1: Strengthening the enabling framework and institutional structures to mainstream BD, SLM, CCM and SFM policies, priorities and practices into India’s agricultural sector TA Outcome 1.1. National and state level institutional, policy and programme frameworks strengthened to integrate environmental priorities and resilience into the agriculture sector to enhance delivery of global environmental benefits (GEB) across landscapes of highest conservation concern At least 12 new policy recommendations (at least two per State and two at the national level) are expected to be developed and approved by platforms of policy makers to strengthen agroecological approach in agriculture and allied sectors at the national and State levels to achieve multiple global environmental benefits, as well as to achieve sustainable food production and resilient local livelihoods. One national and five State plans (in Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand) are endorsed by multi- stakeholders (with committed finance, and institutional arrangements) to continue green landscape approach at five landscapes and expand beyond project targeted landscapes. These plans are meant to provide both the exit strategy for this project, as well as expansion/ scale up strategy of the Green Landscape approach. 1.2. Cross-sectoral knowledge management and decision-making 1.1.1 National and state level inter-sectoral (agricultural and allied sectors, forestry and natural resources management, and economic development) coordinating committees established and institutionalized to facilitate cross-sectoral support to mainstream environmental priorities in the agriculture sector (target: 1 national, 5 state level) 1.1.2 ‘Policy Dialogues’ established to inform and facilitate discussion of priority issues related to agriculture, environment including climate change and development, including gender issues, at national and state levels, including options to shift current investments in agricultural development to support more environmentally sustainable practices (target: 1 national, 5 state dialogues) 1.1.3 Policy briefs, advocacy and materials developed to inform discussions and decision making on priority issues related to agriculture, environment and development (target: 10 national policy briefs, 15 state briefs) 1.1.4 “Green Landscape” mainstreaming strategies developed to promote environmental protection as part of broader sustainable agriculture and natural resource management, including strategic re-direction and prioritization of agricultural initiatives and investments to encourage agricultural 6,953,484 230,845,385 stakeholder raising
systems at national and state levels to support development and implementation of approaches at landscape levels that deliver global environmental benefits as well as socioeconomic benefits enhanced Seven (Desert National Park, Corbett, Rajaji, Similipal, Chambal, Dampa and Thoratlang) protected areas in five target landscapes with threat landscape level reduction monitoring protocols and indicators (such as hunting, encroachment) integrated into protected area management and monitoring in five target landscapes At least 30 including national and State level stories published in newspapers and other media reports on green landscape approach, highlighting the importance of agroecological approaches in the agriculture sector for multiple benefits (within the 5 states and at the national level) At least 20 local plans (including Gram Panchayat/ Village Council/ Community level) developed based on spatial decision support systems in five landscapes At least 12lessons learnt reports published on different themes (environmental, economic, social) practices that deliver GEBs at the landscapes of highest ecological value (target: 1 national and 5 state level) 1.2.1 – Spatial decision support system and tools, and compilation of existing land use information from international, national and state level sources (satellite imageries and other existing GIS database), developed and institutionalized, and users trained in their use (target: 1 national level system) 1.2.2 – Green Landscape monitoring programme (monitoring system and protocols) to assess the health/status of the target Green Landscapes and evaluate progress towards delivery of GEBs and social and economic impacts (e.g. farmer income, food security) established and implemented, with relevant individuals equipped and trained in its use (target: 1 national and 5 state programmes) 1.2.3 –Communication strategy and plan designed and implemented (including development of an information management platform) to facilitate knowledge sharing, mainstreaming and replication of lessons learned and ‘best practices’ for Green Landscapes (target: 1 national and 5 state platforms and communication strategies/plans) Output
