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GEF: Support for the Implementation of Article 8(j) and Related Provisions. Informal Presentation at the Meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) Montreal, Canada, February 4-8, 2002. Proposed Agenda. Opening by the Chair: Mr. Arthur Nogueira Brief Introduction to the GEF and challenges
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GEF: Support for the Implementation of Article 8(j) and Related Provisions Informal Presentation at the Meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) Montreal, Canada, February 4-8, 2002
Proposed Agenda • Opening by the Chair: Mr. Arthur Nogueira • Brief Introduction to the GEF and challenges • Participation in GEF processes • Overall GEF Portfolio Overview in support to the implementation of Article 8(j) • Portfolio of UNDP/GEF and lessons • Portfolio from UNEP/GEF and lessons • Portfolio of the World Bank/GEF and lessons • Brief discussions: Key issues
Introductionto the GEF: 1 • Structure: Assembly, Council, GEF Units: Secretariat, IAS, Trustee, STAP • Partners: Conventions and their Secretariats • Others: Regional development banks, bilateral development cooperation agencies, private sector, NGOs,
Introductionto the GEF: 2 • Major policies and initiatives: • GEF project cycle • Incremental costs • Public Involvement, • Country Dialogue Workshops and CDI • Expanded opportunities for RDBs • Private sector involvement
GEF Challenges ahead • Achieving and sustaining impact • Strengthening country ownership • Expanding the partnership • Deepening the commitment of Implementing Agencies • Maintaining institutional effectiveness
Participation on GEF Processes 1 • Meetings with the CEO and Chairman: COPs in Argentina and Kenya • Indigenous Peoples representatives at Council meetings since November 2000 • Indigenous Peoples participation at NGO consultations prior to Council meetings. Last one co-chaired by one of the indigenous representatives • Discussion with STAP to include indigenous experts on the Roster of Experts under way
Participation on GEF Processes 2 • GEF presentation in meetings in Spain, to which indigenous representatives had been invited • Availability of staff to meet with interested representatives at COPs, specialized meetings • Invitation to Indigenous Forum representatives to design an medium-sized project specifically to strengthen the Indigenous Biodiversity Forum
Participation in GEF projects • Participation in GEF projects: as part of larger projects, or through projects specifically designed and managed by indigenous and local community representatives. Refer to fact sheet
Portfolio Overview: 1 • As of FY2001, GEF allocation to projects involving indigenous groups exceeded $341.0 million to 56 projects in 39 countries • These projects involve more than 252 different ethnic and tribal populations • The total amount for GEF allocation may include expenditures that do not directly benefit indigenous communities (e.g., capacity building of government environment agencies; enabling legislation; scientific studies).
Portfolio Overview: 2TYPES OF PROJECT ACTIVITIES INVOLVING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES • Traditional practices for in-situ conservation • Sustainable use, including sustainable livelihoods • Local capacity building • Consultations, social surveys, needs assessment as inputs to Indigenous Peoples Development Plans (World Bank); management plans • Others: identify/classify species, inventories, etc.
Portfolio Overview: 3INTEGRATING GOOD PRACTICES • Policy environment: addressing root causes of biodiversity loss • Participation: funding and technical assistance to improve participation in project decision making, implementation, and evaluation • Integrated ecosystems management: more focus on local needs as they relate to different types of ecosystem services, including renewable energy and water management • Local capacity building: training, cross site visits
Portfolio of the IAsand lesson learned • UNDP • UNEP • World Bank
Discussion • Key issues: