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UNITED
NATIONS
Eighteenth Intergovernmental Meeting of the Action Plan
for the Caribbean Environment Programme and
Fourteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the
Convention for the Protection and Development of the
Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region
Roatán, Honduras, 3-7 June 2019
FOR THE BIENNIUM 2019-2020
Distr. LIMITED
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13 May 2019
Original: ENGLISH
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WORKPLAN AND BUDGET
FOR THE CARIBBEAN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
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Table of Contents
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Abbreviations iii
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. OVERALL COORDINATION AND COMMON COSTS 2
A. Background 2
B. Objectives 2
C. Caribbean Environment Programme 2
1. Personnel, Finance and Administration 2
2. Communication, promotion and awareness of the Caribbean Environment Programme….... 3
3. Key Concerns of the Overall Coordination and Common Costs: Workplan and Budget 6
4. Meetings of the Caribbean Environment Programme 6
D. Overall Coordination and Common Costs 7
E. CEP-CLME+ Collaboration 7
III. SUBPROGRAMME WORKPLANS 8
A. Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution (AMEP) 8
1. Background 8
2. Projects and Activities 9
A. Programme Coordination 9
B. Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Projects 15
C. Monitoring and Assessment 19
D. Waste Management 20
E. Watershed Management 22
F. National Programmes of Action 24
B. Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) 25
1. Background 26
2. Projects and Activities 27
A. Programme Coordination 27
B. Strengthening of Protected Areas in the Wider Caribbean Region 31
C. Strengthening of MPAs (prioritizing MPAs listed under the Protocol) ………………... 32
D. Enhance network of MPA practitioners by improving communication and the
dissemination of information ………………………………………………………. 34
E. Continued development, maintenance and promotion of the Regional MPA Database 35
F. Development of Guidelines for the Management of Protected Areas and Species 36
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G. Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species 39
H. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems 44
Annex I: Budget for the Caribbean Environment Programme for the 2017-2018 Biennium 49
Annex II: Budget of the AMEP Programme for the 2019-2020 biennium ………………………. 50
Annex III: Budget of the SPAW Programme for the 2019-2020 biennium ………………………. 51
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Abbreviations
AMEP Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution
BEST Initiative The Voluntary Scheme for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in
Territories of European Overseas
CABI CAB International (formerly Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau)
CaMPAM Caribbean Marine Protected Areas Managers Network and Forum
CARICOM Caribbean Community
Cariwet Caribbean Wetlands Regional Initiative
CAR/RCU Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit
CBD Convention on Biological Diversity
CBF Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
CCAD Central American Commission for Environment and Development
CCI Caribbean Challenge Initiative
CEP Caribbean Environment Programme
CERMES
CHM
CIMAB
Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies
Clearing House Mechanism
Centro de Ingeniería y Manejo Ambiental de Bahías y Costas
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora
CLME+
CMA
Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystems
Caribbean Marine Atlas
CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
COP Conference of Parties
CREHO
CReW
Ramsar Regional Centre for Training and Research on Wetlands in the
Western Hemisphere
Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management
CRFM
DPSIR
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism
Driving Forces, Pressures, State, Impact, Responses
DSS Decision Support System
EAF
EBA
Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries
Ecosystem Based Adaptation
EBM Ecosystem Based Management
ECMMAN Climate Resilient Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network
ECRE Bluefinance Economics for Coral Reef Ecosystems
FAO Food and Agricultural Organisation
GCFI Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
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GCRMN Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
GEF
GESAMP
GPA
Global Environment Facility
United Nations Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine
Environmental Protection
Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment
from Land-based Activities
IAC
IAEA
Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea
Turtles
International Atomic Energy Agency
IAS Invasive Alien Species
ICRI
IDB
International Coral Reef Initiative
Inter-American Development Bank
IFRECOR
IGM
IMA
INVEMAR
French Initiative for Coral Reefs
Intergovernmental Meeting
Institute of Marine Affairs
Centro de Investigaciones Marinas de Colombia
IOCARIBE
Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-Commission for the
Caribbean and Adjacent Regions
IUCN
IWEco
International Union for the Conservation of Nature
Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean SIDS
IWC International Whaling Commission
IWRM
LBS
Integrated Water Resources Management
Protocol Concerning Land-Based Sources of Pollution
LME Large Marine Ecosystems
MamaCocoSea Marine Mammal Conservation Corridor South East America
MARFund Mesoamerican Reef Fund
MEA Multilateral Environmental Agreement
MMA Marine Managed Area
MMAP Action Plan for the Conservation of Marine Mammals in the Wider
Caribbean Region
MMAP-PA Action Plan for the Conservation of Marine Mammals in the Wider
Caribbean Region’s Priority Actions: Five Year Plan
MoC Memorandum of Cooperation
MPA Marine Protected Area
NAHW-SSP North Atlantic Humpback Whale Sister Sanctuary Program
NGO Non-Government Organizations
NOAA
NPA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Programme of Action (for Pollution Prevention)
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OAS Organisation of American States
OCCC Overall Coordination and Common Costs
OECS-ESDU Organization of Eastern Caribbean States -Environment and Sustainable
Development Unit
PA
PAHO
PIF
Protected Area
Pan American Health Organisation
Project Information Form (GEF)
PES Payment for Ecosystem Services
RAC Regional Activity Centre
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance
RCDR
REMPEITC
Reef Check Dominican Republic
Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Training and Information Centre
RLC Regional Lionfish Committee
ROLAC Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
SAMOA SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action
SAP Strategic Action Programme
SCSCB BirdsCaribbean (formerly Society for the Conservation and Study of
Caribbean Birds)
SDG
SLM
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Land Management
sLMR
SOCAR
Shared Living Marine Resources
State of the Convention Area Report (for the Wider Caribbean Region)
SPAW Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife in the Wider Caribbean Region
STAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee
STRAP Sea Turtle Recovery Action Plan
TNC The Nature Conservancy
ToT Training of Trainers
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNEA-2 Second session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly
UNEP
UNEP-DEPI
UNEP-DEWA
UNEP-DTIE
United Nations Environment Programme
UNEP-Division of Environmental Policy Implementation
UNEP-Division of Early Warning and Assessment
UNEP-Department of Technology, Industry & Economics
UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UNOPS United Nations Office for Project Services
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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USDA
US-EPA
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Environmental Protection Agency
WCMC World Conservation Monitoring Centre
WCPA World Commission on Protected Areas
WCR Wider Caribbean Region
WECAFC Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission
WHMSI Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative
WIDECAST
WSSD
WWF
Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network
World Summit on Sustainable Development
World Wildlife Fund
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DRAFT WORK PLAN AND BUDGET FOR THE CARIBBEAN ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAMME
FOR THE 2019-2020 BIENNIUM
I. INTRODUCTION
1. This Workplan covers the 2019-2020 biennium and presents activities to implement the Convention
for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region
(Cartagena Convention) and its Protocols and the Action Plan of the Caribbean Environment
Programme (CEP).
2. During the 2019-2020 biennium, CEP will continue to coordinate with relevant global initiatives,
such as the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-
based Activities (GPA) and related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Basel
Convention for the Control of the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, the Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Convention on
Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild
Animals (CMS), the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance and the World
Heritage Convention of UNESCO (WHS). This Workplan also reflects the close coordination with
other agencies of the United Nations such as the International Atomic & Energy Agency (IAEA), the
International Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and its IOCARIBE Secretariat, the International
Maritime Organization (IMO), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), development agencies
and other regional and international organizations.
3. The CEP Secretariat prepared this document with inputs received during Working Group meetings
convened since the Sixteenth Intergovernmental Meeting, recommendations of the Seventh Meeting
of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the Specially Protected Areas and
Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol, decisions of the Eighth Meeting of the Contracting Parties (COP) to the
SPAW Protocol, recommendations of the Third Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory
Committee of the Land-based Sources of Pollution (LBS) Protocol and decisions of the Second
Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the LBS Protocol. The outcomes of relevant global or regional
initiatives and previous and on-going project activities were also taken into account.
4. For the 2019-2020 biennium, the CEP will seek to enhance its programmatic strategic options by:
(a) Working with other Regional Seas Programmes with similar Action Plans;
(b) Integrating national and regional marine plans into Sub-Programmes;
(c) Integrating national and regional socio-economic development plans that include coastal and
marine components into Sub-Programme strategies;
(d) Integrating decisions of the UN Environment Assembly, Global Biodiversity Conventions,
Regional Seas Strategic Directions, and UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy;
(e) Working both externally and internally to improve coordination mechanisms within and
between Sub-Programmes.
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II. OVERALL COORDINATION AND COMMON COSTS
A. Background
5. The Caribbean Environment Programme (CEP) was established to provide a mechanism whereby the
diverse States and Territories of the Wider Caribbean Region could collectively address the protection
and development of their marine and coastal resources as the basis for the region’s continued
economic development. The achievement of this goal is dependent upon the incorporation of the
principles of mutual technical assistance; the development and strengthening of regional and national,
institutional and legislative frameworks; the standardization of approaches and methodologies; the
encouragement of appropriate research; the joint management of shared resources, and the exchange
of relevant information, among others. To provide cohesiveness to the various components of the
Programme, and to minimize duplication of effort and wastage of resources, the overall coordination
of the Programme’s components is centralized and undertaken by the Caribbean Regional
Coordinating Unit (CAR/RCU) in Kingston.
6. The Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit (CAR/RCU) is the Secretariat for the CEP and is
responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Programme. The CAR/RCU carries out
the programmatic, administrative, financial, and personnel functions related to the administration of
the Action Plan and the Cartagena Convention and its Protocols. CAR/RCU operates under the
authority of UN Environment Headquarters through the Ecosystems Division (DEPI), in cooperation
with the UN Environment Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC), the
Caribbean Sub-Regional Office and the Governments of the region through an Intergovernmental
and Contracting Parties body and a Monitoring Committee.
B. Objectives
7. The objectives of the Caribbean Environment Programme, through this Workplan, are to:
(a) Provide a consolidated legislative, institutional, and programmatic framework for cooperation
among member countries and organizations concerned with the management of marine and
coastal resources in the Wider Caribbean Region;
(b) Provide effective coordination for the implementation of the various components of CEP; and
(c) Convene such meetings as required by the Cartagena Convention and its protocols, to facilitate
the implementation of the Programme within the appropriate legislative and technical authority.
C. Caribbean Environment Programme Coordination
8. The basic Secretariat support of CEP rests on the core staff and operational budget. All staff
requirements (salaries and related expenses), office supplies and materials, equipment,
intergovernmental meetings, travel, and miscellaneous items are included in the overall coordination
and common costs of the Workplan and budget. Individual activities and projects appear under the
Workplans of the Sub-programmes.
1. Personnel, Finance and Office Administration
9. During the last biennium, the CEP Secretariat has continued to mobilize project funds for activities,
in addition to receiving a small percentage of in-kind contributions to host meetings which have
helped to offset costs from the Caribbean Trust Fund. During 2017-2018, CEP continued to
supplement personnel and administrative costs from major projects such as those funded from the
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Global Environment Facility (GEF). It is of utmost importance that countries continue to pay their
contributions. For those countries with outstanding contributions to the Caribbean Trust Fund (CTF),
we encourage that a payment schedule be arranged in writing with the CEP Secretariat and an initial
payment be made. For the 2097-2020 biennium, it is proposed that member states approve an increase
in the contribution to the Caribbean Trust Fund (CTF) in order to ensure the continuity of the work
programme of the Secretariat.
10. The Secretariat e continues to be understaffed at both the professional and the general service staff
levels. The CEP Secretariat therefore continues to explore opportunities available to obtain additional
human resources to the CEP through the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) programme, assignment
of experts from international developmental/environmental organizations, UN Volunteers (UNVs),
internships, etc. and to solicit in-kind contributions from member governments, other international,
regional and national organizations, as well as from CEP’s Regional Activity Centres (RACs).
11. During the 2019-2020 biennium, CEP will continue to pursue funding by submitting project
proposals to potential donors. At the same time, it will continue to furtheri efforts to implement cost-
cutting measures, as well as to maximize the use of human resources. More and more information is
being published on the web-site and social meDIAi instead of being printed as hardcopy publications.
12. Additionally, the CEP Secretariat has been actively seeking to rationalize the mechanism to improve
its financial situation. In addition to mobilizing additional resources for activities, CEP has made
efforts to cut down operational costs. Some few examples include: reduction of printing costs by
encouraging paperless meetings, enhancing of the telephone system which has seen a reduction in
the monthly telephone bills. The Secretariat is supported by the UN Environment Regional Office for
Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) by benefitting from their contractual arrangement with
a travel agency in Panama thereby reducing ticket costs and the service charge from the travel agency.
