ASER – Altai Sayan Ecoregion CBNRM - Community based natural resource management CBO – Community based organization EIA – Environmental impact assessment GPF – Global Programme Framework GSLEP – Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem protection Programme HNWI - High Net Individuals HR – Human Resource IT – Information Technology ITR – Issue based Training IRBM – Integrated River Basin Management IWRM – Integrated Resource Management KPI – Key Performance Indicator MAPU - Mobile Anti-Poaching Unit METT – Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool MoU – Memorandum of Understanding MPO - Mongolia Programme Office NHK - Japan's national public broadcasting organization NPO – Non-Profit Organizations ODA – Overseas Development Assistance PAs - Protected Areas PAGE - Partnership for Action on Green Economy PES – Payment for Ecosystem Services PSP – Pubic Sector Partnership RAMSAR – Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat RARE – Remote and Rural Enterprise Programme RBA – Basin Administration SEA – Strategic Environmental Assessment Soum – An administrative unit within aimag SPMS – Strategic Programme Monitoring System
Vision Mongolia is a safe home for wildlife and a place where present and future generations enjoy a high quality of life, living in harmony with nature. Conservation Targets and Goals The setting of conservation targets and goals further described below needs to be seen in the context of the unique potential Mongolia still offers for conserving and restoring biodiversity of global significance. Due to the low human population density, Mongolia is one of last true wilderness areas of global significance with large areas of relatively unfragmented and intact habitats, populated with unique assemblages of charismatic and keystone species such as snow leopard and gray wolf which play a fundamental role in maintaining, functioning and stability of the ecosystem and overall landscape, and allowing natural migration of large herds of ungulates such as the as Mongolian saiga and Mongolian gazelle. Despite this, the consequences of changing livestock herding techniques and the over-exploitation of land and plant resources, unregulated licensing for exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, coupled with effects of climate change lead to decline of wildlife habitat areas and loss of resources, becoming the main contributing factor to the increase of species to be categorized as endangered. In addition, the socio-economic transformation started since 1990 in Mongolia have changed livelihood of rural population which results continuously growing number of a livestock and increase of number of goat in herd structure. Researchers concluded that in 2000s only 20% of total pasture land were degraded, whilst in 2010 this number increased to 70% of total pastureland. However, it is not the case that is unrecoverable situation and those that are impacted pastureland have the potential to recover and be restored, which is not the case in many other parts of the world. The unique biodiversity values that Mongolia has to offer globally and the important niche and role WWF Mongolia has established among environmental NGOs in the country has been the main basis for defining what we will focus on over the next five years to make unique contributions to WWF Global Goals. The selection of the specific conservation targets and the respective long-term goals were developed based on the recommendations from the independent assessment on last conservation strategic plan. Both the conservation targets and goals are fully aligned with the WWF Network
2. Threat ratings on conservation targets Threats \ Targets Freshwater Boreal forest Snow Leopard Mongolian saiga antelope Migration of ungulates Summary Threat Rating Fire High High High Pests/Disease Medium Medium Medium Medium Illegal logging and unsustainable use of forest products Low Medium Low Poaching and trade Low Low High Medium Harsh winter/droughts Medium High Medium Medium Unsustainable use of water resource Medium Low
Infrastructure High High High HPPs/Dams High Medium Overgrazing Medium Medium Low Very High Medium High Glacier/ permafrost melting Very High Very High Medium Very High Irresponsible mining Medium Low Low Medium Medium Summary Target Ratings: High High Medium Very High High Very High
be reached through the initiation and integration of key government policies and introduction of innovative approaches to law enforcement processes. Mongolia has strong legislation but poor track record of effective implementation, mainly due to lack of cross-sectoral policy integration, effective collaboration and synergies between law enforcement agencies as well as lack of capacities and resources at the state specialized inspection agency. Therefore, under this strategy we aim to ensure more effective cross-sectoral policy integration, collaboration and synergies between law enforcement agencies and to increase public participation in law enforcement and decision making process, including in mining and land use sectors. The work will be backed up and strongly supported by increasing the knowledge of public and its active engagement to law enforcement, both duty bearer and right holder level (Annex 2. Results chains). # Strategy Planned objectives Indicators C1 Strategy 1. Ensuring law enforcement through supporting implementation of environmental legislations and improvement of legal environment By 2018, legal environment on sustainable use of natural resources is improved and effectively implemented through more effective cross sectoral policy integration and improved collaboration and synergies between law enforcement agencies. # of legislative acts amended # of MoU and agreement between law enforcement agencies effectively implemented # of law violations and incompliance By 2018, human-snow leopard conflict is eliminated at least in 2 target areas through piloting innovative measures and the results are disseminated in other high conservation value areas by 2021. # of conflict cases (killed livestock and snow leopard) # of successful pilot measures By 2019, zero poaching of snow leopard is maintained and poaching # of reported poaching incidents
