LD-1 Maintain or Improve Flows of Agro-Ecosystem Services to Sustain Livelihoods of Local Communities 1.1: An enhanced enabling environment within the agricultural sector 1.3: Sustained flow of services in agroecosystems SL/WM GEF TF 175,000 5,292,381 LD-3 Reduce pressures on natural resources from competing land uses in the wider landscape 3.1: Enhanced enabling environment for integrated landscape management 3.2: Integrated landscape management practices adopted by local communities INRM INRM GEF TF 348,374 4,943,164 CC-5 Promote conservation and enhancement of carbon stocks through sustainable management of land use, land-use change, and forestry Good management practices in LULUCF adopted both within the forest land and in the wider landscape Restoration and enhancement of carbon stocks in forests and lands, GHG emissions avoided and carbon sequestered GEF TF 1,775,161 3,719,922 IW-3 Capacity Building. Support foundational capacity building, portfolio learning, and targeted research needs for joint, EB management of trans-boundary water systems. 3.2: On-the-ground modest actions implemented in water quality, quantity (including basins draining areas of melting ice), fisheries, and coastal habitat demonstrations for “blue forests” to protect carbon / GEF TF 155,325 2,184,820 SFM-1 Reduce pressures on forest resources and generate sustainable flows of forest ecosystem services 1.1: Enhanced enabling environment within the forest sector and across sectors 1.2: Good management practices applied in existing forests 1.3: Good management practices adopted by relevant economic actors SFM. GEF TF 1,420,129 2,764,288 WITH AT
reporting back on local project activities to CMC. 4. Knowledge Management (All Focal Areas) TA 4.1 Improved data and information systems on biodiversity, forests and climate change, land and coastal and marine management and good practices 4.1.1 Information portal established for easily accessible data and information on biodiversity, forests, coasts, land and management practices, including climate change. 4.1.2 Overarching communications strategy, including selection and creation of appropriate knowledge products (brochures, flyers, videos) on all thematic/focal areas and best practices developed and disseminated through appropriate channels, including community meetings, site exchanges, and local and international print and broadcast media outlets. 4.1.3 Community leaders, YMSTs, resource owners, associations (women, youth, faith-based), farmers, educators and students better informed of best R2R land-use practices through program of learning exchange visits within catchments and, to and from neighboring catchments. GEF TF 275,000 707,653 Sub-Total 7,018,232 30,242,012 Project management Cost (PMC) 369,382 - Total project costs 7,387,614 30,242,012 Sources of confirmed co-financing for the project by source and by name Sources of Cofinancing Name of Co-financiers Type of Cofinancing Amount (USD) National Government Agencies Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment In-kind 9,036,400 Ministry of Rural & Maritime Development, and National Disaster Management In-kind 13,433,706 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Climate Change Division) In-kind 861,031 Ministry of Fisheries and Forests* In-kind 1,557,766
Agency Coordinator, Agency name Signature Date (Month, day, year) Project Contact Person Telephone Address Adriana Dinu, UNDP-GEF Executive Coordinator 21 January 2015 Jose Erezo Padilla +66 2 304 9100 ext. 2730 jose.padilla@undp.org
ANNEX A: Project Results Framework Project Activity Objectively verifiable Indicators Means of verification Risks and Assumptions Indicator Baseline Target Objective: To preserve biodiversity, ecosystem services, sequester carbon, improve climate resilience and sustain livelihoods through a ridge-to-reef management of priority water catchments in the two main islands of Fiji Fiji R2R Project Work plan being implemented on time and budget. Increasing pressures on natural resources (aggravated by climate change and environmentally invasive species), are resulting in ongoing forest and land degradation in many parts of Fiji, with associated increased soil erosion, flash flooding, chemical and nutrient runoff, water pollution and deterioration of associated riverine, estuarine and marine resources. Identified key interventions, including improved land use planning and catchment management, new and better managed protected terrestrial and marine areas, reforestation, agroforestry, sustainable financing mechanisms for PAs including from donors and market-based sources, progressively implemented in the six priority, representative catchments as per the Fiji R2R Project work plan. By End of Project: All six catchments have catchment management plans which promote more integrated natural resources management and which are being implemented by Government agencies, private sector, NGOs and resource owners and users. catchment management committees successfully operating in at least four catchments (Ba, Labasa, Tuva