Agricultural productivity, capacity building, agribusiness systems Loan No.75970: Second Provincial Agricultural Development Project Ongoing Moderately satisfactory Results of this project will contribute to achieve emissions indicators and further understanding of feasibility of mitigation actions proposed for the agricultural sector in the TNC. Provincial Agricultural Services Program (PROSAP) could promote integration of pilot activities of mitigation measures proposed in the TNC. Development of the Argentina Energy Efficiency Fund, pipeline of projects, efficient lighting, capacity building for project management GEF TF No. Energy Efficiency Project Ongoing Satisfactory Common activities will be jointly coordinated, given the strong linkage between this project and the TNC. Biodiversity, conservation, institutionalizing safeguards for forestry, promoting private forestry, upgrading park management capacity Loan No. 75200: AR: Sustainable Natural Resources Management Project (formerly Sustainable Forestry Development) Ongoing Satisfactory This project sets up a proper framework to develop proposed mitigation options for forestry sector by the TNC (component 1, subcomponent 2). Solid waste management, GHG mitigation, air quality, carbon finance possibilities GEF TF No.90822: Salta Landfill Gas Capture Project Ongoing Satisfactory This project contributes with a concrete example to be considered when assessing feasibility of achieving mitigation activities in waste sector proposed by the TNC. Biodiversity, forestry practices, ecosystem services GEF TF No. 90118: Biodiversity Conservation in Productive Forestry Landscapes Project Ongoing Moderately satisfactory Activities of this project will create a framework to strengthen capacity building for mitigation and adaptation activities proposed for forestry sector by the
adaptation measures to climate change contribute to the promotion and implementation of new practices. Improvement of the environmental compliance of medium and small enterprises, increasing competitiveness Sustainable Industrial Development Project Proposed - This project provides a tool that the TNC develop to higher levels and synergize in order to implement mitigation options in the industrial sector. Increased understanding of climate change related vulnerability of agriculture in the America and the Caribbean region Climate Change and Agricultural Vulnerability across Mega-environments in Latin America Closed - Related Projects Financed by other Agencies Most of the projects mentioned in the table below are just under proposal stage. However, it is probable that they would provide (i) opportunities to coordinate information and activities, and in the best scenario, (ii) timely results for direct benefit of the Project.
institutional arrangements addressing identified barriers to enforce P&M. Component 3: Instititonal Strengthening, capacity Building, and Information Management Wide and instrumental involvement of relevant stakeholder groups achieved the TNC activities. % of targeted stakeholder groups that express increased awareness on climate change concerns Component 4: Project Management Project management strengthened through close cross-cutting coordination among relevant sectors and institutions. % of the planned studies initiated and delivered in a timely fashion
Arrangements for Results Monitoring Target Values Data Collection and Reporting Project Outcome Indicators Baseline YR1 YR2 Frequency and Reports Data Collection Instruments Responsibility for Data Collection 1. Climate change mitigation: Number of studies available to inform different institutions and sectors about feasible mitigation policies and measures and their potential prioritization to facilitate decision making On-going related sectoral activities and programs Solid documentation of the magnitude and trends of GHG emissions from different emitting sectors in place Potential mitigation actions identified for the 5 priority sectors; and 11 studies available to inform different institutions and sectors about feasible mitigation P&M and their potential prioritization to facilitate decision making Quarterly and Annual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs) PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU 2. Climate change adaptation: Number of studies available to inform different institutions and sectors about feasible adaptation policies and measures and their potential prioritization to facilitate decision making related sectoral activities and programs Solid documentation of climate change impacts on and the targeted sectors (environmental services, health, tourism, agriculture, energy, urban areas, fisheries, water resource management, and employment) in place Potential adaptation actions identified for the 9 priority sectors; and 9 studies available to inform different institutions and sectors feasible adaptation P&M and their potential prioritization to facilitate decision making Quarterly and Annual PIRs PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU 3. Capacity building: % of targeted institutions with improved capacity to take proposed mitigation and The survey used in conjunction with each TNC event will include questions on respondents’ A thorough communication strategy developed tailor-made to different stakeholder groups At least satisfactory percentage of the survey responses collected at the TNC events confirms increased perception of capacity to understand Quarterly and Annual PIRs Paper surveys collected in conjunction with each TNC event; Steering and Advisory Committee meetings; PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU
adaptation policies and measures forward, and % of targeted stakeholder groups that express increased awareness on climate change concerns capacity to take climate change considerations into account in their work prior to their involvement in the TNC activities climate change considerations and address them by concrete measures Intermediate Outcome Indicators Component 1: Harnessing National Potential for Climate Change Mitigation 1. Number of processes aimed at strengthening or generating mitigation policies triggered by information and awareness generated along the Project implementation There is a number of ongoing mitigation related initiatives Targeted sectors have access to mitigation-related information (e.g. updated and new GHG emission inventories). Targeted sectors have access to feasible options, P&M for climate change mitigation. Quarterly and Annual PIRs and supervision mission reports Steering and Advisory Committee meetings; technical reports generated under component 1; PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU 2. The estimated GHG intensity of the proposed P&M for mitigation To be generated through related TNC studies component 1 All the targeted sectors (energy and transport, agriculture and forestry) have access to updated and new GHG emission inventories, which identify, inter alia, the emission intensity of each sector. The proposed mitigation options identify potential reduction of GHG intensity. Quarterly and Annual PIRs Technical reports generated under the component 1; PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU
Component 2: Strengthening the National Adaptation Agenda 1. Number of processes aimed at vulnerability reduction measures and adaptation policies triggered by information and awareness generated along the Project implementation are some ongoing vulnerability reduction and adaptation related initiatives Targeted sectors have access to new adaptation-related information: Regional Circulation Models (RCMs); climate change scenarios generated through various RCMs; and studies on impacts of past climate variability and change in the country. Planned sectoral impact and vulnerability studies are and the targeted sectors have access to feasible options, P&M for climate change adaptation. Quarterly and Annual PIRs Steering and Advisory Committee meetings; technical reports generated under the component 2; PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU 2. The estimated total losses and benefits of the proposed adaptation options and P&M To be extracted, if feasible, based on ongoing initiatives to be identified along the studies under component 2 Technical reports with economic, social and environmental impact assessments of the implementation of the designed P&M are under preparation based on the TNC baseline scenario. The proposed adaptation P&M present an attractive cost-benefit ratio. Quarterly and Annual PIRs Technical reports generated under the component 2; PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU Component 3: Institutional Strengthening, Capacity Building, and Information Management % of targeted stakeholder groups that express increased awareness The survey used in conjunction with each TNC event will include questions on the At least satisfactory percentage of the survey responses collected at the TNC events confirms 1. At least satisfactory percentage of the survey responses collected at the TNC events confirms Quarterly and Annual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs) Paper surveys collected in conjunction with each TNC event; PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU
on climate change concerns general awareness level of the respondents prior to their involvement with the TNC increased understanding on climate change. increased understanding on climate change. 2. At least satisfactory amount of the registered teachers have approved the designed distance course on climate change. Component 4: Project Management % of the planned studies initiated and delivered in a timely fashion None All the scheduled studies are initiated in a timely fashion. All the planned studies are delivered in a timely fashion. Quarterly and Annual PIRs PIRs and supervision mission reports PIU
On-site General Supervision: Once a year. Integrating supervision missions. Review FM performance. Follow up on External Auditors - Recommendations / raised issues. Review control. Update assigned risk. Transactions review as needed IUFRs Review Semiannually Over the IUFRs submitted to the Bank. Review IUFRs information consistency. Raise issues disclosed in IUFRs. Audit Review Once a Year Over the Audit Report submitted to the Bank Raise issues disclosed in Audit Report Action Plan 24. FM actions to be completed by the Technical and Administrative General Secretariat of the JGM are reflected in the table below. Table A7- 6 Financial Management Action Plan Action Responsible Entity Completion Date Status 1. Prepare the external auditing TOR to be approved by the Bank Technical and Administrative General Secretariat of the Chief of the Cabinet’s PIU By Negotiations Pending 2. IUFRs format approved by the Bank. Technical and Administrative General Secretariat of the Chief of the Cabinet’s PIU By Negotiations Pending 3. Set a separate budget line in the annual budget to keep track of Project financial execution Technical and Administrative General Secretariat of the of the Cabinet’s PIU First year annual budget and thereafter Legal dated covenant THIRD NATIONAL COMMUNICATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE Annex 8: Procurement Arrangements A. General
THIRD NATIONAL COMMUNICATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE Annex 17: Sectoral Programs under Development by the GOA Related with the Goals of the Third National Communication Project Agency Law/Resolution Title Plan/Program Summary to CC Current status and link to TNC Secretariat of Agriculture National Law 26.093. Res 7/2010 National Program of Biofuels Promotes the production and sustainable use of biofuels, emphasizing the use of biofuels from vegetable oils and animal fats, and of bioethanol from sugar cane, corn and sorghum production. Contributes to displacement of fossil fuels. The GoA started implementation of replacement of fossil in the Transport Sector in January 2010. Results of this policy will be the input for the development of new technologies and studies under a sustainable criteria proposed in TNC (Component 1, Subcomponent 2). Assistance to Small Producers to Achieve Environmental Protection (CAPPCA) Develops sustainable production systems in degraded areas and promotes sustainable forestry practices. Assistance proposed to 2,000 small producers. Regenerates degraded areas through sustainable production systems and forestation. Results of this program were published in . GoA pretends to continue strengthening of human resources to promote sustainable forestry practices. TNC will contribute to extend this policy to a higher number of small producers as proposed in Component 1, Subcomponent 2, Agriculture and Forestry Sector. Res. 246/2007 National Cattle Plan Improves the efficiency of the livestock production and the supply of meat to assure a suitable provision to internal and external market. It should be studied if the promoted efficiency measures contribute to decrease GHG emissions. TCN will contribute to identify the impact of climate change in livestock producers and the particularly vulnerable regions and production systems on cattle raising activities, of particular importance for regional economies and Argentina´s export sector.
encourages residential users to save energy so that it would be available for commercial, industrial and economic activities. the program achieves GHG ERs. and is applied on all the companies responsible of the distribution of energy (Edenor, Edesur and Edelap). Bonifications or additional charges are calculated on kWh consumption and are accredited/charge on the energy invoices. GoA is applying this program since 2005 and is expected that continuous this policy. Studies proposed in TNC focused on technical, economic and regulatory aspects of effectiveness of mitigation options will emphasize the main objective of this program. Program for Rational Use of Natural Gas (PURE) This program was launched in 2004 by the GoA and is an incentive-based program. Electricity and natural gas users were required to save at least 5% in 2004 compared with their in 2003 level of consumption; any consumption above the quota was subject to penalties and actual savings were rewarded. Promotes saving of energy restraining constant increase of internal demand for natural gas in a framework of shortage of the resource. Reducing consumption of natural gas GHG emissions are expected to decrease as well. The program is ongoing. The impact has been limited, particularly in the residential sector. TCN will contribute through its Component 1 Subcomponent 2 Energy Sector, to generate a proper energy consumption database including industrial groups characterization on their energy consumption patterns in order to optimize the natural gas consumption of the different sectors. National Plan of Emissions Mitigation through Development of Renevable Energy potential opportunities for GHG ERs through the use of renewable energy national and provincial governments that promote development of renewable energy production design options for promotion and increased the use of renewable energy sources Closely related to CC as focused on GHG ERs. See at “PRONUREE”.
National Law 25.019 Res. 333/2001 National Regime for Wind and Solar Energy Guarantees an extra AR$ 0.03 per kWh provided by wind and solar energy sources to the Electricity Wholesale Market or to a public service, and secures fiscal stability for 15 years. The law represents an incentive to produce clean energy. Ultimate results will reduce GHG emissions from fossil fuels use. The law is applied in all projects that generate energy through wind and solar resources. Actions planned in TCN related to the identification of potential and barriers associated with the development and use of RREE will contribute to reinforce the application of this law along the country. Program for Increased Productive and Energy Efficiency of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) (PIEEP) Improves competitiveness of SMEs promoting implementation of Energy, Production and Environmental Management practices. The program focused in the promoting of energy efficiency in three industrial sectors: sugar, citric and milk production that at last with contribute to mitigate GEIs from these sectors. The program has finished. Results of expected outcomes are published in TCN will contribute to extend the outcomes of this program in other industrial SME sectors of interest for the competitiveness improvement of the country by using the capacity building yet developed. Program for Quality of Electrical Devices (PROCAE) Focuses in reduction of electricity consumption through the use of efficient electrical devices. The Secretary of Energy is promoting a labeling program which in its first stage will force refrigerator manufacturers to exhibit the energy efficiency profile of each device. This is a climate-friendly measure of energy efficiency. The program focuses on its first stage in the labeling of energy efficiency of refrigeration products. TCN will contribute to extend this action plan to a wider range of industrial manufacturing. Project of Renewable Energies in Rural Markets (PERMER) Focuses on electricity supply for a significant number of people living in rural areas as well as for approximately 6,000 public institutions (schools, health services, police, etc.). The project supplies renewable energy sources, including solar panels to small populations. The project is ongoing. Activities have delivered electricity through descentralized system to rural schools and households in Chaco, Jujuy, Misiones, Neuquén, Salta, Santiago del Estero y Tucumán () . Expected results will contribute to identify barriers that prevent the development and use of RREE for both integrated and isolated system along the country and to advance in