DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE NORTHERN MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL INITIATIVE

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1 DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE NORTHERN MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL INITIATIVE MEG GAWLER / WWF This proposal is formulated to satisfy GEF Project Information Form (PIF) requirements, for submission to GEF 6 Draft date: 29 May 2015

2 This proposal is formulated to satisfy GEF Project Information Form (PIF) requirements, for submission to GEF 6 This proposal is prepared following decision CP7/1 of the Seventh Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention, that was held on 10 to 14 December 2012 in Maputo, where the Contracting Parties requested the Secretariat to develop and support implementation of priority projects, including marine governance in the Mozambique Channel (and to) invite partners including the Global Environment Facility to support their implementation. Subsequently, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat has partnered WWF-Madagascar and CORDIO to undertake a background analysis on the Mozambique Channel area and to develop elements for a project document to be submitted to GEF in A number of background documents have been prepared on the initiative, and can be obtained at The present document solely focuses on the programme proposal being prepared for submission to GEF 6 in the next year. Countries and partners have been consulted during October 2013 May 2015, in what will be an ongoing process throughout This document is a shortened version of the one circulated in January 2015, summarizing feedback, and listing potential activities to deliver each outcome. It does not yet reflect the final activities to be done in the proposal as these will be determined through final consultations. If you have any further comments, please send to Harifidy Ralison (WWF Madagascar) and Dr David Obura (CORDIO) (HORalison@wwf.mg and dobura@cordioea.net). Table of Content Background...2 Projectoverview...2 PROJECTCOMPONENTS...3 Component1.InstitutionalCapital:IntegratedOceanManagementthroughBlue/Greeneconomic policiesandgovernance...3 Component2.EconomicCapital:Blue/Greeneconomy...3 Component3.HumanCapital:Capacitybuildingandknowledge...4 Component4.NaturalCapital:ecosystemMbasedmanagement...5 Component5.SocialCapital:population,healthandwelfare...6 Implementation...6 Execution/Implementation...6 GEFfocalareaand/orfund(s)strategies,eligibilitycriteriaandpriorities:...6 Additionality/incrementalcost...6 Funding...8

3 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& Background Justification for a sub-regional initiative to deliver sustainable use of ocean resources in the Northern Mozambique Channel is summarized in the Update report submitted to COP8, and in the Background Document and Strategic Framework referred to in that document. page&2& This proposal is primarily targeted at the GEF, which provides 1/10 or less of funds required for a project. Thus considerable funding, in cash or in kind, will be required to realize its ambitions. This initiative will be a place-based platform to integrate actions from multiple existing and prior GEF/IW projects (eg. WIOSAP, SAPPHIRE, Maritime Highway), inter-governmental initiatives (e.g. WIOCC), Regional Economic Commissions (REC) and sectoral bodies (eg. Regional Fishery Management Organizations), policies, etc. This will thus not be a stand-alone project. Also, other potential sources such as FFEM and EU funding, will therefore be targeted to complement the GEF funding line. Projectoverview The Capitals Approach has been selected as the basis of the initiative, to achieve triple-bottom-line benefits for sustainable development (social, economic, environmental). The Capitals Approach recognizes five capitals that are all necessary for sustainability: a) good governance and equitable partnership arrangements, b) ecosystem, environmental and resource health; c) economy and livelihood security, d) knowledge and human capital, and e) social welfare, benefits and equality for all. The relevance of the Capitals Approach to the NMCi is that each Capital is an essential foundation for development, such that countries, stakeholders and the private sector seek to build and enhance all Capitals, and not degrade any of them. By scoping all actions and interventions to ensure no negative impacts on any Capital, the approach ensures growth and benefits for all, and calls for decisions in the short term to assure long term sustainability for all. The Capitals Approach requires a long term vision, which has been set at 25 years for this programme, approximately equivalent to a human generation and the long term planning horizon for major national, structural and corporate investments. A vision for the NMC initiative has been drafted: The people, countries and economies of the Northern Mozambique Channel prosper in a sustainable future founded on the natural and cultural assets and diversity of the region. This vision is to be finalized and approved once countries and major partners are on board. An Outcome Pathway, based on a draft Theory of Change has also been drafted, which describes how the long term outcomes will be reached through intermediate (medium term, 10 year) outcomes, and these in turn by immediate (short term, 5 year) outcomes delivered by individual projects that may contribute to the broader initiative. The initiative will implement five Components, each focused on a Capital: 1. Institutional Capital effective governance and institutions are a necessary prerequisite to the implementation of the other Components, the core mandate of the Governments and key commitment from all partners. 2. Economic Capital economic development is a fundamental ambition for the people and governments of the region, through which people are lifted out of poverty. The Green/Blue economy frameworks provide the values and practices through which growth can be reconciled with the other Capitals, in particular #3, healthy ecosystems. 3. Knowledge/Human Capital innovation and knowledge drive societal development on large scales. Human capacity, in science, technical and human spheres, is the fundamental resource for innovation and knowledge generation. Human capacity in national and local institutions and the provision of the correct information for decision-making are essential foundations for success. 4. Natural Capital all societies, and low-income ones in particular, rely profoundly on ecosystem services for food, shelter, clean air/water and other fundamental needs and human rights. 5. Social Capital a just and equitable society, with access to health care, basic education and human rights to all, is a foundation for development and progress in all the other Capitals.

4 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& Projectcomponents page&3& Component1.InstitutionalCapital:IntegratedOceanManagementthrough Blue/Greeneconomicpoliciesandgovernance. 1. The Institutional Capital of the NMC is built through a partnership between the countries, private sector and civil society that enables shared decision-making and sustains commitments to deliver on a sustainable future. A strong institutionalized partnership among governments, private sector and civil society will provide the enabling conditions, trust and resources to select development scenarios that deliver benefits to the broadest range of stakeholders, while simultaneously building social, economic and environmental health. 1.1 Regional alignment in support of Integrated Ocean Management among the countries of the NMC is established. 1.2 Regional alignment delivering a pathway of Blue/Green Economic development is agreed among the countries of the NMC, with development plans designed to deliver it approved at national levels. This component addresses the Institutional Capital of the NMC, to provide the enabling conditions, trust and resources for governments, civil society and the private sector to select development scenarios that deliver benefits to society, while simultaneously securing social, economic and environmental health. Correctly designed and implemented, financial instruments (e.g. through markets) embody the institutional and value principles of a partnership, so are identified as an intermediate outcome for this Component/Capital. Two immediate outcomes, with their subordinate activities, are suggested for this Component, to be adapted during current consultation with countries: Immediate outcome 1.1 the regulatory and engagement needs to achieve regional alignment in Ocean Policies/Governance among the countries of the NMC are identified, with concrete steps to implement these in at least 2 countries. This outcome seeks alignment of policies, consistent with the broader regional policy harmonization goals of the SAPPHIRE project. Initial activities proposed for this outcome include: An analysis of existing national and regional policies and options for integration Build National-level partnership platforms to support multisectoral engagement within countries, and engagement among countries Alignment of national policy and legal frameworks towards Integrated Ocean Management catalyzed in at least 2 countries Regional options and context for Integrated Ocean Management in the NMC identified and assessed Options and a plan of action for Integrated Ocean Management among NMC countries identified. Immediate outcome 1.2 financial, market and fiscal instruments, incentives and standards supporting Blue/Green economic practices, are identified, with concrete steps to implement these in at least 2 countries Long-term financial mechanisms for a sustainable Blue/Green economic approach in the NMCi, including engagement of IGAs, GAAs, multilateral donors, private sector, explored. Component2.EconomicCapital:Blue/Greeneconomy.

