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Displaying 901 - 905 of 2117Sustainable and Integrated landscape management of the Western Area Peninsula
Objectives
To strengthen conditions for the sustainable and integrated management of multiple-use landscapes (piloted in the WAP landscape) to protect globally significant biodiversity, safeguard ecosystem services generating local and national socio-economic benefits, and advance towards land degradation neutrality.
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Furthermore, as noted in UNDP’s Country Programme Document for 2020-2023, poverty persists primarily because of four interdependent drivers, one of which is recurrent disasters due to increasing vulnerability to climate change-related stresses. By promoting integrated and sustainable land management in the WAP landscape this project will increase environmental and economic resilience in the WAP landscape through its activities related to protecting mangrove ecosystems, reducing deforestation and land degradation, managing the use of community natural assets and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Findings from the socio-economic assessment undertaken during the PPG revealed that poverty is evident in the surveyed communities and unemployed inhabitants are dependent on the forest resources. Given the nexus between reducing environmental vulnerability, building disaster resilience and poverty eradication, the WAP Master Plan will be produced via a participatory and highly collaborative and gender responsive planning process, wherein all stakeholder groups will participate in negotiating stakes and objectives to be included in the integrated landscape management plan (budgeted under outcome 1). Within the scope of the Master Plan, alternative IGAs will be promoted (ensuring that 50% of beneficiaries are women and 60% are youth) and the viability of different value chains assessed and promoted (e.g., waste-to-wealth, processing of agricultural products, ecotourism). To mitigate the risks of economic displacement, the project has budgeted for an in-depth Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) within the first 6 months of implementation, based on which an Environment and Social Impacts Management Plan (ESMP) will be prepared and implemented, including a resettlement plan and an Indigenous Peoples/Ethnic Minority plan, if deemed necessary. The matter of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) will be explored during the ESIA and the approach applied if deemed appropriate. Local communities will participate in reforestation of degraded mangroves with indigenous trees and clearing invasive species if present. These tasks will utilize payments for public works to provide cash transfers as payment for carrying out these public works. Part of the benefits for the communities may include harvesting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) from mangrove forests, under sustainable use plans (e.g. through oyster, sea cucumber or seaweed cultivation). The project will provide training on improved harvesting techniques, processing, packaging and marketing, to those engaged in NTFP value chain (in conjunction with Output 2.4). The possibility of carbon sales from the community PA will also be explored, building on the experiences generated by the Gola Rainforest National Park carbon credit scheme. These national and local benefits will help maintain support for the continued implementation and enforcement of the WAP Master Plan in turn resulting in global environmental benefits. The combined impacts of all the project outcomes are expected to deliver the following local benefits: Increased yields of at least three crops by at least 50% through sustainable land management activities, agroforestry, and through associated reductions in land degradation. About 10% of the population of WAP (4,427 people) benefitting, in equal numbers of men and women. Income generating activities will increase household incomes and create employment, particularly also for targeted youth. The project will advance business skills and support access to vocational training. This will address the mismatch between the skills supply and the labour market demand by providing targeted training on business for young people. Connecting households to improved energy initiatives will reduce the amount of firewood required to cook and heat households. This is likely to reduce the labour required to procure firewood with dividends to women who often bear the responsibility of procuring firewood. Increased employment opportunities, household incomes and productivity of three crops will contribute to reducing food insecurity. Equal number of women and men will benefit (guided by the gender action plan). Reduction in soil erosion through better land management and reforestation, with consequent reduced siltation of water systems and associated reductions in water treatment and hydroelectricity production costs, and reduced vulnerability to disastrous floods. Diversified, resilient and improved livelihoods through income generating activities, with attendant reductions in climate vulnerability of households that have access to additional incomes. Economic value stemming from the protection of valuable biodiversity as well as soil and biomass sequestration of carbon, both of which contribute to the preservation of global public goods. Economic value from increasing the knowledge base on ILM, watershed services and forest-friendly land rehabilitation approaches that can be integrated into the GoSL’s national land management strategy.
GEF GOLD+ in Nigeria: Enhancing the formalization and mercury-free gold in Nigeria
Objectives
To reduce the use of mercury in the ASGM sector in Nigeria through a holistic, multi-sectoral integrated formalization approach, and increasing access to finance leading to adoption of sustainable mercury-free technologies and access to traceable gold supply chains.
