serve multiple beneficiaries and are actively supplying water Water supply reliability in target communities increased over baseline levels by at least 50% End of project targets At least 40 rainwater harvesting (RWH) installations at communal level Water supply reliability in target communities increased over baseline levels by at least 50% Qualitative evidence on use of harvested rainwater (number of uses and types, perception/quality of uses

38 Output C1.2.b. Upgraded water supply systems (SGP support) St Kitts & Nevis Mid-term targets Initiation of at least 1 small-scale communal intervention under GEF-SGP on enhancing water security and sanitation End of project targets Small-scale water and sanitation intervention completed 60% improvement of water quality samples meeting accepted quality standards Increase by at least 40% in number of households with improved access to water and sanitation in target community Reduction by at least 30% in reports in water-borne illness within target community

39 Output C1.2.c. Employment and revenue generation opportunities (SGP support) All countries Mid-term targets At least 8 small-scale community-based investments supported by the GEF SGP in all countries On average at least 20% change in revenue generation for most directly engaged stakeholders in agriculture, forestry, near-shore fisheries and other livelihoods On average at least 40% change in revenue for most directly engaged stakeholders in eco-tourism End of project targets 75% change on revenue generation for most directly engaged stakeholders in agriculture, forestry, near-shore fisheries and other livelihoods 80% change in revenue for most directly engaged stakeholders in eco-tourism

40 Output C2: Strengthened national monitoring systems All countries Mid-term targets Monitoring protocols and instrumented systems installed at all 8 project sites All relevant project personnel trained in operation and maintenance of the systems Accurate datasets being generated End of project targets Accurate datasets being generated

41 Output C3: Strengthened national policy, legislation and enhanced capacity All countries Mid-term targets Policy and regulatory reviews initiated in all 8 countries Draft instruments generated Stakeholder consultations held; inter-sectoral committee meetings held at least once every 6 months Capacity-building programme designed and training initiated End of project targets Draft policy and regulatory instruments adopted Inter-agency agreements formalized Stakeholder consultations held; inter-sectoral committee meetings held at least once every 6 months

42 Output C4: Knowledge products, tools and methods All countries Mid-term targets Suite of awareness-raising resources deigned and production initiated in all 8 countries National web-based platforms for at least 2 countries Technical exchanges initiated between each of the countries and other SIDS regions Project lessons are transmitted to global knowledge networks End of project targets Countries are represented by project personnel and associated stakeholders in at least 2 conferences At least 1 successful technical exchange between each of the countries and other SIDS regions Project lessons are transmitted to global knowledge networks

43 Regional COMPONENT 2: STRENGTHEN WATER, LAND AND ECOSYSTEMS RESOURCES MONITORING, AND INDICATORS FRAMEWORKS

44 Output Regional environmental indicators compendium Mid-term targets Progress assessment (and recommendations) across region on mainstreaming indicators End of project targets National reporting frameworks aligned to include environmental indicators in at least 4 countries Harmonized ratified regional compendium of indicators

45 Output Scientific research to support monitoring at national projects Mid-term targets 8 research protocols for national sub-projects Partnership agreements developed and effected for all collaborating agency partners 8 country research protocols under implementation At least 8 scientific publications prepared End of project targets country project research protocols implemented Total of at least 20 scientific publications prepared

46 Output Strengthened field monitoring and assessment capabilities Mid-term targets Monitoring systems installed and functional providing data in all 8 countries 8 training modules/packages prepared based on national needs Training delivered to system operators within local collaborating agencies End of project targets Data monitoring (sustainability) protocols postproject developed for 8 countries Data outputs from monitoring systems met project reporting requirements

47 Output Decision support system (DSS) tools Mid-term targets 8 needs assessments for each country Training modules (regional level) developed contribution to installation and operation of national information systems in at least 4 countries DSS operational and project data integrated for at least 4 countries training programmes for operators implemented in at least 4 countries End of project targets DSS operational and project data integrated for all countries training programmes for operators completed all countries Continuity protocol for 8 countries for data integration into wider knowledge networks

48 Regional COMPONENT 3: STRENGTHEN POLICY, LEGISLATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING

49 Output New and/or revised nationallevel policies and regulations Mid-term targets Regional review of status of policy, legislative implementation across 10 countries (update from existing sources as available) At least 4 countries have initiated processes for review/strengthening of existing legislative instruments and/or development of new legislative instruments At least 2 policy/regulatory instruments ratified in respective countries End of project targets total of at least 6 relevant national policy/regulatory instruments ratified in respective countries