5 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& 2. The Economic Capital of the When all major economic NMC is grown, assuring food sectors, and key sectors that and livelihood security, and impact on the environment, are delivering wealth and prosperity implemented on sustainability equitably across the peoples of principles, prosperity and wealth the region into the future. will be grown for all peoples of the NMC. page&4& 2.1 in all major sectors, the policy/legislation/ regulation required to implement the Green/Blue economy approach are negotiated and approved by industry and governments 2.2 Coastal food and livelihood security is strengthened and economic opportunities diversified reaching 10% of the population of the NMC that is dependent on marine and coastal resources This component addresses the Economic Capital of the NMC, creating enabling conditions for major economic sectors, and key sectors that either depend on and/or impact on the environment, to be implemented on sustainability principles, while securing prosperity and creation of wealth for all peoples of the NMC. This Component will complement Component 3 of SAPPHIRE but with the focus and specificity of the NMC and integrated nature of the Capitals Approach, with mutual benefit across the projects and between the NMC and broader WIO locations/sectors. Two immediate outcomes, one for each intermediate outcome, are planned for this Component: Immediate outcome 2.1 In the key economic sectors, the potential and drafts for policies and incentives that lead to a Green/Blue economy approach (i.e. are favourable to development and valorizing natural and social assets of the NMC) are scoped and outlined, and in two prioritized areas, practical steps implemented Assessment of lessons learned in the application and mainstreaming of Green and Blue economy approaches in countries within the broader Western Indian Ocean Sectoral policy options for blue/green economic development identified and roadmaps to implementation developed in at least 2 of the following key sectors: Energy/Oil & Gas sector, focusing on being a driver of positive change, including in renewable energies Maritime transport - minimizing risk, implementing the Marine Highway, identification of PSSAs under the Maritime Organization Industrial Fishery sector - alignment of the initiative with the RFMOs Sustainable tourism sector development best practices and marketing e.g. through certification schemes Urban and coastal development addressed through Integrated Coastal Development & Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Component3.HumanCapital:Capacitybuildingandknowledge. 3. The Human and Knowledge Capital of the NMC is built, providing for the decision-making and technological progress that will assure the future of the region, and an informed and knowledgeable society. Collectively, the people and governments of the NMC hold the future of the region in their hands, so investing in the human resource capacity and information to make informed choices will be a prime foundation for long term success. 3.1 human and technical capacity for Marine Spatial Planning built to support the policy and national governance processes in Capital 1 as well as from other projects/interventions 3.2 information and knowledge support appropriate to the NMC are developed, incorporating full scoping of the Assets/Capitals of the NMC, assessing scenarios and trends, and providing information inputs to MSP This component focuses on providing the knowledge and capacity foundations for decision-making in a new integrated Ocean Management framework. This will be done through building capacity among technical staff and stakeholders, consolidating information resources used in decision-making into a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework, and promoting/coordinating primary research (basic and applied) that will lead to development of future solutions. The two ten-year outcomes focus on capacity building of human resources to enable implementation of the initiative by national cadres in the mediumto-long term, and building the information base for decision-making. This component incorporates

6 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& page&5& building best practices and alignment with established/recommended indicators and systems, such as the blue dashboard (WIOSAP), ecosystem indicators (ASCLME/SAPPHIRE), fisheries indicators (SWIOFP/SWIOFish), deep sea mapping products from the FAO Deep Sea Fisheries/ABNJ project, etc. One immediate outcome for each intermediate outcome is planned: Immediate outcome 3.1 human and technical capacity for Marine Spatial Planning built to support the policy and national governance processes in Capital 1 as well as from other projects/interventions Capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) built. Immediate outcome 3.2 information and knowledge support appropriate to the NMC are developed, incorporating full scoping of the Assets/Capitals of the NMC, assessing scenarios and trends, and providing information inputs to MSP Strategic Environmental Assessment, Asset/Capital Assessments and Economic valuation (e.g. of ecosystem services) developed as primary tools to support the Capitals Approach Information systems for MSP, monitoring and assessment developed Knowledge-sharing infrastructure to support exchange and learning in the partnership. Component4.NaturalCapital:ecosystemIbasedmanagement. 4. The Natural Capital of the NMC is enhanced, such that critical ecosystems, species and ecological processes are protected, and support the people and economies of the region into the future. When the foundational role of the environment in supplying goods and services to all economic sectors and to the people of the NMC is recognized and accounted for, natural capital will be appropriately valued and enhanced, thereby halting and even reversing loss of species and habitats. 4.1 Improved effectiveness of management of MPAs, LMMAs and other management areas to deliver on commitments made by the countries. 4.2 the natural capital of the NMC as the foundation of ecosystem services is understood and protected across multiple beneficiary sectors. This component addresses the Natural Capital of the NMC, demonstrating and securing the foundational role of the environment in supplying goods and services to all economic sectors and to the people of the NMC. Through this, natural capital will be appropriately valued and enhanced, thereby halting and even reversing loss of species and habitats. Two ten-year outcomes are supported in this PIF, with one immediate outcome each: Immediate outcome 4.1 support to the countries in effective management of marine and coastal resources, through the establishment of MPAs, LMMAs, fishery zones and other spatial management measures, incorporating lessons from other locations. Given the timescales, the immediate outcome will assist countries to deliver on Aichi Target 11 in 2020 while the intermediate outcome will be in support of Sustainable Development Goals (to 2030), and new targets that may be set by the Convention on Biological Diversity Policies and action on ecosystem-based management improved to support country commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets MPAs and LMMAs expanded and integrated into a regionally connected and resilient network that maintains and enhances ecosystem service provisions. Immediate outcome 4.2 The role of natural capital as the source for ecosystem services that sustain the poorest and most vulnerable sectors of society in the NMC region is understood, and mechanisms are put in place that protect/enhance these most valuable assets Small Scale Fisheries (SSF) support to secure and enhance this most critical and valuable service provided by NMC Natural Capital, and with significance to the broadest sector of the public.

