Introduction Previous GEF Coordination Setup GEF Coordination Levels

2. SEQUENCE OF PRESENTATION • Introduction • Previous GEF Coordination Setup • GEF Coordination Levels • Current Coordination Mechanism GEF • A. GEF National Technical Review Committee • B. National Steering Committee (GEF-Small Grants Programme) • C. GEF Cell Establishment • D. Senior Level Position Designated - GEF Focal Point • Strengths and Weaknesses • Lesson Learnt - Coordination Mechanism • Efforts Underway for Improvement

3. INTRODUCTION • Pakistan (Location, Population, Area, Provinces) • Ministry of Environment is the focal agency for GEF operations. • Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment is GEF Focal Point (Operational & Political) • GEF Cell is Coordination Entity • Pakistan’s GEF Constituency includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Afghanistan and Yemen • PREVIOUS GEF COORDINATION SETUP • Absence of Technical Review Committee • Non-existence of GEF Cell • Need for proper appraisal of new projects • Inadequate M&E arrangements • Lack of consultation and awareness • Inactive constituency

4. GEF COORDINATION LEVELS • 1. Internal Coordination • Within Ministry of Environment • (Various Conventions Focal Persons) • 2. National Level Coordination • Sectoral Coordination • (Federal and Provincial Government departments) • Outreach to other national Stakeholders • (NGOs, private sector, academic / scientific institutions) • Liaison with GEF Agencies and project proponents. • 3. Regional Coordination • Participation in GEF constituency meetings / regional workshops • Implementation of regional projects and initiatives. • 4. Global Coordination • Liaison with GEF Secretariat and Country Support Programme 4

5. CURRENT COORDINATION MECHANISM - GEF

6. A. GEF NATIONAL TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC) Composition • Chairman TRC, Additional Secretary, MoE • GEF TRC meetings convened quarterly or on need basis • Diversified participation of stakeholders • Pakistan’s National GEF Dialogue recommendations - guidelines for TRC Key Tasks • Performance evaluation of GEF funded on-going projects. • Appraisal of new projects concepts. • Review the performance of GEF Small Grants Program. • Discussions over other GEF related matters / operations. 6

7. Technical Review Committee Structure

8. B. National Steering Committee (GEF - SGP) • Composition • Committee includes representatives from Ministry of Environment, UNDP CO, Civil Society, Academia, Local Government, Private Sector and Media. • Key Tasks • Performance review of overall programme • Vetting and approval of new project proposals. • Discussion over operational issues and guidance to SGP Team. 8

9. C. GEF CELL ESTABLISHMENT • GEF Cell Established under One UN Program. • Operates in accordance with approved Annual Work Plan and under supervision of GEF Focal Point. • Key Tasks • Coordinates with GEF stakeholders • Facilitates in project preparation and approval process. • Implement entire GEF coordination mechanism. • Acts as GEF resource center • Representation at national and international forums • Carryout field visits to GEF funded projects. • D. SENIOR LEVEL POSITION DESIGNATED - GEF FOCAL POINT • Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment - GEF Focal Point • Conventions Focal Persons report to GEF Focal Point / Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment 9

10. WHY CURRENT COORDINATION MECHANISM HAS BEEN FRUITFUL? • GEF TRC and NSC - SGP • Consultative process instrumental in efficient utilization of entire allocation • Increased number of projects reviewed / approved / endorsed at country level • Greater interest of GEF Agencies • Effective evaluation of ongoing projects/program • More equitable distribution of projects • Effective settlement of projects operational issues. • GEF Cell • Increased awareness about GEF • Maintenance of GEF institutional memory • Smooth execution of GEF operations • Senior Position - GEF FP • Minimizing turn over of GEF Focal Points • Consultation between GEF Focal Point and Conventions Focal Persons 10

11. Coordination Mechanism (Lessons Learnt) • Strengths • Improves information flow, promote awareness, qualitative decisions. • Avoids duplication of interventions • Tracks portfolio status and results • Brings multi-stakeholders consultation • Settles projects operational issues • Addresses national priorities in compliance with multilateral environmental agreements • Enhances ownership of projects at grassroots level • Weaknesses • Need for fixing time period required by GEF Agencies and proponents while processing new projects • Need for capacity building at country level • Need to carry out field visits 11

12. FOR IMPROVEMENT OF COORDINATION MECHANISM (by end of 2010 ) • Holding training session on project development • Launching new website of GEF • Developing digital knowledge pool for project proponents • Developing GEF Documentary • Publishing GEF Booklet • Exhibition of GEF projects • Fixing time period among GEF agencies and proponents for processing new projects • Strengthening GEF Cell • Carrying out field visits of GEF funded project sites • Holding regional workshop on international waters in Dec, 2009 • Planning to hold GEF Constituency meeting in Pakistan 12

13. FEW SUCCESS STORIES • Project: Energy Efficient Earth Quake Resistant Low Cost Housing for Poor • Total Cost: 2.5 Million US$ with duration of 9 months • Implementation by GEF-UNDP-SGP Office • Major features: • Constructing 500 houses in Coastal Areas of Sindh province • Replacing bricks with compressed earth blocks • Pioneering climate change adaptation activity in the world. • Generating employment opportunities and up-scalling local technology. 13

14. Project: Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation into Production System in the Juniper Forest Ecosystem • Total Cost: 1.26 Million US$ with duration of 4 years • Implementation by IUCN and Government of Balochistan • Major features: • Improved water storage and water conveyance for irrigation in Ziarat district • Involving 34 Community Conservation Organizations (CCOs) including 10 women CCOs. • Local medicinal plants harvesting and marketing. • Capacity building for livestock development at household level. 14

15. Project: Conservation of Habitats and species of Global Significance in Arid and semi-arid Ecosystems in Balochistan • Total Cost: 1.12Million US$ with duration of 5 years • Implementation by UNDP, SUSG and Forest Department of Government of Balochistan • Major features: • Drafted first ever provincial level Forest Policy • Revised Forest Regulation 1890 and Forest Act 1927. • Significant reduction (90%) in illegal trapping and capturing endangered reptiles. • 45% increase in cost per Markhor during trophy hunting and generated income (80%) to be disbursed for community development. 15

16. Project: Pakistan Wetlands ProgrammeTotal Cost: 11. 79 Million US$ with duration of 7 years • Implementation by Ministry of Environment, WWF and UNDP • Major features: • Conservation of wetlands for the first time in Pakistan. • Drafted National Wetlands Policy. • Monthly newsletters with a circulation of 3000 per month, 106 users oriented web portal and involved around 0.5 Million students and hundred of thousands adults. • Comprehensive training program in wetlands management. • Mangrove plantation of around 200 ha on Makran Coast, renewable energy of 45 biogas plants, 5 wind / solar hybrid systems and 400 solar lanterns. 16

17. For more information about projects, please refer: www.moenv.gov.pk www.undp.org.pk www.sgppakistan.org www.iucn.org www.pakistanwetlands.org For queries: as.moenv@gmail.com taimurali81@yahoo.com fawnraza@hotmail.com