2.2 Reduced marine pollution improves ecosystem health in coastal/ marine hotspots in the Arafura and Timor Seas 2.2.1 Enhanced data and information regarding the sources and sinks of contaminants in the ATS; pollution hotspots identified; appropriate controls of point and non-point sources of pollution initiated; oil spill early warning systems and capacities strengthened 552,610 3,413,601 2.3 Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Conserved through Protection of Habitats and Species 2.3.1 Updated information and database on coral, mangrove and seagrass beds in the ATS; priority conservation areas identified in Indonesia and Timor-Leste 2.3.2 New MPAs designated in Indonesia and Timor-Leste; covering about 645,000 ha in area, including approximately 220,000 ha of mangrove ecosystems; with corresponding management plans prepared and implemented; and regional ATS MPA network designed 2.3.3 Endangered marine turtles protected through an agreed regional action plan 3,197,247 19,750,125 2.4 Integrated Coastal Management, incorporating climate change adaptation considerations, implemented at the local level towards more sustainable use and conservation of ecosystem goods and services 2.4.1 Integrated coastal management plans (ICM) that support SAP/NAP implementation developed and implemented through formulation and enactment of local regulations 2.4.2 Climate change adaptation incorporated in ICM plans and demonstrations implemented for one coastal site in Timor-Leste 2.4.3 Climate Change adaptation, with a particular focus on ecosystem-based adaptation, incorporated in ICM plans and demonstrations implemented for two at-risk coastal sites in Indonesia. 1,065,167 6,579,777 3. Knowledge Management (IW; BD) 3.1 Improved monitoring of the status of the ATS and dissemination of information 3.1.1 A set of holistic (SMART) indicators established by applying the GEF Process, Stress Reduction and Environmental/Socioeconomic Status framework to monitor ocean health, SAP and NAP implementation; 467,665 2,888,873 risk
Inception Report Project Team, UNDP Country Offices None Immediately following inception workshop Measurement of Means of Verification for Project Purpose Indicators Regional Project Manager will oversee the hiring of specific studies and institutions, and delegate responsibilities to relevant team members To be finalized in Inception Phase and Workshop. Indicative cost: USD 75,000 Start, mid and end of project Measurement of Means of Verification for Project Progress and Performance (measured on an annual basis) Oversight by Regional Project Manager, Project team To be determined as part of the Annual Work Plans’ preparation. Indicative cost: USD 25,000 (annually); total: USD 125,000 Annually prior to ARR/PIR and to the definition of annual work plans ARR and PIR Project Team, UNDP Country Offices, UNDP-GEF None Annually Quarterly progress reports Project team None Quarterly CDRs Regional Project Manager None Quarterly Issues Log Regional Project Manager UNDP Country Office Programme Staff None Quarterly Risks Log Project Manager UNDP Country Office Programme Staff None Quarterly Lessons Learned Log Regional Project Manager UNDP Country Office Programme Staff None Quarterly Midterm Review Project team, UNDP Country Offices, UNDP-GEF Regional Coordinating Unit, External Consultants (i.e., evaluation team) USD 50,000 At the mid-point of project implementation. Terminal Evaluation Project team, UNDP Country Offices, UNDP-GEF Regional Coordinating Unit, External Consultants (i.e., evaluation team) USD 50,000 At the end of project implementation Terminal Report Project team, UNDP Country Offices, Local consultant USD 10,000 At least one month before the end of the project
Lessons learned Project team, UNDP-GEF Regional Coordinating Unit (suggested formats for documenting best practices, etc.) USD 15,000 (average USD 3,000 per year) Yearly Audit UNDP Country Offices, Project team USD 15,000 (average USD 3,000 per year) Yearly TOTAL indicative COST Excluding project team staff time and UNDP staff and travel expenses USD 390,000
into national development programs and budgets Papua New Guinea: Priority actions under ATS NAP mainstreamed into national development programs and budgets Governmental stakeholders appreciate the benefit of mainstreaming the NAP into development programming and budgetary frameworks; Component 2: Improving LME Carrying Capacity to Sustain Provisioning, Regulating and Supporting Ecosystem Services Outcome 2.1: Improved management of fisheries and other coastal resources for livelihoods, nutrition and ecosystem health in Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea Outputs: 2.1.1 Ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) targeting women and men fishers implemented at the LME level for shared stocks and in area-specific fisheries 2.1.2 Development of profiles of 3 fisheries in the ATSEA, value-chain analysis and preassessment to move selected fisheries towards certification/eco-labelling 2.1.3 Regional and national actions strengthened in support of the Regional Plan of Action for Responsible Fishing Practices Including Combating IUU Fishing in the Region and the Indonesian Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal Fishing, e.g., through better surveillance, enforcement and monitoring, resulting in a further reduction of IUU fishing in the ATS by 10%, around 150,000 tons Number of management plans and appropriate measures implemented for rebuilding or protecting fish stocks including alternative management approaches 0 5 Endorsed EAFM plans Approved FIPs Risks: Insufficient capacity to support management changes; Insufficient coordination leads to delays; Enabling decisions are not timely granted; Impacts of climate change undermine the sustainability of implementation of the EAFM plan; Assumptions: The time required to obtain enabling decisions is sufficient; Existing legal and regulatory frameworks accommodate implementation of EAFM; Number of targeted communities of fishers have adopted an ecosystem approach to fisheries management 0 5 Endorsed EAFM plans Approved FIPs Risks: Insufficient coordination leads to delays; Enabling decisions are not timely granted; Resource users are reluctant to collaborate; Assumptions: The time required to obtain enabling decisions is sufficient; The fishing community and other private sector actors are willing to participate in the project activities and appreciate the long-term benefits of more responsible resource use over short-term impacts; Technological and market-based solutions that create economic incentives for applying integrated approaches are available and feasible to implement in project areas;
Reduced fishing pressure Aru, Indonesia: Approx. 775 registered fishing vessels in Aru operating in the red snapper and shrimp fisheries (combined). South Fly, PNG: 2 tons per year dried fish maw (bladder) produced. Aru, Indonesia: 25% reduction in fleet size within the shrimp and red snapper fisheries. South Fly, PNG: 1 ton per year dried fish maw (bladder) produced. Records kept by fishing ports, to be validated or updated during implementation Available compliance records Monitoring reports Risks: Insufficient coordination leads to delays; Resource users are reluctant to collaborate; Assumptions: The fishing community and other private sector actors are willing to participate in the project activities and appreciate the long-term benefits of more responsible resource use over short-term impacts; Technological and market-based solutions that create economic incentives for applying integrated approaches are available and feasible to implement in project areas; Improved use of fish gear/techniques Aru, Indonesia: Approx. 775 registered fishing vessels in Aru operating in the shrimp and red snapper fisheries; 775 vessels (<30 GT) which do not have VMS; 1400 vessels using gillnet gear. Merauke, Indonesia: Approx. 500 registered fishing vessels operating in the barramundi fishery in Merauke. South Coast, Timor-Leste: Approx. 150 registered vessels in the south coast municipalities. South Fly, PNG: Approx. 2700 households involved in fishing Aru, Indonesia: 50% of vessels within the shrimp and red snapper fisheries using improved gear; 50% vessels using VMS; 25% vessels applying improved gear to reduce turtle bycatch. Merauke, Indonesia: 50% barramundi fishers using improved gear. South Coast, Timor-Leste: 50% vessels within the mackerel fishery using improved gear/techniques. South Fly: PNG: 25% artisanal fishers using improved gear/techniques. Records kept by fishing ports, to be validated or updated during implementation Available compliance records Monitoring reports Risks: Insufficient coordination leads to delays; Resource users are reluctant to collaborate; Assumptions: The fishing community and other private sector actors are willing to participate in the project activities and appreciate the long-term benefits of more responsible resource use over short-term impacts; Technological and market-based solutions that create economic incentives for applying integrated approaches are available and feasible to implement in project areas;
dissemination of information Mechanism in place to produce a monitoring report on stress reduction measures There are some indicators included in the ATS SAP, but there is no unified monitoring and reporting system Monitoring mechanisms in place for some of the project related indicators RCC memorandum Monitoring reports Risks: The littoral countries cannot reach agreement on financing SAP implementation, including monitoring and reporting; Assumptions: Enabling stakeholders are committed to support monitoring and reporting on SAP implementation; Dissemination of project results and ATS information Since the end of the first phase of the ATSEA program, there has been limited dissemination of SAP/NAP implementation Participation in one GEF IW Conference; submission of at least one Results and one Experience Note; and integration of ATS knowledge management onto the existing CTI knowledge management platform Meeting minutes Content on IW: Learn Information on CTI website and other knowledge platforms Risks: Insufficient collaboration with other projects and initiatives; Assumptions: Proactive collaboration with other projects and initiatives will be maintained throughout the project.