2: Improved agricultural and conservation practices demonstrating sustainable production, resilient livelihood advancements, habitat improvements and delivery of tangible BD, LD, CCM, and SFM benefits TA/ INV 2.1 – Institutional frameworks, mechanisms and capacities at District and Village levels to support decision-making and participation in Green Landscape planning and management strengthened, with Green Landscape Management Plans developed and endorsed and under implementation by stakeholders 5 plans covering at least 1,800,000 ha of Green Landscape management plans promoting agroecological approaches, with clear environmental targets and sustainable livelihoods, gender and social inclusion considerations included, and synergistic to protected areas management plans within the landscape 25 (at least five in each Landscape) district level agencies using Green Landscape plans to realign investments in project areas Amount of Government’s agriculture sector investment at district levels realigned to support objectives of green landscape plans in five landscapes per annum 2.2 - Households and communities able and incentivized to engage in agro-ecological practices that deliver meaningful GEB at the landscape level in target high conservation priority landscapes At least 68352 households that have adopted sustainable agriculture practices on 2.1.1 Inter-sectoral institutional framework and mechanisms at district, inter-district and sub-district (District and Gram Panchayat/ Village Council) levels established (target: 8 mechanisms) 2.1.2 – Key local decision-makers from each target Gram Panchayat/Village Council trained in Green Landscape governance through Field schools to enable members to make collective, and empowered in Green Landscape governance for areas within their responsibility (target: Madhya Pradesh – 60; Mizoram – 60; Odisha – 150; Rajasthan – 20; Uttarakhand – 200) 2.1.3 – District level technical and extension staff from different government sectors trained in Green Landscape approaches and issues to enable them to support local communities and farmers to implement practices (target: at least 80 individuals) 2.1.4 - Green Landscape Assessments undertaken, with social (including gender), economic (including valuation of key ecosystem services), institutional, biophysical aspects of target areas identified, priority locations and actions agreed, and sequence of activities programmed (target: 5 assessment reports 2.1.5 - District level ‘convergence plans’ that align government programmes and 25,034,408 596,192,710 sectoral ecological
their farms, including agrobiodiversity conservation measures At least 185000 households involved in community natural resources management plans development and implementation in line with overall Green Landscape management objective/s At least 20 new value chains and associated business plans developed for landscape products, linked to farming and sustainable natural resources management in target areas, and under implementation 46500 households implementing improved livestock management – including nutrition and fodder management (e.g. community fodder banks) –contributing to conservation of global environmental values At least 40,000 women participating in and benefitting from female cohort specific Green-Ag Farmer Field Schools investments with Green Landscape management objectives and which incentivize approaches at landscape levels produced (target: 8 convergence plans) 2.2.1 – Farmers trained through FFS on sustainable agriculture, with modules adapted to the specific needs of farmers near PAs and other high ecological value areas, including on management of livestock 2.2.2 – Local stakeholders trained on accessing available incentives to adopt sustainable practices and livelihood options, including Green Value Chain development to promote market linkages for income generation 2.2.3 – Wider community level awareness-raising campaigns to ensure wider stakeholder support for Green Landscape management and other land users and to ensure learning (targets, for both and information platforms: Madhya Pradesh – 50; Mizoram – 50; Odisha – 50; Rajasthan – 50; Uttarakhand – 50 2.2.4 – Community based natural resources management plans designed and under implementation in target Green Landscapes, including community grassland/ ravines/forests/watershed management 2.2.5 – On-farm management measures, including livestock management, ecological ecological ecological inter-
