developed for impact of IAS threat reduction on target GRFA). 3b) Capacities of agricultural support agencies, agricultural enterprises and farming communities strengthened for reduction of IAS impacts on agrobiodiversity, as indicated by the results of UNDP capacity scorecard. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. reducing IAS threats on target varieties and species. 3.4 Farming communities, agricultural enterprises, NGOs and extension agencies are capacitated through training and the development of technical guidelines that build the knowledge and skills base of all groups to work together to address IAS threats to agroecosystems. 4. Awareness raising, knowledge management and coordination TA 4a) Increased awareness of IAS in China, their impact on agroecosystems and increased support for IAS management, as indicated by knowledge and awareness surveys of public, NGOs, relevant agencies and government decision makers. 4b) Improved knowledge management systems support up-scaling, as indicated by key stakeholder groups having access to knowledge products and tools developed by the project. 4c) Effective program coordination, monitoring and evaluation, as indicated by: i) program M&E system established; ii) consolidation of child project outcomes at the program level; iii) program management and regular communication between child projects. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. 4.1 Awareness-raising materials and educational curricula are developed and used by a range of national, provincial and local organizations. 4.2 A national web-based IAS information and communication platform is established providing a forum for information-sharing and communication on prevention, control and management of IAS in agroecosystems. 4.3 A Program Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan is developed, adopted and effectively implemented. GEFTF 535,000 3,690,000 Subtotal 2,657,908 18,510,000 Project Management Cost (PMC) 132,000 390,000 Total Project Cost 2,789,908 18,900,000 Sources of Co-financing Name of Co-financier Type of Co-financing Amount ($)
agrobiodiversity conservation with appropriate finances allocated, the establishment of additional replication sites, increased coverage (in ha or number per ha) of traditional crops and livestock, and the number of traditional varieties under in-situ use. 3b) Capacity of agricultural and environmental agencies, research organizations, NGOs and farmers’ organizations strengthened, enabling them to effectively facilitate incentive-based approaches for the in-situ conservation of agrobiodiversity, as indicated by the UNDP capacity scorecard and the use of guidelines, manuals and lessons learned to support replication. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. 3.2 Multi-year work plans of key provincial and county agencies are amended to include the establishment of incentive mechanisms for conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity, including the development of targets and indicators and appropriation of required resources. 3.3 Approaches developed under the project are extended to at least four additional agricultural landscapes covering four additional indigenous varieties over 2,200 ha, generating expertise and support for scaling up across the province. 4. Awareness raising and knowledge management TA 4a) Farmers organizations, private sector organizations and the general public have an increased awareness of the value of agrobiodiversity, as indicated by Knowledge, Attitude and Practices surveys. b) Knowledge management platforms established at the provincial and local levels support results-based management and improved access to information, as indicated by the sharing of products, information and lessons developed under the project. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. 4.1 An awareness-raising campaign and associated materials are deployed resulting in improved knowledge and understanding of farmers, public and private sector agencies, research organizations and the general public, including young people, on the importance of agrobiodiversity conservation and the value of endemic crops and livestock. 4.2 A provincial agrobiodiversity database is established to support ongoing monitoring of agroecosystems health and to collate information on indigenous varieties, coverage, farming practices and the impact of incentive mechanisms. 4.3 A knowledge and communication platform is established to support sharing of information and coordination across landscapes and partners. GEFTF 199,633 573,000 Subtotal 1,377,633 9,273,000 Project Management Cost (PMC) 132,000 927,000 Total Project Cost 1,509,633 10,200,000
PART I: Project Information Project Title: Conservation and sustainable use of indigenous agricultural genetic diversity in Hubei Country(ies): China GEF Agency(ies): UNDP Other Executing Partner(s): Agriculture Department of Hubei Province GEF Focal Area(s): Biodiversity A. and Other Program Strategies: Objectives/Programs (Focal Areas, Integrated Approach Pilot, Corporate Programs) Trust Fund (in $) GEF Project Financing BD-3 Program 7 GEFTF 1,509,633 10,200,000 Total Project Cost 1,509,633 10,200,000 B. Project Objective: Strengthen long-term conservation of ’s globally significant agrobiodiversity, through enhanced provincial policy framework and institutional capacity, and the establishment of innovative incentive mechanisms and technical approaches to support in-situ conservation of indigenous agricultural varieties. Project Components Project Outcomes Project Outputs Trust Fund (in $) GEF Project 1. Enhanced policy, regulatory and strategic framework in-situ conservation of indigenous agricultural varieties TA 1. Provincial framework for in-situ agrobiodiversity conservation enhanced by strengthened enabling policies, regulations and strategies and improved inter-sectoral coordination, as indicated by a cohesive regulatory framework that supports in-situ conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity and active use of inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms by relevant agencies. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. 1.1 Policies, regulations and strategies related to in-situ protection and use of agrobiodiversity are revised and developed including the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Hubei and the Hubei Provincial Agricultural Protection Regulation (2006). 1.2 Eco-compensation regulations and policies are revised to support the in-situ conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity and an plan is developed for protection of indigenous agricultural varieties in Danjiangkou Reservoir area. 1.3 Intersectoral coordination mechanisms, including joint planning and monitoring groups, are established and being used to facilitate the planning and implementation of approaches for the sustainable use and conservation of indigenous varieties. GEFTF 145,000 660,000
agrobiodiversity, as indicated by the UNDP capacity scorecard. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. 3.4 A provincial marketing network is developed and public-private marketing and development partnerships are extend across Hubei, strengthening market chains for products made from indigenous crops and livestock. 4. Awareness raising and knowledge management TA 4a) Farmers organizations, private sector organizations and the general public have an increased awareness of the value of agrobiodiversity, as indicated by Knowledge, Attitude and Practices surveys. b) Knowledge management platforms established at the provincial and local levels support results-based management and improved access to information, as indicated by the sharing of products, information and lessons developed under the project. Baseline and targets will be confirmed during PPG. 4.1 Public awareness campaigns are delivered, including via pamphlets, radio and TV broadcasting and newspapers, increasing knowledge and understanding of in-situ conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity. 4.2 Two science and education ‘bases’ are established building knowledge and support among the next generation. 4.4 A database on indigenous agricultural varieties in Danjiangkou Reservoir Area is established, supporting the monitoring of agroecosystem health, the coverage of indigenous agrobiodiversity and the effectiveness of mechanisms. 4.3 Local and provincial information-sharing platforms are established on indigenous agricultural varieties and in-situ conservation tools, facilitating sharing of approaches and the guidelines and best practices learnt under the project. GEFTF 104,633 1,900,000 Subtotal 1,377,633 9,860,000 Project Management Cost (PMC) 132,000 340,000 Total Project Cost 1,509,633 10,200,000 C. Sources of Co-financing Name of Co-financier Type of Co-financing Amount ($) Recipient government Ministry of Finance Grants 1,130,000 Recipient government Hubei Provincial Government Grants 6,800,000 Recipient government Demonstration and Extension county governments Grants 1,990,000 Private sector Enterprises and NGOs Grants 110,000 Private sector Farmers’ organizations and farmers In-kind 170,000 Total Co-financing 10,200,000 N/A
Maintenance of the number of traditional varieties of grass and livestock in target pastoral landscapes 3. Knowledge management TA 3.1 Effective coordination with activities under the Partnership Program 3.2 Timely generation and sharing of good practices and experience learned from project implementation 3.3 Strengthened policy makers, pastoral communities, the public and key stakeholders understanding of evidence-based ecological compensation mechanisms and climate smart management of grassland ecosystems and biodiversity conservation through regular surveys of knowledge, ideas and practices. 439,603 4,200,000 Subtotal 3,589,603 24,500,000 Project Management Cost (PMC) 179,480 1,000,000 Total Project Cost 3,769,083 25,500,000 For multi-trust fund projects, provide the total amount of PMC in Table B, and indicate the split of PMC among the different trust for the project by source, by type and by name Sources of Co-financing Name of Co-financier Type of Amount ($) Recipient Government Ministry of Agriculture Grant 15,950,000 Recipient Government Provincial Government Gansu and Qinghai Grant 5,300,000 Private Sector To be identified Grant/In-kind 4,250,000 Total Co-financing 25,500,000 Trust Fund Resources Requested by Agency(ies), Country(ies) and the Programming of Funds a) N/A part ii: project JustiFication PROJECT OVERVIEW A.1. Project Description. Briefly describe: : 1) the global environmental and/or adaptation problems, root causes and barriers that need to be addressed; 2) the baseline scenario or any associated baseline projects, 3) the proposed alternative scenario, with a brief description of expected outcomes and components of the project, 4) incremental/additional cost reasoning and expected contributions from the baseline, the GEFTF, LDCF, SCCF, and co-financing; 5) global environmental benefits (GEFTF)