PROJECT OF PREPARATION GREEN CLIMATE FUND REPORT RELEASE WORKSHOP GREEN CLIMATE FUND

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1 PROJECT OF PREPARATION GREEN CLIMATE FUND REPORT RELEASE WORKSHOP GREEN CLIMATE FUND Roatán, Islas de la Bahía September 6th and 7th 2017

2 AGENDA RELEASE WORKSHOP FOR PROJECTOF PREPARATION GREEN CLIMATE FUND Strengthening of the Designated National Authority and preparation of a Country Program Islas de la Bahía-Honduras Roatán, Honduras September 6th and 7th 2017 Target audience: Local authorities, technician of the municipalities, civil society, women's organizations, private enterprise and Afro-Honduran people of Islas de la Bahía. Officials of Government Institutions that work on the national climate change agenda. Objectives: 1. Know the Green Climate Fund and inform about its objectives, structure and performance. 2. To know the work that Honduras has done in relation to the Green Climate Fund. 3. Prepare a participatory exercise on prioritizing the needs of Islas de la Bahía based on their problems in face of the impacts of climate change, and defining the causes of this problem. Arrival of the participants: Tuesday, September 5 Hotel: Henry Morgan

3 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6 INAUGURAL SESSION RESPONSABLE Moderator: Angela Maldonado 08:30-09:00 Registration of participants 09:00-10:00 National anthem Opening words His Excellency Secretary of State of MiAmbiente Mr. Galdames - Designated National Authority to the GCF His Excellency Presidential Delegate of the Climate Office + - Doctor Marlon Escoto His Excellency Mayor of Utila Troy Bodden 10:00-10:15 Workshop presentation: background, objectives, program. Presentation of the participants 10:15-10:45 Press conference - Coffee Break Ángela Maldonado Director of External Cooperation, Dr. Rosibel Martínez and focal point to the GCF SESSION 1: National context on climate change Moderator: Angela Maldonado 10:45-11:30 National Climate Agenda. Director of the DNCC, Ing. Sergio Palacios 11:30-12:00 Water, Forest and Soil Master Plan Presidential Delegate of the Climate Office, Doctor Marlon Escoto 12:00-12:15 Round of questions and answers - Coffee Break Ing. Nelson Ulloa SESSION 2: International Context on Climate Finance Moderator: Angela Maldonado 12:15-12:45 Sources of International Climate Finance - Background and evolution under the UNFCCC Lic. Lorena González- AILAC Climate Finance Adviser 12:45-13:00 Round of questions and answers Ing. Nelson Ulloa 13:00-14:00 Lunch SESSION 3: The Green Climate Fund: knowing its structure and operations Moderator: Angela Maldonado 14:00-14:45 Knowing the Green Climate Fund Ms. Carmen Argüello -

4 Regional Consultant of the GCF 14:45-15:15 GCF Financing Instruments Lic. Orlando Garner- Climate Office 15:15-15:30 Round of questions and answers - Coffee Break Ing. Nelson Ulloa SESSION 4: Experiences in Honduras with the Green Climate Fund Moderator: Angela Maldonado 15:30-16:00 Experience with the GCF Preparation Funds Lic. Noelia Jover - Adviser GCF Preparation Funds for Honduras 16:00-16:30 Experience with the accreditation of National Implementing Entities 16:30-17:00 Experience with the preparation of a proposal to the GCF Executive Director of Fundación Vida, Mr. Julio Cárcamo Ms. Alicia Medina, FAO 17:00-17:15 Round of questions and answers Ing. Nelson Ulloa THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 SESSION 5: Problems and causes of Climate Change in the Islands Moderator: Ángela Maldonado 9:00-9:15 Presentation of the agenda of the day and its objectives 9:15-9:45 Climate Change impacts on the north coast and in Islas de la Bahía Lic. Noelia Jover - Adviser GCF Preparation Funds for Honduras Ing. Ian Drysdale 9:45-10:00 Round of questions and answers - Coffee Break Ing. Nelson Ulloa 10:00-13:00 Problem tree Ing. Ian Drysdale, Ing. Nelson Ulloa, Lic. Noelia Jover 13:00-14:00 Lunch SESIÓN 6: Reuniones bilaterales entre los departamentos de las Islas y el equipo de la AND

