2004Meeting

CANCANMeeting

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CAN Structure

1.0 BACKGROUND

2.0 RRC.AP STRATEGY 2003/4 2.1 Facts 2.5 Direction 2.2 Revised Model M 2.6 NSDS 2.3 Proposal 2003/2004 2.7 NCSD 2.4 Indicators

4.0 REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE – Progress 2003/4 4.1 Capacity Building 4.4 Early Warning 4.2 Data Management 4.5 Additional Assignments

4.3 Assessment and Reporting

5.0 Proposal 2005-7

Background

Background

EAP.AP

1993 Assessment H/W & S/W

RRC

1999 Service to Region

GRID Bangkok

1989 Data Central Provider

History

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Science Prevention Aspects

Priority/Emerging Issues

Guidelines on Common Methodology IT Tools–Internet, DBMS, GIS, RS

Partnerships Collaborative Assessment Network

Scope1.2

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Regional: ESCAP every 5 years

ADB every 3 years

UNEP every 2 years

Needs: Agency partnerships,

build on the sub-regional efforts

National: Increased awareness

Establishment of

Environment Agencies

Mandate for regular SoE

Needs: Capacity for reporting:

- quantative base- common methodology- participatory approach - action oriented

Sub-Regional: Strengthened bodies

Forum for Environment

Mandate for regular SoE

Needs: Capacity for reporting,

common framework, address common and transboundary issues

Emerging Facts1.3

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2004Strateg

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RRC.APRRC.APStrategy

2004

RRC Vision Enhance Strategic Alliance with key players in assessment arena Increase core competence in data/information integration towards

sustainable development Develop intellectual leadership in the development of sustainable

development strategies and action plans.

2.1Vision RRC Vision?

Now, that is what I call a

vision!

Vision with action

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Facts

Partnership: MDGs, WSSD2002 and

International Environmental Governance (IEG) recommended for a strong partnership at national, capacity building

Needs: Partnership with international

agencies, governmental agencies, civil society for capacity building

WSSD 2002: Johannesburg Plan of

Implementation calls upon countries to implement National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS) by 2005 through establishment of National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD)

Needs: Assistance to establish

NCSD for NSDS at the national and sub-regional levels

Millennium DevelopmentGoals (MDG): Millennium Summit adopted

the MDGs Goal 7 sets a target for

reversal of loss of environmental resources by 2015

Needs: Quantify the State of the

Environment (air / water/ land) with an agreed set of indicators

2.2Vision

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Revised Model M2.3Model-M

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Proposal 2003/4 based on the Framework

2.4Vision

Annual statement of state of land, air and

water at national/ subregional levelsInformation

Level

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Harmonized database on economic, social and environment at national/ subregional levels

Data LevelA

Regional- ADB, Earth Council, ESCAP, UNDP, World Bank

Subregional - intergovernmental bodies & GRID Centres

National - work through environment agencies together w/ CAN

InstitutionalLevel

D

SoE, Action Plan, Early Warning,

NSDS

DecisionLevel

C

Indicator Diagram2.5Indicator

International level – Indices (trends, monitoring, strategies)

International level – Indices (trends, monitoring, strategies)

National level – environmental indicators (policy formulation)

National level – environmental indicators (policy formulation)

Regional needs - analytical data (planning)

Regional needs - analytical data (planning)

Local – primary data collection

Local – primary data collection

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IndicesIndices

Primary data

Primary data

Environmental Indicators

Reference: Agenda 21, MDG, JPOI Environment: Air, Water, Land and Biodiversity Framework:

– Simple, understandable, quantifiable, credible, and repeatable indicators for air, water and land

– Integration at national to subregional to regional levels

2.6Indicator

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Regional Resource Centre

Needs for innovative

ideas

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Need for global sustainability

NSDS

SoE

Quantitative base

What havewe done?

2.7RRC

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National Sustainable Development Strategy

A mechanism: integrate principles of sustainable development into national policies and strategies

Build on: existing social, economic and environmental policies

Process involves: situation analysis, formulation of policies and action plans, implementation, monitoring and regular review

Institutionalized the process: consultation, negotiation, mediation, and consensus building

2.8NSDS

SD

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National Council for Sustainable Development

Role: A multistakeholder’s forum: representatives from government,

business and civil society Facilitate preparation and implementation of NSDS Enabling broad partnership and facilitate the focused participation Play key role in promoting awareness and information dissemination

on sustainable development

2.9NCSD

Structure: Comprise of Chair, Council/Board, Committee and Subcommittees

and Secretariat Chair: A head of government to influence policy and decision

making Council: Government and Non-government representatives (40:60) Government representatives: Planning, finance and environment

ministries

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DirectionAmbition

By 2005 assist/facilitate the completion of NSSD, SSSD By 2005 assist with clean national/subregional,

intergovernmental targets for air, water and land

Capability Creation Strategic alliances: ADB, World Bank, UNDP,

ESCAP, Earth Council Enhance CAN in the region Network with academic leaders in indicators

strategy development

Organization Guidelines from Advisory Committee RRC with relevant staff (economics, social) Staff Qualities: technically competent good health, aware

of own culture, sensitive to others, able to cope with uncertainty, tolerance to difference, emotionally mature, stable family, interpersonal skills

PositionClient: Stakeholders (NGO, Youth,

Business)Governments (Environment,

Planning Finance)Intergovernmental Agencies

Value to Clients: Cost effective, high reliability focused time, broad capacity development

2.10Direction

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RegionalResourc

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Capacity Building

ASSESSMENT NETWORK

Proposed 2003/2004 Add Earth Council and UNDP Establish intergov’t process in Central Asia

Progress 2003/2004 Added IGES, UNCRD Initial discussions with Earth Council, UNDP

TRAINING

Proposed 2003/2004 3 IEA/SoE, 3 Indicator, 5

NSDS, 3 Trend Analysis

Progress 2003/2004 2 National and 1 City IEA/SoE 4 in country trainings Thai Youth SoE preparations

Remarks Training on Indicators and

Trend Analysis deferred to focus on SoE/NSDS

DECISION SUPPORT

Proposed 2003/2004 National/subregional SoE Handbook 8 SoEs, NCSD/NSDS guidelines Repackaged output from Male, ABC, GLOF Projects

Progress 2003/2004 NCSD/NSDS Strategy Papers and Training Manual 6 SoE/IEA reportsRRC brochure, folder, ID card holder

Remarks Component/project briefs are

being completed

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Proposed 2003/2004

Assessment Network Invite Earth Council & UNDP to the NetworkEstablish intergovernmental process in Central Asia

4.1.2Capacity Building

IntergovernmentalProcess

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Progress 2003/2004

Assessment Network Earth Council

- Discussions and invitations completed UNDP

- Preliminary discussion with SURF on NSDS, Indicators, and Energy

Scientific Information Centre (SIC) - To represent Central Asia in network meetings.

4.1.3Capacity Building

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Proposed 2003/2004

Training 3 SoE/Assessment; 3 Indicators; 5 NSDS;

and 3 Trend Analysis

4.1.4Capacity Building

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Progress 2003/2004

TrainingAssist with:

National SoE/IEA Training/Workshops for Cambodia and Tajikistan

City-level SoE/IEA Training for Dhaka

Training for Thailand Youth SoE NSDS In-country Training in Nepal, Sri Lanka,

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

4.1.5Capacity Building

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Remarks

Training

Training on Indicators and Trend Analysis deferred to focus on SoE/Assessment and NSDS

4.1.6Capacity Building

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Proposed 2003/2004

Decision Support National and subregional SoE Handbook NCSD and NSDS guidelines 2 city-level SoEs 4 national SoEs 2 subregional SoEs Repackaged products from Malé Declaration; Asian

Brown Cloud (ABC); and GLOF

4.1.7Capacity Building

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Progress 2003/2004

Decision SupportAssist with:NCSD/NSDSStrategy Papers and Training Manual SoE/IEA reports for Bangkok and Dhaka cities DPR Korea SoE/IEA South Asia SoE and South Asia Youth SoE reports RRC.AP Brochure, folder and ID card holder

4.1.8Capacity Building

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Remarks

Decision SupportComponent/project briefs; and Repackaged output on SoE/IEA to be completed

4.1.9Capacity Building

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Data Management

CORE DATA AND METADATA

Proposed 2003/2004 2 subregional database on indicators Updated Data Catalogue

Progress 2003/2004 Air Pollution Database 2 subregional Data base on indicators Updated data catalogue

SYSTEM/NETWORK SUPPORT

Proposed 2003/2004 Upgrade Internet System &

RRC.AP System/Network Upgrade Staff notebooks

Progress 2003/2004 procured 8 computers, 1external hard disk & 1 flash drive Windows XP, Office XP & virus security installed in all staff units Fax, Windows system & DHCP Servers installed & operational