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264. Mercury reduction is the project's main objective and key benefit for both the environment and human health. Considering that Nigeria is currently one of the main mercury-importing hubs where the use of this chemical is high, the contribution of the project in terms of global environmental benefits will be significant as well as the contribution to the country’s obligations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.265.In addition, several socioeconomic benefits are anticipated under the GEF Gold+ Project in Nigeria, these socioeconomic benefits are envisaged to positively impact at national, state and local government levels.266.At the national level, the potential socio-economic benefits will include: · Sales of processed gold at internationally obtainable prices and an improvement in the quality of gold produced in the participating states due to uptake of mercury-free technologies and institutionalization of leaching plants which will ensure efficient and environmentally safe management of tailings.· Improved opportunities for Nigeria to compete in the global gold market especially due to quality assurance of gold processing activities not dependent on mercury use. · Considering that Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa, larger opportunities for foreign investments in the ASGM sector will be created specially based on the enhanced formalization of ASGM, access to finance, uptake of mercury-free technologies amongst mining cooperatives, etc. The fact that the country is adapting to global best practices in ASGM, and strengthening its quality assurance and control processes in the sector present wide short and long-term opportunities for value to the country’s economy, especially its roadmap for economic diversification through improvements in the mineral/mining sector.267. Nigeria is a federation. At the States level, specific socio-economic benefits are to be accounted· Mineral buying centers will be encouraged to purchase gold in higher quantities due to the integrity and quality of gold produced and sold by ASGM cooperatives. Additionally, other individuals and entities may be interested in venturing into gold purchases from ASGM cooperatives due to the improved gold processing systems and envisaged financial benefits associated with the national, regional, and global gold markets. · State governments stand to benefit from revenue, generated through ASGM activities within their state. · Envisaged indirect socioeconomic benefits may be associated with opportunities for state government-assisted vocational training camps, focused on transferring knowledge and skills on ASGM to unskilled persons, groups, and communities. · The elimination or significant reduction in the use of mercury and improper disposal of mercury-contaminated tailings is likely to reduce contamination of major environmental media such as surface and groundwater, soil, and air. Consequently, this tends to contribute to a lower incidence and/or occurrence of endocrine, reproductive and genetic disorders/diseases associated with mercury intoxication in communities within the participating states. · Applicability of SLA/JA which considers the jurisdictional influences of stakeholders within landscapes associated with ASGM or proposed for ASGM pilots under the Child Project.268. Benefits to be considered by the Local Government · Opportunities for improvement in the livelihoods of members of ASGM communities are envisaged. Mainly job creation and cash inflow into communities, creating additional demands and therefore additional business opportunities. In participating states such as Kebbi and Niger states, fishing communities where ASGM activities are likely to be carried out could benefit from the influx of workforce, who will depend on fish as a source of protein. Likewise, in Zamfara state where irrigated rice farming is usually practiced, rice-producing communities are likely to gain from an increase in sales to ASGM cooperatives and groups assigned leasing rights (SSML). · Agricultural communities can supplement low agricultural income in times of drought with mining income thereby improving livelihoods. In the overall, the application of SLA/JA will enable a balance of all these production systems within selected landscapes. · Better accountable stakeholder engagement which identifies stakeholder needs, expectations, concerns and suggestions especially at the community level. · SLA/JA pilots will consider stakeholder participation from communities and their roles in the multi-stakeholder platform (MSP). · Environmentally safe ASGM practices consistent with global best practices will improve opportunities for other socioeconomic developments in ASGM communities e.g. petty trading, catering, equipment/PPE sales, food vending, etc.269. The project will promote a scenario in which the ASGM sector can increase its economic incident and impact at the local and national level for the thousands of families that depend primarily, secondarily, or temporarily on this activity. Additional economic gains will be achieved through more efficient technologies and consequent higher gold recovery and responsible supply chains that will ensure access to formal markets and better prices. The economic gains can then translate to social well-being and livelihood security.270. Specific to women miners, the project will improve their access to finance, savings, and entrepreneurship, which will lead to economic empowerment that contributes to their well-being and their families. Gender mainstreaming activities will reduce gender inequalities among project beneficiaries.271. The transition towards more efficient and/or cleaner recovery technologies and the introduction of better practices will improve the working and living conditions of the miners including women and vulnerable population, leading to a better health for all. Better mining practices will also improve the quality of water, and therefore host communities will have access to cleaner water.272. The miners and communities will increase their skills and knowledge, leading to improved education in mining areas. Furthermore, promoting formalization processes will also allow miners to access social and financial services. Proper development of the ASGM sector can reduce conflicts over land use or linked to environmental pollution. 273.Finally, and in line with the innovative approach followed by the GOLD+ programme, apart from mercury reduction, the project will allow for better land management and proper handling and disposal of mine tailings, which will benefit biodiversity and will make communities more resilient to climate change.
Strengthening the Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Management of Forest Landscapes in Turkey’s K
Objectives
To improve biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management in the Kazdaglari Region for environmental and socio-economic benefits
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Target Groups
The project will promote integrated management of natural resources in the Kazdaglari region and will promote the use of the latest land use planning tools and methods to ensure local communities participate in the management of natural resources. Specifically, the project will provide socioeconomic benefits to beneficiaries in the target area by carrying out the following activities:- The project will work with local communities and their cooperatives to develop value chains for locally produced NWFP, handicrafts and products farmed organically or GAP certified. Strategically, from a value chain and marketing perspective, the project will support the establishment of a network of community-run shops across the Project Area to increase profits by selling directly to the public.- The project will support the development of an ecotourism strategy and action plan and supporting its implementation. This includes implementing planned ecotourism routes and supporting the development of a network of hospitality and service activities.- Support local farmers by preparing a Good Agricultural Practice Strategy for the project area and showcasing good agricultural practices (including organic farming) to improve farmer's access to markets and incomes.- Ensure sustainable use of forest resources by adapting Variable Harvest Retention Systems in the target area and the use of RIL system for harvesting operations in fragile forest ecosystems. These activities will ensure farmers have access to wood forest products while ensure biodiversity protection.
Enhancing capacity for sustainable management of forests, land and biodiversity in the Eastern Hills (ECSM FoL
Objectives
Globally significant biodiversity outside protected areas are conserved and the flow of ecosystem services for sustainable livelihoods improved in the Eastern Hills of Nepal.
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Target Groups
10. BenefitsThe project will contribute to the following outcomes of the GEF:· BD-1-1 - Mainstream biodiversity across sectors as well as landscapes and seascapes through biodiversity mainstreaming in priority sectors; and·LD-1-3 - Maintain or improve flows of ecosystem services, including sustaining livelihoods of forest-dependent people through Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) through efforts targeted at policy and planning, knowledge generation and management and strengthening conservation-based livelihoods opportunities.Project intervention will help provincial government in improved land use planning at landscape level covering 3575 sq.km. area. In addition, all 34 local levels will have their land use plan ready which further guides them in judicial allocation of public finances for ecosystem restoration, degraded land rehabilitation and natural resource-based community enterprise development.Project support to the establishment and operation of knowledge management portal at province and federal level with access to data, information, maps and best practices ensures that budget allocation and implementation of land use plan follows informed decision making.Targeted CFUGs and households will benefit from incentive mechanisms that will strengthen community resilience to shocks and stresses, such as the COVID-19, through a) Improved food security resulting from sustainable and resilient production of agricultural and livestock products, and b) Enhanced livelihoods through participation in income generating activities based on increased and sustainable flows of ecosystem goods and services.Livelihood enhancement of targeted communities is one of the important aspects of the project intervention. Under this, support will be provided to 10 biodiversity enhancing pro-poor business services that will focus poorer section of community members and help 1000 entrepreneurs benefit from sustainable value chain intervention.As indicated in the project’s theory of change, implementation of biodiversity-sensitive landscape policies and land use plans will enhance stakeholder capacity to manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. In the long run, this contributes to ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and achieving land degradation neutrality. Resilient ecosystems will help ensure a sustained flow of ecosystem services and contribute to improved livelihoods of forest-dependent communities.At project area level, landscape policy and land use plans supported by a knowledge management system, community-based ecosystem restoration and land management initiatives will demonstrate environmental and socio-economic benefits on the ground and facilitate scaling up. Economic benefits generated through the promotion of product- and service-based value chains engaging women, poorer sections of the community and private sector will incentivize communities to adopt biodiversity conservation friendly forestry and farming practices beyond the project duration.At province and national level, governments will benefit from enabling policy environment for integrated land management based on land use plans. In addition, enhanced capacities of the governments to manage data and information system for effective planning will have positive impact in other sectors as well for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.Through these changes at local, provincial, and national level, the project will contribute to achieve global environmental benefits in mainstreaming biodiversity and forest landscape restoration generating socio-economic benefits that strengthens resilience of communities to impacts of COVID-19.Specifically, the project supports the following (through component one and two):· Field level reaffirmation of newly enacted policies and legal frameworks and their implications for enhancing capacity for sustainable management of forests, lands, and biodiversity.