5 Moderator: Lic. Noelia Jover :30 Bilateral team DNA- Municipality of Guanaja Team DNA 14:30-15:00 Bilateral team DNA - Municipality of Roatan Team DNA 15:00-15:30 Bilateral team DNA - Municipality of Santos Guardiola Team DNA 15:30-16:00 Bilateral team DNA - Municipality of Utila Team DNA 16:00-16:15 Workshop closing Focal Point GCF

6 PARTICIPANTS PROFILE Institutions Central government 31% Others Private Company 9% 13% Civil Society 18% Private Company Civil Society Municipalities Central government Others Municipalities 29% Gender 44% 56% Men Women Cultural Identity No answer Islander Garífuna Black English speaking 9% 2% 4% 85%

7 DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEETING DAY 1 During the first day of the workshop, a series of presentations were carried out aimed at: i) understanding the national context in reference to climate change policies; ii) know the international context on climate finance; iii) know the Green Climate Fund; iv) present experiences of the GCF in Honduras. After each session there was a round of questions and answers with the speakers of each session. In these rounds, participants asked about the recommendation that AILAC would give to the countries as a strategy to be followed, which is the level of control and participation that will be taken by the State of Honduras and the donors once the funds have been accessed and what is the access mechanism. Likewise, it was asked about financing with the issue of energy. The answers were directed to explain that in the energy sector there are specialized multilateral funds and most are anchored to the World Bank system, and that to access climate finance AILAC's recommendation is to move towards a different vision of doing projects, where they plan and develop portfolios of short, medium and long term programs methodologically focused on national priorities. It was also clarified that access mechanisms are differentiated for these funds, it is necessary to define how to prioritize them and focus efforts where there is a greater possibility of accessing resources. However, with the Green Climate Fund, we want to achieve national ownership and determine the conditions to operate the resources. The implementing entities require a validation of the Designated National Authority, facilitating a mechanism of articulation and communication. In the second phase of questions and answers, the relationship of the climate agenda with all these processes was consulted. It was clarified that within the framework of the climate agenda to respond through the national plans of both adaptation and mitigation and generate the portfolio of projects, there are different programs such as the Program for the Preparation of the Green Climate Fund, the Master Plan for Water, Forest and Soil, the National Agroforestry Program and the National Restoration Program. The last one is already working for Islas de la Bahía where we think of a piloting phase where you can see the restoration opportunities and adapt the strategies to the area. In a third phase of questions, was asked about the participation of the private sector, how they will be motivated and what the accreditation process is. It was specified that the project must work on a strategy to involve the private sector, and that it is necessary to look for the relationship with government and private sector policies that facilitate accreditation and access to funds. Finally, in a final round of questions, emphasis was placed on the importance of complying with gender policies and social and environmental safeguards in order to obtain accreditation as a National Implementing Entity of the GCF, and it was emphasized that it is not only having the policies but implementing and monitoring them.

8 DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEETING DAY 2 ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATIÓN Topic: Coastal Marine Resources in the face of Climate Change Description: There was a talk and PowerPoint presentation focused on publicizing the global impacts of climate change, with a focus on the different marine-coastal ecosystems of the country. The ecosystems that were presented were the following: Economic Activities Beaches Mangroves Seagrasses Coral reefs Biodiversity Topics presented such as: Floods and Disappearance of the Coast Relocation of the Population The effect on Tourist Activities Changes in the Coastal Line Acidification of the Oceans Reduction of Biodiversity Positive changes o Changes in Attitude o o Changes in Habits Changes in Consumption Patterns ACTIVITY 2: CONSULTATION PROCESS: IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Topic: Problems and Solutions in the 8 Strategic Result Areas of the GCF Description: An exercise was carried out to identify problems and possible solutions in terms of the impacts of climate change. The identification of impacts and solutions focused on the 8 strategic results areas of the GCF, which are:

