GEF SGP UNDP Presentation of Annual Report January to December 2016

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1 GEF SGP UNDP Presentation of Annual Report January to December 2016 From Beacons of Hope to Spotlights of Transformation Giles Romulus

2 WHO ARE WE?

3 WHO ARE WE? A corporate programme of the GEF which is implemented by UNDP on behalf of the GEF Partnership (The World Bank; UNEP; UNDP; FAO-UN; IADB; etc. etc.) 20, 000 communities 125 countries US$900 million invested in the last 25 years To achieve Environmental Sustainability To reduce or alleviate poverty. To build capacity

4 GEF Focal Areas of: Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation; Biodiversity Conservation; Land Degradation and Sustainable Forest Management; Chemicals & Waste; and International Waters. Who are we?

5 A TRANSITIONAL YEAR OP 5 to OP 6 (methodological change) Departure of two members of the NSC. Change in GOSL Less than 1% economic growth. Unemployment >21% Unemployment of >43% among the youth, Poverty rate 28.8% (2005/2006) The Three Pillars of Sustainable Development

6 A TRANSITIONAL YEAR

7 Use of Spatial Mapping Specific criteria such as: - Environmental - Economic - Poverty - CSO Capacity Conceptual Modelling Preference Ranking (66% of investment funds) METHODOLOGICAL CHANGE LANDSCAPE APPROACH

8 METHODOLOGICAL CHANGE The Apiculture Production Chain: use of sustainable production, harvesting and marketing methods. Agro-forestry and Preservation of River Banks: use of methods that respect the diversity of species in order to ensure sustainability and resilience. Ecological restoration. Sustainable Agro-processing: agro-processing methods which means methods with minimal to zero environmental impacts, which includes zero carbon footprint. Alternative Energy in Sustainable Production Systems: Reducing carbon footprints in small and medium enterprises operating at the community level, with a benign impact on the environment. 34 % of investment funds.

9 A DETERIORATING SITUATION In 2016 the climate score card for the world deteriorated further: Warmest year on record (=1.1 o C above preindustrial levels); Increase in CO 2 concentrations to 400ppm a drop in global sea-ice by more than 4 million KM 2 Coral Bleaching Hurricanes Floods

10 RESULTS INVESTMENT, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL

11 Number & Value of Projects (2016) YEAR No. of Projects Value of Projects (US$) Co-funding Ratio m 1: m 1:1.19 %change (71%) (73%) 21% CumulativeTotal (Oct, 2012 December 2016) m 1:1.28

12 REASONS FOR DECLINE IN NUMBER AND VALUE OF PROJECTS (i) the length of time taken for established CSOs to complete projects and to apply for new grants. (ii) the generally low absorptive capacity of CSOs in Saint Lucia; (iii) the time dedicated to introducing CSOs to the new priorities for funding during OP 6; and (iv) staffing constraints and the level of mentoring required to assist CSOs in meeting basic project requirements.

13 Employment and Income YEAR Number of Persons Employed Income (US$) , ,420 % Change (29) (12.18%) Cumulative Change (Oct 2012 to Dec, 2016) ,133

14 Employment and Income from Investment from 4 projects. 4 projects increased revenue by US$38, US$12,424 and by 2016 after the implementing of the project revenue increased by 71% to US$21,062

15 YEAR Number of Persons Trained Areas of Training CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT % change project development, project management, financial management, book keeping, record keeping, PVC installation and maintenance, manufacturing by-products from seamoss, agri-business development, effective communication, public speaking, website maintenance, community profiling and climate smart agriculture. 339 farming, masonry, carpentry, welding, plumbing, transportation, tutoring in small engine repair, animation, surveying, diving, operational management, project management, electrical engineering, water tank installation, charcoal making and processing, and sea moss cultivation. 73% Cumulative Change from Oct 2012 December

16 ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS

17 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION Management Plan for Laborie Bay agreement. Draft Management Plan for Mankoté Mangrove An improved health management protocol for snake bites in Saint Lucia.

18 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 12 persons trained in the development of new gastronomic products as part of the strategy to protect the Leatherback Turtle. Two new micro enterprises in apiculture established.

19 > 10 young persons trained in PVC installation and maintenance. Ten households fully solarised and are ready to be grid connected as soon as the NURC and LUCELEC gives the requisite permissions. CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

20 28 households now have fully functioning rain water harvesting systems in Bouton (ten more to be completed); CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Water supply needs are now 93% met in Bouton during dry periods or in the aftermath of hurricanes, compared to 74% prior to the project.

21 CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Community Planning and Land Use Guidelines completed for the village of Laborie. According to CARPHA (2016) The results show that the desalination plant developed by the Laborie Fishers and Consumers Cooperative was very efficient at removing nuisance constituents from sea water, thus turning sea water into potable water. This self-sufficient system will provide water security for the village of Laborie

22 LAND DEGRADATION Over 1200 trees planted along the Isnare River in Babonneau. One acre of land leased near the Morne Assau Bridge for ten years for the establishment of a nursery for continued reforestation along the Isnare River and other nearby rivers.

23 INERNATIONAL WATERS Assessment of wastewater completed in the Canaries Watershed Baseline water quality studies completed in a micro watershed in Soufriere, the Soufriere River and the coastal zone, with very worrying results.

24 Chemicals and Waste Learning programme designed for training 200 Saint Lucians in Basic Toxicology. A bio stimulant from sargassum seaweed was scientifically confirmed through laboratory test.

25 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT VALIRI established, fully incorporated and launched as Saint Lucia s premier research and innovation organisation and as a centre for the CD of CSOs. The Coalition of Civil Society of Saint Lucia Inc. established but needs approval of its application from the Attorney General Office to become formally incorporated;

26 US$87,500 (XCD$236,250) on livelihoods development and LD projects in the Upper Soufriere Watershed. NEW PROJECT

27 SOUTH SOUTH PARTNERSHIP To target young people who will promote and advocates for a healthier environment: CCM CCA - Health of our Oceans.

28 UPSCALING Creating Sustainable Development Clusters Output Input Models i.e., the output of one group becomes the input of another (Figure 5) local products or services; R & D Business and community approach Multidisciplinary Democratic Process Benefit sharing.

29 PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELIOPMENT GOALS A more thorough understanding of the SDGs in particular SDG 14, by various stakeholders and the general public.

30 CHALLENGES Capacity of CSOs in Saint Lucia. Leadership Institutional Environment Generally the inadequate level of constant high level support available to CSOs.

31 LESSONS LEARNED Institutional Capacity for assistance to CSOs consistent high quality is needed. Pollution water quality Our Neighbour s Keeper Research and Innovation

32 CONCLUSION GEF SGP UNDP will continue to work in partnership with all national, regional and international partners in attracting grant funds to Saint Lucia and bringing the highest level of support to CSOs. Already we have started to plan for GEF 7 and in next year s annual report presentation we hope to be very specific on a new area for investment. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND SUPPORT!

33 DISCUSSIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWER