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International Waters Operational Strategy

International Waters Operational Strategy. Program Study & OPS 3 confirm validity Simple strategy: Build capacity to work together, set priorities, agree on action Assist with agreed incremental cost of reforms/ investments Undertake learning with IW portfolio—IW:LEARN.

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International Waters Operational Strategy

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  1. International Waters Operational Strategy Program Study & OPS 3 confirm validity Simple strategy: • Build capacity to work together, set priorities, agree on action • Assist with agreed incremental cost of reforms/ investments • Undertake learning with IW portfolio—IW:LEARN

  2. GEF International Waters Operational Strategy “International waters” includes the oceans, large marine ecosystems, enclosed or semi-enclosed seas and estuaries as well as rivers, lakes, groundwater systems, and wetlands with transboundary drainage basins or common borders GEF Strategy: • Assist groups of countries to better understand the environmental concerns of their international waters and work collaboratively to address them; • Build the capacity of existing institutions (or, if appropriate, developing the capacity through new institutional arrangements) to utilize a more comprehensive and integrated approach for addressing transboundary water-related environmental concerns • Implementing measures that address the priority transboundary environmental concerns, utilizing full range of technical, economic, financial, regulatory, and institutional measures needed to operationalize sustainable development strategies for international waters.

  3. Innovative Approaches to Regional Cooperation • Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) ~25 completed • Strategic Action Programme (SAP) ~25 completed • TDA/SAP course prepared to codify experience and best practice; now available for global delivery

  4. 1. Project development 2. Planningthe TDA/SAP 3. Development of the TDA 4. Formulatingthe SAP 5. SAPimplementation Bridging TDA and SAP and developing long-term Eco/WR QOs TDA Preparation Appointment of Project Manager Preliminary project request Identification and initial prioritisation of transboundary problems Form Interministry Committees Adoption of the SAP: The Ministerial Conference Planning the remaining steps of the SAP and appointing SAP and NAP formulation teams Appointment of Facilitator Form Steering committee Analysis of impacts/ consequences transboundary problems Conducting a Donors Conference Identification and consultation with the stakeholder groups Brainstorming ways to attain the Eco/WR QOs Set up the TDA Technical Task Team (TTT) Final prioritisation of transboundary problems Development of relevant interventions by GEF and/or other donors Examination of and political consultation on alternative options Identification of the technical task team (TTT) Design work plan for the TDA/SAP implementation phase including budgets Causal chain analysis and governance analysis Development of targets and indicators Preparation of a draft concept paper Detailed stakeholder analysis and draft public involvement plan Agreement on the institutional framework Production and submission of complete draft TDA Project approval by the GEF CEO Drafting the NAPs and SAP Preparation of Full Project brief TDA adopted by steering committee

  5. GEF-4 Strategic Objectives for IW IW-1:Catalyze implementation of jointly agreed reforms and investments for transboundary water systems (SAP/equiv) Percentage Resources: 60-65% Outcomes: measurable pollution reduction, increased water use efficiency, sustainable fisheries, governance reforms, effective & sustainable transboundary water institutions Examples: SDS/SEA Implementation (S.P.), Benguela Current LME, Carib Sea LME, Dnipro River, Medit Sea (S.P.), Lake Ohrid, Lake Chad, Senegal River, Niger River

  6. Moving From Enabling Activities to ImplementationNumber ofDifferent Transboundary Waterbodies

  7. Rapid Increase in Co-financing—Implementation

  8. The Danube - Black Sea Basin Strategic Partnership for Nutrient Pollution Reduction • UNDP; UNEP, World Bank; EU • 17 basin countries • 3 Regional projects • $70 million Investment Fund (WB) already approved by GEF Council in 3 tranches • Comparative advantages each IA; development assistance of coherence

  9. GEF-4 Strategic Objectives for IW • IW-2: Expand capacity building to limited new transboundary waters through integrated approaches and undertake targeted learning Percentage Resources:20% Outcomes:agreed Strategic Action Programs w/ reforms/investments; inter-ministry committees; increased capacity, increased portfolio-wide learning Examples: Agulhas/Somali Current LMEs, Kura River, Gulf of Mexico, Orange River, Congo River, Canary Current LME, Plata River basin, various groundwater systems, IW:LEARN

  10. GEF-4 Strategic Objectives for IW • IW-3 Undertake innovative demos for key portfolio gaps • conflicting water uses through IWRM incl. SIDS • groundwater protection: priority on SIDS • reducing Persistent Toxic Substances consistent w/POPS • PPP/innovative financing Percentage Resources: 15-20% Outcomes: SIDS IWRM / WUE plans (35) & some Implementation, national IWRM integrating LD/BD/CC/Adaptation, protected water supplies, water use efficiency, reduced PTS/Hg emissions, reduced threats from aquatic invasives, innovative institutional reforms / financial modalities Examples: IWRM in Pac/Atl/Ind SIDS, National level IWRM (4-5), GloBallast Partnerships, Global Mercury AGM, Marine Electronic Highway(s), Public-Private Partnerships

  11. Coverage Indicators and Targets for IW By 2010: 90% of SIDS protecting shared and national water resources through GEF IW projects Waterbodies with Implementation increased 50% (over GEF-3) 3 New Strategic Partnerships for implementation catalyzed or completed with measurable on-the-ground results 50% new waterbodies enabling/capacity building through integrated approaches 50% all LMEs with agreed joint management programs contributing to WSSD POI

  12. Donor Cooperation Opportunities • Co-implementation/Co-funding • Cost-sharing (EU, US, UNDP, WB, etc.) • Parallel funding (EU, SIDA, Norway, IDRC, AfDB, IADB, Private sector, etc.) • TWM Knowledge Sharing • ID & Dissemination of Lessons Learned and Best Practices • IW:LEARN – IW Portfolio’s KM initiative

  13. Donor Cooperation - Lessons • Upstream dialogue • Joint project/program development and preparation • Agreed & defined roles & responsibilities • Frequent communication @ mult. levels • Transparency • Face-to-face coordination meetings • Joint oversight • Adaptive management

  14. Thank you!

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