GEF: Support for the Implementation of Article 8j and Related Provisions

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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

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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

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Introduction to 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,

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Introduction to 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

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GEF Challenges ahead

• Achieving and sustaining impact
• Strengthening country ownership
• Expanding the partnership
• Deepening the commitment of Implementing Agencies
• Maintaining institutional effectiveness

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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.

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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

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Portfolio of the IAsand lesson learned

• UNDP
• UNEP
• World Bank

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Discussion

• Key issues