2. Communication and Awareness of the Caribbean Environment Programme
13. During the 2019-2020 biennium, the Communication, Education, Training and Awareness (CETA)
Sub-programme will assist UN Environment CEP, its AMEP and SPAW Sub-Programmes in
communication, promotion and awareness activities. These activities include the development of new
tools, platforms and diverse media outlets that are appropriate for this purpose. Information that will
be produced will be relevant to the ratification and implementation of the Cartagena Convention and
its Protocols, and maintenance and enhancement of existing Information Technology infrastructure.
14. Due to the limited availability of funding to recruit a P-2 CETA Associate Programme Officer,
programme coordination will continue to be the responsibility of the AMEP Programme Officer. The
Team Assistant for CETA/AMEP and the Computer/ Information Systems Assistant will provide
internal support. Interns, project staff and external consultants will also support CETA in its proposed
activities.
15. The communications efforts undertaken will increase access to information on coastal and marine
resources, through regular maintenance and improvement of the CEP and its related websites,
information technology infrastructure networking mechanisms.
16. The promotion of the Cartagena Convention and CEP will continue at national, regional and
international fora, workshops and meetings being organized by CEP over the biennium and through
all available media including social media sites. Parties to the Cartagena Convention, the CEP
community and the general public will be provided with regular updates on the availability of data
and/or information regarding the protection and development of coastal and marine resources in the
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Wider Caribbean Region. The online calendar of related meetings will be maintained to promote
greater coordination and synergies in the convening of regional activities.
17. The effective flow of scientific and management information to Contracting Parties of the Cartagena
Convention and other stakeholders, including their feedback and input to improving the delivery of
services by CEP to the Wider Caribbean Region will continue to be facilitated over the biennium.
This will include the continued use of the Reporting Template for the Cartagena Convention and its
Protocols.
18. Support to the AMEP and SPAW Sub-programmes will continue in the following ways:
(a) Dissemination of awareness raising materials and information products on the CEP and its
projects and activities through the internet, existing list serves and networks such as CaMPAM.
Support will continue for the production and dissemination of the Pollution (AMEP) and
Biodiversity (SPAW) Newsletters.
(b) In collaboration with the AMEP Sub-programme, an internal communication strategy for the
State of the Convention Area Report will be developed to assist in the dissemination of the
SOCAR and its findings.
(c) Support to the convening of technical and Intergovernmental meetings of the CEP, including
coordinating the preparation and dissemination of final reports for the:
• Nineteenth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment
Programme and Sixteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the
Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region;
• Eleventh Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Protocol Concerning Specially Protected
Areas and Wildlife in the Wider Caribbean Region (SPAW); and
• Fifth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Protocol Concerning Pollution from Land-
Based Sources and Activities in the Wider Caribbean Region (LBS).
(d) CETA will also provide support to other regional meetings and workshops with CEP partners
and RACs and those convened by GEF Projects executed by CAR/RCU;
(e) CETA will coordinate responses to requests for information, reports, presentations and external
surveys, including:
• Progress in the implementation of the Regional Seas Strategic Directions for 2021-2023;
• Input to the Secretary-General's Report on the Ocean and Law of the Sea; and
• Report on measures taken in support of Resolution 67/205 adopted on 21 December 2012
"Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future
generations";
• Formulation of Country Implementation Plan 2018 for UN Multi-Country Sustainable
Development Framework
• Regional Report on the SAMOA Pathway and measures taken in support of Programme of
work of the Small Island Developing States reporting obligations of UN entities
(A/72/420/Add2. Paras 27 and 281 and the SAMOA Pathway paras 122-124)
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(f) CETA will support resource mobilization and partnership development efforts by the CEP
Secretariat. This includes identifying activities and partnerships with local and regional
stakeholders in partnerships with projects such as GEF IWEco and GEF CReW.
(g) Commemorative activities will be celebrated in collaboration with the UN Environment
Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, as well as with educational institutions, government agencies
and non-governmental organisations, whenever possible, during the biennium. Promotional
activities will also integrate relevant UN Environment Global Campaigns, such as the “Clean
Seas” campaign on marine litter
(h) CETA will aim to increase the visibility of CEP in the region and to position the Organization
and its Sub-Programmes as leading contributors to sustainable development efforts in the Wider
Caribbean Region. These proposed activities include, but are not limited to:
▪ Updating the internal communications and media strategy which comprises:
✓ CEP’s communication objectives;
✓ a website content strategy and recommendations drawn from the analyses of CEP’s
website traffic, social media use, analysis of online polls;
✓ standards and procedures for the use of communication to promote CEP’s projects,
activities and Sub-Programmes;
✓ guidelines for the use of animations, infographics, traditional media, social media,
mobile media, public service announcements via radio and video, and other public
education and outreach methods;
✓ targets for social media use during the biennium. The use of social media tools has
played an important role in supporting CETA’s efforts to disseminate messages,
initiate/support campaigns, and interact with a wide and varied audience. CETA
currently utilizes Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and to a lesser extent,
LinkedIn. Viewership analyses of 2018 data show that Facebook followers are
approximately 7,084, Twitter followers at 4,953 and Instagram followers at 1,129.
Efforts will be made to regularly update all social media pages; increase followers
on these platforms by at least 10% during the biennium by appealing to a larger
viewership; and to create 50% of social media posts in Spanish and/or French.
✓ recommendations for coordinating media activities to increase the visibility of CEP;
✓ recommendations for expanding outreach and marketing of UN Environment CEP’s
work including potential new partners such as regional airlines, cruise ships and
other private sector partners
(i) Strengthening links with national, regional and, where appropriate, international media, and UN
media services such as UN TV and social media support
(j) Producing audio-visual public education and information materials on coastal and marine issues
will continue to be produced in consultation with technical staff and where appropriate, with
financial support from projects. These will be disseminated through the internet, social media
and other appropriate mechanisms to Governments, the public, schools and media and may
include press releases, news items, newsletters, fact sheets, info-graphic posters and cards,
videos, technical reports, promotional material, radio programmes and information on small
grants and other funding opportunities.
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(k) Developing ways to increase marine environmental education through the visual and/or
performing arts. Such activities may comprise artistic competitions for children and/or the
general public and theatre productions that seek to encourage not only greater awareness of the
importance of protecting the marine and costal resources in the WCR but also a “call to action”
to get involved in local and regional campaigns. This also includes enhancing the CEP website
including the kid’s page to provide information relating to the management of coastal and marine
resources.
(l) Creating country briefs on CEP’s website, which will include short descriptions on the projects
that are being undertaken in that country, the status of ratifications, the level of contributions,
among other relevant features. Assistance will be requested from each country to maintain these
pages with current information;
(m) Online webinars will also be scheduled during the biennium to support the overall work of CEP
and its Sub-Programmes. Member States, Contracting Parties and CEP partners are encouraged
to actively participate, provide feedback and identify issues they wish to be highlighted during
these sessions.
(n) All communications efforts will be consistent with the new UN Communication Guidelines.
Coordination will take place with relevant Global UN Environment Campaigns such as the
“Clean Seas” Campaign on Marine Litter as well as activities to promote improved oceans
management and the celebration of regional and global oceans events over the biennium.
(o) Full migration of CEP’s website to new website template hosted by UN Environment,
Nairobi. Standard sub-project information has already been migrated and efforts are
underway to migrate more information and products (brochures, fact sheets, technical
reports, ratification maps etc.) over to the new design. These will be presented in a more
user-friendly manner.
(p) To facilitate and improve quick communication across the region CETA will seek to
procure Video Conferencing equipment. This will enable CEP to host webinars and
workshops virtually.
3. Key Concerns of the Overall Coordination and Common Costs: Workplan and
Budget
19. The budget for the overall coordination and common costs presented herewith is dependent on:
(a) The full participation of all CEP member countries in making ordinary contributions to the
Caribbean Trust Fund in accordance with the proposed level of contributions.
(b) The capacity of the CEP Secretariat to attract extra-budgetary contributions. The CEP Secretariat
must continue to dedicate time to resource mobilisation efforts to cover operational costs of the
CEP Secretariat that exceed the level of ordinary contributions to the Trust Fund so as to off-set
shortcomings in resources and avoid compromising the delivery of implemented programmes.
4. Meetings of the Caribbean Environment Programme
20. Several meetings of the Caribbean Environment Programme are held on an annual or biennial basis.
These meetings are necessary for monitoring project implementation, the efficient functioning of the
Programme, and for administrative purposes of the CEP Secretariat. The following meetings are to
be convened during the biennium 2017-2018.
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21. Ninth Steering Committee of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information and
Training Center for the Wider Caribbean (RAC/REMPEITC) to the Oil Spills Protocol. This
reviewed the activities and developments conducted since 2016, review and finalise the workplan
and institutional arrangements for 2018, developed action items for the 2019-2020 workplan and
updated the RAC-REMPEITC long-term strategic plan.
(a) Eighth Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee to the SPAW Protocol
22. The Eighth Meeting of the SPAW/STAC will be convened in the third quarter of 2018 to further the
development and implementation of the SPAW Protocol, as well as to develop a workplan and budget
for the 2017-2018 biennium.
(b) Tenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties (COP) to the SPAW Protocol
23. The Tenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to SPAW will be held in the final quarter of 2018, just
prior to the Eighteenth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment
Programme and Fifteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection and
Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region.
(c) Fourth Scientific, Technical and Advisory Committee Meeting of the LBS Protocol
24. The Fourth Meeting of the LBS/STAC will be convened in the third quarter of 2018 to further the
development and implementation of the LBS Protocol, as well as to develop a workplan and budget
for the 2019-2020 biennium.
(d) Fourth Meeting of the Contracting Parties (COP) to the LBS Protocol
25. The Fourth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the LBS Protocol will be held in the last quarter of
2018, just prior to the Eighteenth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean
Environment Programme and the Fifteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for
the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region.
(e) Eighteenth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment
Programme and Fifteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the
Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region
26. The joint Intergovernmental and Contracting Party Meetings are convened every two years to provide
overall guidance and authority to the CEP, review the progress of the Programme, oversee financial
and institutional arrangements, and decide on the biennial Workplan and Budget of the CEP. The
next meeting is scheduled to take place during the last quarter of 2018.
D. Overall Coordination and Common Costs
27. Overall coordination and common costs are set out on page 2 of Annex Ito the present report.
E. CEP-CLME+ Collaboration
28. The Secretariat of the Cartagena Convention will be involved in the development of follow-up
projects related to the UNDP/ GEF CLME+ Project as an implementing agency consistent with its
mandate as a Secretariat and the Decisions of Contracting Parties related to the Convention and
Protocols. These may include support to the following activities:
(a) Establishment of a Permanent Policy Coordination Mechanism (PPCM) and Sustainable
Financing Plan (SFP) for ocean governance
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(b) Formal agreement between Brazil and the Cartagena Convention Secretariat for the coordination
of actions relevant to the Cartagena Convention and its Protocols
(c) Implementation of recommendations from State of Habitat, State of Convention Area Reports
and the State of the Marine Environment and Associated Economies (SOMEE) reports
(d) Development of investment plans, feasibility & business studies following the implementation
of the regional strategies issues of pollution and habitat degradation
(e) Expansion of Eco-system-based Management Approach to projects in other countries
(f) Other priority issues for Contracting Parties such as Sargassum and Marine Litter might also be
considered.
III. SUB-PROGRAMME WORKPLAN
A. Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution (AMEP)
1. Background
29. This workplan and budget cover ongoing and proposed projects and activities under the Assessment
and Management of Environmental Pollution (AMEP) sub-programme of the Secretariat to the
Cartagena Convention for the biennium 2019-2020.
30. The goal of AMEP is to prevent, reduce, and control pollution of the coastal and marine environment
from land and marine-based sources thereby enabling countries of the Wider Caribbean Region to
meet their obligations under the Protocols Concerning Pollution from Land-based Sources and
Activities (LBS Protocol), and Concerning Co-Operation in Combating Oil Spills (Oil Spills
Protocol) of the Cartagena Convention.
31. Projects and activities are designed to meet the objectives of the LBS Protocol, support its continued
development, and assist countries in overcoming barriers to ratification, accession and
implementation. This workplan includes ongoing projects and activities from the 2017-2018 Work
Plan and new activities for the 2019-2020 biennium.
32. UN Environment CEP will deliver its work under the AMEP sub-programme for 2019-2020 in the
following thematic areas:
(a) Monitoring and Assessment;
(b) Waste Management;
(c) Watershed Management; and
(d) National Programmes of Action for Pollution Prevention.