7 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& page&6& Sustainable coastal agriculture/integrated livelihoods developed to enhance resilience of coastal communities. Component5.SocialCapital:population,healthandwelfare. 5. The Social Capital of the NMC is enhanced and celebrated, ensuring the health, well-being and freedoms of the people of the region in a harmonious and just society. The social fabric and value systems of the people of the NMC will determine the future of the region, so an integrated population-health-environment approach and an active and engaged civil society will be necessary to maximize benefits in and from the other Capitals. 5.1 Civil society within and beyond the NMC is organized into networks and participates to decision-making in the NMC. This component focuses on links between Social and Environmental health, to demonstrate to the public and policy makers the links and dependencies between them, particularly for the most vulnerable sectors of society. The PHE (Population-Health-Environment) framework provides specific tools for approaching this, particularly with a focus on family planning and size, and the health and well-being of family members. Two immediate outcomes are planned, mirroring actions in the Natural Capital component: Immediate outcome 5.1 knowledge and practices are promoted that improve local understanding of social welfare, health and education needs in relation to the environmental and economic needs of NMC residents (PHE framework) Assessment and prioritization of links between environmental and human welfare in the NMC Engagement with key partners (including development partners) to address priority vulnerabilities identified in Implementation Note&that&the&following&subKsections&are&indicative&and&will&be&finalized&through&full&development&of&a& GEF&PIF&in&2015K2016.& Execution/Implementation Project execution/implementation will be developed through UNEP and WWF, both already strongly engaged in the development of an NMC programme to date. GEFfocalareaand/orfund(s)strategies,eligibilitycriteriaandpriorities: This project addresses two of the GEF 6 Focal areas/objectives through how the five capitals reinforce one another: IW 1: Catalyze sustainable management of transboundary water systems by supporting multi-state cooperation through foundational capacity building, targeted research, and portfolio learning. IW 3: Enhance multi-state cooperation and catalyze investments to rebuild marine fisheries, restore and protect coastal habitats, and reduce pollution of coasts and LMEs. Links will be established with the other GEF portfolios, in particular BiodiversityandClimateChange, tofacilitateallocationofnationalstarallocationstodemonstratecountrycommitmenttothe initiative.aspectsoftheproposalarealsorelevanttotheintegratedapproachesthemeof SustainabilityandresilienceforfoodsecurityinsubMSaharanAfrica. Additionality/incrementalcost Theprojectbuildsonsignificanthistoricalandcurrentinvestment,bytheGEFandothers,inthe WesternIndianOceanmarine/maritimesector.Itprovidesaframeworkforexistingprojects.The