· The application of new policies and regulations under the new governance structure will enable government institutions to identify policy practice gaps which will eventually facilitate policy reform and help to improve effectiveness on the ground.· An analysis of existing policies and regulations in relation to institutional capacity, and resource need (human and financial) for effective policy implementation.· Enable all three spheres of government to readjust institutional arrangements and make them compatible with the provisions of current policies and regulations.· Support Local levels to identify the elements necessary for effective local policy and law formulation, including data needs, decision support systems and knowledge management (the exclusive power of local level), that are based on the real needs and aspiration of the people.Component 3 focuses on the implementation of community-based conservation and sustainable production, management and restoration practices at community and household level which strengthens biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of forest landscapes.Project interventions that focus on biodiversity enhancing activities by involving poorer sections of society in livelihood improvement opportunities through value chains and market linkages will help to sustainably increase incomes. The Project has accorded high priority to support women, poor and marginalized groups in value chains.Components 1 and 2 lay the foundation to creating an enabling environment at policy and programme level and Component 3 makes investment in enterprise promotion. These interventions together help to derive environmental as well as socioeconomic benefits by ensuring productive employment and decent work at local level.Decent Rural EmploymentIn rural Nepal, decent work is predominantly associated with livelihoods based on agriculture, livestock, and forests.Decent work can be considered to include “opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men.”[1] The project has a strong focus on improving rural livelihoods through community forestry and agriculture by generating and distributing livelihood benefits through commercial activity and linking smallholders to financial institutions and markets which will incentivize local communities to manage forests and other natural resources sustainably and improve community-level resilience.Table 12 provides a summary of how the project will support decent rural employment, based on the four pillars described in FAO’s guidance material.[2]Table 12 Project Support to Decent Rural EmploymentPrioritized Groups- Small-scale farm and forest producers, including contributing family workers.- Small-scale processors and aggregators of farm and forest products- Women and youth within the above categories- Specific vulnerable groups (e.g., land poor and landless people, disabled people, elderly people, and single-adult households)Pillar 1: Employment-creation and enterprise-development- Participatory analyses with vulnerable groups on specific rural employment issues related to farms and forests.- Consider the impact of technology options on the number and quality of jobs created.- Ensure that relevant groups within the targeted rural areas are involved effectively in consultations.- Women and men small-scale farm and forest producers supported in accessing fair markets and sustainable value chains.- Women and men small-scale farm and forest producers and supported in accessing training, financial services, and other productive assets, with priority to rural businesses owned by women and youth.- Provide Market Analysis and Development training on how to develop viable market options for forest and farm products.- Implement training for government agencies and project partners to enable them to undertake participatory approaches with local target communities and CFUGsPillar 2: Social protection- Asses, document and disseminate institutional innovations and good practices of organized collective action, including through CFUGs, with strong impacts on social protectionPillar 3: Standards and rights at work- Socially responsible agricultural and forest production supported, specifically to reduce gender and age-based discrimination.- Promote compliance with national labour legislation in the rural areas.- Address the constraints of women, youth, and other specific groups workers in getting organized, notably through community forestryPillar 4: Governance and social dialogue- Promote the inclusive participation of local people, particularly women.- Support local communities in strengthening democratic organizations and networks of producers and workers, particularly in the informal food and forest economy.- Build capacity of Province and Local Levels to empower forest and farm producers to organize into legalized associations and women to undertake leading positions.- Undertake knowledge exchange events to refine and endorse the most promising approaches for climate-resilient forest and agricultural landscape management.[1] https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/decent-work/lang--en/index.htm[2] FAO, 2010. Rural Employment, Guidance Material #1: Guidance on How to Address Decent Rural Employment in FAO Country Activities (2nd ed.). http://www.fao.org/3/i1937e/i1937e.pdf
Project Xeel: Defending Communal Land of the Maya Q'eqchi' in Petn
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ACDIP will register 25 indigenous communities in their respective municipalities which will allow the communities to organize officially and govern themselves according to their ancestral traditions. They will also engage local governments and governmental agencies to form alliances with the goal of ensuring that these communities can gain access to sustainability use natural resources. ACDIP will further support these efforts by creating materials in Spanish and Q'eqchi' to educate community members, international donors and government officials on the effects various economic activities are having on water sources and land access.