Community based natural resources management of grasslands, forests, watersheds lead to maintenance of ecosystem connectivity and sustainable use of natural resources in at least three landscapes (Odisha, Uttarakhand and Mizoram) to allow animal movement Reduced threats to at least seven protected areas from agriculture and local livelihoods related activities (such as from hunting) Sustainable agricultural land management lead to reduced threats to biodiversity from agrochemicals Reduced human wildlife and natural resources conflicts: Increased community awareness and engagement leads to reduced incidences of wildlife poaching and retaliation against wildlife for crop depredation and no encroachment into protected areas Improved livestock management reduces wildlife -livestock competition and reduces disease spread from domestic animals to wildlife. Human-wildlife conflict is a serious problem in India. This includes both humans interfering with wildlife habitat, poaching, and wildlife harming farm production. There are a great number of tools that have been developed to help farmers alleviate conflicts with wildlife. These tools, including innovative production models, can help to increase profits and improve wildlife habitat. The project will capture these lessons, tailor them for the unique situation of each location, and help to build farmer capacity required to implement production approaches that lower the rate and impact of human/wildlife conflict. The issue of human wildlife conflict mitigation will be mainstreamed into the community based natural resources management plans, as well as in the promotion of appropriate crops on the farm (those that are less attractive to wildlife). Decreased antipathy towards protected areas by instituting human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures Replication of Green Landscape approach at multiple sites across the country for high global environment value landscapes The project’s work to maintain wildlife corridors between protected areas will also help in resilience of wildlife species by allowing better movement and promoting gene flow between sites. Sustainable land management benefits Effective soil and water conservation management on farm covering 91,718 ha Restoration of degraded lands covering 750,000 ha hectares Increased land cover through sustainable management of forests, grasslands and other communal areas – leading to reduced soil erosion Improved soil quality and reduced erosion from agricultural lands through sustainable land and water management Reduced soil and water pollution from judicious agrochemical use or conversion to organic farming Removal of invasive plant species
Project Progress Reports PMU, with inputs from project partners Six-monthly Covered under PMU responsibilities, valued at 12000 USD 52 to 62, 68, 69 Project Implementation Review report PMU supported by FAO PTM, LTO, and project partners and cleared and submitted by the GEF Coordination Unit to the GEF Secretariat Annual Covered under PMU/PTM responsibilities. Estimated at 6000 USD 52 to 62, 68, 69 Co-financing Reports PMU Annual Covered under PMU responsibilities, estimated at 6000 USD Technical reports PMU As appropriate Studies on various technical subjects Total USD 175,000 75, 84 to 97 Mid-term Review External Consultant, FAO independent evaluation unit in consultation with the project team including the GEF Coordination Unit and other partners Conducted and completed during project months 23 and 24 Total USD 109,231 composed of two budget items Including: Mid-term evaluation USD 100,000 Mid-term review workshop meeting USD 9,231 29 and 81 Final evaluation External Consultant, FAO independent evaluation unit in consultation with the project team including the GEF Coordination Unit and other partners Conducted and completed during project months 45 and 46 Total 111,231 composed of two budget items End term evaluation USD 100,000 Final evaluation workshops 11,231 18 and 76
Terminal Report PMU, TCSR (formatting) Completed by project month 47 Total = 16,615 To be covered by staff cost. Estimated at 12,000 USD. Final dissemination workshop = USD 4,615 17, 52 to 62, 68, 69 Total Budget 1,429,388 PART III: CERTIFICATION BY GEF PARTNER AGENCY (IES) A. GEF Agency (ies) certification This request has been prepared in accordance with GEF policies and procedures and meet the GEF criteria for CEO endorsement under GEF-6. Agency Coordinator, Agency Name Signature Date Project Contact Person Telephone Email Address Alexander Jones Director, Climate and Environment Division Alexander.jones@fao.org 2 April 2018 Shyam Khadka FAO Representative, FAO India Shyam.Khadka@fao.org Jeffrey Griffin Senior Coordinator, FAO GEF Coordination Unit Email: Sameer Karki, Funding Liaison Officer, GEF Coordination Unit, FAO Headquarters, Rome Sameer.karki@fao.org
annex a: project results framework (Either copy and paste here the framework from agency document, or provide reference to the page in project document where the framework could be found). Project strategy Indicators Baseline End of project Means of Verification Assumptions Project Objective: To catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity and forest landscapes O1. Institutionalization of intersectoral mechanisms (agricultural and allied sectors, forestry and natural resources management, and economic development) at national and five States to facilitate mainstreaming of environmental concerns into the agriculture sector beyond project end 0 One National Five States Government notifications GOI will continue to prioritize environmental concerns along with increased productivity in the agriculture sector Different government agencies understand and prioritize the need to be involved in cross-sectoral approach to promote environmental mainstreaming in the agriculture sector Current missions will continue throughout the lifetime of the project O2. Number of key national and state level agricultural programmes (missions) with results based environmental indicators integrated in their policy and planning frameworks (or through revised guidelines and other tools based on project support) 0 At least six national missions: National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture National Livestock Mission National Food Security Mission National Mission for Horticulture Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana National Initiative on Government reports