8 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& page&7& addedvalueofthisprojectstandswithitsfocusatthesubmregionalscaleandtheintegrated approachencompassingmultiplesectorsasdescribedbelow: Afocusonthespecificcontextofthesubregion,ie.customizinginterventionsfromthose projectsthroughdirectcollaborationorthroughmutualsharingandadoptionofbest/emerging practices.thenmcincludesonlysubmnationalpartsofthe3largecountries(tanzania, Madagascar,Mozambique)andFrance,andisoneofthemostremoteregionsfromtheState Capitalsandeconomiccentersineachofthosecountries.Thissubregionalspecificitycannotbe addressedbylargerregionalprogammesbutthenmciwillbeabletogeneratingbenefitsfrom allstakeholdersincludingthelargerregionalprojects. Integrationofinterventionsacrossmultiplecapitals(e.g.natural,socialandeconomictogether), incontrasttotheusuallysiloedapproachofmanyprojects.thecapitalsapproachensuresthat activitiesinonecapitalaredesignedtominimiseandeliminatenegativeimpactsinanother(e.g. unequaleconomicdevelopmentcontributingtolossofnaturalandsocialcapital) ExistingGEFfinancingintheWIO Thefirstroundofthree sister GEFIWprojects(ASCLME,SWIOFP,WIOLAB)developedthe StrategicActionProgrammesthatlayafoundationfortheNMCi,thustheirsequels(SAPPHIRE, WIOSAP,WIOFish)aremostrelevant.TherearealsoarangeofotherGEFprojectsthatshouldbe takenintoaccountinplanningthenmci(seetable1). Table 1. A list of GEF financing in the WIO, for projects under the Water umbrella Project Focal Area Agency Status Western Indian Ocean LMEs Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonization and Institutional Reforms SAPPHIRE Project UNDP Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Protection of the Western Indian Ocean from Land-based Sources and UNEP LME-AF Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Large Marine Ecosystems in Africa (PROGRAM) Strategic Partnership for a Sustainable Fisheries Investment Fund in the Large Marine Ecosystems of Sub-Saharan Africa (Tranche 1, Installment 2) Demonstrating and Capturing Best Practices and Technologies for the Reduction of Land-sourced Impacts Resulting from Coastal Tourism UNEP Western Indian Ocean Marine Highway Development and Coastal and Marine Contamination Prevention Project Programme for the Agulhas and Somali Large Marine Ecosystems: Agulhas and Somali Large Marine Ecosystems Project (ASCLMEs) UNDP SP-SFIF: Strategic Partnership for a Sustainable Fisheries Investment Fund in the Large Marine Ecosystems of Sub-Saharan Africa (Tranche 1, Installment 1) SP-SFIF: Kenya Coastal Development Project Addressing Land-based in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO-LaB) UNEP Western Indian Ocean Islands Oil Spill Contingency Planning Sustainable Financing of the Protected Area System in Mozambique Biodiversity UNDP Mozambique Conservation Areas for Biodiversity and Development Project Multi Focal Area

9 Draft&Proposal&to&meet&the&requirements&for&PIF&submission&for&GEF&6,&Northern&Mozambique&Channel& page&8& Madagascar's Network of Managed Resource Protected Areas Biodiversity UNDP Support to the Madagascar Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity (through Additional Financing to the Third Environment Support Program Project (EP3) Biodiversity Strengthening the Network of New Protected Areas in Madagascar Biodiversity UNEP Strengthening the Protected Area Network in Southern Tanzania: Improving the Effectiveness of National Parks in Addressing Threats to Biodiversity Strengthening Seychelles' Protected Area System through NGO Management Modalities Biodiversity UNDP Biodiversity UNDP Expansion and Strengthening of the Protected Area Subsystem of the Outer Islands of Seychelles and its Integration into the Broader Land and Seascape Multi Focal Area UNDP Seychelles' Protected Areas Finance Project Biodiversity UNDP Development of a National Network of Terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas Representative of the Comoros Unique Natural Heritage and Co-managed with Local Village Communities Multi Focal Area UNDP Funding In relation to breakdown of finance from the GEF among the five components, we estimate the following: Component Prop. of GEF finance GEF 1 Institutional 30% Provide primary engine for actions, necessary for partner engagement and buy-in, and establish links with national and MEA/GEF initiatives. 2 Economic 30% Provide primary engine for actions, necessary for engagement with major economic sectors, and initiative investment ramp (cf. Global Partnership for Oceans). 3 Human 20% Provide primary engine for actions, necessary for MSP platform and capacity and motivating inter-governmental linkages. 4 Natural 10% Catalytic, on studies, knowledge-sharing and priority-setting, that enables integration of cofinance contributions. 5 Social 10% Catalytic, on studies, knowledge-sharing and priority-setting, that enables integration of cofinance contributions. Total 100%