Coasts at Risk draft summary of analysis and trends to circulate among Working Group September 2013 Likely Sept-October 2013 depending on venue Review existing literature and select target countries for case studies November 2012 Delete. Change in scope, away from Case studies to background papers for workshop and compilation of recommendations on NAP process Draft report of comparative assessment and case studies March 2013 Final report prepared for a special session at the Global Ocean Forum June 2013 Background Paper on NAP efforts in Tanzania February NEW milestone, replacing case studies Conduct national level workshop in Tanzania December 2012 Delayed – anticipate March 2013, depending on counterpart agency Generate report of major outcomes from Tanzania Workshop February 2013 Delayed – anticipate April 2013 Background information gathering for W. Africa workshop April 2013 NEW milestone, replacing case studies. Conduct W. Africa workshop with regional leaders and sectors April 2013 On track - Workshop in West Africa planned for April, pending leveraged funding and coordinated timing with USAID WA Mission. Generate summary report of major outcomes from W. Africa workshop. May 2013 On track Form a Working Group to focus on national-level planning incorporating climate change adaptation December 2012 Delayed, April 2013, Working group will be a subset of W Africa workshop attendees, with others engaged in NAP Conduct West Africa/Accra meeting with regional planners and above Working Group April 2013 On track – event tied to W. Africa workshop Generate report of major outcomes from meeting May 2013 On track Conduct a special session at the Global Ocean Forum with Working Group to present the outcomes of the West Africa meeting June 2013 May not be at the Global Ocean Forum; looking into other options through UNFCCC process. Anticipate that we can have someone from Africa present draft recommendations Assemble feedback into final recommendations September 2013 These will be draft until it is vetted by additional practitioners. LEARNING
flood plain management and conservation of critically important wetlands. In addition, networking among local institutions has to the creation of an early warning system for imminent flooding, the first in Ghana. The District has also modeled innovative and livelihoods programs that can be scaled up in other Districts through other funding mechanisms. Cape Three Points Coastal community vulnerability and resilience assessments were completed and fully integrated into the Nzema East and Ahanta West District spatial plans. These assessments served to prioritize areas for pro-active interventions by local government, civil society groups and donors. The spatial plan also highlighted the need for “green belt” planning for the critical coastal and marine habitats that include the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve, four critical wetlands areas and marine habitats that require management in line with fisheries restoration objectives. Community based conservation programs were developed for both the wetlands and forest areas of the “green belt”. Finally, engagements with large company – Ghana Rubber Estate Limited and its donors resulted in company donors supporting “out grower programs” for perennial tree crops that involved taking steps to assess negative social impacts and to invest in food production strategies that reduce food insecurity. Greater Amanzule Wetlands Similar to that of the Cape Three Points Focal Area, vulnerability and resilience assessments were completed and integrated into ongoing spatial planning for Districts of Ellembelle and Jomoro Districts. Aside from the identification and prioritization of vulnerable communities, the Amanzule wetlands landscape has been zoned for conservation purposes and this status has the endorsement of the traditional authorities. Thorough carbon stock assessments for this wetlands area containing unique peat and swamp forests will form a sustainable landscapes project for REDD+ funding and the Initiative will prepare a Project Identification Note in Year 4, the next step toward a Project Description Document. Finally, the issue of marine algae proliferation, or “green-green”, has been taken up by the Guinea Current Large Marine Ecosystem Program and the Hen Mpoano Initiative has been able to fall back to an advisory and local communication role. This is a good example of how the Initiative has brought critical issue to national and international attention, catalyzed action among national institutions, leveraged funding for continuity, and transitioned coordination to partners. The final year 4 will follow this lead on several fronts. Gambia-Senegal Sustainable Fisheries Project
and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies developed, tested, and/or adopted as a result of USG assistance 5. Success stories, peer review articles, conference papers, research studies documenting key actionable findings and lessons learned related to SUCCESS 10 6 7 5 4 4 4 Two conference presentations and two WIOMSA newsletter articles related to 6. Technical support interventions provided by SUCCESS to other partners and programs on toolkits and guidebooks developed by SUCCESS 3 5 No target, but results will be measured 7 4 1 6 TA provided by Jim Tobey to the Pwani Project to prepare for 2013 workshop 7. Recipients of SUCCESS training and/or mentoring subsequently implementing projects or providing training or technical assistance in these topics to others 10 11 No target, but results will be measured 18 5 0 8 Eight MPA Pro Assessors were counted in Q4. 8. Number of institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues as a result of USG assistance - adaptation capabilities 15 No target, but results will be measured 1 8 0 1 SAGE Committee was added in Q4. Also, continued working and building capacity of six out of 15 institutions previously reported through SUCCESS and associate awards. 9. Target organizations incorporating SUCCESS tools etc. into their work 3 12 No target, but results will be measured 2 2 0 0 10. Hectares in areas of biological significance under improved management 0 0 0 0 TBD 0 0