1. UNEP/Global Mechanism support for UNCCD reporting
CRIC 16, Agenda Item 3
“Improving the procedures for communication of information as well as the quality and formats of reports to be submitted to the Conference of the Parties”
UNEP/Global Mechanism support for UNCCD reporting
CRIC 16, 8 September 2017

2. UNEP support to UNCCD reporting Global Support Programme (GSP) GSP I
Content
UNEP support to UNCCD reporting
Global Support Programme (GSP)
GSP I
GSP II
Conclusions

3. UNEP support to UNCCD reporting
Since 2010 – Joint efforts of
GEF - streamlined funding approach
UNEP - technical support and facilitating access to funding
UNCCD Secretariat - efficient use of resources and technical work to develop tools and guidelines
Global Mechanism - efficient use of resources to develop capacities, financial reporting tools and coordination
Key deliverables
PRAIS Portal development; Direct Capacity building to countries; Help Desk Services; Regional Support Experts system
Outcome
High reporting rate; Effective Online reporting, Credible data from countries report

4. UNEP support to UNCCD reporting
Since 2010 – Joint efforts of
GEF - streamlined funding approach
UNEP - technical support and facilitating access to funding
UNCCD Secretariat - efficient use of resources and technical work to develop tools and guidelines
Global Mechanism - efficient use of resources to develop capacities, financial reporting tools and coordination
Key deliverables
PRAIS Portal development; Direct Capacity building to countries; Help Desk Services; Regional Support Experts system
Outcome
UNCCD has become a pioneer on online reporting

5. UNEP support to UNCCD reporting
Last reporting process:
108 GEF eligible Countries, including 83 using umbrella modalities, have been supported for the last reporting cycle through UNEP/GEF Umbrella project
The project has also allowed the NAP alignment to the UNCCD 10 Year Strategy
Upcoming reporting process
New umbrella project
66 Countries applied so far to support National Reporting process

6. UNEP support to UNCCD reporting
Priorities of new umbrella project
Training conducted for stakeholders in the countries on indicators, data collection methodologies, analysis and application of indicators for monitoring and presenting UNCCD data
Support to countries to enhanced data management for improved monitoring of impacts at national level
Support to countries to develop national estimates for improved monitoring of LDN target setting and/or implementation by June 2018
National Stakeholders training on the use of reporting templates, the comprehensive guidance manual and updated reporting platform (PRAIS Portal) by December 2017
National Consultations on the reporting processes (impact assessment, performance review, best practices and financial flows, etc)
Report by countries on their LDN targets and preliminary implementation results as part of intersessional CRIC meeting prior to COP 14.

7. Global Support Programme
Global Support Programme (GSP)
To support the UNCCD reporting process through GEF funding (enabling activities)
GSP I ( )
Support to UNCCD reporting 2014
Support preparation of upcoming UNCCD reporting
GSP II ( , under preparation):
Support to UNCCD reporting process

8. Main achievements of GSP I
Improved UNCCD reporting systems established to facilitate reporting by all reporting entities (PRAIS, simplified reporting templates…)
Technical assistance provided to Parties to facilitate reporting and review process (regional workshops, helpdesk)
Capacities of UNCCD reporting entities strengthened for effective UNCCD reporting
Provision of default data on biophysical indicators in cooperation with the LDN Target Setting Programme
UNCCD knowledge management and outreach system improved
1. Global)

9. Main achievements of GSP I
Number of reports submitted by Parties in 2014 increased substantially
94 % of the affected country Parties submitted reports
69 % of the developed country Parties submitted reports
Quality of reports has improved considerably
1. Global)

10. Strengthening UNCCD reporting
The way forward - GSP II
Title:
“Strengthening UNCCD reporting –enhancing implementation of the UNCCD”
1. Global)
Strengthening UNCCD reporting
Prepare tools for UNCCD reporting
Revised PRAIS
Simplified template
Provision of default data
Support country Parties to use them effectively
Regional capacity building workshops
Helpdesk
Support dissemination of results for review at CRIC 17

11. The way forward - GSP II Data management Title:
“Strengthening UNCCD reporting –enhancing implementation of the UNCCD”
1. Global)
Data management
Provide capacity building to collect, manage, analyse and monitor quantitative data related to UNCCD
Identify good practices to establish sustained monitoring systems related to UNCCD biophysical progress indicators at national level

12. The way forward - GSP II Finance Title:
“Strengthening UNCCD reporting –enhancing implementation of the UNCCD”
1. Global)
Finance
Analyse global datasets that track finance flows related to UNCCD implementation
Assess investment patterns, barriers and opportunities to increase finance for UNCCD implementation

13. Umbrella/GSP: GEF-funded enabling activities
Conclusions
Umbrella/GSP: GEF-funded enabling activities
Provide key support to UNCCD reporting
Enhance capacities of all UNCCD reporting entities
Enhance synergies among key stakeholders, including
UNEP
UNCCD Secretariat/Global Mechanism
LDN Target Setting Programme, including IUCN as GEF Implementing Agency
Country Parties
Facilitate high quantity and quality of reports
Lay a foundation for the sound monitoring of the implementation of UNCCD Strategic Framework
Support informed decision making at country level based on agreed indicator framework
1. Global)

14. THANK YOU!! UNEP/Global Mechanism support for UNCCD reporting
CRIC 16, Agenda Item 3
“Improving the procedures for communication of information as well as the quality and formats of reports to be submitted to the Conference of the Parties”
THANK YOU!!
UNEP/Global Mechanism support for UNCCD reporting
CRIC 16, 8 September 2017