on the following key species’ is decreased by; 50% for Mongolian saiga, 100% for Argali in Transboundary 70% for Taimen, 5-10% for Mongolian gazelle compared to 2014 level and results maintained or improved annually. By 2019, public monitoring and participation is increased in 3 key through sound implementation of EIA & SEA in mining, linear infrastructure and dam construction to ensure biodiversity protection. # of acts and actions initiated by public % of public knowledge on EIA and SEA law # of incidents reported to court (acts and actions initiated by public) By 2019, public knowledge on law and fines of illegal wildlife trade and poaching in ASER and AHEC is increased by 20% and maintained annually. % of increase in public knowledge # of local residents engagement on illegal wildlife trade and poaching related activities By 2021, illegal wildlife trade in ASER and AHEC is decreased by at least 20% through innovative and collaborative approaches. # of trade incidents # of innovative and collaborative approach that reveal the incidents
By 2021, forest fire and illegal logging in AHEC is decreased by 50% through effective collaboration among key stakeholders and communication measures. Size of area affected by fires # of illegal logging # of MoU and agreement between stakeholders Conservation Strategy 2: Furthering financing mechanisms for conservation and improvement of livelihoods of local communities through Community based natural resource management, Payment for Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity Offset schemes. This strategy builds on previous experiences in community based natural resource management (CBNRM) and aims at supporting green financing/economy and setting up a legal basis for Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in order to increase alternative income for herders and general public as well as the budget for environmental protection. Most importantly a legal environment enabling green financing through introduction of PES will be created in an integrated way including pasture, freshwater, wildlife and forest sectors which are the main source of livelihood in Mongolia. At the same time WWF-Mongolia is aiming to increase public involvement and participation as well as public monitoring system in mining sector and establishing a biodiversity offset scheme, allowing restoration of abandoned mining areas through increased financial means. Additionally, WWF-Mongolia will further promote and integrate community based forest, pasture and wildlife management, including climate adaptation measures through demonstration and replication its successes in other high conservation value areas (Annex 2. Results chains). # Strategy Planned objectives Indicators C2 Strategy 2. Supporting green financing/economy in conservation with improvement By 2020, a legal environment to introduce Payment for Ecosystem Service is created in an integrated way including pasture, freshwater, wildlife and forest sectors. # of Legislative acts
WWF as a network has good working relationships and formal partnerships with some of them. The table below summarizes the current state of WWF network and WWF Mongolia engagement with these actors. PSP WWF relations at global level WWF relations in Mongolia? Dialogue Mongolia WWF NO responsible for PSP? Japan No No No ADB (AsDB special fund) Yes Japan poverty reduction funded project No ongoing dialogue New Contact: Jose Cantos (WWF Philippines) US Yes Current 2 US grants USAID + USFWS US mission closing in Sept 2017 No Germany Yes BMZ, BENGO (development support project), KfW Yes Korea Exploring? WWF Korea visit in 2017 Switzerland Yes No active cooperation – one SDC project in 2013 on FW (now closed) No IDA (World Bank) Yes No active cooperation - Wildlife monitoring & assessment closed projects No Australia Yes No information no contacts No Turkey No No No Kuwait No No N/A
established for PSP together with WWF NOs F2 By 2021, income from PSP is increased by at least 50% compared to FY17 level Segment 2: WWF Network # Strategy Planned objectives Indicators F2 Maintain WWF Network funding Network funding is stable and maintained at the level of FY17 Amount of from Network Segment 3: Corporate Engagement # Strategy Planned objectives Indicators F3 Establish long-term partnership with corporate entities to diversify income with fundraising from corporate entities 3.1. By 2019, long-term partnerships are established with at least 3 mining companies to provide revenues for conservation measures # of agreements that bring the funding for conservation Amount of revenue for conservation fund 3.2. By 2021, corporate income represents at least 10% of WWF Mongolia’s income, delivering unrestricted income of 100,000+ USD Amount of funds from corporates Share within income Segment 4: Major Donors # Strategy Planned objectives Indicators F4 Cultivate new donors through major donor programme 4.1. By 2021, major donor programme generates at least USD 200,000 in gross income (representing at least 8% of income), of which at Amount of from major donors
strengthen managerial role for support of conservation impacts fully implemented and maintained annually. By 2018, staff capacity gaps are identified and effectively addressed through capacity building training and mentoring and coaching culture # of gaps to be in line with emerging situation per staff Performance of development plan vs AIM By 2021 office ability to attract with the right skills and capacity is increased by at least 30%. Value and description of benefits working condition Op2 Ensure effective financial management of sustainably growing office By 2021, office capacity in finance management is improved to manage at least 2.5 million USD per year. Quality and timely delivery of finance report; of confidence in finance technical areas Annual all Key financial KPIs are met with on target rating through necessary measures in line with Intl standards. KPI ratings By 2017, risk management plan is developed and fully implemented and monitored annually. Assessment of risk management Op3 Maintain IT system in accordance with By 2017, IT system is operational and upgraded on continues basis as required. Functionality of IT infrastructure