UNDPGEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 1 Dnipro basin
UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 1
Dnipro basin map 2
Chronicle of GEF intervention • GEF PDF B grant (RER 95/G 42) “Preparation of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis for the Dnipro river basin” • GEF PDF A project (RER 98/G 31) “Preparation of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for the Dnipro river basin and development of SAP implementation mechanisms” UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 3
Specific Objectives 1. Create a transboundary management regime and coordinating body; 2. Assist countries in the formulation, review and endorsement process of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP); 3. Improve financial/legal/operational mechanisms for pollution reduction and sustainable resource use; 4. Formulation of National Action Plans by Inter-ministerial Committees; 5. Improve conservation of biodiversity in the Dnipro River Basin; 6. Enhance communication among stakeholders and encourage public awareness and involvement in addressing the problems of the Dnipro Basin; and 7. Build capacity for SAP implementation. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 4
External Institutional Framework • a self-standing GEF regional programme within the GEF International Waters Focal Area. • also part of the wider GEF Black Sea Basin Strategy. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 5
Partners, Resources, Status • Partners: UNIDO, IAEA, IDRC (Canada), UNEP; • Resources: (see table); • Status (see notes below) millions $US GEF 7. 0 IDRC 1. 7 UNDP 1. 0 Belarus 0. 3 Russia 0. 1 4. 2 (No cash. In kind resources Ukraine only) Total 14. 3 UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 6
Project Results Major Results Include: • A revised Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis • A Strategic Action Programme – Priority Investments Portfolio (PIP) – A regional Biodiversity strategy for protecting key habitats and species • SAP implementation mechanisms – Report on the state of the Dnipro basin environment; – Transboundary Monitoring Program – Interstate Environmental Database • Increased public awareness and dissemination of environmental information on the Basin to all stakeholders, including the general public. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 7
TDA • Prepared with GIWA Methodology adapted for Dnipro basin needs; • Considers the Global influence of the Dnipro basin on the Black Sea ecosystem; • Pays special attention to eutrophication. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 8
Formulation of SAP Strategy Long term environmental quality objectives: 1. Sustainable Nature Use and Environment Protection in the Dnipro Basin 2. Environment Quality that is Safe for Human Health 3. Conservation of biological and landscape diversity UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 9
SAP implementation mechanisms – Report on the state of the Dnipro basin environment; – Transboundary Monitoring Program – Interstate Environmental Database UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 10
Public awareness • • Informational and educational campaign Small Grants Program International NGOs Forums Establishment of International Dnipro river NGOs Network UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 11
From Kyiv Declaration to Agreement on SAP endorsement • 5 th Pan European Conference “Environment for Europe”, 22 -24 May, 2003, Kyiv • Ministers signed the Declaration on Cooperation for Environmental Rehabilitation of the Dnipro Basin • Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Use and Protection of the Dnipro Basin. SAP document constitutes an integral part of this Agreement UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 12
Proposed structure 13
Possible GEF interventions • Concept for Pipeline entry (Phase II) approved in July 2004 • Application for GEF PDF B grant support – pending November, 2004 UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme 14
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