33. Support to other relevant pollution prevention and reduction activities for Wastewater Management
will be provided through the implementation of ongoing and new projects financed by the Global
Environment Facility (GEF), and through partnerships with other regional agencies and projects.
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2. Projects and activities
A. Programme Coordination (USD 989,879)
Objectives
34. The objectives for Programme Coordination are to:
(a) Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day implementation of AMEP projects and activities within
the framework of the Cartagena Convention and Caribbean Environment Programme;
(b) Ensure that the formulation and implementation of projects and activities satisfy the obligations
of the LBS and Oil Spills Protocols;
(c) Promote ratification of, accession to, and effective implementation of the LBS Protocol;
(d) Enhance coordination, collaboration and communication with relevant government focal points,
regional and international organizations in the development and implementation of AMEP
projects and activities; and
(e) Enhance involvement of LBS and Oil Spills Regional Activity Centres (RACs) in the design and
implementation of the overall programme, projects and activities.
Activities
35. The AMEP Programme Officer will continue to be responsible for coordination and supervision of
the implementation of the programme activities for 2019-2020 with support from the AMEP/CETA
Team Assistant and the AMEP Programme Assistant. The directors and staff of the LBS RACs will
provide additional programme and technical support where appropriate.
36. In addition, the AMEP Programme Officer will continue to be responsible for the CETA sub-
programme in the absence of a CETA Programme Officer. In that regard, the AMEP Programme
Officer will supervise the Computer/Information Assistant. Further assistance to the CETA sub-
programme will be provided through interns and short-term consultancies.
37. The AMEP sub-programme will support activities that promote the ratification and implementation
of the LBS Protocol. These will build upon resource materials prepared during the last biennium
including fact sheets, promotional videos, infographics and technical papers. Where funding for
projects and activities is limited, priority will be given to those countries that are Parties to the LBS
Protocol and/or are in the final stages of the ratification process.
38. The Secretariat will continue to support national consultations for LBS Protocol ratification through
country missions and local workshops. As with previous national sensitization workshops for the
LBS Protocol, the LBS RACs will play a major supporting role to the LBS focal points in organizing
these workshops and acting as facilitators and technical experts. To assist in the process, all non-
contracting parties have been contacted prior to the fourth Conference of Parties for the LBS Protocol
to identify the main difficulties being experienced in ratifying the Protocol and possible response
measures.
39. The AMEP sub-programme will develop and strengthen linkages with key regional partners as well
as collaborate with existing regional projects dealing with the management of environmental
pollution. This will be done through MOUs and other cooperative agreements.
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40. Technical support was provided to relevant major regional and international meetings to be convened
during the biennium.
41. The following outreach activities will be undertaken with the support of CETA:
(a) Promote ratification and implementation of the LBS Protocol in the region based on the specific
country challenges identified;
(b) Provide targeted support to overcome challenges in the ratification and/or implementation of the
LBS Protocol;
(c) Compile and disseminate knowledge products, case studies and best practices from the GEF
CLME+, GEF IWEco and other projects and activities involving the management of domestic
wastewater, reduction of marine litter and the management of nutrients;
(d) Participate in national and regional meetings and exhibitions to showcase best practices, lessons
learned and appropriate technologies for pollution prevention, reduction and control in the Wider
Caribbean Region;
(e) Facilitate sharing of technical information, including the translation of existing training materials,
case studies and resource material, into other working languages of the Wider Caribbean Region;
(f) Operationalize regional platforms for sharing of pollution data and information with an emphasis
on data contained within the SOCAR and promote integration with marine habitat data;
(g) Enhance partnerships with academic and research institutions to facilitate research on the sources
and impacts of marine pollution, and on emerging issues such as microplastics, and emerging
contaminants of concern in wastewater; and
(h) Provide input to regional and global reports and assessments relating to marine pollution.
42. The major projects and activities to be coordinated by the AMEP sub-programme in 2019-2020 are
highlighted below:
(a) Launch and implement the GEF CReW+ project, subject to approval by the GEF Secretariat;
(b) Provide technical support to the continued implementation of the GEF IWEco project;
(c) Coordinate implementation of the UNDP GEF CLME+ Ecosystem-Based Management Project
for the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf involving Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and
Guyana;
(d) Disseminate the results of the State of Convention Area Report for the Wider Caribbean Region
through a targeted Communications Strategy;
(e) Mobilize funding for implementation of new activities on solid waste and marine litter within
the framework of the updated RAPMaLi, the Caribbean Node for Marine Litter co-hosted by
UN Environment CEP and GCFI, the cooperation with the OSPAR Commission and the GPA’s
Global Partnership on Marine Litter;
(f) Coordinate the further development of the Caribbean Platform for Nutrient Management
developed under the GPAs Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM). This will
include the finalization of the Regional Nutrients Strategy & Action Plan as well as complete
feasibility studies, investment plans and business cases relating to nutrient reduction;
(g) Coordinate the implementation of activities for the UN Human Security Fund Project on
integrated water resources management in Jamaica;
(h) Collaborate with UN Environment in the development of programmes, projects and activities in
support of the blue economy, sustainable consumption and production, green economy, solid
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and liquid waste management including wastewater as a resource (circular economy) and oceans
governance;
(i) Support the development and implementation of relevant projects and activities by partner
agencies including by UN Environment Latin America Office on environmental indicators,
OECS on oceans governance, CARPHA on coastal zone management, and UNDP on the
Catalyzing Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Sustainable Management
of Shared Living Marine Resources in the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf Large Marine
Ecosystems (CLME+);
(j) Support work by regional intergovernmental bodies and UN agencies on relevant Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG 6 and 14) as well as joint UN initiatives and reporting;
(k) Strengthen collaboration with RAC REMPTEIC and IMO to provide Contracting Parties with
technical assistance relating to the remediation of oil contaminated sites, management of oil
contaminated wastes, the use of dispersants in oil spill responses, ballast water management,
and the management of ship-generated wastes;
(l) Continue to facilitate greater integration of the AMEP and SPAW Work Programmes and
subject to funding, convene additional joint LBS and SPAW meetings, develop joint
LBS/SPAW projects and implement joint capacity building workshops; and
(m) Explore potential funding opportunities through the Green Climate Fund and other innovative
financing opportunities as defined by the new CEP and Resource Mobilization Strategies.
43. Specific joint projects under development include 1) The development of the Regional Clean Seas
Campaign for the Caribbean 2) ‘Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Caribbean Sea, through the
Sustainable Management of Plastics in the Wider Caribbean Region’ 3) Enhancing the
implementation of the RAPMAli and strengthening work of the Caribbean Marine Litter Node; 4)
Microplastics Reduction in the Caribbean with UN Environment Regional Office for Latin America
for submission to the Government of Japan.
44. The Secretariat has mobilized the support of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) in
providing Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in ACP Countries –
Phase III (ACP MEAs 3). The total amount of the five-year EDF contribution for the Cartagena
Convention consists of EUR 2 000 000 aiming to deliver Component Objective 2 – Better
management of coasts and oceans and effective implementation of the related regional seas
conventions.
45. The three following Outputs are expected to be delivered under the project as part of the Cartagena
Convention Secretariat:
Output 2.1: Strengthened Governance Frameworks for Regional Seas Conventions and
associated protocols;
Output 2.2: Regionally representative networks of Marine Protected Areas developed and
Output 2.3: Measures for reducing the influx of waste (plastics and other forms of human and
industrial liquid and solid waste) entering the marine environment in the four regions developed.
46. The main activities for Output 2.3 on pollution are to:
Activity 2.3.1 Convene national/regional capacity building meetings & workshop(s) involving at
least 10 non-Contracting Parties to the LBS Protocol on pollution.
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Activity 2.3.2 Develop national pollution reduction action plans for at least 5 Contracting Parties
to the LBS Protocol with a priority focus on national marine litter/plastics reduction
(at least two), domestic wastewater and nutrients reduction strategies and action
plans.
Activity 2.3.3 Implement local/national Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) projects
promoting an integrated approach to pollution reduction and habitat restoration in
at least two selected countries who are parties to both the LBS and SPAW Protocols.
Activity 2.3.4 Develop/Update national regulations on wastewater effluent discharges in at least 6
Contracting Parties to the LBS Protocol in compliance with the Cartagena
Convention – Annex III.
Activity 2.3.5 Implement innovative decentralized, rural community-based interventions for
wastewater management in at least 4 Contracting Parties.
Activity 2.3.6 Design and Implement at least four community-based projects with a focus on
plastic reduction, reuse and recycling.
Activity 2.3.7 Conduct a feasibility study on the implementation of a Regional Port Reception
Facilities Plan for the Wider Caribbean Region to reduce pollution from ships with
focus on plastics reduction.
47. The Information Document UNEP (DEPI)/CAR IG.41/INF.9 describes the proposed activities to take
place under the Multilateral Environment Agreement of the European Commission’s African,
Caribbean and Pacific Countries (EU ACP MEA III Project) with funds for those activities being
fully integrated within the thematic areas of the Work Plan.
48. The support for convening of national/regional capacity building meetings & workshop(s) (Activity
2.3.1 above) will assist in their ratification and subsequent implementation of the LBS Protocol in
the Wider Caribbean region. The primary focus will be on reducing environmental and human health
impacts of marine litter including plastics, untreated domestic wastewater and nutrient discharges
into the Caribbean Sea including discussion on possible new Annexes and/or Amendments to the
LBS Protocol as recommended from the recent State of Pollution Report (SOCAR).
49. The Secretariat will convene the 5th Meeting of the LBS STAC and 5th Meeting of the LBS COP in
2020 where the AMEP Programme Officer will present the AMEP Draft Workplan and Budget for
the Biennium 2021-2022, for endorsement and/or approval in keeping with the objectives of the LBS
Protocol and regional priorities.
50. Table 1 presents the main objectives, expected accomplishments and indicators of success for the
AMEP sub-programme for the 2019-2020 biennium. These have been developed considering the
related objectives for UN Environment’s Programme of Work for 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 and
relevant SDG targets.
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Table 1: Objectives, Expected Accomplishments and Indicators for AMEP
Objective: 1. To strengthen the ability of Contracting Parties to the LBS
Protocol to implement pollution reduction and prevention measures
14.1,14.3,
14.a, 14.c
Expected
Accomplishments
Indicators of
Achievement
Related UNEP
Sub-Programme(s)
LBS
Protocol
Obligations
Relevant
SDG
Targets
Increased use of the
ecosystem-based
management
approach in
countries to
prevent, reduce and
control pollution
thereby sustaining
ecosystem services
from coastal and
marine ecosystems.
(i) Increase in number of
countries that have
progressed in integrating
ecosystem-based
management approaches
into sectoral and
national development
planning processes,
strategies and action
plans.
(ii) Increase in number
of countries adopting
action plans to reduce
marine litter, untreated
wastewater and nutrient
discharges into the
marine environment.
• Healthy and
Productive
Ecosystems
Article III 1.4, 1.5,
2.4, 6.2,
6.3, 6.5,
6.6, 9.1,
11.5,11.6,
12.2,13.1,
13.2, 14.2
14.7,15.1,
15.5
3.3, 3.9,
6.2, 6.3,
6.5, 12.5,
14.1
Increased use of
pollution
prevention and
reduction tools and
innovative/appropri
ate technologies to
protect human
health and reduce
degradation of
selected priority
ecosystems.
(i) Increase in number of
countries developing and
using tools, technologies
and management
practices for pollution
prevention and reduction
leading to reduced
degradation of coastal
and marine ecosystems
and improved delivery
of ecosystem services at
national and regional
levels.
• Healthy and
Productive
Ecosystems
• Resource
Efficiency and
Sustainable
Consumption and
Production
• Chemicals and
Waste
Articles III,
VI, VII
1.4, 1.5,
2.4, 3.3,
3.9, 6.3,
7a, 8.4,
9.4, 12.2,
12.4,12.5,
14.1,14.2
14.3,15.1,
15.5
Increased capacity
of countries to
develop and
implement local
and/or national
plans of action for
pollution
prevention,
reduction and
control.
(i) Increase in number of
countries developing and
implementing local and
national pollution
reduction plans
including national
monitoring and
assessment programmes.
• Healthy and
Productive
Ecosystems
• Environmental
Governance
• Chemicals and
Waste
Articles III,
VI, VII,
XII, XIV
3.3, 3.9,
6.2, 6.3,
9.4, 12.4,
12.5,
14.1, 14.2
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51. The following provides a summary of new and on-going projects for the 2019-2020 biennium.
Objective: 2. To empower stakeholders in their policy and decision making by
providing scientific information and knowledge for the Wider Caribbean Region
Expected
Accomplishments
Indicators of
Achievement
Related UNEP Sub-
Programme(s)
LBS
Protocol
Obligations
Enhanced regional
and national
decision-making
and policy-making
for improving the
management of
coastal and marine
resources of the
Wider Caribbean
Region through
increased
generation,
dissemination and
use of quality data
and information and
participatory
processes.
(i) Increase in number
and/or strengthening of
partnerships for data
and information
management;
(ii) Increase in number
of countries, regional
intergovernmental fora
and institutions using
data on environmental
trends to take policy
and/or other actions;
• Environment
under Review
• Environmental
Governance
Articles V,
X, XI, XIII
14.a,
17.16,
17.17
Increased capacity
and financing
opportunities of
states and other
stakeholders to
assess, manage and
reduce risks to
human health and
the environment
posed by land and
marine-based
sources of marine
pollution and
associated activities
including from
chemicals and
wastes.
Increase in the number
of countries using
available tools,
mechanisms, strategies,
technologies and
decision-support
systems for monitoring,
analysis, evaluation and
dissemination of
environmental data and
information including
for improved awareness
and decision-making;
• Environment
under Review
• Environmental
Governance
• Chemicals and
Waste
Articles VI,
VIII
8.3, 12.8,
12a, 14.1,
14.2, 14.a
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B. Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Projects
Proposed Project
i) An integrated approach to wastewater and harmful chemicals management using innovative
technical solutions and promoting financing mechanisms through the Caribbean Regional
Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW+) (new)
Total Project Budget (IDB & UN Environment): USD 164,532, 963 (Includes cash, in-kind and loan
co-financing)
Total GEF Funds (IDB & UN Environment): USD 15, 402, 656
Total GEF Funds (UN Environment): USD 6,398,100
Biennium Budget (UNEP): USD 3 million - estimated
Time Frame: 4 years (2018/19 - full-size project preparation; 2020 to 2022 – project implementation,
subject to GEF approval)
Scope: Regional - Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada,
Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent
and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago
Partners: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), LBS
RACs
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Articles III, V, VI, VII, X, XI; Annex III;
Website: www.gefcrew.org
Introduction
52. To continue the important work started under the GEF CReW project, which helped participating
countries move closer to compliance with the Land-based Sources of Marine Pollution (LBS)
Protocol, UN Environment CEP and the GEF CReW Project Coordinating Group are working on a
full-sized, follow-on project, short titled “CReW+”. A Project Identification Form (PIF) was
developed by UN Environment CEP and the GEF CReW Project Management Unit in 2016,
submitted to the GEF Secretariat in July 2016, and approved in November 2017 following two
revisions.
53. The preparation of the full project proposal document began in 2018 and will be submitted to the
GEF by June 2019 for consideration. Subject to approval by the GEF, full project implementation
should begin by the beginning of 2020. The full sized-project proposal is provided as an Information
Document for the Meeting UNEP(DEPI)/CAR IG.42/INF.16.
54. The GEF CReW+ Project will build on a solid baseline of technical understanding of wastewater
treatment and practical examples of success garnered from five years of implementation of activities
under the GEF CReW project in 13 countries of the WCR. This new project will assist previous and
additional participating countries to identify and obtain innovative funding mechanisms and
technological solutions that suit their scale and needs, and that are replicable and sustainable.
Objective
55. The main objective of GEF CReW+ is to implement innovative technical small-scale solutions in the
Wider Caribbean Region using an integrated water and wastewater management approach building
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on sustainable financing mechanisms piloted through the Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater
Management. While providing support that will further strengthen the enabling environment, the
project will also identify more context- specific solutions which address the challenges of wastewater
management in a more holistic manner using integrated approaches. It will also aim to create value
out of “used water”, based upon the protection of water sources through wastewater treatment.
56. The project is proposed to have four main project components focusing on Integrated Water and
Wastewater Management, namely:
Component I: Framework reform (institutional, policy, legislative and regulatory)
Component II: Development of sustainable & tailored financing options (urban and rural)
Component III: Implementation of solutions (small-scale local and rural community-based)
Component IV: Knowledge management and advocacy
Activities
57. Detailed activities will be defined during the development of the full-sized project proposal. These
activities will be developed under the project components and associated proposed budget in the table
below.
Project Components & Related SDGs GEF Project
Financing Co-Financing
Component I
Institutional, policy, legislative and regulatory reforms for
Integrated Water and Wastewater Management (IWWM).
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG: 1.4; 2.4; 3.9; 6.2; 6.3; 6.5; 6.6; 6.a; 6.b; 12.4; 12.5;
13.b; 14.1; 14.5; 15.5
Implementing agencies
UN Environment: $1,307,414
IDB: $1,383,586
$2,691,000
$6,211,726
Component II
Sustainable and tailor-made financing options for urban,
peri-urban and rural IWWM.
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG: 17.1; 17.7; 17.8, 6.5, 6.6.
Implementing agencies
UN Environment: $0
IDB: $1,825,000
$1,825,000
$14,137,400
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Project Components & Related SDGs GEF Project
Financing Co-Financing
Component III
Provision of innovative small-scale, local, rural, peri-urban
and community-based solutions for IWWM.
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG: 1.4; 2.4; 3.3; 3.9; 6.2; 6.3; 6.5; 6.6; 6.b; 7.b; 12.4;
12.5; 14.1; 14.5; 15.5; 17.17
Implementing agencies
UN Environment: $3,817,629
IDB: $4,641,894
$8,459,523
$110,308,600
Component IV
Knowledge Management and Advocacy on the importance
of IWWM order to achieve the Sustainable Development
Goals.
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG: 1.4; 3.3; 3.9; 3.d; 5.5; 6.5, 6.6, 6.a; 12.6; 12.8; 13.3;
13.b; 17.6; 17.7; 17.8; 17.16; 17.17
Implementing agencies
UN Environment: $953,152
IDB : 703,848
IDB: $587,000
$1,657,000
$11,457,581
Component V
Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation
Implementing agencies
UN Environment: 319,905
IDB: 450,228
$770,133
$7,015,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST ($) $15,402,656 $149,130,307
On-going Project
ii) Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean SIDS (IWEco)
(ongoing)
Total Project Budget: USD 88,739,763 (Includes indicative cash and in-kind co-financing of
USD 68,017,191) Total GEF Funds: USD 20,722,572
Biennium Budget (UN Environment): USD17,500,000
Time Frame: 5 years (2015-2020)
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Scope: Regional: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, The Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines and
Trinidad & Tobago
Partner Agencies: UNDP, CARPHA, GEF Small Grants Programme, LBS RACs
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Multiple Articles; Annexes III and IV;
Objective
58. To implement an integrated approach to water, land and ecosystems services management, supported
by policy, institutional and legislative reforms, and implementation of effective, appropriate
technologies to accelerate contribution to global targets on access to safe and reliable water supplies
and improved sanitation, and contributing to improved ecosystem functioning in the Caribbean.
59. The project is proposed to have four main project components, namely:
Component I: Development and implementation of integrated, innovative approaches to
sustainable land management (SLM)
Component II: Strengthening of SLM, ecosystems monitoring and indicators framework
Component III: Strengthening capacity for ecosystems services management
(institutional, policy, legislative and regulatory)
Component IV: Enhancing knowledge exchange, best-practices, replication and
stakeholder involvement
60. The challenges Caribbean SIDS face because of small landmasses, vulnerable economies, heavy
dependence on external energy resources, with rising populations, means that concerted efforts must
be made to transform the concept of sustainable development into realistic practice. It is widely
accepted that SIDS will be more directly affected by climate change than other regions in terms of
scope and intensity of impact. Governments must therefore continue to hasten the process to
safeguard the natural resource base so that communities and ecosystems can be more resilient to the
impacts of climate change. Despite progress made on several fronts, many barriers remain with
respect to water, land, and biodiversity resource management and for the implementation of relevant
Multilateral Environmental Agreements such as the Cartagena Convention and LBS Protocol. The
GEF IWEco Project will build on the work of prior initiatives, most directly the GEF-IWCAM Project
for which UN Environment CEP was the lead co-executing agency, to remove these barriers.
Activities
61. Some of the main activities to be implemented with support of the Secretariat during the biennium
include:
• Development of a Regional environmental indicators compendium;
• Promotion of Scientific research to support monitoring at national projects;
• Strengthened field monitoring and assessment capabilities;
• Development of Decision support tools and systems;
• New and/or revised national-level policies and regulations for water, land and ecosystems
management;
• New and/or upgraded national and regional-level plans and strategies for improved water, land
and ecosystems management;
• Strengthened national participatory consultative and coordination mechanisms;
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• Training and capacity building programmes to support implementation of water, land and
ecosystems management across government, private sector agencies and civil society
organizations;
• Public awareness / Public education (PA/PE) Strategy for the regional and national project
components;
• Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) assessments during the project;
• Best practice guidelines, Lessons learnt outputs and Communities of Practice;
• Innovative communications and learning tools;
• Professional exchanges; participation at regional and international fora;
• Hosting two GEF-IWECO Project Partnership Conferences;
• Promotion of ratification of the Cartagena Conventions and its Protocols; and
• Support the Governance and Research and Monitoring Partnerships.
C. Monitoring and Assessment
iii) State of the Convention Area for the Wider Caribbean Region (ongoing)
Activity Budget: USD 85,000 (10,000 funded, 75,000 unfunded)
Scope: Regional - All WCR Countries
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Articles VI, XII, XIV
Introduction
62. This activity will result in effective dissemination of the results from the first State of the Convention
Area Report (SOCAR) for the Wider Caribbean Region which is expected to be approved at the 4th
LBS COP and 17th IGM.
63. Funding already secured from the UNDP/GEF CLME+ project will be used to finalize a web
portal(s), reporting outline and sustainability strategy/plan for the periodic updating of the
report/portals beyond the CLME+.
Activities
64. The main activities to be undertaken include:
(a) Collaborate with regional and international agencies, programmes and projects to facilitate
activities that support regional assessments of the Wider Caribbean Region including
consultations, workshops, presentations and publications. This will include collaboration with
initiatives such as the development of the Caribbean Marine Atlas – Phase 2; UN Environment
Live and related GEO processes for the Latin American and Caribbean Region including the
development of environmental indicators for Latin America and the Caribbean (no cost);
(b) Finalize and implement the communications strategy for sharing and dissemination of the results
of SOCAR including development of policy briefs, infographics and new fact sheets (USD
10,000 funded);
(c) Identify opportunities and/or funding to support training to Contracting Parties in the Driver
Pressure State Impact Response Methodology (DPSIR) which was used as the methodology for
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the SOCAR and the State of the Marine Environment and Associated Economies (SOMEE)
Reports (USD 75,000 unfunded); and
(d) Develop new project proposal concepts based on data gaps and emerging issues identified in the
final SOCAR (no cost).
65. UN Environment CEP will continue its efforts to mobilize resources that will assist countries to
improve national monitoring and assessment capacities and develop more comprehensive national
coastal and marine monitoring programmes that will enable development of more comprehensive
State of Convention Area Reports in the future. Specific attention will be given to improve country
capacity to monitor the levels and impacts of microplastics, livestock wastes, mercury, mining wastes
and agrochemical pollutants.
D. Waste Management
v.) Support to Caribbean Node for Marine Litter (ongoing)
Activity Budget: USD 23,364 (USD 205,000implemented through GCFI: 55,000 from Environment
Canada; 150,000 from Government of Norway)
Scope: Regional - All countries
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Articles V, VI, X, XI, XIII;
66. The USD 205,000 will be implemented directly by the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute on
behalf of the Caribbean Node for Marine Litter and in support of the Global Partnership on Marine
Litter coordinated by UN Environment GPA. These funds are not reflected in the budget of the
Secretariat.
Objective
67. To enhance and operationalize the Caribbean Node for Marine Litter Management in support of the
GPML and implementation of the RAPMaLi.
Introduction
68. Few sources of pollution affect a wider area or a larger number of people than marine litter. This
environmental, human health and aesthetic problem can lead to serious economic losses for coastal
communities, the tourism sector, shipping and fishing industries. The Caribbean region is poised to
sustain substantial economic losses if current trends in environmental degradation continue.
69. UN Environment CEP and the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) as co-host for the
Caribbean Node for Marine Litter will continue to work on sourcing funds for improving marine litter
and plastics management in the Wider Caribbean Region building on the results of the support
received through the collaboration with the OSPAR Commission and the UN Environment GPA.
70. UN Environment CEP will continue to promote the implementation of the updated Regional Action
Plan on Marine Litter (RAPMaLi) for the Caribbean, and use the RAPMaLi as the framework for
supporting implementation of the Honolulu Strategy and UN Environment Global Partnerships on
Waste and Marine Litter.
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Activities
71. The main activities to be undertaken include:
(a) To mobilize funding for the further implementation, replication and/or upscaling of projects
implemented through the Caribbean Node;
(b) Support the development and implementation of other projects for improving solid waste and
marine litter management in the Wider Caribbean Region with focus on plastic reduction, re-use
and recycling opportunities;
(c) Facilitate communication networking and outreach for the Caribbean Node, including building
on existing educational and outreach material developed by UN Environment CEP and GCFI
such as the assessment and interactive map of status of plastics and Styrofoam bans in the
Caribbean;
(d) Identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration with the SPAW sub-programme as it relates to
impacts of marine litter on protected areas and wildlife;Identify resources to support carrying our
inventory of solid waste and plastic generation in each of the countries of the Wider Caribbean
Region as well as an assessment of the systems for collection, transportation, and disposal and to
identify opportunities and challenges for improving these systems. This will include
consideration for re-use, recycling and other waste management measures; and
(e) Support the conducting of waste management audits in countries to include an assessment of how
countries are currently managing their solid waste, including existing policies, laws and
regulations, equipment and technologies, and disposal practices as well as identifying
opportunities for recycling and/or reuse.
(f) Conduct a feasibility study on the implementation of a Regional Port Reception Facilities Plan
for the Wider Caribbean Region to reduce pollution from ships with focus on plastics reduction.
(ACP EU USD 23,364)
(g) Enhance the work of the Regional Caribbean Node on Marine Litter in the area of promotion and
awareness (Environment & Climate Change Canada USD 55,000) for the:
(h) Design of a Regional Social Media Campaign (modelled after the campaign conducted for Clean
Seas at the Global Level)
(i) Compilation and Upload of existing promotional and awareness material relating to marine litter
management;
(j) Convene 2-3-day Regional Strategic Planning Workshop in first quarter of 2019 to prepare
Regional Strategy for supporting implementation of Caribbean RAPMALI; and
(k) Develop new proposal concepts.
vi.) Trash Free Waters in the Caribbean Initiative: Reducing Marine Litter by Improving
Solid Waste Management (ongoing)
Activity Budget: USD 191,589 (ACP/EU Project)
Scope: Jamaica and Panama (pilot countries)
Partners: United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), United States Peace
Corps
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Articles V, VI, X, XI; XIII and Annex V;
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Objective
72. To support local actions to reduce land-based sources of trash in local communities and help national
governments to act to significantly reduce and prevent trash from reaching the Caribbean Sea.
Background
73. One of the challenges faced in the WCR is poorly developed solid waste management infrastructure
which gives rise to waste streams that negatively impact inland waterways (including streams and
gullies), as well as rivers, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems.
74. UN Environment CEP, with financial support from the US EPA, worked with the US Peace Corps
and the Governments of Jamaica and Panama to implement the Trash Free Waters Approach.
75. As Secretariat for the Cartagena Convention and LBS Protocol, UN Environment CEP will further
support this effort to address marine litter reduction and prevention as presented in the Caribbean
Regional Action Plan for Marine Litter Management (RAPMALi); and
76. As co-host for the Caribbean Node for Marine Litter Management with the Gulf and Caribbean
Fisheries Institute (GCFI), UN Environment CEP will work to ensure sustainability among the
countries to address their solid waste management needs. The CEP will also ensure that this project
and other efforts are coordinated, to result in improved synergies and a compilation of best practices
guidance for comprehensive solid waste management solutions that can be shared throughout the
region.
Activities
77. Share results of the pilot projects with regional stakeholders and make these available through the
UN Environment CEP website (no cost);
78. Design and implement at least four community-based projects with a focus on plastic reduction, reuse
and recycling. These projects should demonstrate enhanced partnerships between national
governments, civil society and the private sector. (ACP EU USD 191,589)
79. Identify opportunities for upscaling and replication in other Contracting Parties to the LBS Protocol
including development of at least two new project proposal concepts for possible funding. This will
include efforts to strengthen partnerships between governments, civil society and the private sector.
E. Watershed Management
vi) Strengthening human resilience in Northern Clarendon & West Kingston, Jamaica
Activity Budget: USD 307,900 (funded)
Scope: Jamaica
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Annex IV
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Objectives
80. The goal of the programme is to contribute to enhanced resilience and human security of communities
in Northern Clarendon and West Kingston in Jamaica. This will be achieved through four key
objectives:
Objective 1: Strengthening of community organizational capacity and cohesion
Objective 2: Enhancing economic, food and nutrition security
Objective 3: Improved environmental health and water security at the community, local and
national levels; and
Objective 4: Institutional capacity for integration of Human Security Approach strengthened
81. The AMEP sub-programme will support achievement of Objective 3 relating to specific obligations
under the LBS Protocol.
Introduction
82. The United Nations in Jamaica launched its first Joint Programme ‘Strengthening Human Resilience
in Northern Clarendon and West Kingston, from 12-15 March 2018 in Kingston, Jamaica. See
Information Document UNEP/DEPI/CAR.WG.39.INF.14/Rev1.
83. This programme is being jointly implemented by the Government of Jamaica and the following
United Nations agencies in Jamaica: Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Pan American
Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United
Nations Environment Programme, and UN Women. Funding is provided by the Government of
Jamaica, the UN agencies and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS).
84. Based on the diverse and complex human security issues faced by the target communities, the
programme’s interventions are designed to be delivered in an integrated, multi-disciplinary and multi-
sectoral manner. Centered on poverty reduction and climate change adaptation, the programme will
bolster economic development through enhanced climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, social
cohesion and sustainable livelihoods.
85. This Joint UN Human Security programme is aimed at enhancing resilience and human security of
selected communities in rural and urban Jamaica. It will advance the 2030 agenda by addressing the
Economic, Environmental, Personal and Health insecurities facing targeted communities. These
insecurities are expressed in the form of poverty, unemployment, land degradation, poor health and
reduced social cohesion.
86. UN Environment will be coordinating with relevant government agencies to improve environmental
health and water security at the community, local and national levels and strengthen the institutional
capacity for integration of Human Security Approach in the selected communities in rural and urban
Jamaica.
Activities
87. The main activities to be undertaken include to:
(a) Train community members on integrated water resources management;
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(b) Compile and disseminate manuals/guidelines on integrated water resources management;
(c) Develop and distribute knowledge and training materials on the design, construction,
maintenance and management of water harvesting systems;
(d) Train beneficiaries, with a focus on women, youth and persons with disabilities, and other
institutional stakeholders in the design, construction, use and maintenance of water harvesting
systems;
(e) Establish and strengthen reuse/recycling systems in communities; and
(f) Introduce waste management techniques with focus on waste as a resource
F. National Programmes of Action
viii) Support to Caribbean Platform for Nutrients Management (ongoing)
Activity Budget: USD 729,907 (300,000 funded from CLME+; 429, 907 funded from ACP/EU)
Scope: Regional
LBS Protocol Articles/Annexes: Annex IV
Introduction
88. Half the world’s food security depends on nitrogen and phosphorous and their use in fertilizer to grow
crops. The nutrients released from fertilizers however, as well as from wastewater, aquaculture and
other industrial and agricultural activities, have profound environmental impacts ranging from
pollution of water supplies to undermining important ecosystems and the services and livelihoods
they support. This apparent divide between society’s need for food and the adverse environmental
impacts on the natural resource base, has led to a nutrients challenge. This challenge is set to intensify
as population grows and the demand for food increases, and as growing towns and cities produce
more wastewater.
89. Through collaboration with the GPA, UN Environment CEP launched the Caribbean Platform for
Nutrients Management (CPNM) in May 2013 to respond to the nutrient challenge faced by the WCR.
The CEP supports the CPNM by serving as host of the platform and by working with governments,
other UN Agencies, scientists and the private sector to identify ways to reduce the amount of excess
nutrients in the WCR without hindering development.
90. UN Environment CEP will promote the inclusion of actions related to nutrients management on the
agenda of countries of the WCR and emphasize the communication of concerns, challenges and
opportunities through the CPNM. This will be done by orienting the work of the CPNM so that it is
consistent with Global GPNM work areas and can be harmonized with other regional platforms. The
four main work areas proposed for the CPNM are (1) knowledge generation; (2) extension and
technical services; (3) outreach and advocacy; and (4) governance, partnership and network
development.
91. Within the framework of the UNDP GEF CLME+ project, the CEP will be supporting the
development and implementation of activities linking the LBS and SPAW Protocols, and, on work
involving nutrients reduction and habitat degradation including on integrated responses to the impacts
of Sargassum.
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92. Additional support through the ACP EU project will be focused on improving the control, reduction
and pollution from land-based sources at national and local community levels.
Activities
93. Some of the activities supported by the UNDP GEF CLME+ that will be facilitated by UN
Environment CEP through the CPNM include:
(a) A feasibility assessment, investment plan and business cases that outline and cost high-priority
actions to reduce LBS pollution, with special attention to pollution sources known to cause
substantial impacts on the provision of those ecosystem goods and services that are of critical
importance for human well-being and sustained socio-economic development; (US$ 200,000)
(b) Implementation of an Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EBA) sub-project for the Caribbean and
North Brazil Shelf – Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Suriname (USD 100,000);
(c) Development of new project proposal concepts for Nutrients Reduction; (no cost).
94. The main activities to be implemented with support of the ACP/EU Project are to:
(a) Develop national pollution reduction action plans for at least 5 Contracting Parties to the LBS
Protocol with a priority focus on national marine litter/plastics reduction (at least two), domestic
wastewater and nutrients reduction strategies and action plans. This will support national
implementation of the Regional Marine Litter Action Plan and Strategy for the Wider Caribbean
Region and the Regional Nutrients Reduction Strategy (under development through the UNDP
GEF CLME+ Project) (USD65,421).
(b) Implement local/national Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) projects promoting an
integrated approach to pollution reduction and habitat restoration in at least two selected countries
who are parties to both the LBS and SPAW Protocols. This will build on lessons learned from
EBM pilot projects implemented under the GEF CLME+ Project) and support countries in
implementing activities under their national pollution prevention plans and strategies.
(US$102,804).
(c) Develop/Update national regulations on wastewater effluent discharges in at least 6 Contracting
Parties to the LBS Protocol in compliance with the Cartagena Convention - Annex III thus
assisting them in complying with their targets under the protocol as well as those under
Sustainable Development Goal 6 on Water and Sanitation. (USD121,495)
(d) Implement innovative decentralized, rural community-based interventions for wastewater
management in at least 4 Contracting Parties working with Civil Society/NGOs and in
partnerships with larger GEF Funded Projects on Wastewater. (USD140,187)
B. Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW)
95. The main activities of the SPAW Sub-programme are presented below. The outputs of the programme
and more detailed information on activities can be found in document UNEP (DEPI)/CAR WG.40/5
entitled “Draft Workplan and Budget of the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Sub-
programme for the 2019-2020 Biennium”. It is to be noted that the Workplan as presented below has
not yet been reviewed nor prioritized by SPAW Parties at the time of preparation of this document.
It is expected that the SPAW COP10 meeting will prioritize and streamline activities based on the
most pressing needs and projected resources.
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1. Background
96. During this period, the Workplan will focus on activities that assist with the implementation of the
SPAW Protocol and its coordination with other regional programmes and organizations dealing with
biodiversity conservation and management, particularly regarding protected areas and wildlife as well
as relevant global initiatives and multilateral environmental agreements.
97. The SPAW Protocol entered into force on 18 June 2000, and since the Sixth Meeting of the
Conference of Parties (COP6), with the most recent accession Honduras in 2018 there are to date
seventeen (17) Governments that are Contracting Parties (The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Colombia,
Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, The Netherlands, Panama, Saint
Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America and
Venezuela).
98. The objectives of the SPAW Sub-programme are to:
(a) Significantly increase the number of, and improve the management of, national protected areas
and species in the Wider Caribbean Region (WCR);
(b) Support the conservation of threatened and endangered species and the sustainable use of natural
resources to prevent them from becoming threatened and endangered;
(c) Develop a strong regional capability for the coordination of information exchange, training and
technical assistance in support of national biodiversity conservation efforts; and
(d) Coordinate activities with the relevant international biodiversity treaties and initiatives such as
the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on Wetlands of International
Importance (Ramsar), Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
(CMS), the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora (CITES), the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea
Turtles (IAC) and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and its global networks.
99. This Workplan seeks to ensure the realistic continuation and expansion of the initiatives and tasks
emanating from the 2017-2018 SPAW Workplan (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/6 Rev1) on the basis
of expected human and financial resources. The CEP Secretariat prepared this document taking into
consideration the decisions and recommendations of previous SPAW meetings (COPs and STACs),
and issues pertinent (regionally and globally) to the objectives of the SPAW Protocol and Sub-
programme, as well as inputs from partners. In this context, the Workplan also aims to promote and
integrate the principles of the ecosystem- based management approach in order to address the
degradation of selected priority ecosystem services and likewise respond through biodiversity
conservation and sustainable use of coastal resources, to sustainable development issues,
acknowledging the inter-dependency and multidimensional aspects of ecological and social systems.
This approach is also supported by other Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) such as
CBD and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
100. The Workplan consists of five major programme elements:
(a) Programme Coordination;
(b) Strengthening of Protected Areas in the Wider Caribbean Region (including training and capacity
building for protected area management);
(c) Development of Guidelines for Protected Areas and Species Management;
(d) Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species; and
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(e) Conservation and Sustainable Use of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (including coral reefs and
EBM activities).
2. Projects and Activities
A. Programme Coordination
Objectives
101. The coordination objectives of the SPAW Programme will be to:
(a) Promote the ratification of, accession to, and effective implementation of the SPAW Protocol;
(b) Ensure that the formulation and implementation of programme activities satisfy the requirements
and needs of the SPAW Protocol and its Contracting Parties;
(c) Develop coordination, collaboration, and communication mechanisms with other agreements,
organizations and programmes relevant to SPAW objectives;
(d) Improve coordination of regional programming for protected areas and wildlife in the Wider
Caribbean; and
(e) Oversee the day-to-day activities and general coordination of the various projects and activities
of the SPAW Programme.
Overall objectives, expected accomplishments and indicators for the SPAW Sub-Programme
Objective 1. SPAW Protocol promotion and improved implementation
Expected
Accomplishments
Indicators of Achievement Related UN Environment
Sub-Programme(s)
SPAW Protocol
Obligations
States increasingly
implement their
obligations under the
Cartagena Convention,
the SPAW Protocol and
supporting MEAs while
achieving their national
environmental priority
goals, targets and
objectives
Increased number of
countries ratified / acceded to
the Cartagena Convention
and the SPAW Protocol and
associated MEAs and
establish enabling legislation
to fulfil MEA obligations
• Environmental
Governance
Article 3
States increasingly
integrate ecosystem-
based management
approaches into national
development and
planning processes
Increased number of States
within the Wider Caribbean
Region incorporate
integrated watershed and
coastal area management
approaches into National
Environmental Management
Strategies / National Planning
Processes through legal,
institutional and policy
reforms
• Climate Change
• Ecosystem
Management
• Environmental
Governance
• Resource Efficiency
Articles 3, 4,
5,6,10, 17
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Expected
Accomplishments
Indicators of Achievement Related UN Environment
Sub-Programme(s)
SPAW Protocol
Obligations
States increasingly
incorporate and facilitate
capacity building training
and awareness campaigns
into national development
and planning processes
Increased number of States
within the Wider Caribbean
Region are empowered and
have strengthened their
ability to identify and address
threats to marine and coastal
resources
• Ecosystem
Management
• Environmental
Governance
• Environment
Under Review
• Climate Change
Articles 3, 5, 6,10,
16,17, 18, 22
Objective 2: Improved coordination on SPAW related issues
Expected
Accomplishments
Indicators of Achievement Related UN Environment
Sub-Programme(s)
SPAW Protocol
Obligations
States increasingly
collaborate with each
other, and the CEP
Secretariat, to address
emerging environmental
issues
Increased number of regional
and international
collaborations, including
working together to address
problems faced across the
region and data sharing,
particularly with respect to
shared resources
• Environmental
Governance
• Ecosystem
Management
• Climate Change
• Resource
Efficiency
• Environment
Under Review
Articles 7,9,11, 16,
17,18, 21, 22
States and the CEP
Secretariat increasingly
partner with NGOs,
private sector and civil
society to achieve
national and regional
environmental priorities
Increased number and
strengthening of strategic
partnerships for
development and
implementation of
activities and projects for
improving environmental
management at the
national and regional
levels
• Environmental
Governance
• Ecosystem
Management
• Climate Change
• Resource Efficiency
• Environment Under
Review
Articles 7,11, 17,
18, 21, 22
Activities
102. During the period 2019 - 2020, the day-to-day coordination for implementation of the sub-programme
activities will be overseen by the SPAW Programme Officer, who is responsible for the overall
coordination of the SPAW Programme and Protocol Secretariat functions, with support from the
SPAW Programme Assistant, and interns when appropriate.
103. Additional support to meet the objectives of this sub-programme will be received from the SPAW
Regional Activity Centre (SPAW-RAC), which is located in Guadeloupe and supported by the
Government of France. Since early 2009, SPAW-RAC has been hosted by the National Park of
Guadeloupe. More recently, since September 2018, the SPAW-RAC has been placed institutionally
under “DEAL” Guadeloupe (La Direction de l’Environnement, de l’Aménagement et du Logement),
which is the local representation of the French Ministry of Environment.
104. The full-time staff consists of one (1) Executive Director, one (1) Programme Officer (currently
vacant) and one (1) Administrative Assistant. A Project Officer to implement the Voluntary Scheme
for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Territories of European Overseas (BEST Initiative) is
also on staff for the duration of the project. Additional staff is being recruited to fill posts which are
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currently vacant. In particular, two (2) civic service volunteers are expected to join the team before
the end of 2018, and the new Programme Officer is scheduled to arrive in March 2019. There will
also be three (3) additional two (2)-year posts via EU funding to work on specific areas of the
workplan: 1) mainly marine mammals (CARI’MAM project) and 2) marine ecosystems-
mangroves/coral reefs (CARIB’COAST project) in 2019. This will enable continued support to the
Secretariat in programme delivery with various activities, in particular: 1) the coordination of actions
mandated by COP9; 2) the coordination of the process of Protected Areas and Species listing under
SPAW; 3) the implementation of priorities under the Action Plan for the Conservation of Marine
Mammals in the Wider Caribbean Region (MMAP); and 4) the review and occasional translation of
a number of documents .
105. Additional support will be provided by the Coordinator of the Caribbean Marine Protected Area
Managers Network and Forum (CaMPAM) as appropriate.
106. The main responsibilities and functions discharged in the implementation of the SPAW Protocol and
Programme are:
(a) Coordination with relevant programmes, donors and organizations to develop synergies and
collaboration on issues of common interest, as appropriate;
(b) Support implementation of existing Memoranda of Cooperation (MoCs) and of collaborative
arrangements with relevant MEAs and initiatives: CBD, CMS, CRFM, Ramsar, IAC,
SSCWHMSI and develop new partnerships to strengthen the work of the SPAW objectives and
addressing emerging issues e.g. with the IWC.
(c) Continue implementation of the SPAW Protocol and development of its supporting regional sub-
programme through:
• Formulation of the Workplan and Budget for the 2020 - 2021 biennium;
• Convening and servicing the SPAW COP10 in 2019, and the STAC9 in 2020;
• Promotion of the SPAW Protocol through presentations at relevant fora, communication with
Governments; and
• Enhancing public awareness at different levels and through appropriate channels to engage
and support additional Parties, and improve implementation of SPAW objectives under the
sub-programme.
(d) Continue fundraising with relevant Governments, donors and organizations, including exploring
the feasibility of additional fundraising options.
SPAW Regional Activity Centre, Guadeloupe, supported by the Government of France
107. Joint programming and fundraising of relevant activities and coordination will continue as
appropriate with SPAW-RAC during the biennium, specifically:
• Continue the listing process of Protected Areas under the SPAW Protocol with relevant
Contracting Parties, as appropriate, with the web-based tool and further develop the cooperation
for listed protected areas
• Support the implementation of the MMAP with specific emphasis on the MMAP’s Priority
Actions (Five (5)-Year Plan (MMAP-PA) 2008 - 2013) that has commenced implementation
through the launch of the EU funded “Caribbean Marine Mammals Preservation Network”
project (CARI’MAM). There will be also the follow-up of the pilot project “Cooperation with
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Northern and Southern Transatlantic Dimension-Marine Protected Areas” with SPAW-RAC
involved in two of the twinning projects, and the renewed efforts towards the signing of the MoC
between UN Environment-CEP and the IWC
• Support species conservation, including sea turtles and migratory birds, in particular via
collaboration with WIDECAST, SCSCB and BirdLife International
• Continue to provide guidance on the use of the guidelines to Assess Exemptions under Article
11(2), (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR IG.37/3), as well as the application of the voluntary Reporting Format
for Exemptions (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/3 Rev1)
• Continue to cooperate with relevant institutions on the Invasive Alien Species (IAS) issue, as
well as with the relevant partners to assess and merge information and best practices on managing
the Sargassum influx impacting Caribbean countries (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.40/INF.8),
especially in the context of the MoC concluded with the SSC
• Continue the process of review of the species listed under Annexes I - III of the SPAW Protocol,
in collaboration with relevant organisations as appropriate
• Prepare and disseminate quarterly releases of the SPAW newsletter and regularly update the
SPAW-RAC website with information on, and the outputs of, SPAW activities
• Participate in and/or support regional projects of relevance for the SPAW Workplan
• Co-chair with UN Environment-CEP, the GCRMN-Caribbean to develop and implement
activities through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) funding, as well as
participate as member of the steering committee of the Coral Restoration Consortium
• Implement activities in the EU funded “Caribbean Coastal Risks related to climate change for a
monitoring and prevention network” project (CARIB-COAST) where SPAW-RAC is a core
Partner
• Promote the SPAW Protocol and its objectives to assist with further developments as mandated
by the Parties, fundraising and the ratification by non-Parties
Expected Outputs and Indicators
108. The major outputs of Programme Coordination, and the indicators of their achievement will be:
Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Tenth meeting of the SPAW Contracting Parties
convened (COP10) • Successful convening of the meetings with
appropriate decisions and recommendations made
that will support the protection of important
coastal and marine habitats and threatened species
of wild fauna and flora
• Comprehensive Workplan developed that
includes sustainable activities to meet SPAW
objectives
Ninth meeting of the SPAW Scientific and Technical
Advisory Committee convened (STAC9)
A strategic and streamlined 2020 - 2021 SPAW
Workplan developed
Funds raised in support of SPAW objectives • Increased number of regional and international
collaborations and initiatives developed that
facilitate data sharing, environmental education
and awareness, and capacity building.
Enhanced participation of donors and relevant funding
agencies in SPAW activities
Collaborations and synergies with relevant
organizations and initiatives within and outside the
region
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Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Implementation of MoCs with relevant partners • Strategy for implementation of MoCs jointly
developed with CEP and priority actions
identified.
Greater involvement by Governments in SPAW
activities and additional Parties joining the SPAW
Protocol
Increased number of countries ratified / acceded to the
SPAW Protocol as well as the incorporation of SPAW
objectives in National Environmental Management
Strategies / National Planning Processes
Proposed Budget (indicative)
Activity
2019 2020
CTF
Other
Sources* Total CTF
Other
Sources* Total
Salary of Programme Officer/
Assistant (SMs) and other
supporting costs
180,000 193,000 373,000 200,000 228,000 428,000
COP11 and STAC9 meeting
preparations 40,000 15,000 55,000 30,000 5,000 35,000
TOTAL (USD) 220,000 208,000 428,000 230,000 233,000 463,000 *Includes funding from France through SPAW-RAC for RAC’s website, SPAW newsletter, translations, etc. and funding from the CLME+ Project Note: 1) The Operational costs of the SPAW-RAC (salaries, travel. communication) are covered directly by the Government of France; 2) Additional support for COP11 and STAC9 to be raised.
B. Strengthening of Protected Areas in the Wider Caribbean Region
Objectives
109. The objectives of this sub-programme are to:
(a) Strengthen the management of parks and protected areas of the Wider Caribbean, including the
communication between parks and protected areas within the region;
(b) Assist Governments and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) with the development of
human capacity to increase the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), both sites and
national system;
(c) Sensitize Governments of the need and importance of financing protected areas, and to promote
the development of funding mechanisms and strategies for successful park and protected area
management; and
(d) Promote protected areas in the context of the conservation of important natural resources
necessary for the sustainable development of the region.
Activities
110. The day-to-day implementation of activities under this sub-programme will be overseen in
collaboration with the CaMPAM Coordinator. Support for CaMPAM activities will also be provided
by SPAW-RAC, as appropriate and possible. Major projects will include activities as described in
the paragraphs below:
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• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/GEF funded project “Catalysing
Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Sustainable Management of Shared
Living Marine Resources in the Caribbean and North Brazil (CLME+)” is a five (5) year (2015
- 2019), USD12.5 million project that seeks to facilitate ecosystem-based management (EBM)
and an ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF) within the CLME+. The project is being
implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) with the activities
within the Caribbean region supported by the SPAW and Assessment and Management of
Environmental Pollution (AMEP) sub-programmes (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.37/INF.7 Rev2).
• Strengthening of MPAs through CaMPAM will be addressed through the implementation of the
final year (2019) of the extended three (3) year project “Biodiversity for Sustainable Development
in the Caribbean (EBM)” (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.40/INF.6; UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/INF.8
Rev 1). The project is funded by the Directorate for the Environment within the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Italy (€1,350,000). Its overall objective is to “enhance the livelihood of the
populations of the WCR by contributing to the conservation and sustainable management of
coastal and marine biodiversity through the application of the EBM approach”.
111. The Secretariats of OSPAR and CEP have made a voluntary commitment to collaborate across the
Atlantic as a contribution to fulfilling Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14). Subsequent
meetings between the two (2) Secretariats identified the significance of MPAs as an area to focus
initial efforts to develop such cooperation, especially considering that France, the Netherlands, and
the United Kingdom are Parties to both Conventions and hence collaboration and congruency to
enhance goals on MPA management, science and practice are most desirable. In 2018 the cooperation
between OSPAR and CEP received funding from both the Netherlands and Sweden for MPA actions
which include the development of a full size five (5)-year project proposal (USD 2.5 million) on
MPA management and capacity building. The project proposal is being drafted by the CaMPAM
Coordinator with input from a task group (France, the Netherlands and United Kingdom
representatives (in Europe and the Caribbean)), as well as CEP and OSPAR Secretariat staff.
112. Activities to be implemented during the biennium have been structured under the following
objectives and will be subject to further review based on the findings of the CaMPAM evaluation
(UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/INF.6):
C. Strengthening of MPAs (prioritizing MPAs listed under the Protocol):
(a) Continue to update and deliver the Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on MPA
management
113. At least one (1) twelve (12)-day regional course for MPA practitioners will be held and will
emphasize topics such as:
• promoting sustainable financing, business planning and alternative livelihoods;
• evaluating and restoring coastal ecosystem services (fisheries, shoreline protection, tourism);
• application of Decision Support Systems (DSS) in the coastal environment context following the
results of pilot projects in the Dominican Republic and experiences from in the
establishment/roles of Regional Nodes to support DSS uptake in the region;
• the development of effective communication tools;
• training on effective enforcement practices; and
• the involvement of community stakeholders in MPA management.
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(b) On-going implementation of the Small and Medium Grants Programme to address specific
MPA needs.
114. CaMPAM and the SPAW-RAC, in coordination with TNC, finalised their responsibilities under the
ECMMAN project (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.40/INF.5). Through the project, MPA funding was
provided to six (6) Eastern Caribbean countries (Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica,
St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada) to enhance MPA effectiveness in at least ten
(10) existing marine management areas or MPAs. Final reports from each of the countries were
submitted in July 2017.
115. Through the EBM project, the following grants are planned in support of MPAs:
• Strengthening of integrated management capacities in another two (2) SPAW listed-sites. These
pilot projects, aim to 1) improve management effectiveness through the use of an EBM approach,
which will contribute to a more integrated conservation and sustainable management programme
for the coastal and marine biodiversity within, and around, the MPA; 2) the active involvement
of, and improved livelihoods of, the local communities; and 3) the use of tools, such as the DSS
developed during 2016 for pilot sites in the Dominican Republic.
• As a product of the above-mentioned DSS, development/enhancement of integrated Management
Plans for the pilot area of Montecristi-Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and additional
areas of SPAW Parties, selected to increase both its biodiversity conservation effectiveness, as
well as its pivotal role in the sustainable development of communities living within the relevant
ecosystems’ user areas and service areas framework.
• Technical skills of relevant institutional staff, including the cadre of MPA mentors, are further
developed to provide adequate institutional capacity to handle and update the datasets, run the
DSS, and implement the management plans and monitoring described above.
(c) Continuation of the mentorship programme and network to support MPA practitioners.
116. Seek to provide continued support to mentees within the Mentorship Programme by mentors assisting
the Training of Trainers (ToT) programme and reviewing grant requests submitted under the Small
Grants Programme. This will provide mentees with support and help with the continued development
of their capacity building skills.
(d) Continue the development of the Cooperation Programme of listed protected areas under
the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol in the Wider Caribbean
Region.
117. The SPAW Protocol establishes a cooperation and the creation of a network of protected areas
(SPAW Protocol Art. 7(2) and 23(2e). To date 32 sites have been accepted for listing under the SPAW
protocol through an established process, based on unique natural characteristics, as well as states of
management and protection. However, there is no current programme to promote network-type
collaboration among these protected areas. Migratory routes, larval dispersal, spawning/nesting areas,
and location of life cycle stages of common species are some of the elements of connectivity among
marine ecosystems in the region. Promoting MPA network collaboration (with direct benefit for
management goals and activities for these sites) would be an incentive for SPAW member countries
to submit applications for the listing process and participate in SPAW-sponsored activities.
118. Following an initial discussion with the Secretariat lead by the US Government (NOAA), a draft
proposal on ways to establish an operational cooperation programme recommends the appointment
of a regional working group (or steering committee) led by SPAW and the NOAA MPA Centre to
identify and propose key aspects of developing such network (including connectivity, governance,
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capacity building, and sister protected area initiatives). The group will be tasked with proposing a
basic framework to promote [current and future] SPAW-listed MPAs to work collaboratively and
synergistically under some common conservation and management goals. Such initiative would also
be linked with the development of the CEP-OSPAR project and the follow-up of the pilot project
“Cooperation with Northern and Southern Transatlantic Dimension-Marine Protected Areas” (see
below).
(e) Finalize and initiate implementation of the full-size project proposal between CEP and
OSPAR on MPAs (2019 - 2023) which proposes activities grouped as follows:
• Identification, communication and networking of MPA practitioners in the OSPAR and
Caribbean regions.
• Building professional capacity of MPA managers (training, exchanges).
• Financial assistance to build marine management area institutional capacity.
• Collaborate with relevant international efforts and contribute to meetings on marine
biodiversity protection and management emphasizing cooperation based on both regional
environmental legal instruments (OSPAR and Cartagena Convention).
(f) Continue collaboration with the Transatlantic Cooperation on MPAs
119. The European Commission organized the kick-off meeting in 2018 for the continuity of the pilot
project “Cooperation with Northern and Southern Transatlantic Dimension-Marine Protected Areas”
as a Policy Support Facility (PSF) action. It aims to support existing structures and contribute to
reinforcing a transatlantic mechanism with activities among three (3) twinning projects focusing on
– 1) Cooperation and common strategy between MPA networks of managers in the Atlantic region;
2) MPAs and coastal resilience coping with rapid changes; and 3) Marine mammal protection as a
way to enhance transatlantic cooperation between MPAs. This has created a momentum that did not
previously exist at the Atlantic scale and has great potential to strengthen transatlantic cooperation
and improve MPA management effectiveness, as well as consolidating an effective networking
approach and methodology at the management level.
120. The new phase which will be implemented over the next eighteen (18) months, has overall objectives
to consolidate the partnership and to contribute to the protection of marine and coastal biodiversity,
especially towards achieving Aichi target 11, by means of two specific objectives – 1) support a
collaborative transatlantic mechanism via exchange of best practices / contributing to the adoption of
MPA Management Action Plans and t their effective implementation; and 2) bridge stakeholder
engagement and contribute to promoting convergence of views among them.
D. Enhance network of MPA practitioners by improving communication and the
dissemination of information
(a) Improve the effectiveness of the existing CaMPAM Internet Forum and website.
121. Based on a 2016 analysis of the CaMPAM internet forum and website (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR
WG.38/INF.6) both will continue to be improved to ensure accessibility and ease of use in order to
encourage the participation of members. The process of redesigning the website is slated for
completion at the end of 2018 and will be launched once migration to the new CEP server is
completed. The forum will also be redesigned to encourage open and interactive discussions between
members and to enhance linkages between MPA managers. The annual meetings at GCFI (see below)
will also be used more proactively to facilitate interactions and additional information sharing
between MPA practitioners.
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(b) Continue to support MPA-related sessions and the participation of MPA practitioners at the
annual GCFI Conferences (2019 and 2020).
122. CaMPAM will aim to continue the support of at least twelve (12) participants, primarily from SPAW
listed sites, to attend the MPA sessions organised by the network at annual GCFI meetings. This will
facilitate discussions on emerging issues and promote the exchange of information among managers,
fishers and scientists to ensure on-going collaborations and participation amongst stakeholders.
E. Continued development, maintenance and promotion of the Regional MPA Database
123. With support from the EBM project the MPA database will continue to be enhanced, especially as it
relates to data for SPAW listed MPAs and the completion of the website migration. Partners will
include GCFI, IUCN/BIOPAMA, the University of the West Indies, Reef Check Dominican Republic
(RCDR), The Nature Conservancy, UN Environment-WCMC, and governmental / environmental
management agencies focused on marine protected areas, as well as NGOs working at site, national
and transboundary levels.
124. The regional MPA database will be disseminated and continue to be used as a source of information
for relevant initiatives in the region throughout the biennium such as the “State of Habitats” to be
produced and lead by SPAW under the CLME+ Project, as well as the “Status of the Caribbean
Protected Areas” as part of the IUCN-BIOPAMA programme.
(a) Synergies with national and international MPA initiatives and efforts
125. CaMPAM will continue to contribute, as feasible, to national MPA initiatives related to marine
conservation science, management and policy, and exchanges that improve MPA effectiveness, as
well as coordinate with relevant international efforts. This will include collaboration with regional
and international organisations such as the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI), the Caribbean
Biodiversity Fund (CBF), CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy, TNC’s Caribbean biodiversity
programme, the Caribbean Biological Corridor, MARFund, the networks involved in transatlantic
collaboration among MPAs, as well as the implementation of strategies that assist with Aichi
Biodiversity Target 11.
Expected Outputs and Indicators
126. The major outputs and indicators of achievement under this sub-programme will be:
Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Improved CaMPAM delivery and management
capacity in several MPAs of the WCR through the
hosting of the ToT course, the mentorship
programmes, and grant funding
Increased number of MPA practitioners involved in
capacity building and training programmes designed
to improve their ability to respond to management
issues and emerging environmental threats in marine
and coastal areas
Improved dissemination of information on MPAs
within the region through the updated CaMPAM
website and regional database and enhanced network
forum
Increased number of MPA practitioners, policy
makers, scientists and other stakeholders engaging
with, and contributing to, the CaMPAM internet forum
and MPA database, as well as other regional and
international initiatives that facilitate information
sharing
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Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Stronger relationships and collaborations between
MPA practitioners, scientists, fishers, other
stakeholders, as well as with international/regional
experts
Increased numbers participating in activities designed
to support and strengthen PA management throughout
the WCR
Proposed Budget (indicative)
Activity 2019 2020
CTF Other
Sources
Total CTF Other
Sources
Total
CaMPAM Coordination and
travel
0 10,000 10,000 0 10,000 10,000
Strengthening of MPAs
ToT courses 0 35,0002 35,000 0 35,0002 35,000
Small Grants and DSS
demonstration pilots
0 40,0003 40,000 0 40,000 40,000
Mentorship network 0 35,0001 35,000 0 35,000 35,000
Development of a strong network of MPA practitioners by improving communication and the dissemination of
information
CaMPAM Internet Forum 0 20,0001 20,000 0 15,000 15,000
Support MPA Sessions at GCFI
Conferences (2019 and 2020)
0 15,0003 15,000 0 15,0003 15,000
Development, Maintenance and Promotion of the Regional MPA Database
Regional MPA Database 0 10,0001 10,000 0 10,000 10,000
TOTAL (USD) 0 165,000 165,000 0 160,000 160,000 1 Includes funding provided by the Biodiversity for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean project 2 Includes funding from SPAW-RAC, as well as other sources 3 Approximate amount converted from Euros to USD using the conversion rate €1:US1.12
F. Development of Guidelines for the Management of Protected Areas and Species
Objectives
127. The objectives of this sub-programme are to:
(a) Promote and assist with the development and implementation of the guidelines on protected area
(PA) establishment, management, and listing developed under the framework of the SPAW
Protocol;
(b) Promote national system planning for protected areas as a mechanism for the development of
relevant legislation and reporting mechanisms; and
(c) Promote and assist the development and implementation of guidelines on species conservation
and management under the framework of the SPAW Protocol.