Remarks Procurement of Staff notebook

is on process

IT DECISIONSUPPORT

Proposed 2003/2004 Assist partners & network Update RRC.AP Homepage Monthly RRC.AP Newsletter Data /information requests

Progress 2003/2004 IOSEATURTLES & UNEP-Tongji

Course website RRC.AP website update Responded to data requests

Remarks Additional output – design &

implementation of prototype EKC

4.2.1Data Management

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Proposed 2003/2004

Core Data and Metadata Establish 2 subregional database on indicators for land,

water, air & biodiversity Biannual update of the Data Catalogue

4.2.2Data Management

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Progress 2003/2004

Core data and MetadataAir Pollution Database with monthly updating feature

Environment Indicator Database for 2 subregions

Updated Data catalogue

Phase 1 Air Pollution Match Model

4.2.3Data Management

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Remarks

Core data and Metadata 2nd half-year update of data catalogue by Dec 2004

4.2.4Data Management

Indicators

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Proposed 2003/2004

System/Network SupportMaintain/upgrade Internet System & RRC.AP

System/NetworkUpgrade Staff notebookss

4.2.5Data Management

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Progress 2003/2004

System/Network Support Installation of DHCP serverProcure/install 8 Desktop computers, 1 external hard

disk & 1 flash drive Upgrade staff computers with Windows XP, Office XP

& virus security patches

4.2.6Data Management

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Remarks

System/Network SupportProcurement of Staff notebook is on process Installation of firewall scheduled for fourth

week of November

4.2.7Data Management

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Proposed 2003/2004

IT Decision SupportSupport CAN member institutions on demand basisUpdate/maintain RRC.AP HomepagePublish monthly RRC.AP NewsletterAssist with data /information requests

4.2.8Data Management

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Progress 2003/2004

IT Decision SupportAssist with websites of IOSEATURTLES

and UNEP-Tongji SD Course Training on Database & GEO data portal to

DPR Korea and BMA officials Update/maintain RRC.AP homepagePublish monthly RRC.AP Newsletter Provided 6 external data requestsDesign & implement prototype EKC

4.2.9Data Management

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Proposed 2003/2004

SoE/Action PlansKathmandu and Dhaka city SoEs Capacity building for State Level SoEs in IndiaNational SoE/IEA report for DPR Korea, Cambodia,

Tajikistan, & Papua New GuineaSub-regional SoE/IEAs for South Pacific & North East Asia Input to 2005 ESCAP SoE report

4.3.2Assessment

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Progress 2003/2004

SoE/Action PlansCompleted: DPRK IEA/SoE and Dhaka SoE Initiated IEA/SoE for Kathmandu Initiate IEA/SoE Turkmenistan to replace Papua New

Guinea Initiated Subregional IEA/SoE Central Asia & GMS to

replace South Pacific & Northeast Asia Tajikistan IEA/SoE is on-going Provided inputs to ESCAP SoE 2005

4.3.3Assessment

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Remarks

SoE/Action PlansPolitical process delayed the initiation of Kathmandu

IEA/SoE preparation

4.3.4Assessment

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Proposed 2003/2004

NCSD/NSDSEstablish NCSD & initiate NSDS for 2 countries per

subregion Initiate 2 Subregional SDS

4.3.5Assessment

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Progress 2003/2004

NCSD/NSDS Initiated Project in 10 countriesNSDS training in Nepal, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Inception meeting for South Asia and Central Asia

Subregional SDS PreparationCompleted 5 subregional priority papers on

Sustainable Development

4.3.6Assessment

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Remarks

NCSD/NSDSGovernment process delays the finalization of

Project MoUs

4.3.7Assessment

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Proposed 2003/2004

Dissemination National & Sub-regional SoE HandbooksNCSD & NSDS Guidelines

4.3.8Assessment

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Progress 2003/2004

Dissemination

NCSD/NSDS Strategy papers and training manual

4.3.9Assessment

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Remarks

Dissemination

National/Subregional SoE Handbooks pending due to lack of funds

4.3.10Assessment

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Proposed 2003/2004

Indicators Core set of indicators for air, water, land, &

biodiversity Joint statement for all countries of South Asia

by 2003 and GMS by 2004

4.3.11Assessment

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Progress 2003/2004

Indicators Database on core indicators of air, water, land,

biodiversity for 5 subregionsEnvironmental Indicators reports for 5

subregions

4.3.12Assessment

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Proposed 2003/20044.3.13Assessment

