GEF: Support for the Implementation of Article 8(j) and Related Provisions Informal Presentation at the Meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) Montreal, Canada, February 4-8, 2002

Proposed Agenda Opening by the Chair: Mr. Arthur Nogueira Brief Introduction to the GEF and challenges Participation in GEF processes Overall GEF Portfolio Overview in support to the implementation of Article 8(j) Portfolio of UNDP/GEF and lessons Portfolio from UNEP/GEF and lessons Portfolio of the World Bank/GEF and lessons Brief discussions: Key issues

Introduction to the GEF: 1 Structure: Assembly, Council, GEF Units: Secretariat, IAS, Trustee, STAP Partners: Conventions and their Secretariats Others: Regional development banks, bilateral development cooperation agencies, private sector, NGOs,

Introduction to the GEF: 2 Major policies and initiatives: GEF project cycle Incremental costs Public Involvement, Country Dialogue Workshops and CDI Expanded opportunities for RDBs Private sector involvement

GEF Challenges ahead Achieving and sustaining impact Strengthening country ownership Expanding the partnership Deepening the commitment of Implementing Agencies Maintaining institutional effectiveness

Participation on GEF Processes 1 Meetings with the CEO and Chairman: COPs in Argentina and Kenya Indigenous Peoples representatives at Council meetings since November 2000 Indigenous Peoples participation at NGO consultations prior to Council meetings. Last one co-chaired by one of the indigenous representatives Discussion with STAP to include indigenous experts on the Roster of Experts under way

Participation on GEF Processes 2 GEF presentation in meetings in Spain, to which indigenous representatives had been invited Availability of staff to meet with interested representatives at COPs, specialized meetings Invitation to Indigenous Forum representatives to design an medium-sized project specifically to strengthen the Indigenous Biodiversity Forum

Participation in GEF projects Participation in GEF projects: as part of larger projects, or through projects specifically designed and managed by indigenous and local community representatives. Refer to fact sheet

Portfolio Overview: 1 As of FY2001, GEF allocation to projects involving indigenous groups exceeded $341.0 million to 56 projects in 39 countries These projects involve more than 252 different ethnic and tribal populations The total amount for GEF allocation may include expenditures that do not directly benefit indigenous communities (e.g., capacity building of government environment agencies; enabling legislation; scientific studies).

Portfolio Overview: 2 TYPES OF PROJECT ACTIVITIES INVOLVING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES Traditional practices for in-situ conservation Sustainable use, including sustainable livelihoods Local capacity building Consultations, social surveys, needs assessment as inputs to Indigenous Peoples Development Plans (World Bank); management plans Others: identify/classify species, inventories, etc.

Portfolio Overview: 3 INTEGRATING GOOD PRACTICES Policy environment: addressing root causes of biodiversity loss Participation: funding and technical assistance to improve participation in project decision making, implementation, and evaluation Integrated ecosystems management: more focus on local needs as they relate to different types of ecosystem services, including renewable energy and water management Local capacity building: training, cross site visits

Portfolio of the IAs and lesson learned UNDP UNEP World Bank

Discussion Key issues: