Southern Iyanola includes the communities of Lumiere, Gadette, Au Leon, Despinoze and La Perle, all of which are farming communities, witha few crafts persons and clerical workers in Au Leon. Au Leon (population of 1697 persons) is the largest and the most densely populated community in the entire project site. The Southern Iyanola Region also includes the Louvet Estate located along the beachfront in close proximity to the communities of Des Barras and Aux Lyon. Referring to Figure 8 below, 77% of the population in the project site is between 0 and 44 years of age; 90% is between 0 and 59 years of age. Forty- four per cent of the population is below the age of 19 years. The population is young with close to half of the population being less than 19 years of age. There are no significant gender differences for each age cohort. There are also no significant differences in population composition by age group between communities. Between 25 and 29% of the occupations reported for the communities in Iyanola North and Central was as “service and Sales Workers”. A very large number of young persons in these communities are involved in the tourism industry, primarily at the lower end in housekeeping, waiting and other jobs. Some of them are also involved in tourism activities within the site – wind and kite surfing and horseback riding in Cas En Bas Beach; Rainforest Adventures ( the enterprise in Chassin informed the terrestrial Ecosystems Consultants that 50% of their labour force comes from Chassin itself); Island Adventures Tours which conduct some of their tours on the Fond D’Or Beach, etc. A break-down of some of the key resources found along the North East Coast by settlement/community is illustrated in the table below. Table 2: Key resources in the Iyanola region by community Natural Resources Iyanola North Iyanola Central Iyanola South Cas En Bas * Monchy ** Dauphin** Esperance La Borne Marquis*** Theatiste Boguis* Garrand* Desbarras *** Chassin** Louvet Estate*** Gadette Au Leon Despinoze La Pelle Lumiere La Caye Fond Dor*** Beaches X X X X X Heritage X X X X X s X X X Waterfalls X
Collaborative arrangements with related projects The project will collaborate with the Saint Lucia Small Grants (GEF- SGP) Programme (SGP) and PPCR projects such as the Saint Lucia Forest Restoration and Rehabilitation Project, both being implemented country wide, and with strong linkages to the issues being addressed in the NE Iyanola region. These will provide opportunities for productive finance and technical support for community level activities in terms of investment in sustainable/climate resilient livelihood practices, while the project will help to mainstream sustainability issues into the operations of these projects in the Iyanola region, and will help them to identify potential beneficiaries. Several meetings have taken place already to strategize a possible sub-focus on the NE Coast as a possible consideration for SGP programming prioritization. The $27M Saint Lucia Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) & DVRP: is being developed as targeted programming for different types of vulnerable groups. Elements of relevance and cooperation to the proposed GEF project include discrete targeted land use planning, enhancement and application of the St. Lucian GIS system, enhancing use of the Geonode system, slope stabilization and watershed management to increase resilience, building bridges and roads in accordance with international best practice and building codes. Section 5:Stakeholder participation A Stakeholder analysis conducted during project design identified the range of individuals, groups, or institutions which have an interest or "stake" in the outcome of the Project or will be potentially affected by it. There are very many stakeholders in Iyanola who will be impacted upon or will impact the project. In addition to these stakeholders who are from the area itself or who create livelihoods in the area, there are a number of public sector agencies and international agencies who also have a stake in Iyanola. Stakeholder mapping also provided knowledge of all the stakeholders in the communities within the project site and who use the natural resources within the site; all those from outside of the site but
Appendix 4: Results Framework – Mid Term Targets to be established at Project Inception Iyanola - Natural Resource Management of the NE Coast Approach Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification Risks and Assumptions BD-1 Outcome 1.1: Improved management effectiveness of existing and new protected areas (i) IUCN Category of protection; (ii) area (ha) under protection; (iii) METT Tracking Tool Forest reserves (ca 1600ha) with few fragmented PAs of international recognition (terrestrial: 21 ha), with information gaps and minimal management (e.g. status "proposed"): 18 terrestrial and marine protected areas with IUCN category not reported, 5 with IUCN category VI; (i) Majority of currently undesignated Pas are formalized; (ii) Improved management effectiveness and financial sustainability of existing protected areas encompassed within proposed Iyanola National Park area (5,090 hectares) (iii) METT Scores increased by 20% over baseline scores Technical and financial reports; international databases on PAs and species they contain METT at mid term and final Risks: (i) Private absentee land owners may not be cooperative; (ii) a major development (resort, road) is approved within the project area; Assumptions: (i) PA management remains GOSL priority; (ii) designation as Protected Area leverages improved management BD-2: Outcome 2.1: Increase in sustainably managed landscapes and seascapes that integrate biodiversity conservation. Extent/Acreage of land and seascape under sustainable environmental management METT Tracking Tool No adopted Land Use Plan Ecosystem Services not taken into account in developments Minimal income generating alternatives to unsustainable land use practices Adopted Land Use Plan and enhanced regulatory framework for the NE Coast incorporates biodiversity and ecosystem services valuation; Increase size of landscape by 25-35% (mid-term) or 50% of total acreage under management; Production of at least 3 biodiversity friendly goods and services (with increased income by 10%); Land Use Plan, management plans, technical reports, sales figures of target community members; Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Sustainable Development Reports and Documents METT at mid term and final Risks: (i) Private absentee land owners may lack interest in sustainable land management approaches; (ii) squatters and sand miners may not be from NE communities; (iii) a major development (resort, road) is approved within the project area; Assumptions: (i) Adequate community buy-in and internal control mechanisms are created; (ii) Improved regulatory
METT Targets achieved. framework can be enforced where internal control does not apply (e.g. external squatters); Capacity to assess seascapes currently exists. LD-2: Outcome 2.2 Improved dryland forest management Increased Management of dryland forest. LD Portfolio Monitoring and Tracking Tool (PMAT) No Private managed concessions in NE Coast area Degradation of dry forest is caused by Two private forest concessions established and managed 20% increase in scores relating to the LD Portfolio Monitoring and Tracking Tool (PMAT) Concession documents LD Portfolio Monitoring and Tracking Tool (PMAT) at Mid Term and Final Risks: (i) ; Assumptions: (i) LD-2: Outcome 2.4 Increased investments in SFM dryland forest ecosystems . SFM/REDD 1: Outcome 1.2: Good management practices applied in in existing forests (i) Conservation of forests (ii) Avoided deforestation and forest degradation SFM Tracking Tool Five fragmented Forest Reserves plus three Protected Areas (mangroves) totaling 1664 ha and ca 3000 ha of nominally protected forests with lack of active management 250 ha of government owned forest reserve managed 1,157 hectares forest lands restored Additional 200 hectares forest lands under sustainable management Technical reports SFM Tracking Tool Mid Term and Final Risks: (i) ; Assumptions: (ii) No major natural disaster (hurricane, wildfire) upsets implementation and forest regeneration; (i) Adequate community buy-in and internal control mechanisms are created; (iii) Improved regulatory framework can be enforced where internal control does not apply (e.g. external squatters)
CC-5: Outcome 5.2 Restoration and enhancement of carbon stocks in forests and non forest lands (i) Conservation and advancement of carbon in forests Five fragmented Forest Reserves plus three Protected Areas (mangroves) totaling 1664 ha and ca 3000 ha of nominally protected forests with lack of active management, active degradation. Projected annual tons CO2savings of 23,056. (691689 CO2 eq. 10,000 ha avoided degradation - 113948011 CO2 eq. ) Potential total carbon benefit of 691,689 tons CO2 over 30 years. Technical reports, including carbon accounting Risks: (i) ; Assumptions: (i) No major natural disaster (hurricane, wildfire) upsets implementation and forest regeneration Component 1: Enhanced land use planning and regulatory framework (as applied to NE Coast) Component 1 Outcomes Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification Risks and Assumptions Outcome C1.1: Integration of ecosystems approach into legal and policy framework Land Use trends and patterns; extent of sand mining; extent of turtle poaching of Grande Anse and Louvet nesting beaches; area cleared by slash-and-burn for charcoal production and/or short cycle crops No Land Use Plan; sand mining seriously affects nesting iguanas and marine turtles; extensive loss of marine turtles (specifically Dermochelys coriacea) as a result of slaughters for meat and eggs; significant forest degradation by for charcoal production and/or short cycle crops; ca 30% of charcoal makers practice clear cutting on abandoned estates Land Use Plan adopted by Cabinet (end-of-project target); Recommendations for policy and regulatory framework reform adopted; Sand mining and poaching of sea turtles and their eggs at Grand Anse and Louvet stopped; forest clearing for charcoal and agriculture limited to selective cutting by on their private land (mid-term target); Land Use maps, project reports, technical reports; Development Project Proposals Risks: (i) Illegal sand miners and squatters from outside NE project area largely escape internal community control and GOSL monitoring & enforcement mechanisms; Assumptions: (i) Land Use Plan remains GOSL priority; (ii) Adequate community buy-in and internal control mechanisms are created; (iii) Improved regulatory framework can be enforced where internal control does not apply (e.g. external squatters and sand miners); (iv) Au Picon Charcoal and
Agricultural Producers' experience can be adapted to NE coast users; (v) Continued technical; assistance from the French Government to collaborate on WBT and iguana conservation. Component 2: Enhanced sustainable land management and carbon benefits in deciduous seasonal and low montane rainforest zones Component 2 Outcomes Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification Risks and Assumptions Outcome C2.1: Improved ecosystems restoration and management Land Use Zoning developed and taken up. Land use plan with zonation of intact and/or degraded forests does not exist; Identification and mapping of DFAs in NE Coast conducted under PPG. Statutory land use zoning plan of DFAs to be restored completed, approved and adopted; national scale map identifying location, distribution, density and road network linkage Project reports, Technical reports, including carbon accounting Risks: (i) Assumptions: (i) Outcome C2.2: Restoration of 1,157 hectares of forest of global BD significance, enhancing carbon stocks Number of planted trees No restoration programmes targeting NE Coast. 50,000 seedlings planted over baseline; Project reports, Technical reports, including carbon accounting Risks: (i) Assumptions: (i) acceptable survival rates of tree seedlings Outcome C2.3: Restoration efforts and avoided degradation lead projected annual tons CO2savings 23,056. Potential total carbon benefit of 691,689 tons CO2 over 30 years. Length of restored and stabilized river banks and riparian vegetation strips; Carbon accounting/forecasting; Land degradation causes erosion and siltation; e.g. Trou Salee River bank seriously affected by ATV tours; 2km of riverbanks restored/stabilized; GIS maps; Technical reports and international databases Risks: (i) Potential conflicts of interest with private sector stakeholders; Assumptions: (i) Continued overlap of interest in riparian conservation with BYS; (ii) no major
flooding event interferes with riparian restoration; (iii) buy-in from private land owners can be created; Component 3: Iyanola Conservation Component 3 Outcomes Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification Risks and Assumptions OutcomeC3.1 Increased management effectiveness score of 20% for Forest and Marine Reserves in NE Coast. Area of forest protected by Reserve status or active management on private lands Five fragmented Forest Reserves plus three Protected Areas (mangroves) totaling 1664 ha and ca 3000 ha of nominally protected forests with lack of active management 20% increaseover baseline management effectiveness score in Forest and Marine Reserves Technical reports Risks: (i) None foreseen; Assumptions: (i) Regular presence by responsible agencies; (ii) adequate expert input Outcome C3.2 Population of threatened species (iguana, turtle, birds) maintained or increased. Species population statistics for selected indicator species (animals and plants); Nesting data of marine turtles, iguanas and birds stable or increasing; 2 terrestrial species rated CR, 2 VU, 3 EN, and 3 not assessed# of nesting marine turtles (only females), size of nesting female turtles; size and number of large male iguanas. Number of bird species, number of individual birds of each species. Technical feasibility study for "Mainland Island" at Marquis 2 prepared; Draft Iguana Species Action Plan; Populations of at least one rare animal and two rare plant species show increasing trends; Nesting intensity of marine turtles, birds and iguana. Population counts indicate an increase in population size over the average for the past 5 years. Population assessment reports and international databases and technical reports; Feasibility studies; Publication/presentation record Risks: (i) Natural disasters and external impacts on migratory species for example, can mask project impact; Assumptions: (i) Continued support by international NGOs with relevant technical expertise; (iii) buy-in from private land owners can be created; Data collection is accurate, and standardized. Capacity exists in country to monitor population trends; or
community or data collectors are willing and able to be trained. Willingness to carry out annual population assessments for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. Outcome C3.3 Increase capacity & income derived from tourism by 10% in NE Coast Income generated (sales revenue) by Iyanola-based tourist enterprises; Feasibility studies; tourism-based enterprises in NE Coast; linkages with BD friendly producers at the local level Curriculum and training programme developed by Media Impact Plc available for roll-out for NE Coast campaign; A number of nature-based tourism products and associations exist, but there is an unknown number. There is also no cohesive structure and weak local linkages exist Awareness and pride in NE Coast assets increased by 25% across Saint Lucia; 2 costed studies on novel, BD-related tourism products; increased income derived from tourism by 10% in NE Coast; Increased viability of nature-based tourism businesses through implementation of a cohesive operational structure, greater adoption of conservation and sustainability measures, and expansion of markets and local linkages. Training reports; Feasibility studies; business reports/accounts; Business performance reports; sales data; operational structure; contracts/agreements Risks: (i) Novel products selected for feasibility studies turn out to be not economical upon detailed analysis; Assumptions: (i) Continued support by international NGOs with relevant social marketing and technical expertise; Existing operators are willing to include NE nature-based products in their offerings; improved data collection measures; accurate record keeping. Component 4: Enhanced Capacity for the production of biodiversity friendly goods and services in inland forest and coastal communities (National with emphasis on NE Coast)
Component 4 Outcomes Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification Risks and Assumptions Outcome C4.1 Reductions in pressure on biodiversity and forest ecosystem services Poaching levels of threatened species reduced; Criteria for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity incorporated in policies, standards, and regulations for production and sale of biodiversity friendly products Turtle mortalities due largely to poaching around 20% of nesting, deforestation at ~10%; At the local level, there is limited knowledge/awareness of the criteria for sustainable production of BD friendly goods as businesses are mostly informal and production is primarily undertaken at the subsistence level. Marine turtle poaching levels reduced to < 5% of nesting. Forest loss is 0%; Increased adoption of biodiversity friendly practices in keeping with criteria and indicators for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources Technical reports; Nesting data from turtle watch teams. Forest loss data; Standards; policies; guidelines; operating procedures; compliance checklists Risks: (i) Assumptions: (i) Data collection is accurate. Capacity exists locally to monitor the poaching and deforestation levels. Resource loss is reversible; Buy-in to policy recommendations; Compliance mechanisms are supported Outcome C4.2 Producers adopt best practices for production of BD friendly goods Number of producers, disaggregated by gender, employing best practices for production of BD friendly goods at one marine reserve; Best practices documented and promulgated among local producers of BF friendly products Few producers employ best practices; Extension services and other programmes provide information on conservation and sustainability measures, but there is no measure of compliance; No best practice guidelines and certification schemes (Some standards for latanye; lansan; honey) Number of producers, disaggregated by gender, that adopt best practices in production of biodiversity friendly practices increase to 75% Technical reports; business reports/accounts; Data based on research on production activities ongoing at the marine reserves; Documented best practices; training curriculum and other relevant materials; compliance evaluations Risks: (i) Assumptions: (i) Best practices have been identifies, tested and approved; Buy-in to policy recommendations; Producers understand the value of conservation and sustainability efforts Component 1: Enhanced land use planning and regulatory framework (as applied to NE Coast) Component I Outputs Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification
Output C1.1.1: Ecological considerations integrated into planning policies and regulations for development categories Policy guidelines for incorporating ecological considerations into Land Use and Development Policy Existing DCSG document does not cater for ecological considerations; Some Government policies incorporate species and landscape protection considerations; Current land Use Policy does not integrated ecological considerations; No legislation on land use Revised and approved DCSG document with ecological requirements The Physical Planning Dept. & the DCA evaluates planning applications from a multidimensional perspective, including ecological considerations Existing and revised DCSG document Technical reports; Government / national policy documents. Risk of competing land use, private ownership resistance, acceptance of zoning Output C1.1.2: Land Use Plan for NE Coast/Iyanola, incorporating valuation of ecosystem goods and services Land Use Plan; electronic inventory of ecosystem goods and services and biodiv in NE Coast Existence of NE Quadrant plan; No local Land Use Plan exist for NE Coast; no inventory of ecosystem goods & services and biodiv in NE Coast Formulation of local and integrated land use plan; Land Use Plan adopted by Cabinet (end-of-project target) Completed land use plan document and strategy map; Technical Reports and documents, databases/ electronic documentation - videography Existence of NE Quadrant plan, low priority status, financial constraints and acceptance Output C1.1.3: Enhanced capacity of national and local leaders to uptake ecosystem services values considerations in planning. in decision making Training opportunities and sensitization meetings/ workshops and seminars Number of trainees and weeks training; conservation techniques employed; tools and techniques for mapping and valuing ecosystem services. Awareness Surveys. Limited awareness of ecosystem services valuation. Limited qualitative and quantitative capacity and specialized knowledge and expertise; At least 3 major planning decisions which consider ecosystem services values are documented. A cadre of practitioners with the requisite capacity - trainees, increased capacity and increased levels of integration; At least one exchange with overseas agency; Technical and training reports; publications/presentations Risk of low awareness, recognition lack of technical and financial support and assuming priority acceptance by authorities Develop Component 2 Outputs Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification
Output C2.1.1: Zoning plan for restoration of degraded forest areas NE Coast Spatial map showing location, distribution, area and severity Land use plan with zonation of intact and/or degraded forests does not exist Statutory land use zoning plan of DFAs to be restored completed, approved and adopted; national scale map identifying location, distribution, density and road network linkage GIS maps; Technical reports and databases Risk of competing land use, private ownership resistance; Approval from central govt , acceptance of zoning, sterilization of land in terms of alternative options, private land rights Output C2.2.1: Restoration of degraded priority forest areas nationwide, enhancing connectivity in a 10,000 ha and a 5,090 ha overall areas), with potential total carbon benefit of 691,689 tons CO2 at the end of a 30 year period Extent of Forest areas and acreages planted Depletion of stocks of intact forest areas that are un-zoned with no legal status for conservation and protection Planting/replacement of 250 ha in NE Coast within nationwide frame of 15,090 ha of forest lands integrated into a national land use plan Project reports; Forestry and other department reports Output C2.3.1: Rehabilitation of riparian, ravine, beach and migratory corridors of NE Coast/ Iyanola forest areas (200 ha) Functional and effective mitigative measures such as buffers; Length of restored and stabilized beach fronts, river banks, and riparian vegetation strips; Area of migratory corridors rehabilitated; Uncontrolled negative ecosystem impacts from unsustainable physical and economic activity with deleterious effects; Land degradation causes erosion and siltation; significant beach degradation due to sand mining at approximately 50 tonnes per week at Grande Anse, and a lesser extent at Louvet. e.g. Trou Salee River bank seriously affected by ATV tours; poor management Inclusion in zoning regime proposals and strategy of land use plan for implementation; 2km of riverbanks restored/stabilized; total of 200ha of migratory corridors rehabilitated; Quantity of beach sand loss as a result of mining on Grande Anse and Louvet beaches halted or reduced by 70 - 90% of baseline. Technical reports and databases
on private lands between Forest Reserves creating fragmented landscape; Output C2.3.2: At least 1 agreement negotiated for non government forest areas NE Coast/Iyanola Incentive mechanisms and MOUs/Agreements Limited incentive mechanisms applicable to privately owned lands; No formal agreement with private land owners exist; responsibilities on lands owned by absentee owners not always clear Model Framework for conservation PPP; At least 1 agreement negotiated for non government forest areas NE Coast/Iyanola Project reports; Signed MoU/Agreement Output C2.3.3: Two private concessions established to raise revenue for FD Signed agreements, revenue generation No revenue for FD operations at Iyanola sites Two signed agreements, resulting in revenues to cover at least 20% of recurrent basic management costs of Iyanola sites. Agreements and records. Output C2.3.4: Research and Monitoring programme established for indicator species Populations of selected indicator species (animals and plants); Research Plan Knowledge base on rare species limited, but recent assessments of some birds and plants exist; Several additional candidate indicator species have been identified; IUCN assessment: 2 terrestrial species rated CR, 2 VU, 3 EN, and 3 not assessed . Increased IUCN assessments; Quantity of beach sand loss as a result of mining on Grande Anse and Louvet beaches halted or reduced by 70 - 90% of baseline. Assessment of species and ecosystem responses to human activities including CC; Populations of at least one rare animal and two rare plant species show increasing trends Project Reports, Technical reports, international and national databases and statistics; publications and records Component 3: Iyanola Conservation Component 3 Outputs Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification
Output C3.1.1: Enhanced management effectiveness of 4 key NE Dry Forest Reserves (200 ha) Areas of degraded and of reforested land Forest reserves (200 ha) consist of natural dry forest and exotic plantations; incursions into Forest Reserves are rare, but management levels are low. Regular and proactive management in at least 4 key NE Dry Forest Reserves, totaling 200 ha Technical reports, reports to relevant Conventions, publications and presentations Output C3.1.2: Boundaries set for Grande Anse and Louvet Marine Reserves Map boundary parameters - upper limits and buffer zones Marine reserve designated under SPPA; No delineation of marine reserves for the two areas exist; General outer limits described in relation to the extent of beachfront and fringing forest, and mangroves Defined boundaries spatially represented in map format - Marine and terrestrial boundaries set and include demarcation around freshwater, swamps, forested sites Technical reports from Fisheries Department, Survey Dept; Maps Risk of development policy conflicts and assumption that policymakers will accede Output C3.2.1.: Management and sustainable financing plan established for Grand Anse Marine Reserve Populations of selected indicator species (animals and plants) 2 terrestrial species rated CR, 2 VU, 3 EN, and 3 not assessed by IUCN; indicator species, marine turtles / Dermochelys coriacea CR and Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata, EN; Grand Anse Beach and Mangrove is designated Marine Reserve (WDPA ID 31421) but IUCN category not defined; Several IAS and control strategies identified for NE Coast; A Number of sustainable management projects ongoing. Management and sustainable financing plan; Increased IUCN assessments of species and protected areas; Populations of at least one rare animal and two rare plant species show increasing trends; IAS contained or show decreasing trend Technical and financial reports, reports to relevant Conventions, international and national databases and statistics, publications and presentations; Reports on biodiversity loss and commercial activities in marine reserves
Output C3.2.2: Community based management plan for Louvet Mangroves Engagement and inputs from local council and local groups; Size and distribution of mangrove species; Populations of selected indicator species (animals and plants) Stakeholder Participation Plan; No management Plan; Spatial map of mangrove, and list of vulnerable plant and animal species; list of community extractive and non-extractive activities Designate mangroves as part MRM Area of LU zoning plan; Management plan produced through broad-based community consultation, formally endorsed by community representatives, and being implemented. GPS markers established for all outer boundaries, (land and offshore), and key ecosystems such as mangroves, river beds, wetlands demarcated and assessed, with clearly defined harvest control mechanisms. Fisheries` Dept and LU Zoning Plan; Management Plan document, endorsement signature; GPS markers Output C3.3.1: Develop business plan to promote new tourism and other income generating activities and enhance existing ones Business plan, income; new nature-based business enterprises No business plan exists; Most initiatives at the community level are fragmented and lack proper management/operational structures, including guidelines for sustainable resource use two potential opportunities (mainland island and in situ iguana breeding) have been identified by stakeholder consultation; technical feasibility or draft action plans were prepared Business plan developed and adopted by stakeholders; at least 1 novel revenue-generating enterprise piloted; 10% increase in income in NE Coast; Revenue from nature based tourism activities at the community level increased through implementation of a structured and sustainable business approach Business Performance Reports; Sales Data; Business Plan; Feasibility study on cost-recovery for maintenance of "mainland Island" in Marquis 2; Training reports; Press releases on special events
Component 4: Enhanced Capacity for the production of biodiversity friendly goods and services in inland forest and coastal communities (National with emphasis on NE Coast) Component 4 Outputs Indicator Baseline Target Sources of verification Output C4.1.1: Market, knowledge and capacity barriers for the community level production of biodiversity friendly goods and services removed Access to markets with gender equitable opportunities; mechanisms for sharing of information at community level; training programmes; trends in sustainable livelihoods; trading agreements; production and sale of products from three categories of BD friendly businesses Insufficient data available to inform current availability of resources, level of production, market access, or revenue derived from biodiversity friendly goods and services; absence of an institutionalised and regulated by national systems framework for production of BD friendly goods and services; Government ministries, agencies, NGOs provide support for development and implementation of BD friendly businesses but the support is not holistic; Selected categories for pilots have been identified based on available resources and current activities. Increased viability of enterprises for the production of biodiversity friendly goods and services facilitated through increased market access, research and training initiatives and piloting of national management system; Pilot management plans and promotional strategies for 3 BD friendly goods and services; Structured/ coordinated approach to providing support at the national level for the production and sale of BD friendly products for the enhancement of sustainable livelihoods; Community Replication Framework established to support the upscaling in production B D Friendly businesses Market data; Business Performance Reports; Training Materials; Operational structure; Government instrument formalising system; trading agreements; contracts; Business Performance Reports Output C4.2.1: Assessment of marketing potential for BD friendly goods and services Market information The business component of the production of local biodiversity friendly products is not well developed as most Market information for application of a more strategic approach to production and trade of biodiversity friendly Project Reports; Market data;
products are mainly used for subsistence or sold locally and there is little evidence of record keeping. goods and services researched Output C4.2.2: Guidelines for 3 BD friendly goods and services produced Standards, codes of practice and operational procedures for production of BD friendly goods and services There is limited awareness of measures that inform the use of natural resources for sustainable livelihoods at the community level; No best practice guidelines and certification schemes (Some standards for latanye; lansan; honey) Pilot guidelines for the production of 3 biodiversity friendly goods and services Standard operating procedures; Policies, guidelines for the production of BD friendly products
Key deliverables and benchmarks Component Activities Deliverables Benchmarks Component 1: Enhanced land use planning and regulatory framework (as applied to NE Coast) OUTCOME C1.1: Integration of ecosystems approach into legal and policy framework Output C1.1.1: Ecological considerations integrated into planning policies and regulations for development categories Activity 1.1.1.1: Review of the National Planning and Development Policies Prepare TORs for policy review and conduct review. Measures for enhancing land use planning policies Activity 1.1.1.2: Identification and assessment of viability of innovative economic and fiscal instruments Prepare TORs in conjunction with Activity 1.1.1.1 and conduct assessment on innovative economic and fiscal instruments and other options for effective management of lands and promoting business compliance with BD principles and guidelines. Recommendations on innovative economic and fiscal instruments and other options for effective management of non-government lands and promoting business compliance with BD principles and guidelines Activity 1.1.1.3: Develop Concept Paper Prepare TORs in conjunction with Activity 1.1.1.1 and 1.1.12, and conduct community consultations for compilation of outputs of same into a Concept/Cabinet Paper. Concept/Cabinet Paper proposing measures for requisite policy reform Output C1.1.2: Land Use Plan for NE Coast/Iyanola, incorporating Activity 1.1.2.1: Collate and update selected species and ecosystems baseline Prepare TORs for resource inventorying and carry out consultations for resource assessment. Electronic database developed. Information added. Electronic inventory of selected species and ecosystems, and ecosystem goods and services in NE
valuation of ecosystem goods and services Coast established/updated. Activity 1.1.2.2: Conduct valuation of selected species and ecosystems Prepare TORs and conduct consultations and ecosystem valuation studies for selected ecosystems and species. Ecosystem valuation report for selected species and ecosystems in NE Iyanola region. Activity 1.1.2.3: Development of Land Use Plan Prepare TORs and develop integrated Land use Plan for NE Iyanola region. Integrated land use plan for NE Coast Iyanola region. Output C1.1.3: Enhanced capacity of national and local leaders to uptake ecosystem services values considerations in planning in decision making Activity 1.1.3.1 Develop case studies Prepare TORs and compile case studies demonstrating socio-economic value of sustainable use of select BD friendly goods and services of importance to NE Iyanola region. Case Studies using ecosystem valuation to demonstrate socio-economic importance of critical BD friendly goods and services in NE coast. Activity 1.1.3.2: Develop and implement a national Public Awareness and Sensitization Strategy PAS strategy completed and implementation underway Activity 1.1.3.3: Initiate and cultivate national, regional and international collaboration and partnerships Establish a framework and mechanisms for collaboration and partnership building on existing and potential networks. Qualitative and quantitative capacity and specialized knowledge and expertise; Activity 1.1.3.4: Develop and/or adapt and implement training plan Prepare TORs and develop Training Plan and materials. Training Plan completed and implementation underway.
forests and lands with appropriate plant species Activity C2.2.1.2: Establish community based flying nursery facilities Identify sites/areas for community nurseries; assist in establishment of facilities Facilities for forest restoration – tree planting in place Activity C2.2.1.3: Production, distribution, planting and maintenance of at least 50,000 seedlings Carry out assessments and establish pilot planting programme for and restoration of critical forests and degraded lands in the NE Iyanola region Total of 200ha of forest restored to rehabilitate fragmented migratory corridors Outcome C2.3: Restoration efforts and avoided degradation lead projected annual tons CO2savings 23,056. Potential total carbon benefit of 691,689 tons CO2 over 30 years. Output C2.3.1: Rehabilitation of riparian, ravine, beach and migratory corridors of NE Coast/ Iyanola forest areas (200 ha) Activity C2.3.1.1: Develop and commence implementation of Participatory based Site Specific Management Plans based on the ISFM Plan developed under activity restoring/stabilising eroded/vulnerable riverbanks and estuaries in conjunction with Activities C 2.2.1.2 and C2.2.1.3 Conduct consultations and develop specific site/area management plans for riverbank, and estuaries component Consultations and critical site/area management plans; approx.. 2km of riverbanks restored/stabilized; Output C2.3.2: At least 1 agreement negotiated for Activity C2.3.2.1: Explore, discuss and recommend partnership agreements, and options Prepare TORs, conduct consultations to explore and recommend fit-to-purpose, options for compensation and incentives for conservation on private lands. Model Framework for conservation PPP
government (private) forest areas NE Coast/Iyanola for compensation and incentives Activity C2.3.2.2: Negotiate at least 1 private public partnerships for restoration efforts on private lands Prepare TORs in conjunction with C2.3.2.1 and negotiate agreement for forest restoration on private lands. At least 1 agreement negotiated for forest restoration in non- government (private) forest areas NE Coast/Iyanola Output C2.3.3: Two private concessions established to raise revenue for SFM Activity C2.3.3.1: Identify opportunities/mechanisms for financing options for SFM including REDD Plus Prepare TORs, conduct consultations to identify opportunities/mechanisms for financing options for SFM. Model Framework for Sustainable Financing Activity C2.3.3.2: Identify, define and negotiate up to 2 pilot concessions for PPP with existing and potential business enterprises and communities Prepare TORs, conduct consultations to identify, define and negotiate up to 2 pilot concessions for PPP with existing and potential business enterprises and communities. Up to 2 pilot concessions for PPP identified, defined and/or negotiated with existing and potential business enterprises and communities. Output C2.3.4: Research and Monitoring programme established for indicator species Activity C2.3.4.1: Design and implement a comprehensive Pressure State response Monitoring Programme (building on existing monitoring programmes) Research and Monitoring programme established and information documented and shared with policy makers and planners.
Component 3: Iyanola Conservation Outcome C3.1 Increased management effectiveness score of 20% for Forest and Marine Reserves in NE Coast. Output C3.1.1: Enhanced management effectiveness of 4 key NE Dry Forest Reserves (200 ha) Activity C3.1.1.1: Rapid assessment of status of Dry Forest in Forest Reserves and on private lands in Iyanola Region and zoning of critical forest areas in NE Iyanola Region (concomittant activity with Land use Plan - C1) Carry out resource assessment – specific focus on Dry Forest areas in NE Iyanola Region and confirmed identification and zoning of critical dry forest areas. Resource inventory completed; Spatial map showing critical dry forest areas. Activity C3.1.1.2: Conduct Baseline Assessment for Management Effectiveness of Dry Forest in NE Iyanola Region using appropriate tools such as management effectiveness score card Prepare TORs and design/adapt and apply tool/instrument to assess management effectiveness for terrestrial ecosystems. Assessment tool/instrument and baseline assessment for terrestrial ecosystems. Activity C3.1.1.3: Develop and commence Implementation of Participatory based Site Specific Management Plans/Guidelines based on the SFM Plan developed in C2.1.1.2 for at least 4 Dry Forest areas in NE Iyanola Region in conjunction with Activities C.2.2.1.1-3; C2.3.2.1and C2.3.4.1 Conduct consultations and elaborate aspects of the ISFM Plan and site/area management plans – specifically for forest and land, with particular focus on 4 dry forest areas. Consultations and Participatory based Site Specific Management Plans for 4 dry forest areas.
Output C3.1.2: Boundaries set for Grande Anse and Louvet Marine Reserves Activity C3.1.2.1 Identification and demarcation of boundaries through field assessments, GPS coordinates and utilizing GIS to develop maps of the marine reserves (demarcation will require legal action and possible re-gazetting of the proposed boundaries). Prepare TORs and identify and map boundary parameters - upper limits and buffer zones, including demarcation around freshwater, swamps, forested sites, etc. Preliminary map of Marine and terrestrial boundaries for Grand Anse and Louvet Marine Reserves. Activity C3.1.2.2 Testing of proposed boundaries against conservation targets (e.g. Aichi Target for 2020) and goals and adjusting these boundaries as needed. Conduct consultations and analysis to test boundary parameters - upper limits and buffer zones. Completed map of Marine and terrestrial boundaries for Grand Anse and Louvet Marine Reserves. Activity C3.1.2.3 Conduct Baseline Assessment for Management Effectiveness using appropriate tools (prelim mgmt score card will include governance, enforcement and research, will speak more specifically to boundary delimitation) Prepare TORs and design/adapt and apply tool/instrument to assess management effectiveness for marine ecosystems. Assessment tool/instrument and baseline assessment for marine ecosystems. Outcome C3.2 Population of threatened species (iguana, turtle, birds) maintained or increased.