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GEO GEO Statement 2003

Training Module Development

Regional workshop on IEA Module

Progress 2003/20044.3.14Assessment

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GEO Asia-Pacific inputs to GEO Yearbooks 2003 & 2004

Inputs to global IEA training manual

GEO - 4 planning meeting & training workshop

Completed: APEO-2, Pacific Islands Environment Outlook

Early Warning

WATER

Proposed 2003/2004 resource mobilization Studies in South Asia revise framework based

on World Water Forum dissemination

Progress 2003 proposal for resource

mobilization revised framework

Remarks Studies in South Asia

pending on funding

GLOF

Proposed 2003/2004 mobilize resources initiate monitoring in Bhutan &

Nepal initiate inventory in China,

Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

Progress 2003 inventory for basins in

China, Pakistan, & India Completed proposal for Nepal,

Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyztan

Remarks Proposal being discussed for

submission to GEF

LAND

Proposed 2003/2004 initiate assessment in PR

China, India, & Indonesia initiate mapping in Central Asia update Regional NOAA-AVHRR

composite mosaic

Progress 2003 Discussions with govts

to initiate assessment & mapping activities

On-going evaluation of NOAA data images

Additional outputs: Landcover Assessment in

Sri Lanka data & initial field verification in Bhutan

Proposed 2003/2004 Malè: monitoring stations, trainings,

database, newsletters, consultations ABC: observatories, impact

assessment, mitigation studies EANET: sustainable financial

arrangement, meetings, dissemiantion, mobilise funds

Progress 2003 Malè: 7 monitoring stations, 9 training

newsletters, brochure, consultations ABC: 2 observatories, assessment &

studies are on-going EANET: report on financial

arrangement, consultations, updated website, country missions, proposal

Additional outputs:• Malè: training manual on

monitoring/analysis/reporting ABC: 3 consultations, training, proposal EANET: working group on future dev’t of EANET

AIR POLLUTION

4.4.1Early Warning

Proposed 2003/2004

GLOF

Mobilize financial resource Initiate monitoring in Bhutan & Nepal Initiate inventory in China, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, &

Tajikistan Dissemination

4.4.1Early Warning

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Progress 2003/2004

GLOF

Completed Proposal for resource mobilization in Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan

Inventory in ff basins: Pumqu, China; Astor, Pakistan, & Tista, India

4.4.2Early Warning

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Remarks

GLOF

Proposal is being discussed with GEF for formal submission

4.4.3Early Warning

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Proposed 2003/2004

Air Pollution: MALÈ DECLARATION

At least 1 monitoring station per country (total=7) Provide training Establish air quality monitoring database Dissemination: web forums & newsletters Stakeholders consultation Initiate studies on emission inventories & modeling

4.4.4Early Warning

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Progress 2003/2004

Air Pollution: MALÈ DECLARATION

1 monitoring station per country (total=7) 7 national & 2 regional training Established air quality monitoring database Dissemination: web forums & newsletters 1 national & 1 regional stakeholders consultation Templates for emission inventory & modeling Database

Training manuals on monitoring, analysis and reporting

4.4.5Early Warning

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Remarks

Air Pollution: MALÈ DECLARATION

Completed as planned Additional output: developed Proposal for

resource mobilization for next phase

4.4.6Early Warning

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Proposed 2003/2004

Air Pollution: ATMOSPHERIC BROWN CLOUDS (ABC)

Establish climate observatories in Asia Initiate impact assessment on agriculture, water budget &

public health Initiate studies on mitigation i.e., hydrogen energy

4.4.7Early Warning

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Progress 2003/2004

Air Pollution: ATMOSPHERIC BROWN CLOUDS (ABC)

Observatories in Maldives & Nepal Planning stage on Impact Assessment & Mitigation

4.4.8Early Warning

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Remarks

Air Pollution: ATMOSPHERIC BROWN CLOUDS (ABC)

Additional outputs: 3 scientific consultations Training programme for young scientists Proposal for resource mobilisation

4.4.9Early Warning

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Proposed 2003/2004

Air Pollution: EANET

Dissemination: EANET website Preparation of sustainable financial arrangement Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC3), and Inter

