1. GEF and the Conventions  Reporting - GEF Enabling Activities - Overview - UNDP’s role - UNDP’s activities in the Region GEF Caribbean Expanded Constituency Workshop Belize City, Tuesday 01 March 2011

2. The GEF provides funding to assist developing countries in meeting the objectives of international environmental conventions. → GEF serves as "financial mechanism" for 4 conventions:  Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)  UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)  UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)  Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants The GEF, although not linked formally to the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP), supports implementation of the Protocol in countries with transition economiesMontreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP) GEF as a “financial mechanism” for global environmental conventions

3. GEF - Areas of Work STAR – System for Transparent Allocation of Resources

4. Country Programming – Transparent Allocation of Resources STAR – System for Transparent Allocation of Resources

5. Country Programming – Transparent Allocation of Resources  Any country that receives a sum total allocation for BD, CC, and LD that totals less than $6.5* M would be allowed to use its allocation within either of these three focal areas, if eligible.  Around 50 countries are expected to benefit => several Caribbean countries (see previous table)  These countries will be invited to inform the Conference of the Parties of the relevant convention(s) about the utilization of the GEF resources. *The final flexibility threshold for GEF-5 will be set once the size of the replenishment is known, based on Council decision to protect at least 90% of biodiversity and climate change resources (update: done, results reflected in previous table).

6. GEF as a “financial mechanism” & reporting obligations  The funding of National Communications/reports to the conventions is a fundamental obligation of the GEF as the financial mechanism of various conventions  Countries may apply directly to the GEF for resources and technical support to prepare National Communications.  Countries also have the option to receive resources and technical support for National Communications through GEF Agencies

7. How to access GEF funds The following mechanisms are available for accesing GEF funds → Full-Sized Projects GEF contributions > 1 M$* → Medium-Sized Projects GEF contributions <1 M$* → others: Enabling Activities and Small Grants Programme Full-Sized and Medium-Sized Projects are prepared with the help of an Implementation Agency. Enabling activities can be prepared with or without help of an Implementing Agency. Full-Sized Projects Medium-Sized Projects Enabling Activities Small Grants Programme

8. Enabling Activities (EAs) The GEF finances Enabling Activities related to the conventions on: biodiversity climate change Persistent Organic Pollutants desertification to help countries prepare: → national inventories (e.g. GHG) → strategies (e.g. NBSAP) → action plans “ “ → reports (.e.g. 2010 BD targets) under these conventions

9. EAs & Focal Areas Set-asides (FAS)  A Focal Areas Set-aside (FAS) for each Focal Area under the STAR is defined  The FAS falls outside the national STAR allocations to the amount of 20%*  This set-aside can be used to finance Enabling Activities and regional and global projects  Sustainable Forest Management incentive program included in the FAS under GEF 5

10. Enabling Activities (EAs) Expedited versus non-expedited access to funds Enabling activities may be submitted to the Secretariat on a rolling basis throughout the year EAs requesting GEF financing in excess of the ceiling amount approved by the Council are considered non-expedited EAs and are processed as FSPs

11. UNDP support to EAs e.g. UNDP

12. Enabling Activities (EAs) Templates - guidelines

13. Enabling Activities (EAs) Templates - guidelines

14. Enabling Activities (EAs) Operational Guidance

15. Enabling Activities (EAs) Operational Guidance

16. EAs under the Focal Areas: BD BD GEF 5 Strategy – Objective 5:  Integrate CBD Obligations into National Planning Processes through Enabling Activities → assist national government institutions in meeting their immediate obligations under the CBD, notably the development and revision of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs), national reporting, and clearing house information functions. → make critical contributions to the successful mainstreaming of biodiversity into national development planning frameworks and sector planning processes → incorporate knowledge from increased understanding on role of habitat & biodiversity in helping humans adapt to climate change + advances in ecosystem service valuation into revised NBSAPs

17. BD GEF 5 Strategy – Objective 5:  Integrate CBD Obligations into National Planning Processes through Enabling Activities Countries will be able to access the Focal Area Set-aside funds (FAS) to implement Enabling Activities for an amount up to $500,000 on an expedited basis Amounts greater than that will be provided from a country’s national allocation. EAs under the Focal Areas: BD

18. http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2011/ntf-2011-035-bs-en.pdf

19. EAs under the Focal Areas: BD

20. CC(M) GEF 5 Strategy – Objective 6:  Support Enabling Activities & Capacity Building GEF has provided financial and technical support to more than 150 non-Annex I Parties to prepare their initial, second, and, in some cases, third national communications to the UNFCCC GEF will continue to support the preparation of national communications to the UNFCCC. Parties that did not receive support during GEF-4 will likely require financial support to prepare their 3 rd or 4 th national communications to the UNFCCC. The GEF will also continue to fund the preparation and updating of Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs; top-ups to NCs), especially for countries that did not receive support during GEF-4 EAs under the Focal Areas: CC

21. CC(M) GEF 5 Strategy – Objective 6:  Support Enabling Activities & Capacity Building The GEF helps developing countries submit national communications to the UNFCCC, including a report on national inventories of greenhouse gases. The largest part of GEF support for the NCs is delivered through an umbrella and support program administered by the UNDP and the UNEP. Through this umbrella program, countries can also receive support for vulnerability and adaptation assessments, capacity building, and technology needs assessments. EAs under the Focal Areas: CC

22. LD GEF 5 Strategy – Objective 4:  Increase capacity to apply adaptive management tools in SLM GEF supports enabling activities related to the obligations of the Parties to the UNCCD in the context of wider capacity development for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) This objective will support adaptive management by aiding countries in national monitoring and reporting to UNCCD in the context of supporting the national and regional SLM agenda and the development of new tools and methods for better addressing the root causes and impacts of land degradation EAs under the Focal Areas: LD

23. For enabling activities that are Convention obligations (UNCCD) an amount of $150,000 will be made available under the LD focal area to support each country in reporting against the implementation of the 10-year strategic plan of the UNCCD

24. Observation: International Waters (IW) GEF 5 Strategy – Transboundary Diagnostic Analyses & Strategic Action Programmes: = foundational capacity building, large “enabling activities” conducted under the form of Full or Medium-sized projects IW = additional funds, not part of a Country’s STAR allocation

25. Slide text starts here Myriad regular Align left UNDP GEF’s Adaptation Portfolio includes. Enabling activities: Second National Communications to the UNFCCC (100) 15 Caribbean countries are supported by UNDP for SNC – National Adaptation Programme of Action (29) (mainly for LDCs) example from the perspective of the CC FA

26. GEF National Communications Support Programme – NCSP (UNFCCC) http://ncsp.undp.org/

27. GEF National Communications Support Programme – UNDP/UNEP

28. GEF National Communications Support Programme – UNDP/UNEP NCSP ncsp@undp.org

29. UNDP & National Capacity Self Assessments (NCSAs) GEF support for country capacity development focusses on strengthening the capacities to manage priority environmental issues and contribute to global environmental benefits Each of the GEF modes of delivery (FSPs, MSPs, SGs and Enabling Activities) aims to incorporate some form of capacity development Since 2002: GEF Strategic Approach to Enhance Capacity Building, = outcome of a major 1999-2000 review, the Capacity Development Initiative The National Capacity Self-Assessment (NCSA), was provided to make a self-assessment of their capacity needs and prepare a National Capacity Action Plan

30. UNDP & National Capacity Self Assessments (NCSAs) http://ncsa.undp.org/

31. NCSAs Process & Products Process 1.Engaged broad range of stakeholders in understanding root causes of environmental unsustainability 2.Strengthened legitimacy of action to build foundational cross- cutting capacities for the global environment and environmental sustainability 3.14 sub-regional NCSA networking and support workshops Products 1.Focal Area Stocktaking and Thematic Assessment of Capacity Development needs 2.Cross-Cutting Capacity Development Assessments 3.Final Report and Action Plan 4.Monitoring Guidelines of Capacity Development 5.NCSA Synthesis Report

32. UNDP & NCSAs: Self-reported Priority Capacity Needs

33. UNDP & NCSAs: CCCD in GEF-5  146 countries undertook an NCSA and are eligible to receive CCCD GEF-5 funds  NCSAs enjoyed broad coverage of eligible countries, including LDCs and SIDS  Greatest coverage was the Caribbean, at 100% Opportunities for Cross-Cutting Capacity Development

34. UNDP & NCSAs: CCCD in GEF-5 1.Generate, access and use of information and knowledge 2.Strengthened capacities for policy and legislation development for achieving global benefits 3.Strengthened capacities for management and implementation on convention guidelines 4.New and improved sustainable financing mechanisms 5.Capacities enhanced to monitor and evaluate environmental impacts and trends  Five areas of support for CCCD  Projects are to implement a priority cross-cutting capacity development recommendation identified in the NCSA Action Plan  To be implemented as MSPs (US$ 500K GEF contribution*) *up to US$ 1 M if technically merited  GEF $ available outside of STAR; countries may wish to use STAR allocation

35. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean: NCSP (regional) workshops MORE INFO & PRESENTATIONS: http://ncsp.undp.org/workshops?op=%3C

36. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean NCSP

37. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean NCSA

38. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean http://www.undp.org/gef/contacts/lac.html