and Waidina). Project Reports and publications (including annual reporting by PMU of DoE to UNDP). Government and NGO publications and communication materials and publicly accessible website (Comp 4). Mid- and end of project survey of activities and impacts to be conducted by DoE in partnership with Provincial Offices. Pressures on natural resources and the environment will increase due to increases in population and/or increases in consumption. Implementation of field activities such as reforestation and coastal protection will be adversely impacted by extreme climatic events (severe cyclones, flash flooding, ENSO (droughts) and tsunami. Lack of capacity for legal enforcement of environmental and forestry legislation and policies and community-based environmental taboos. The Government of Fiji, UNDP and other NGO partners are able to provide the promised co-financing, or that alternative sources can be identified. Inadequate collaboration among concerned Government agencies and other stakeholders needed to create a national policy and legal environment conducive for REDD+, integrated sustainable natural resources management on iTaukei lands, including protected areas and FLMMAs.
REDD+ SFM legislation in relation to SFM, REDD+ and other payments for environmental services (PES). Forest fire policy and legislation developed and implemented. Output 2.2.3: Existing carbon monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems reviewed and adapted to forests in Fiji Levels of carbon stored, and its dynamics, in Fiji’s forests is known and able to be ascribed geographically ( by different Province and islands) and by forest types The level of carbon presently stored in Fiji’s forests has been estimated through a comprehensive national carbon stock assessment (above and below ground living biomass) by the DoF in 2010-11 which found a total carbon stock of 262 M tonnes of CO2 equivalent (comprised of 221 M tonnes in native forests, 27 M tonnes in pine plantation and 14 M tonnes in mahogany plantations), and Continuously improved national MRV assessments as part of REDD+ program The DoF has identified measures to improve data quality of future assessments including measurement of dead wood. DoF reports as part of FAO international coordinated MRV. Permanent sample plots difficult to relocate due to cyclone or other major disturbance Assumptions used to make carbon estimates may be inaccurate (such as the equation for estimating biomass in tropical forests and the proportion of living biomass below ground)
not including mangroves. Fiji’s forest carbon stock will be by DoF in 2014. Output 2.2.4: Capacity building for REDD+ for 50 staff in the DoE and DoF, and 60 community leaders in subject areas relevant for each group (e.g. carbon inventory, surveys, MRV, risk management/ mitigation) Relevant Government staff have capacity to fully and effectively implement Fiji’s national REDD+ strategy and policy GIZ, SPC and FAO in collaboration with partners such as JICA and CIFOR have been running workshops, training programs, including field surveys and building capacity in DoF (including Senior staff, research and technical staff DoF staff well trained in REDD+ and MRV, including carbon inventory surveys Need for development and training in free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) processes for REDD+ for Government staff (including Forestry, Environment and TLTB) National and capacity built in REDD+ with training provided to an additional 110 people, in Government, communities and NGOs Project Training and Project Progress Reports Outcome 3.1: Integrated catchment management integrating conservation of biodiversity, forests, land and water formulated and implemented in priority sites Integrated catchment management plans resulting in improved land use, natural resource management and conservation, better environmental and/or economic outcomes for people living in and dependent on the natural resources in the respective The soils, vegetation and land use capability of most of Fiji, including Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, has been mapped and studied. However, only in a few cases has this information been used to inform rational land use planning and conservation actions, e.g. Tuva catchment (Land Use Planning) and Ra Province, Viti Levu (CRISP/ Land use planning and related decisions are technically and scientifically sound (including by Government, landowners, private sector). Approved developments increasingly based on land use capability assessments; taking into account interconnectivity of Published land use capability maps and catchment management plans by Land Use Planning and Catchment management committees. Ministry of Strategic Planning policy publications and consultation process. Land owners and developers will act in perceived best commercial interests and ignore technically sound advice from Government and NGOs concerning land use options, and/or fail to properly consider the impacts of their actions on those living downstream. EIA process for major new developments in catchments will
