total budget and work plan Award ID: 00084575 Project ID(s): 00092524 Award Title: Improved Convention Coordination for Sustainable Growth in Uruguay (ECCOSUR) Business Unit: URY10 Project Title: Improved Convention Coordination for Sustainable Growth in Uruguay (ECCOSUR) PIMS no. 5226 Implementing Partner (Executing Agency) Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) GEF Outcome/Atlas Activity Responsible Party / Fund ID Donor Name Atlas Budgetary Account Code Atlas Budget Description Amount Year 1 (USD) Amount Year 2 (USD) Amount Year 3 (USD) Amount Year 4 (USD) Amount Year 5 (USD) Total (USD) Budget notes Outcome 1: Support to improved conventions implementation and coordination by the environmental authority MVOTMA 62000 GEF 71200 International Consultants 8,000 8,000 8,000 24,000 One International contract 71300 Local Consultants 8,688 8,688 8,688 8,688 8,688 43,440 One local contract part time 72400 Communic & Audio Visual Equip 10,000 10,000 Purchase of IT & Videoconference Equipment for DINAMA 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 9,000 Technical Reports & Manuals 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 24,000 Thematic Workshops for DINAMA staff 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 12,000 12,000 24,000 International Training - Specialization for 4 senior DINAMA staff 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 8,400 Thematic Task Forces - Logistics and learning subsistence allowances for attendants Total Outcome 1 34,968 36,968 36,968 16,968 16,968 142,840 Outcome 2: MVOTMA 62000 GEF 71200 International Consultants 12,000 12,000 24,000 One International contract
Capacity building for integration of Rio Conventions into national procedures and regulations in production sectors 71300 Local Consultants 7,110 7,110 7,110 7,110 7,110 35,550 One local contract part time for cross-cutting studies on rural & productive themes 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 42,000 Technical Publications & Brochures 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 9,000 Technical Manuals 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 24,000 Thematic Workshops for MGAP staff 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 16,000 16,000 32,000 International Training for 4 senior MGAP staff 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 2,240 2,240 2,240 2,240 2,240 11,200 Cross-cutting Task Forces Logistics and Learning subsistence allowances for attendants 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000 Thematic Groups - Logistics and Learning subsistence allowances for attendants Total Outcome 2 36,350 62,350 50,350 34,350 24,350 207,750 Outcome 3: Civil society contribution to sustainable development MVOTMA 62000 GEF 71200 International Consultants 12,000 12,000 24,000 One international contract 71300 Local Consultants 52,000 52,000 52,000 52,000 52,000 260,000 Two local contracts full time 72100 Contractual Services-Companies 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 120,000 Firms/NGOs - Studies on Convention-related topics 72100 Contractual Services-Companies 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 18,000 Communication Plan Design and dissemination of project products 72800 Information Technology Equipmt 5,000 5,000 3 Laptops &scanners 73100 Rental & Maintenance-Premises 0 Office Rent and Maintenance covered by co-financing
74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 9,000 Production of Audiovisual Promotional Materials and Publications 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 14,000 Promotion & Dissemination -Web-page design and maintenance 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 21,000 Workshops and Roundtables - Logistics and materials for CSO events 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 12,000 12,000 12,000 36,000 International Conferences - Logistics and materials for Annual Conference on Cross-cutting themes Total Outcome 3 105,400 112,400 100,400 100,400 88,400 507,000 Outcome 4: Model program for integrated local environmental management MVOTMA 62000 GEF 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 4,320 4,320 4,320 4,320 4,320 21,600 Regional Training - Thematic Workshops for staff of the four regional Departments 74100 Professional Services 70,780 70,780 70,780 70,780 70,780 353,900 Three local contracts full- time 72100 Contractual Services-Companies 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 30,000 10 scholarships to local students on cross-cutting research 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000 Local events to disseminate Conventions to the public 72800 Information Technology Equipmt 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 16,000 8 laptops to regional Depts. of Environment 72600 Grants 49,500 49,500 49,500 49,500 198,000 40 community subprojects 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 8,000 8,000 16,000 Regional events for knowledge exchange Total Outcome 4 124,300 181,800 173,800 181,800 173,800 835,500 Project Management 62000 GEF 71200 International Consultants 15,000 15,000 Terminal Evaluation 71300 Local Consultants 11,062 11,062 11,062 11,062 11,062 55,310 Project Coordinator
ANNEX 1. Project Results Framework Indicator Baseline Targets end of project Source of verification Risks and assumptions Project Objective: To develop innovative mechanisms and instruments for increased global environmental benefits and sustainable growth in Uruguay Uruguay’s CSOs and authorities develop collaborative framework for integrating efforts for compliance with Conventions Uruguay is committed to adopting an innovative and transformative approach to meeting Rio Convention obligations within existing environmental frameworks National capacities to implement the Rio Conventions are currently not sustainable, generally requiring donor financial support Commitments to implement the Rio Conventions are largely measured through Rio Convention-specific instruments Actions related to Conventions are integrated, mainstreamed, and implemented with active participation of Civil Society GOU Communications and Reports to Conventions Project Final Evaluation FPs continue to effectively address Convention requirements but lack incentives to integrate efforts Consultation between government and CSOs is well established in Uruguay, but challenges remain regarding increased participation and contribution of CSOs in public sector decision making Project Outcome: Support to improved Conventions implementation and coordination by the environmental authority Output 1 Focal Points (FPs) improve coordination regarding cross-cutting approach Focal Points adopt improved tools and access to information mechanisms Coordination mechanisms are established among FPs MEA-equivalent technical committees exist but meetings take place on an ad hoc basis with limited communication and coordination among them Convention monitoring reports are internal documents that have unclear value to local planners and Comprehensive Capacity Building Plan developed and delivered At least 2 FPs senior staff attend Convention CC international events Outputs of 3 consultancies adopted by FPs At least 4 training workshops and roundtables convened Capacity Building Plan Progress Report Tracking and Progress Reports (APR & PIR) Minutes of meetings and training events Convention-related National Reports/Communications Workshop/Conference participant surveys FPs collaborate with the Executing Agency in the joint development of the Capacity Building Plan Members of Technical Committees and Working Groups will be comprised of proactive experts and decision makers
Current training on Convention-related issues remains targeted to single focal area issues, with limited attention to integration Output 2 MVOTMA achieves integration of Rio Conventions into norms, procedures, and instruments Consultation is established between FPs and relevant units within MVOTMA Improved knowledge and understanding of Convention benefits in environmental programs Data, knowledge and human resources are enhanced Convention-related topics in Inter-Ministerial Council meetings are mostly limited to discussions on climate change issues National environmental policy instruments are frequently contradictory and are weakly implemented Uruguay’s environmental authority is committed to supporting improved access to data and information on innovative approaches to meeting global environmental objectives Comprehensive Capacity Building Plan developed and delivered At least 1DINAMA senior staff attend Convention CC international events Outputs of 2 consultancies adopted by FPs At least 4 training workshops and roundtables convened 3 working groups convened and contributing to decision-making process Capacity Building Plan Progress Report Tracking and Progress Reports (APR & PIR) Minutes of meetings Workshop/Conference participant surveys Working Group Meeting Minutes DINAMA management collaborates with the Executing Agency in the joint development of the Capacity Building Plan Members of Technical Committees and Working Groups will be comprised of proactive experts and decision
Indicator Baseline Targets End of Project Source of verification Risks and Assumptions Project Outcome: Capacity building for integration of Rio Conventions into national procedures and regulations in production sectors Output 1 Public agencies mainstream global Convention provisions and benefits Production-related agencies harmonize Convention-related information systems Inter-agency dialogue and collaboration improved There is no formal agreement among ministries to reconcile overlapping oversight of environmental and related legislation There is no formal or institutional agreement on the sharing of information across ministries, agencies, local governments or stakeholders Training on issues is generally targeted to focal area issues, with inadequate attention to environmental priorities Comprehensive Capacity Building Plan developed and delivered At least 3 senior staff of MGAP or other relevant agencies attend Convention CC international events 3 international conferences are organized Capacity Building Plan Tracking and Progress Reports (APR & PIR) Annual Institutional Reports Workshop/Conference participant surveys Working Group Meeting Minutes Relevant public agencies collaborate with the FPs and Executing Agency in the joint development of the Capacity Building Plan Members of Technical Committees and Working Groups will be comprised of proactive experts and decision Output 2 Relevant agencies improve integration and synergies regarding CC, BD, and LD Convention-related dialogue mechanisms improve planning and delivery of public policies and programs Technical working groups and workshops do not integrate requirements and opportunities linked to the Rio Conventions Expert meetings do not adequately address the cross-cutting barriers to effective implementation of national environmental priorities Technical Assistance is engaged and outputs adopted by agencies At least 4 training workshops and thematic roundtables convened Convention-related Permanent Working Groups established and providing relevant inputs to decision making Capacity Building Plan Tracking and Progress Reports (APR & PIR) Annual Institutional Reports Working Group Meeting Minutes An agreement to share relevant information among government agencies is realistic
Indicator Baseline Targets End of Project Source of verification Risks and Assumptions Project Outcome: Civil society contribution to sustainable development Output 1 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) contribution to dialogue and capacity building CSOs establish participatory mechanisms to facilitate inter-sectoral dialogue among public and private stakeholders The environmental movement Uruguay is relatively strong compared to other countries, although mostly engaged in advocacy, but there is an overall strong interest among the NGO community and population to access innovative opportunities to contribute to environmental action Representation of civil society and private stakeholders in public advisory commissions for biodiversity, climate change or land degradation is limited and fragmented There are numerous stakeholder consultations, but are generally targeted to focal area requirements, with limited integration of sustainable development objectives. 15 thematic roundtables organized 3 conferences sponsored, of which at least 1 includes international speakers Communication Plan developed and implemented Capacity Building Plan Progress Report Workshop/Conference participant surveys Tracking and Progress Reports (APR & PIR) Consultation between government and CSOs is well established in Uruguay, but challenges remain regarding increased participation and contribution of CSOs in public sector decision making Project instruments have been jointly designed to overcome these challenges and achieve the desired outcome Output 2 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) provide independent assessments and information regarding Rio Convention benefits and commitments Analytical studies, consultations, and capacity building instruments contribute to CSOs’ strengthening, including the support to CSOs’ initiatives related to the integrated implementation of the Conventions There are many CSO assessments related to the Rio Conventions, but most lack technical depth or are focused on reporting requirements Technical recommendations by public advisory A highly qualified team of local convention experts is identified and retained Permanent CSO Working Groups established and providing inputs to Convention-related decisions Project Progress Reports Studies and Consultant Reports Minutes of Technical Advisory Committee CSO organizations have considerable technical capacity but lack institutional structure and coordination among CSO to address cross-cutting convention-related issues
Regional environmental stakeholder participation in government-sponsored consultative dialogue is limited to advocacy-based contributions and demands Development and adoption of a regional report on convention-related challenges and opportunities change in rural areas, departmental authorities have increased awareness of the overall development challenges faced and the potential benefits of improved engagement with the BD, CC, and LD Conventions Output 2 Understanding, awareness and integration of global Rio Conventions is enhanced in local academia, students and population Local environmental education and awareness programs promote Rio Conventions’ integration and knowledge Students, academia and professionals associated with productive careers and activities generally lack knowledge of Conventions and their potential contribution to sustainable development At least 10 scholarships awarded to local graduate students in support of cross themes A minimum of 100 professionals participating in seminars on environmental topics Specialized evaluation reports Academic Progress Report Project Annual Report Knowledge and involvement of private sector and academia in Convention matters is currently very limited, particularly regarding their relationship with sustainable development. Engagement and support to students and local professionals will be essential to build sustainability Output 3 Innovative Rio Convention-related initiatives are identified and supported Local Communities receive support to undertake cross-cutting initiatives linked to global Convention commitments Rural communities and the public in Uruguay are generally aware and concerned about global environmental and natural resources issues, but lack knowledge and resources to adopt innovative technologies or actions Support to a minimum of 40 demand-driven community subprojects prepared, selected and implemented by rural, urban or coastal communities living in the Eastern region Subproject Selection Reports Subproject Monitoring and Final Reports Current efforts to support initiatives among communities are limited and isolated, representing a risk to the innovative approach pursued by the project Community support instruments would adopt a bottom-up approach that links the priorities of the conventions, is implemented jointly by CSO and local governments, and creates synergies with existing initiatives
ANNEX 2. Outcome Budget (GEF Contribution and co-financing) Award ID: 00084575 Project ID(s): 00092524 Award Title: Improved Convention Coordination for Sustainable Growth in Uruguay (ECCOSUR) Business Unit: URY10 Project Title: Improved Convention Coordination for Sustainable Growth in Uruguay (ECCOSUR) PIMS no. 5226 Implementing Partner (Executing Agency) Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) Atlas Budgetary Account Code Atlas Budget Description Activities Expenditure by project outcome/activity Expenditure by calendar year GEF Support to Focal Points Support to MGAP & other GOU Capacity Building of CSO Support to Eastern Region PM Amount Year 1 (USD) Amount Year 2 (USD) Amount Year 3 (USD) Amount Year 4 (USD) Amount Year 5 (USD) Total (USD) 71200 International Consultants Support to DINAMA Focal Points 24,000 24,000 1,200 8,000 8,000 8,000 24,000 71200 International Consultants Support to 24,000 24,000 1,200 12,000 12,000 24,000 71200 International Consultants Support to Regional CSO 24,000 24,000 1,200 12,000 12,000 24,000 71200 International Consultants Terminal Evaluation 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 15,000 71200 International Consultants 87,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 - 15,000 3,600 32,000 32,000 8,000 - 15,000 87,000 71300 Local Consultants Support to Focal Points 43,440 43,440 29,127 8,688 8,688 8,688 8,688 8,688 43,440 71300 Local Consultants Support to MGAP 35,550 35,550 79,126 7,110 7,110 7,110 7,110 7,110 35,550
72800 Information Technology Equipmt M&E and Web Page 4,000 4,000 10,000 4,000 4,000 72800 Information Technology Equipmt 25,000 - - 5,000 16,000 4,000 30,000 12,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 25,000 73100 Rental & PMU offices 258,116 73100 Office Rental and maintenance - - - - - - 258,116 - - - - - - 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs GOU 9,000 9,000 5,000 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 9,000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs CSO 9,000 9,000 5,000 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 9,000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs Regional 9,000 9,000 5,000 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 9,000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs Regional Promotion 14,000 14,000 7,000 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 14,000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs Technical & Brochures 42,000 42,000 9,240 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 42,000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs 83,000 9,000 51,000 23,000 - - 31,240 16,600 16,600 16,600 16,600 16,600 83,000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses Operating Costs 10,000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses Operating Costs 10,000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses - - - - - - 20,000 - - - - - -
DPC Direct Project Services 55,000 55,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 55,000 DPC 55,000 - - - - 55,000 - 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 55,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer Local Training Focal Points 24,000 24,000 5,280 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 24,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer Short-term training overseas DINAMA 24,000 24,000 5,280 12,000 12,000 24,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer DINAMA 8,400 8,400 1,848 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 8,400 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer Local Training GOU 24,000 24,000 5,280 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 24,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer Short-term training GOU 32,000 32,000 7,040 16,000 16,000 32,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer GOU 11,200 11,200 2,464 2,240 2,240 2,240 2,240 2,240 11,200 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 30,000 30,000 6,600 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer CSO 21,000 21,000 4,620 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 21,000 75700 Training, Workshops and Confer 36,000 36,000 7,920 12,000 12,000 12,000 36,000
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GEF BUDGET AND CO-FINANCING BUDGET (TOTAL GEF & CO-FINANCING IN USD) Award ID: 00084575 Project ID(s): 00092524 Award Title: Improved Convention Coordination for Sustainable Growth in Uruguay (ECCOSUR) Business Unit: URY10 Project Title: Improved Convention Coordination for Sustainable Growth in Uruguay (ECCOSUR) PIMS no. 5226 Implementing Partner (Executing Agency) Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) Atlas Budgetary Account Code Atlas Budget Description GEF CO-FINANCING TOTAL Fundación Ecos MVOTMA Int. de Maldonado UNDP TOTAL Cash Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind CONSULTANTS 71205 Intl 87,000 3,600 - 3,600 87,000 3,600 71305 Local Consult.-Sht Term-Tech 394,300 130,000 627,314 24,396 130,000 651,710 524,300 651,710 SERVICES 72125 Svc & Research Serv 120,000 120,000 - 120,000 120,000 120,000 72135 Svc Service 18,000 18,000 - 18,000 18,000 18,000 72145 Svc and Educ Serv 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 30,000 GOODS & SUBPROJECTS
Part B. Identifying and Managing Social and Environmental Risks QUESTION 2: What are the Potential Social and Environmental Risks? Note: Describe briefly potential social and environmental risks identified in Attachment 1 – Risk Screening Checklist (based on any “Yes” responses). If no risks have been identified in Attachment 1 then note “No Risks Identified” and skip to Question 4 and Select “Low Risk”. Questions 5 and 6 not required for Low Risk Projects. QUESTION 3: What is the level of significance of the potential social and environmental risks? Note: Respond to Questions 4 and 5 below before proceeding to Question 6 QUESTION 6: What social and environmental assessment and management measures have been conducted and/or are required to address potential risks (for Risks with Moderate and High Significance)? Risk Description Impact and Probability (1-5) Significance (Low, Moderate, High) Comments Description of assessment and management measures as reflected in the Project design. If ESIA or SESA is required note that the assessment should consider all potential impacts and risks. Risk 1: One outcome of the Project (Outcome 4) involves activities proposed within and adjacent to legally protected areas (PAs). I = 1 P = 1 Low The activities of the Project proposed within and adjacent to PAs will not imply any social and environmental risks for PAs, since these aim at assisting local governments of the Eastern Region of the country to address biodiversity, climate change and land degradation issues in an integrated manner, providing benefits rather than imposing risks to the protected areas in this region. QUESTION 4: What is the overall Project risk categorization? Select one (see for guidance) Comments Low Risk x Moderate Risk ☐ High Risk ☐