9 Mitigation Strategic Impacts Adaptation Strategic Impacts Transport Livelihoods of peoples and communities Generation and access to energy Reduction of emisions Buildings, cities, industries and appliances Ecosystems and ecosystem services Increase in resilience Health, food and water security Forests and land use Infrastructure and communications METHODOLOGY Participants were asked to identify 1 to 2 problems for each strategic result area, identifying if the problem only occurred in a single region or site. If it was given in a general way, the region or site should not be identified. This activity was carried out in a general way, allowing all the participants to approach the flipcharts. PROBLEMATIC RESULTS The results of the problems identified, by strategic result area are the following: 1. Mitigation: 1.1. Generation and access to energy High cost in the three Islas de la Bahía Location of the power plant in Roatán Unstable energy 1.2. Transport Construction of fishing boats, boats, etc. on the beaches The vehicular park is very high Too many moto-taxis and motorcycles in Utila Contamination

10 1.1.5 High transportation costs There is no control on the entry of vehicles to the islands Very narrow streets, with only one way 1.3 Buildings, cities, industries and appliances The adequate regulations are not implemented in places more prone to environmental damage Excessive construction Lack of liquid waste treatment plants and recycling plants The adequate regulations for the development of tourism projects are not implemented Solid waste impacts health Increase in the use of plastics Visual pollution Mishandling of construction waste Mangrove removal 1.4 Forests and land use Increase in deforestation and excessive logging Migratory agriculture and livestock in Guanaja Bad land use in Guanaja Forest fires in Santos Guardiola Lack of sewage system Poor handling of solid waste, which end in streams Drinking water is not healthy (quality levels for human consumption are not met) Many burnings Erosion Uncontrolled population growth Overload of visitors to the beaches in high season Aquifer contamination 2 Adaptation: 2.1 Health, food security and water Plastics impact health by burning them Wastewater Loss of aquifers Loss of species of commercial importance Poor practice in the use of water resources in Guanaja Lack of adequate sanitation services Inadequate use of dams or water basins Overpopulation High birth rate Burning the forest impacts the water Contamination of micro-basins due to the presence of livestock Reduction of flows in water sources 2.2 Livelihoods of peoples and communities Excessive use of plastics in hotels, bars, restaurants and shops in general

11 2.2.2 Exploitation in non-fishing areas and disrespect for closures Inappropriate handling of garbage Garbage in the sea Blackwater enters the sea Lack of environmental education Population growth Overfishing Solid waste 2.3 Infrastructure and communications Construction of houses near streams and marine ecosystems Lack of adequate laws during the construction process Granting environmental licenses without due control Lack of sewerage systems Entry of construction materials to the sea Clandestine constructions without municipal permits Too much concrete use in buildings in Islas de la Bahía Deforestation of forests Damage to water sources Massive destruction of forests Unsupervised logging Construction of buildings with materials not friendly to the environment Lack of adequate revision during construction time Interruption of marine currents by buildings Cutting and removal of mangrove for land fill Erosion of beaches by sand exploration 2.4 Ecosystems and ecosystem services Erosion and beach washing Lack of fresh water in the communities Well drilling without adequate measures Overexploitation of ecosystems Dredging activities impact and destroy seagrass Acidification of the sea Cutting of mangrove forests Sedimentation of the reefs Garbage that reaches the sea when it rains from the Colonia in Sandy Bay in Roatán Later, participants were asked to identify 1 to 2 possible solutions for each strategic result area: POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 1. Mitigation: 1.1. Generation and access to energy Greater use of renewable energy sources Investment in renewable energy Use of machinery with lower carbon footprint for the generation of energy

12 1.1.4 Incorporation of a social project that facilitates access to renewable energy in communities Seek financial support to implement said Project Installation and use of solar panels and wind energy Support the initiative and green energy process in which the island of Guanaja is located 1.2 Transport Change of technology in transportation Reduce the creation of CO Application of the "Today does not circulate" law to reduce traffic and emissions 1.3 Buildings, cities, industries and appliances Classification of solid waste Greater regulations in the manufacture of waste for industries and factories Regulation in construction Implement reduction, reuse and recycling Creation of high impact solid waste control standards Creation of adequate infrastructure for the management of solid or industrial waste Design and construction of sanitary landfills Creation of regulations at the municipal level for the use (and reuse) of construction materials 1.4 Forests and land use Greater regulation in the felling of forests Penalty for felling without permission Design solid waste treatment systems in a sectoral manner, since the topography of the Islands does not allow the realization of a single network More stringent sanctions for people who misuse land and forests Criminalize people and businesses that commit acts against the environment Application of existing laws Reforest decomposed areas Give appropriate uses to the soil according to its categorization Conduct agroforestry projects 2 Adaptation: 2.1 Health, food security and water Education Work together Do not allow forest clearing Do not allow dredging near beaches Do not throw garbage into the sea Creation of a rainwater harvesting program in the communities Raise public awareness of the consequences of overexploitation of natural resources Induce communities to consume more local products