catchments. Strengthened coordination of sectoral planning with mainstreaming of land care, sustainable development, green growth etc. CORAL project). Available policy documents and implementation structure/process at national planning level. landscape elements and hydrological system, and downstream impacts. National development consultation forums e.g. NEDC convened on regular basis for information and input of all stakeholders. Catchment management developed for Ba, Labasa, Tuva and Vunivia River catchments, and periodically revised and updated. With additional resources secured and permitting then - Catchment management plan developed for the Waidina River and progressively extended to entire Rewa River catchment during the second half of project promote environmentally appropriate outcomes – including assessment of alternatives, rejection of bad developments, monitoring of outcomes and enforcement of consent conditions Relevant Government authorities have capacity, resources and willpower to enforce regulations related to utilization of natural resources (e.g. mining and gravel extraction, forest harvesting, agriculture on slopes and near rivers etc). Output 3.1.1: Biophysical, demographic and socioeconomic assessments conducted in six priority water catchments to inform integrated natural resources management Biophysical, demographic and socioeconomic data available and analyzed on catchment basis (as input into Government policy and decisions making processes) Baseline data on biophysical, demographic and data gathered for each catchment during the PPG. This includes soil, geology and vegetation maps; demographic data for villages and settlements and data. The Ministry of Strategic Planning with socio Biophysical, demographic and socio-economic data gathered during PPG analyzed, with analysis used as input to inform land use planning and project activities in the catchments R2R Prodoc annexes Government published policy documents and Reports That data obtained and provided is accurate That Land Planning Section will have and other resources to properly conduct assessments within planned timeframe FBOS to breakdown national population figures by catchment, by
coherent management of natural resources. Appropriate law, policy and regulations developed and enacted for integrated natural resources management representation from all relevant Ministries/ Departments as members. Establish and assess situation with land, water and forest management. model to encapsulate land, water, forests and fisheries conservation under its structure. Empowerment to TAB with additional resources. It has mainstreamed environment into its provincial operation e.g. Provincial Conservation officers and YMST Reports e.g. Ministry of Strategic Planning and National Development. TAB/iTaukei Reports on conservation at province, district and community levels. Review/analyze policy, laws and regulations Integration of universal values (governance) into the implementation structure of R2R Output 3.2.1: National sectoral policies strengthened with INRM (covering land, water, forests, biodiversity) in the following sectors: forestry, agriculture, lands, fisheries, iTaukei, tourism and education Regular and structured consultation between the concerned Government Departments and other stakeholders to consider natural resources policies Ecosystem services especially catchment, carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation values fully considered in new developments (infrastructure, mining, agriculture, forestry) Except for NEC/BD/NBSAP/CC consultations among Government Departments occurring on ad-hoc basis. National Economic Development Council (NEDC) no longer functioning. Some consultative forums discontinued. Weak linkages between Land Use Planning (Agriculture) and other Govt Departments. No clear implementation law, policy, regulation and structure in place in some areas. Strengthened role of National Planning Office in policy coordination and consultation process for integrated natural resources policy in place. Integrated Natural Resources and Catchment Management Policy approved by Cabinet National Development Policy documents Status of implementation of Rio Agenda on Sustainable Development and Growth Framework High level support for development of integrated natural resource development policy. Output 3.2.2: National and local government relevant agency staff trained in INRM through leadership and/or participation in project activities Well informed and trained staff in Integrated Natural Resources Management in relevant Government Departments. DoE and TAB/iTaukei term training programmes. Government and donors provide scholarship for formal qualification. Tertiary institutions /universities conduct training Organize Appropriate Curriculum and training sessions for each level. DoE/TAB/iTaukei to conduct short term courses as a priority. Formal training Status of current operation including committees and sites. DoE Reports from and PA etc. iTaukei Reports, Coordination between government Ministries/ Departments for long term/ sustainability of training and awareness. Government to consider inclusion of environment studies/INRM in school curriculum