Agriculture O3. Number of community initiatives to support conservation of globally important species such as the tigers, elephants and the Great Indian Bustard To be determined at inception phase At least 10 community led initiatives O4. Reduction in threat index (as measured through Green Landscape monitoring programme) at key sites of high biodiversity importance within five target Green Landscapes’ Production landscape Areas • Rajasthan: 277,930 ha (grassland and orans) • Mizoram: 13,725 ha (Jhum) • Madhya Pradesh: 18,000 ha (ravines) High Value Forests: Madhya Pradesh 35,000 Mizoram 50,000 Odisha 175,000 Uttarakhand 90,000 Site specific composite threat reduction index to be developed at year 1 of the project and baseline determined. Site specific target to be set at project’s year 1 Project reports
benefits (GEB) across landscapes of highest conservation concern landscapes endorsed by multi- stakeholders and with financing committed Outcome 1.2. knowledge management and decision-making systems at national and state levels to support development and implementation of agro-ecological approaches at landscape levels that deliver global environmental benefits as well as socioeconomic benefits enhanced 3. Number of protected areas in five target landscapes with threat landscape level reduction monitoring protocols and indicators (such as hunting, encroachment) integrated into protected area management and monitoring in five target landscapes 0 Seven (Desert National Park, Corbett, Rajaji, Similipal, Chambal, Dampa and Thorangtlang) Protected areas management plans 4. Number of stories published in newspapers and other media reports on Green Landscape approach, highlighting the importance of agroecological approaches in the agriculture sector for multiple benefits (within the 5 states and at the national level) 0 At least 30 including national and State level Project reports documenting stories 5. Number of local plans (including Gram Panchayat/ Village Council/ Community level) developed based on spatial decision support systems in five landscapes 0 At least 20 Government / community/ NGO plans 6.Number of lessons learnt reports published on different themes (environmental, economic, social) documenting relevant lessons learnt 0 12
Outcome 2.1 – Institutional frameworks, mechanisms and capacities at District and Village levels to support and stakeholder participation in Green Landscape planning and management strengthened, with Green Landscape Management Plans developed and under implementation for target landscapes 7.Number of Green Landscape management plans promoting agroecological approaches, with clear environmental targets and sustainable livelihoods, gender and social inclusion considerations included, and synergistic to protected areas management plans within the landscape endorsed and under implementation 0 5 plans covering at least 1,800,000 ha Project report Number of district level agencies using Green Landscape plans to realign multi-sectoral investments in project areas 0 25 (at least five in each Landscape) TSG minutes Amount of Government’s agriculture sector investment at district levels realigned to support objectives of Green Landscape plans in five landscapes per annum 0 To be decided at project start TSG minutes Outcome 2.2 - Households and communities able and incentivized to engage in practices that deliver Number of households that have adopted sustainable agriculture practices on their farms, including agrobiodiversity 0 Rajasthan: 3,162 Uttarakhand: 14,700 Project report
meaningful GEB at the landscape level in target high conservation priority landscapes conservation measures Mizoram: 5,490 Madhya Pradesh: 7,s500 Number of community natural resources management plans developed and under implementation in line with overall Green Landscape management objective/s 0 Project report Number of new value chains and associated business plans developed for landscape products, linked to farming and sustainable natural resources management in target areas, and under implementation 0 At least 20 value chains, Project reports/ FPO registration reports Number of households implementing improved livestock management – including nutrition and fodder management (e.g. community fodder 0 Madhya Pradesh: 8,000 Odisha: 22,500 Rajasthan 6,000 Uttarakhand 10,000 Project reports