39. UNDP in the Caribbean: Country Offices

40. UNDP in the Caribbean: Country Offices GEF contacts Country OfficeUNDP contactE_mail Barbados Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Kitts, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Dominica (PO) Reynold Murray reynold.murray@undp.org (PA) Anne Marie Diop anne-marie.diop@undp.org Belize (PO) Diane Wade diane.wade@undp.org (PA) Ismirla Andrade ismirla.andrade@undp.org Cuba (PO) Gricel Acosta gricel.acosta@undp.org (PA) Patricia Fernandezpatricia.fernandez@undp.org Dominican Republic (PO) Maria Eugenia Morales maria.morales@undp.org (PA) Jacqueline Sanchez jacqueline.sanchez@undp.org Guyana (PO) Patsy Rosspatsy.ross@undp.org (PA) Nadine Livannadine.livan@undp.org Haiti (PO) Arnad Dupuyarnaud.dupuy@undp.org (PA) Anne Marie Jamine Charles Merilianjamine.charles-merilien@undp.org Jamaica (Bahamas) (PO) Margaret Jones Williamsmargaret.jones.williams@undp.org (PA) Nicole Brownnicole.brown@undp.org Suriname (PO) Thomas Gittensthomas.gittens@undp.org (PA) Bryan Drakensteinbryan.drakenstein@undp.org Trinidad & Tobago (PO) Rosemary Lallrosemary.lall@undp.org.tt PO = Programme Officer – PA = Programme Associate

41. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean Active portfolio Piloting Natural Resource Valuation within Environmental Impact Assessments Multiple countries EA470,250 Multiple countries National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and Report to the CBD BDEA20,000 each Multiple countries Support to GEF Eligible CBD Parties for carrying out 2010 Biodiversity Targets National Assessments – Phases I and II BDEA20,000 each Multiple countries Second National Communications CCEA405,000 each National Communications (UNFCCC) CONTACT PERSON UNDP: before: Analisa Munich (Panama) now: Yamil Bonduki (HQ New York) yamil.bonduki@undp.org

42. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean StatusUnder implementation CountriesAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago Project NameSupport to GEF Eligible CBD Parties for carrying out 2010 Biodiversity Targets National Assessments – Phases I and II Primary Focal AreaBiodiversity Project SummaryWith focus on the 2010 Biodiversity Commitments at the country level, this global umbrella project was designed in two phases, each approved by the GEF as a Medium Size Project (MSP). The objective is to enable GEF eligible CBD parties to assess progress towards the achievement of the 2010 Biodiversity Targets at national level through a country-wide, stakeholder consultation process and to appropriately report and communicate on it. It is implemented through a partnership between UNDP and UNEP. The assessment of progress towards the 2010 Target is to be based on the provisional framework for goals and targets adopted by the CBD COP decision VIII/15 and the guidelines for the fourth national report of the CBD, which the CBD Secretariat requested to be used in connection with the national assessments. The partnership and umbrella approach are aimed at reducing transaction costs of individual country requests, providing the GEF Secretariat, UNDP and UNEP an opportunity for managing biodiversity Enabling Activities in a more strategic manner and in close collaboration with the CBD Secretariat and other key global actors. Activities at the country level include data gathering – building, wherever possible, on existing data and processes – stakeholder consultations, as well as reporting and communicating on 2010 Targets. Extensive guidance will be available both with regards to the 2010 assessment process, but also to the reporting and communication of results.

43. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean StatusUnder implementation Countries Guyana Project Name National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and Report to the CBD Primary Focal Area Biodiversity Project Summary The enabling activity project will help formulate a National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NBSAP), and enable Guyana to meets its obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

44. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean StatusUnder implementation Countries Project Name Piloting Natural Resource Valuation within Environmental Impact Assessments Primary Focal Area Capacity Enabling Activity Project Summary This project will strengthen the implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), as well as contribute to the implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs) through the development and application of natural resource valuation tools. In particular, the project will work in parallel with the Environmental Action Programme (ENACT), as SEAs are undertaken on various sectoral policies, programmes and plans. The project will ‘top-up’ ENACT’s capacity development activities of training and sensitization of the value of SEAs, and enforcement and compliance of EIAs with training and sensitization on the utility of natural resource valuation as a means to meeting both national and global environmental objectives over the long-term.

45. UNDP & EAs in the Caribbean StatusUnder implementation Countries A&B, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, T&T Project Name Second National Communication to the UNFCCC Primary Focal Area Climate Change Project Summary The primary objective of this project is the development of the Second National Communication on Climate Change (SNC). The project also aims at contributing to the process of the creating national and institutional capacities to address vulnerabilities and risks associated with climate change and to improve adaptation to climate change, to promote the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases and the fulfillment of its commitments to UNFCCC. Five results of particular importance for environmental management nationwide will be prioritized during the execution. These results are (i) the estimated emissions of greenhouse gases, (ii) the definition of adaptation to climate change measures, (iii) the promoting greenhouse gas emission reduction options, (iv) public awareness and training so that local and national vulnerability to extreme climatic events can be reduced and v) legal and institutional strengthening for climate change mainstreaming into national and sectorial policies and plans.