50 Output New/upgraded national and regional-level plans and strategies Mid-term targets at least 4 countries have commenced the review and upgrade of relevant national plans At least 2 relevant strategic action plans ratified in respective countries 1 regional policy consultation and draft regional IWRM framework/action plan End of project targets Total of at least 4 countries have ratified at highest national level strategic/action plans Regional action framework for IWRM endorsed by Caribbean Heads of Government

51 Output Strengthened participatory mechanisms Mid-term targets Support to at least 1 NIC meeting per country with high-level policy makers End of project targets Support to total of at least 2 NIC meetings per country with high-level policy makers

52 Output Training and capacity building Mid-term targets regional-level capacity needs assessment completed (based on existing knowledge) Capacity building programme (harmonized) developed including resource material Support to at least 10 national and regional training activities End of project targets Support to total of at least 20 national and regional training activities Compilation of resources materials into training toolkits

53 Regional COMPONENT 4: ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

54 Output Public awareness / Public education (PA/PE) Strategy Mid-term targets Comprehensive regional and 10 national PA/PE programmes End of project targets n/a

55 Output Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) assessments Mid-term targets First KAP survey and findings (within 2 months of project commencement) End of project targets second KAP survey and findings at end of Year 3 final KAP survey and findings at mid-year 5

56 Output Newsletters, Best practice guidelines, Lessons learnt outputs and Communities of Practice Mid-term targets 10 quarterly IWECO Project newsletters published at least 6 best practice guidelines best-practice guidelines presented at least 3 regional and international events End of project targets total of 20 quarterly IWECO Project newsletters published at least 12 total best practice guidelines Project experience notes best-practice guidelines presented at least total of 6 regional and international events Compendium of best practices in "Caribbean Environmental Outlook-type" documenting relevant topics

57 Output Innovative communications and learning tools Mid-term targets At least 2 school educational resource toolkits (including games) developed and disseminated at least 2 environment-themed songs (and videos) by popular music personalities (English and Spanish) targeting school audiences Citizen science-based programmes (following the IWCAM CBRA toolkit; use of participatory 3-D GIS, and others) rolled out in at least 4 countries End of project targets Citizen science-based programmes rolled out in remaining countries

58 Output Project website; resources Mid-term targets IWECO Project website operational range of printed and electronic media products (including travelling exhibition display for project) support to at least 1 special promotional blitz in each country (supported by the private sector in association with commemorative days) support to in-country seminars, lecture series End of project targets 1 feature-length film highlighting the project issues and solutions/achievements across all countries range of printed and electronic media products support to in-country seminars, lecture series

59 Output Professional exchanges Mid-term targets Participation of stakeholders in at least 5 major regional and global events/conferences (average 5 persons representing the project attending each event) At least 3 technical exchanges between professionals across SIDS regions to share experiences and develop competencies End of project targets Participation of stakeholders in total of at least 10 major regional and global events/conferences at least 10 conference papers delivered total of at least 8 technical exchanges between professionals across SIDS regions

60 Output GEF-IWECO Project Partnership Conferences Mid-term targets 1 st GEF-IWECO Partnership Conference hosted End of project targets 2 nd GEF-IWECO Partnership Conference

61 Partnerships Supporting at national and regional levels

62 IWEco Support Partnerships Research Partnership provide technical advice and scientific research contributions particularly in establishment of monitoring and assessment protocols to track implementation progress based on relevant indicators associated with the GEF tracking tools. Governance Partnership provide technical back-stopping to assist strengthen and mainstream policies and strategies drawing on the knowledgebase of these agencies Public Awareness / Public Education Partnership provide close support through application of innovative tools and methods for expanding buy-in and driving behavioural change around the implementation of the national sub-projects. IWEco Partnership Forum bring in project implementation teams and partner agencies and wider collaborators at the regional level in environment, decision makers to include ministers of government and where relevant Heads of State; promote advocacy, collaboration, knowledge exchange, common regional policy

63 IWEco Support Partnerships Private sector partnership approach private sector to make concrete commitments based on identified support needs at both regional and national levels. Companies already involved in programmes to implement improved environmental standards are potentially good collaborators Sustainable financing to be supported by a small technical advisory group. To include the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and other relevant agencies, along with GEF Small Grants. Support micro-small business opportunities associated with investments

64 IWEco Project organizational relationships

65 Typical national executing arrangements and relationship to regional coordination/technical oversight

66 Next steps/considerations Inception activities in-country Establish national implementation units Validate project approach; adjust accordingly Indicators framework special attention!!! Raise awareness and build partnerships National and regional-level project partners Seek out economic/ entrepreneurial opportunities (via GEF Small Grants Programme) Engage relevant financial support entities Consider links to SDGs national development agendas

67 Thank you Questions