Output C3.2.1.: Management and sustainable financing plan established for Grand Anse Marine Reserves in NE Coast Activity C3.2.1.1: Formulate and commence implementation of a Participatory based Site Specific Management Plan for Grand Anse Marine Reserve based on the SFM Plan developed in C2.1.1.2 , that will focus on reducing pressures on threatened terrestrial and marine species, incorporating sustainable financing options from Output C2.3.3 Prepare TORs, conduct consultations, elaborate specific aspects of the ISFM Plan for Grand Anse Marine Reserves, and commence implementation.. Consultations and Participatory based Site Specific Management Plan including options for sustainable financing for Grand Anse Marine Reserve. Output C3.2.2: Community based management plan for Louvet Mangroves Activity C3.2.2.1: Develop and commence implementation of a Participatory based Site Specific Management Plan based on the SFM Plan developed in C2.1.1.2, that will focus on reducing pressures on threatened terrestrial and marine species in Louvet Mangroves Prepare TORs, conduct consultations, and develop specific site/area management plan for Louvet Mangrove within the context of the riverbank, and estuaries component, and commence implementation. Consultations and Participatory based Site Specific Management Plan for Louvet Mangroves. Outcome C3.3 Increase capacity & income derived from tourism by 10% in NE Coast Output C3.3.1: Develop business plan to promote new tourism and Activity 3.3.1.1: Conduct situational analysis for nature-based tourism product for the Iyanola Finalise TOR and conduct feasibility/business opportunity study. Identify at least one nature-based Completed feasibility/business opportunity study with
other income generating activities and enhance existing ones region incorporating BD friendly and cultural heritage products and services (relate to Activity C4.1.1.1) tourism activity for revenue generation at the community level. recommendations for implementation of at least one tourism-related revenue generating enterprise at the community level in NE Coast; Activity 3.3.1.2: Conduct gap analysis and feasibility/business opportunity study to inform new product and services initiatives Activity 3.3.1.3: Define nature-based tourism product for the Iyanola region incorporating BD friendly and cultural heritage products and services and develop business plan (relate to Activity C4.1.1.2) Proposed measures and recommendations used to inform formulation of a Business Plan for implementation of nature-based tourism product, incorporating 3 selected categories of BD goods and services in Component 4 through implementation of a structured and sustainable business approach. Business Plan for nature-based tourism product in NE Iyanola developed and at least one revenue generating enterprise piloted; Increase in revenue from nature based tourism activities at the community level. Component 4: Enhanced capacity for the production of biodiversity friendly goods and services in inland forest and coastal communities (National with emphasis on NE Coast) Outcome C4.1 Reductions in pressure on biodiversity and forest ecosystem services Output C4.1.1: Market, knowledge and capacity barriers for the community level Activity C4.1.1.1: Conduct situational analysis and needs assessment to validate the 3 identified categories of BD friendly goods and Situational assessment and results of needs assessment for production of 3 selected categories 0 43,236
production of biodiversity friendly goods and services removed services - including inventory of resources; (linked to Activity C3.3.1.1) of BD friendly goods and services. (completed under PPG) Activity C4.1.1.2: Develop management plans and promotional strategies for Piloting of up to three the selected categories of products and services to adopt/adapt and assess best practice based on Activity C4.2.2.1 Management Plans and promotional strategies. Activity C4.1.1.3: Commence implementation of Pilots for up to three selected categories of products and services to assess best practice Consult with local communities to identify and implement pilot demonstration sites/areas for the 3 selected categories of BD products and services. Consultations and 3 demonstration BD friendly ventures piloted. Activity C4.1.1.4: Define and formalise the establishment of the framework for a national management system for linking marketing with production management framework through appropriate instruments (e.g. policy, regulation Undertake capacity development; coordinate implementation of a cohesive operational structure, greater adoption of conservation and sustainability measures, and expansion of markets and local linkages. Qualitative and quantitative capacity and specialized knowledge and expertise to support ventures in BD friendly goods and services.
Activity C4.2.2.2:Identify and compile best practices adapted at the local level for production (including advisory and supporting services) and sale of BD friendly goods and services and develop manuals and protocols for community replication and upscaling nationally of successes in sustainable use of local biological resources Documented local successes of best practice recommendations in BD management for demonstration pilots of 3 selected categories of BD products and services. Promotion of adapted documentation of best practice for sustainable use of BD friendly goods and services to support replication. Project Management Outcome: 5.1 Effective Project Management and Coordination in place Project deliverables identified elsewhere in the logical framework, all UNEP and GEF reporting requirements met. All project benchmarks identified elsewhere in the logical framework, PIR and annual financial reporting. Output : Project deliverables produced on time within budget and reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements met Project support offices set up, staff hired. Accounting and reporting (M&E) systems developed and implemented. Monitoring and evaluation, and reporting systems developed and implemented. Project work plans, progress reports, and financial reports finalised.
Carbon Assessment Monitoring System Data gaps and costed steps to implement a carbon assessment monitoring system for sustainable forest restoration and management. The key elements for the carbon assessment monitoring system using CAT-AR are as indicated in the following Table. Key Element – Carbon Assessment Description Monitor and Reporting Baseline – General Non-Woody Biomass The baseline is a hypothetical scenario that describes changes over time in carbon stocks and GHG emissions within the project boundary that would occur in the absence of project activities (see IPCC tier 1 baseline) Number of baseline strata (the tool normally assumes 1 stratum if no more information is provided by user Area of the baseline strata – ha Stratum name (descriptive), activity to be undertaken Land-use category of stratum (Descriptive)-cropland, grassland Baseline land-use activity (Descriptive)– cropland, abandoned The tool assumes that non-woody vegetation biomass remains roughly constant over the project lifetime. This is due to the fact that non-woody biomass turns over annually or within a few years; hence, the biomass growth may remain roughly balanced by losses through grazing, decomposition and fire (IPCC-GNGGI). Peak biomass (tdm.ha-1) If this parameter is unknown, the tool will guide the user to a list of Conduct routine assessment and measurement of the carbon stocks in trees, woody and non-woody vegetation within the project boundary. To be reported at least annually once trees are of DBH >5cm.