implemented KM protocol and communications strategy elsewhere – key documents downloadable in PDF format. Annual progress reports documenting all project media, communications and reports. Reports of exchange visits between communities to inspect project activities. Output 4.1.1: Information portal established for easily accessible data and information on biodiversity, forests, coasts, land and water management practices, including climate change DoE website (information portal) well-designed with relevant information and links, functional, regularly updated and well-used by target audiences R2R approaches, technologies and benefits are little and poorly understood in Government, by resource owners and users, and the general population. An exception would be the Land Use Planning Section, and recipients of its training programs. The general importance of maintaining forest cover and biodiversity, soil conservation farming practices, protection of mangroves are understood at a general level. Information relevant to the R2R projects undertaken by partner organizations and other relevant government departments are not easily accessible and discoverable. DoE website (information portal) is easily accessible, well-maintained and includes relevant information on R2R project, lessons learnt and with functioning links to other relevant websites (including other Government Departments, CROP agencies, Conservation NGOs) other R2R projects in the Pacific Islands and elsewhere – key documents downloadable in PDF format. A knowledge management protocol is developed and implemented Discoverability and accessibility of the portal by primary users is greatly improved Website hits will be monitored on a monthly basis using various online verification tools DoE website. Website statistics. Sufficient resources are allocated for developing, maintaining, updating the information portal, including well beyond the life of the project. A suitable person is able to recruited to the position of knowledge management officer
Output 4.1.2: Overarching communications strategy, including selection and creation of appropriate knowledge products (brochures, flyers, videos) on all thematic/focal areas and best practices developed and disseminated through appropriate channels, including community meetings, site exchanges, and local and international print and broadcast media outlets Easily accessible and discoverable information on sound natural resources management, use and conservation; including information on best agricultural, forestry, land, water and mining practices and on matters which damage catchments (logging not following code, agriculture which leads to soil erosion, poorly practiced and regulated gravel extraction, bad mining practices notably dumping spoils directly into waterways Access to technical information and best practices is limited communities. In addition, limited action-orientated information is published in newspapers and/or reported through other popular press (TV and radio). NB. Fiji popular press coverage on natural resources management and related conservation issues is noticeably better than many other developed and developing countries Key decision makers, relevant professionals, resources owners and general public are provided with relevant information on (at least) monthly basis through popular media on relevant catchment and natural resources issues, with access to more detailed reports and information through DoE website R2R project public communications (listing and physical copies available for review That the best field practitioners will also either have or make time to write up and communicate their lessons and findings; and that these will be in language that is readily comprehended Output 4.1.3: Community leaders, YMSTs, resource owners, associations (women, youth , faith-based), farmers, educators and students better informed of best R2R land-use practices through program of learning exchange visits within catchments and, to and from neighboring catchments Best practice R2R being utilized for educational and awareness purposes. R2R lessons spread and adopted in other catchments Few field visits undertaken, mainly by limited number of Government officials as part of international meetings and incidentally by villagers travelling for different purposes Frequent visits undertaken to best R2R practices field sites, especially from those in adjacent and nearby catchments to educate and raise awareness among community and association leaders, landowners, farmers, educators and students Reports on visits undertaken, both progress reports and those of participants Demonstrable improved and results of best practices will only start to become evident towards the end of the project, including for LMMA, forest plantings and conservation farming/agroforestry practices