Governmental meeting (IG5) Meetings Participation in Sceintific activities Mobilize funding Promote cooperation with other relevant organizations

4.4.10Early Warning

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Progress 2003

Air Pollution: EANET

Report on further financial arrangement 2 consultations on financial arrangement 2 intergovernmental, 2 scientific committee meetings Updated website Conducted technical mission & installed wet-only

samplers in Lao P.D.R & Cambodia

Publish brochures/brief/newsletters and data reports

4.4.11Early Warning

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Remarks

Air Pollution: EANET

Additional output: working group on future development of EANET

4.4.12Early Warning

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Proposed 2003/2004

FRESHWATER

Resource mobilization Initiate studies in South Asia Revise framework based on World Water Forum Dissemination

4.4.13Early Warning

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Progress 2003/2004

FRESHWATER

Revised framework based on World Water Forum Proposal for resource mobilization

4.4.14Early Warning

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Remarks

FRESHWATER Resource is being mobilised to initiate studies in

South Asia

4.4.15Early Warning

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Proposed 2003/2004

LANDCOVER

Initiate assessment in PR China, India & Indonesia

Initiate mapping of Central Asia Update Regional NOAA-AVHRR composite mosaic of 1993 &

1997

4.4.16Early Warning

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Progress 2003/2004

LANDCOVER

On-going discussions with national agencies to initiate assessment & mapping

On-going evaluation of alternative sensor data

4.4.17Early Warning

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Indonesia

Remarks

LANDCOVER

Additional outputs: Land cover assessment for Sri Lanka Preliminary classification of Bhutan

4.4.18Early Warning

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Additional Assignments

SEF - II

Proposed 2003/2004 Proj team set-up, Inception mtgs EPA Prototype dev’t, consultations Nat’l office set-up, in-country

workshops

Progress 2003 Project secretariat at UNEP Project Implementation Plan Expert & Inception workshop Int’l & local Consultants National Project Management

Committees & Offices Developed national EPA prototype National workshops

Proposed 2003/2004 initiate REAP Concept Objectives develop & approval of

documents on 4 Objectives Develop & approval of GEF MSP

for REAP Implementation

Progress 2003 Approval of REAP by IFAS Board Documents on 4 Objectives GEF MSP submitted to GEF

Additional outputs Regional Mountain Center Institutional framework Assessment Final phase for DSS Ministerial & senior officials mtgs

Central Asia - REAPDust & Sandstorms

(DSS)

Proposed 2003/2004 Establish regional network Expert& gov’t consultations Regional plan for monitoring &

early warning Dissemination

Progress 2003 Regional network 4 expert & 4 gov’t consultations Program for monitoring & early warning

network Dissemination during Ministerial mtg

4.5AdditionalAssignments

Proposed 2003/2004

Strategic Environment Framework SEF – II

Inception phase: Project team set-up, Inception mtg National EPA Prototype dev’t & consultations National office set-up & in-country workshops

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Progress 2003/2004

Strategic Environment Framework SEF - II

Project Secretariat at UNEP RRC.AP Implementation Plan endorsed Expert group & Inception workshops conducted National Project Management Committees & Offices National EPA prototype developed and disseminated

in in-country workshop4

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Remarks

Strategic Environment Framework SEF - II

Remaining activity in 2004: 2nd National Workshops

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Proposed 2003/2004

Central Asia - REAP

Initiate REAP Implementation Concept Objectives Develop & approval of documents on 4 Objectives Develop & approval of GEF MSP for REAP

Implementation

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Progress 2003

Central Asia - REAP

Approval of REAP by IFAS Board

Finalized documents on 4 Objectives & approval by ISDC GEF MSP submitted to GEF

4

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Remarks

Central Asia - REAP

GEF MSP approval is delayed Other outputs: Regional Mountain Center; Institutional

framework assessment; final phase for Decision Support System (DSS); and ministerial & senior officials mtgs

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Proposed 2003/2004

Dust & Sandstorm (DSS)

Establish network of national governments & regional agencies

Conduct expert- & gov’t-level consultations Develop regional plan for monitoring & early warning

in Northeast Asia Dissemination4

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Progress 2003/2004

Dust & Sandstorm (DSS)

Regional network 4 expert & 4 gov’t level consultations Phased program for monitoring & early warning Dissemination during the UNEP Governing Council mtg

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ASSESSMENT NETWORK

TRAINING DECISION SUPPORT

agreements with CAN partners on EKC identification of RRC.AP adviser from Northeast Asia

support to 6 NCSD/NSDS trainingarrangements for interns/attachment program

capacity building assessments arrangements for interns/attachment program

Arrangements for interns/ attachment programmes

Updated RRC brochure/briefs Repackaged output from NSDSRRC.AP souvenir item

agreements with CAN partners on EKC identification of RRC.AP adviser from Central Asia

Updated RRC brochure/briefs Repackaged output from Early Warning RRC.AP souvenir item

Updated RRC brochure/briefsRRC.AP souvenir item

Capacity Building

Assessment Network

5.1.1

2005 2006 2007

agreements with CAN partners on EKC identification of RRC.AP adviser from Northeast Asia

agreements with CAN partners on EKC identification of RRC.AP adviser from Central Asia

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Capacity Building

Training

5.1.2

2005 2006 2007Assist with 6 NCSD/NSDS trainingsArrangements for interns/attachment programmes

Capacity building assessmentsArrangements for interns/attachment programmes

Arrangements for interns/attachment programmes

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Capacity Building

Decision Support

5.1.3

2005 2006 2007Updated RRC.AP brochure/briefsRepackaged output from NSDSRRC souvenir item

Updated RRC.AP brochure/briefsRepackaged output from early WarningRRC souvenir item

Update RRC.AP brochure/briefsRRC souvenir item

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CORE DATA AND METADATA

SYSTEM/NETWORK SUPPORT

IT DECISIONSUPPORT

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Database on environmental indicators data catalogue conversion to metadata updated GIS metadata

Bi-annual GIS metadata update

Bi-annual GIS metadata update

Upgrade: Internet to 256K; mail/ proxy server; Staff notebook Design & implement Info System Install lease line bet RRC & ROAP

Upgrade: System/Network; Staff notebook; web and samba server Update LAN to 1 Gbit

Maintain system/Network Upgrade mail exchange server

support to CAN & data requests update: RRC Homepage, Newsletter, country profiles EKC partnerships

support to CAN & data requests update: RRC Homepage, Newsletter, country profiles EKC partnerships

support to CAN & data requests update: RRC Homepage, Newsletter EKC update

Data Management

Core Data and Metadata

5.2.1

2005 2006 2007Decentralized database on environmental indicatorsConvert data catalogue to metadata GIS metadata update

Biannual GIS metadata update

Biannual GIS metadata update5

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Data Management

System/Network Support

5.2.2

2005 2006 2007Update RRC.AP System/NetworkUpgrade: Internet Connection to 256K;mail/server proxy; Staff notebookDesign & implement Information System for RRC.APInstall lease line between RRC.AP & ROAP

Maintain RRC.AP System/NetworkUpgrade: Staff notebook; web & samba server; wireless LANUpdate LAN to 1 Gbit

Maintain RRC.AP System/NetworkUpgrade mail exchange server5

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Data ManagementIT Decision Support

5.2.3

2005 2006 2007Support to CAN & data requestsupdate RRC Homepagemonthly RRC NewsletterProvide IT training Inputs to EKC on Southeast & South AsiaCollaborate with CAN, ADB, WB, Nat’l Env Agencies, media & youthupdate country profiles

Support to CAN & data requestsupdate RRC Homepagemonthly RRC NewsletterProvide IT training Inputs to EKC on Central Asia, NEA & South PacificCollaborate with CAN, ESCAP, UNDP, Nat’l Planning & Finance Agencies, NGO, Parliamentarians & Business grpsupdate country profiles

Support to CAN & data requestsupdate RRC Homepagemonthly RRC NewsletterProvide IT training Update & maintain EKC themes, partners, CAN, Civil Society

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Assessment and Reporting

SoE/Action Plans

5.3.1

2005 2006 2007 Launch the IEA reports for:Kathmandu City, Karachi City, Tajikistan, Cambodia, Bhutan, Iran, Turkmenistan, GMS, South Asia, Central Asia SoE statements for 5 subregions

Launch the ff: Myanmar IEA, Afghanistan SoE Report/Action Plan SoE statements for 5 subregions

Prepare SoE statements for 5 subregions 5

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Assessment and Reporting

NCSD/NSDS

5.3.2

2005 2006 2007 Implement NCSD/NSDS project in 10 countries implementation of SSDS in South Asia, Central Asia and GMS

Launch NSDS for the ff:Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh

Launch SSDS for South Asia, Central Asia & GMS SSDS5

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Assessment and Reporting

Dissemination

5.3.3

2005 2006 2007National & Subregional SoE Handbooks Updated IEA training manual

NSDS/SSDS Handbook Updated NSDS training manual

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Assessment and Reporting

Indicators

5.3.4

2005 2006 2007 Environmental Indicators Report5

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Assessment and Reporting

GEO

5.3.5

2005 2006 2007

Regional inputs to GEO Year Book 2004 Subregional reports for GEO 4

Regional inputs to GEO Year Book 2005 Regional report for GEO 4 by Oct

Regional inputs to GEO Year Book 2006 5

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Early Warning

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WATERGLOF LANDAIR POLLUTION

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GLOF action plan for the Himalaya & Central Asian Mountains (contingent to proposal approval)

Inventory for: India, Kyrgyzstan,

Pakistan, Tajikistan (contingent to proposal approval)

Adoption measures & early

warning systems for dangerous lakes in 6 countries (contingent to proposal approval)

Malè: trainings, network meetings, ozone monitoring station & newslettersABC:1 observatory, 3 meetings, establish impact assessment teamEANET: performance review, medium/long term plans, study on regional cooperation

Malè: trainings, network meetings, newsletters, book publicationABC: impact assessment studies, scientific/policy meetingsEANET: financial arrangement report, final medium/long term plans, regional Assessment report on acid deposition

Malè: trainings, network meetings, educational materials, media packageABC: 3 comprehensive scientific publications, 1 information packageEANET: Data report on Acid Decomposition, final financial report

Update spatial data infrastructureEstablish Landsat Satellite data

distribution network Revisit Mongolia for analysisInitiate assessment in East Timor

Methodology for early warning in land degradation

Introduce 3D GISRevisit 2 countries for analysisInitiate assessment in

Afghanistan

Dissemination3D GIS applicationsRevisit 2 countries for analysisInitiate assessment in Iraq

proposal for resource mobilisation

compiled knowledgebase on freshwater for South Asia

demand and supply analysis vulnerability study

Early Warning

GLOF

5.4.1

2005 2006 2007

Action plan on GLOF adaptation and mitigation for the Hindu Kush-Himalaya and Central Asian Mountains.

Inventory of the glaciers; glacial lakes; glacial lake outburst flood events for: India, Kyrgyztan, Pakistan, Tajikistan

Adoption measures and early warning systems for the potentially dangerous lakes in Bhutan, India, Kyrgyztan, Nepal, Pakistan and Tajikistan

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Early WarningAir Pollution: MALÈ DECLARATION

5.4.2

2005 2006 20071 training programme monitoring tarnsboundary air pollution2 training workshops on emission inventory development and Integrated Assessment Model1 network meeting cum regional coordination meeting1 regional stakeholders meeting and 1 national stakeholders meetingestablish 1 monitoring station; and ozone monitoring stations in all the participating countries. publish 2 news letters

1 training programmes monitoring tarnsboundary air pollution2 training workshops on emission inventory development and Integrated Assessment Model1 network meeting cum regional coordination meeting1 regional stakeholders meeting and 1 national stakeholders meetingPublish: 2 news letters; a book on Malé Declaration.

1 training programmes monitoring tarnsboundary air pollution2 training workshops on emission inventory development and Integrated Assessment Model1 network meeting cum regional coordination meeting1 regional stakeholders meeting and 1 national stakeholders meetingEducational materials for primary and schools schools, colleges and UniversitiesMedia packages on air pollution.

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Early Warning

Air Pollution: ATMOSPHERIC BROWN CLOUDS (ABC)

5.4.3Early Warning

2005 2006 2007Establish 1 more observatory in Thailand; Establish impact teams and initiate assessment of impacts on agriculture; water budget and public healthConduct the ff: 1 Science Team meeting; 1 policy team meeting; 1 steering committee meeting

Conduct the ff: impact assessment studies; at least 3 impact working group meetings; 1 Science Team meeting; 1 policy team meeting; 1 steering committee meeting

Complete preparation of the ff reports:A comprehensive scientific report on impacts of haze on healthA comprehensive scientific report on impacts of haze on agricultureA comprehensive scientific report on impacts of haze on water budgetInformation package for policy makers which include: quantification of pollutant damages and proposed mitigation measures

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Early Warning

Air Pollution: EANET

5.4.4

2005 2006 2007Review performance of the Secretariat and NC; preparation of final review report on the 4-5 year medium-term EANET plan for consideration by IG;Prepare: interim report for EANET; a feasibility study report on regional agreement on acid deposition; Assessment Report on Acid Deposition in East AsiaDevelop guidelines on the administration and financial management for the Secretariat and Network Center

Preparation of report on further financial arrangement of EANET for adoption by IGPrepare final report on the 4-5 year medium-term plan and long-term EANET plan for comments by SAC, and adoption by IG.Finalize Assessment Report on Acid deposition in East Asia

Data Report on acid deposition in 2006Final report on Further Financial arrangement for EANET

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Early Warning

FRESHWATER

5.4.5

2005 2006 2007

Develop Proposal for

resource mobilisation

Compile knowledgebase

on freshwater for South

Asia

Conduct demand and

supply analysis

Conduct vulnerability

study

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Early Warning

LANDCOVER

5.4.6

2005 2006 2007Continue regular assessmentEnhance national and regional Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI/RSDI)Establish mechanism for Landsat Satellite data distribution network Revisit Mongolia and perform the change analysis. Initiate land cover assessment in East Timor

Develop the methodology for early warning in land degradationIntroduce 3D GIS for the environmental applicationsRevisiting two previous countries for change analysis and evaluation on the progress initiate land cover assessment in Afghanistan

Distribute the methodology and technology of early warningDevelop 3D GIS applicationsRevisiting two previous countries for change analysis and evaluation on the progress Initiate land cover assessment in Iraq

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Additional Assignments

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SEF - II Central Asia - REAPDust & Sandstorms

(DSS)E-waste

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Establish regional network; resource mobilization; Initiate preparation of baseline studies and knowledgebase.

Prepare baseline studies and action plans Establish knowledge base and capacity building

Capacity building activities

such as training and

awareness programmes

Prepare national & sub regional environmental performance assessment reports for 6 countriesDisseminate project output

Develop SEF project phase

III with: establishment of

subregional institution for EPA; get GMS govt to agree and adopt EPA

Implement SEF project

phase III

Signing of environment convention, approve Regional Mountain Center StatuteTrainings,4 meetings

Ratification of subregional environment convention, development of protocols; Regional Mountain Center, Tranings, 4 meetings

Disseminate plan, Mobilize resources Initiate establishment of monitoring and early warning system

Data sharing mechanism Scientific and technical cooperation Install DSS monitoring stations in China and Mongolia

Expand regionalmonitoring network, upgrade fore- casting & modeling techs Evaluate prevention/ mitigation measures

Additional Assignment

Strategic Environment Framework SEF – II

5.5.1

2005 2006 2007Prepare national environmental performance assessment reports for 6 countriesPrepare subregional environmental performance assessment reportDisseminate project output

Develop SEF project phase III with: establishment of subregional institution for EPA; get GMS governments to agree and adopt EPA as a regular exercise.

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Additional Assignment

Central Asia - REAP

5.5.2

2005 2006 2007Develop and signing of subregional environment conventionDevelop and approve Regional Mountain Center StatuteTrainings on GIS, IEA, E-AtlasDevelop ISDC/SIC webportal; 5 project proposals on REAP prioritiesSupport for Regional Public Forum; 2 ministerial and 2 senior officials meetings

Ratification of subregional environment convention and development of its protocols;Regional Mountain Center- fully functioningTranings on GIS, IEA, E-AtlasDevelop ISDC/SIC webportal Implement projects under REAP priorities;Support for 2 ministerial and 2 senior officials meetings

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Additional Assignment

Dust & Sandstorm (DSS)

5.5.3

2005 2006 2007Disseminate monitoring and early warning planMobilize resources for establishment of monitoring and early warning systemInitiate establishment of monitoring and early warning system

Data sharing mechanism for short term forecasting of DSSActivities to enhance scientific and technical cooperationInstall DSS monitoring stations in China and Mongolia

Expand regional monitoring network through additional monitoring stations and equipmentUpgrade and harmonize forecasting and modeling technologiesEvaluate prevention/mitigation measures using monitoring system

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Additional Assignment

E-waste

5.5.4

2005 2006 2007Establish regional network on e-waste; resource mobilization;Initiate preparation of baseline studies and knowledgebase.

Prepare baseline studies and action plans

Establish knowledge base and capacity building on e-waste management.

Capacity building activities such as training and awareness programmes on e-waste management.

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