13 2.2 Livelihoods of peoples and communities Find solutions and livelihoods with a lower impact index on ecosystems Raise awareness among the population to use garbage properly, through recycling, gardening, etc Carry out recycling campaigns to clean the island and take advantage of the waste Work on a land use plan for the Bay Islands Permanent environmental education within schools to achieve a higher level of awareness in the communities Environmental education for fishermen Greater support to communities to meet their needs Greater migratory control Prohibit and regulate the use of plastics in communities 2.3 Infrastructure and communications Stiffer construction laws and apply them more forcefully Creation of a construction manual against the threats of climate change in Guanaja Respect the construction regulations of Executive Agreement Reform this Agreement according to the current reality Carry out a current environmental impact study and determine constriction rules, taking into account the needs of the population Use of more environmentally friendly materials Be more demanding with projects that require an environmental license Require the use of materials that harmonize with the environment and that companies that subdivide and build comply with the rules, procedures and requirements established, keeping their areas clean and orderly Application of the law and the excise plans for the subdivisions, constructions and opening of companies or businesses, and when they do not comply, apply sanctions Search, through the Congress, for a spice legislation and adequate for the insular zone 2.4 Ecosystems and ecosystem services Decide protection of micro-watersheds and water sources Zoning the island: defining core and buffer zones in Guanaja Emphasize the importance of ecosystems, such as reefs and mangroves through campaigns in communities Reforestation in water sources Implementation of fines and regulations that prohibit mangrove forests More classes on environmental education Caring for traditional and recreational fishing resources Mangrove reforestation program

14 ACTIVITY 3: PRIORIZATION DE ÁREAS Topic: Impacts and Solutions in the 8 Strategic Result Areas A third activity was carried out with the participants of the workshop, where they sought to know their opinions about the importance that they would assign to each of the 8 strategic result areas. To carry out the prioritization, each participant was allowed a total of 3 votes, and each vote would also have a different weight according to its importance, such as: Vote A: Weight of 3 points Vote B: Weight of 2 points Vote C: Weight of 1 point The participants then approached the flipcharts and issued their respective votes. In general there were more votes for adaptation than for mitigation, and within each of them there was the following vote: 1. Mitigation: 1.1. Generation and Access to energy 23 votes Third place 1.2. Transport 1 vote 1.3. Buildingss, cities, industries and appliances 21 votes Fourth place 1.4. Forests and land use 16 votes 2. Adaptation: 2.1. Health, food security and water 16 votos 2.2. Livelihoods of peoples and communities 8 votos 2.3. Infraestructure and communications 36 votos First place 2.4. Ecosystems and ecosystem services 24 votos Second place 36 PRIORIZATION Buildings, cities, industries and appliances Generation and access to energy Transport Forests and land use Infrastructure and communications Health, food and water security 1 8 Livelihoods of peoples and communities Ecosystems and ecosystem services

15 AGREEMENTS In the bilateral meetings held by the representatives of MiAmbiente + with the representatives of the municipalities of the department of Islas de la Bahía, the problems that each of them is facing were made known, as well as knowledge about the activities that are being carried out in the zone and the initiatives to be able to work on a project with the purpose of solving the problems of the region. In these meetings it was agreed: Designate a person that would serve as focal point for each of the four municipalities. Carry out a second workshop on October 24 and 25 of this year, with the focal points and key personnel of the Project. However, on the part of MiAmbiente + it is proposed to hold such meeting on October 26 and 27 (subject to feedback from the parties involved), due to complications in the agenda. This meeting will be held in the city of La Ceiba, being a convenient meeting point for all parties. It was agreed to hold a third workshop on Theory of Change on December 6, 7 and 8 in the city of La Ceiba.

16 ANNEXES Attendance list for September 6, 2017

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18 Attendance list for September 7, 2017

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