Activities
128. Activities to be implemented during the biennium include:
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(a) Listing of Protected Areas under the SPAW Protocol and Cooperation Programme
129. A call to Parties to list their protected areas will be made, and support to sites will be explored in line
with the cooperation programme (see paragraphs 2.1.3 and 2.2.2.2 (d) above) following original
recommendations of the First Meeting of Managers of the Protected Areas Listed under the SPAW
Protocol (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.36/INF.9).
130. The activities below could be considered, pending the availability of support and resources:
(a) Review and assess the current listing of PAs with regards to any change in status, in light of
updating the Regional MPA database.
(b) Increase cooperation with regional fisheries bodies and existing MEAs (i.e. CRFM, WECAFC
and CMS Shark MoU) to promote, but not limited to, a regional analysis of the overlap between
existing MPAs listed under the SPAW Protocol and the occurrence and distribution of species/
aggregation sites of interest (e.g. spawning aggregation sites of Nassau grouper and distribution
of rays and sharks) as a contribution to the conservation and management efforts of SPAW-listed
species.
(c) Continue to follow the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention, as
appropriate, supporting the exclusion of MPAs from Ballast Water Exchange areas in the region
– including those currently listed under the SPAW Protocol and all future MPAs from such BWE
areas.
(d) Disseminate widely and update as appropriate the fact sheet on the SPAW listing process and
listed sites prepared by the Secretariat (2017).
(e) Continue building dedicated spaces for each SPAW listed PA using the dedicated SPAW-RAC
website and the CaMPAM database/sources of information on biological connectivity (see
UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.40/INF.5).
(f) Continue with the section of the SPAW-RAC Newsletter dedicated to the SPAW listed sites and
CaMPAM activities.
(g) Use GCFI or other existing fora for attendance by representatives of SPAW listed site.
(h) Support protected areas and invasive species management, also considering the context of the
Sargassum influx as appropriate.
(c) Criteria for the Assessment of Exemptions to Article 11(2) of the SPAW Protocol
131. Following SPAW STAC7 (2016) and COP9 (2017), it is expected that the Working Group on Criteria
and Procedure to Assess Exemptions under Article 11(2) of the SPAW Protocol will be requested to
continue its work and, as such, the following activities are proposed:
(d) Application, through pilot activities, of the formats for presenting exemptions and reporting
on their implementation to the Contracting Parties.
132. Encourage Parties to review The Guidelines to Assess Exemptions under Article 11(2) of the SPAW
Protocol (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR IG.37/3) and utilize the voluntary reporting format
(UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/3 Rev1), to facilitate review of such submissions.
(e) Assist Governments to formulate their requests for exemptions under Article11 (2).
133. Provide assistance to Contracting Parties, as appropriate, in the preparation of their reports on
exemptions using the voluntary reporting format, recognizing as per decisions of COP9, that Parties
before doing so, should be encouraged to follow what is commonly agreed to as being good practice,
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by avoiding possible negative impacts, and provisioning practical mitigation and/or corrective
measures, among others, as appropriate.
(f) Listing of Protected Species under the SPAW Protocol
134. Based on the work of the Ad Hoc Working Group, a number of species were added to Annexes II
and III of the SPAW Protocol (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/4). In order to facilitate any additional
modifications to the Annex listings, the continued assessment of species by an updated Working
group is recommended.
Expected Outputs and Indicators
135. The major outputs, and the indicators of achievement, under this sub-programme will be:
Outputs Indicators of Achievement
An updated list of protected areas under the SPAW
Protocol and cooperation programme among sites
reactivated
Increased number of PAs listed under the SPAW
Protocol, as well as ongoing revisions to the
information provided on the list, provide
comprehensive information on the MPAs found within
the WCR
Format for presenting exemptions under Article 11(2)
is disseminated and its implementation reported on
Improved submissions, and examination, of species
proposed for exemptions under Article 11(2) of the
SPAW Protocol in order to ensure the continued
survival of the species
Revised list of protected species under Annexes I - III
of the SPAW Protocol
Increased understanding, monitoring and cooperation
on management of species listed under Annexes I - III
of the SPAW Protocol, as well as the implementation
of activities designed to ensure the survival of these
species
Proposed budget (indicative)
Activity 2019 2020
CTF Other
Sources*
Total CTF Other
Sources*
Total
Listing of Protected Areas under the SPAW Protocol
Support to cooperation
programme of listed protected
areas
0 5,000 5,000 0 5,000 5,000
Criteria for the Assessment of Exemptions to Article 11 of the SPAW Protocol
Assist Parties to formulate their
reports on exemptions under
Article 11(2)
0 7,000 7,000 0 7,000 7,000
Strategy development 0 10,000 10,000 0 5,000 5,000
Listing of Protected Species under the SPAW Protocol
Listing assessment 0 7,000 7,000 0 7,000 7,000
Total 0 29,000 29,000 0 24,000 24,000
*In-kind support being explored from partners
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G. Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species
Objectives
136. The objectives of this sub-programme are to:
(a) Build consensus in the region on priorities for the management of endangered and migratory
species;
(b) Implement priority activities of existing species recovery and management plans developed under
the framework of the SPAW Protocol;
(c) Develop, as appropriate, adequate management plans and programmes for priority species of
regional concern, including those of economic importance; and
(d) Address the growing threat of invasive alien species (IAS) that could negatively impact SPAW
species and WCR habitats, especially marine or coastal IAS.
Activities
137. In keeping with the Workplan and Budget for the 2017 - 2018 biennium and priorities identified for
implementation by SPAW Parties and the Secretariat (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/6.Rev1) the
proposed activities for implementation during the 2019 - 2020 biennium will focus on migratory
species including marine mammals and sea turtles, as well as support the control / management
invasive species and Sargassum.
(a) Conservation of Marine Mammals
138. A significant project entitled “Caribbean Marine Mammals Preservation Network” is expected to be
implemented between 2018 to 2020 funded by the EU (€2,903,178.24) and headed by the AGOA
Sanctuary from the French Biodiversity Agency and SPAW-RAC.
139. The main objective of the CARI’MAM project is to develop a network of marine protected areas
dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals in the Caribbean. This network will aim at
strengthening managerial skills and developing common tools for management and evaluation
purposes. Furthermore, the proposed network will include the development of long-term commercial
observation of marine mammals across the Caribbean and the support of partnership agreements with
the Dutch and Dominican Republic Sanctuaries.
140. The SPAW-RAC will lead or be involved in the implementation of a number of technical work
packages under the project:
• Regional analysis of legislation and threats concerning marine mammals in the Caribbean
(SPAW-RAC)
• Improving knowledge about marine mammals in the Caribbean (led by AGOA)
• Strengthening skills and providing tools for better marine mammal management (SPAW-
RAC/AGOA)
• Developing a consistent acoustic methodology for marine mammal population monitoring at
the Caribbean scale (AGOA)
• Establishing sustainable and wildlife-friendly commercial whale watching activities in the
Caribbean (SPAW-RAC)
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• Recommendations for the development of management plans in marines protected areas across
the project area (SPAW-RAC)
141. Additionally, in keeping with the priorities identified at SPAW COPs 8 and 9 respectively, the
progress made to-date with activities implemented since the adoption of the MMAP in 2008
(UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.36/INF.6), and the achievements under the LifeWeb project “Broad-Scale
Marine Spatial Planning of Mammal Corridors and Protected Areas in the Wider Caribbean and
Southeast and Northeast Pacific” (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.36/INF.8), the following is being
proposed for implementation, pending the availability of resources and in synergy as appropriate,
with the above described CARI’MAM project, as well as activities (e) and (d) below:
(b) Improve awareness of, collect data on, and mitigate the effects of, ship strikes and
entanglements on whale and dolphin species in the Wider Caribbean Region in collaboration
with the International Whaling Commission (IWC).
142. Implement recommendations from the joint IWC and SPAW/UNEP Workshop to Address Collisions
and Training Workshops (Mexico 2013 and St. Martin 2013) to Address Lethal Human Impacts on
Marine Mammals of the Wider Caribbean.
(c) Strengthening marine spatial planning for marine mammal conservation
143. Provide support for the development of transboundary marine mammal monitoring efforts to address
data gaps identified during the LifeWeb project in collaboration with other organisations and based
on readily available information.
144. Support and promote transboundary cooperation initiatives at the sub-regional and regional levels,
exploring with relevant countries (namely Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands,
British Virgin Islands) the further development of a marine mammal management scenario
(UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/INF.10).
(d) Follow-up to stranding workshops
145. Continue to reinforce local stranding network capacities, particularly in the Marine Mammal
Conservation Corridor South East America (MamaCocoSea) area, further to the sub-regional
stranding workshops held in 2005, 2009 and 2010 respectively.
146. Support a regional repository on stranding data, and develop a network of country coordinators for
marine mammal strandings for the region modelled on WIDECAST and facilitated by dedicated
regional coordinators with national focal points.
(e) Support marine mammal networking among protected sites, education, and awareness.
147. In collaboration with the North Atlantic Humpback Whale Sister Sanctuary Program (NAHW-SSP)
(UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/ INF.16) partners and the NGO environmental community, support
activities under the “Jump with Whales” project through:
• Ongoing collection of humpback whale flukes (information/pictures) throughout the WCR
by yachters under CARIBTail.
• Development and design of activities for the “Year of the Humpback Whale” between 2019-
2020 celebrating SPAW’s Marine Mammal Protected Areas Network.
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(f) Support sustainable marine mammal watching in the Wider Caribbean Region.
148. Following the recommendations of the Regional Workshop on Marine Mammal Watching in the
Wider Caribbean Region (Panama, 19 - 22 October 2011) and the priorities identified by participants,
the following activities are being proposed, which could be carried out in conjunction with the
CARI’MAM Project:
• Promote the national and regional implementation of the Overarching Principles and Best
Practice Guidelines for Marine Mammal Watching in the Wider Caribbean Region
(UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/INF.13) - which could also be promoted through the follow-up of
the pilot project “Cooperation with Northern and Southern Transatlantic Dimension-Marine
Protected Areas”.
• Develop a regional database and clearing house for marine mammal watching data.
• Identify the equipment needed, and the costs associated, to collect data during marine mammal
watching tours, in an effort to provide tour operators with the necessary equipment.
• Develop a strategy to sign and initiate implementation of a Memorandum of Cooperation
(MoC) between the UN Environment/ Secretariat to the Cartagena Convention and the
International Whaling Commission (IWC).
(g) Conservation of Sea Turtles (in collaboration with WIDECAST)
149. The following activities will be given priority during the biennium:
(a) Support the elaboration of Sea Turtle Recovery Action Plans (STRAPs) in countries that do not
have plans.
(b) Support existing STRAPs through the implementation of national priority actions, in particular
the provision of training as it relates to educators (teacher training), law enforcement officers,
veterinarians and first responders.
(c) Collaborate further with the IAC on STRAP development and other sea turtle activities in the
Workplan to ensure that work is not duplicated.
(d) Continue to promote standard guidelines and criteria for Index Site monitoring at sea turtle
foraging grounds in the WCR and provide training for nesting beach and in-water population
monitoring.
(e) Support to regional invasive alien species efforts in collaboration with relevant partners,
particularly with regards to the lionfish invasion.
(h) Greater collaboration with CITES towards enforcement on illegal trade of species.
150. Following the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)/CITES Second Regional
Wildlife Enforcement Workshop (20 - 22 May 2017), continue coordination with these partners,
SPAW Parties and regional organisations on the development of the regional wildlife enforcement
network (CaribWEN). Efforts will also be made to ensure that Parties and NGOs work within their
respective spheres of influence such as the European Union and CARICOM to urge the other Parties
to regulate within their national legal systems the:
• Ownership, possession, sale and advertising of CITES-listed living species endemic to the
Caribbean; and
• Keeping of illegally acquired specimens, and their progeny, from entering domestic or
international markets.
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151. The countries that are Parties to CITES should join the CITES Standing Committee contact group,
and SPAW Parties and NGOs should support recommendations emanating from the contact group.
(i) Sharing general data across the Region and research on Sargassum
152. Improved response coordination and information sharing between countries throughout the region on
how to control the brown algae Sargasssum. Specific activities implemented through SPAW-RAC
include the:
• Coordination of a UN Environment-CEP/SPAW-RAC on-line Sargassum forum to facilitate
the sharing of regional data.
• Coordination of data sharing on the management and impact of Sargassum in the wetlands with
the Caribbean Wetlands Regional Initiative Secretariat.
• Coordination of Sargassum-related projects and events throughout the WCR.
• Development and sharing of informative documents for the general public, governments,
coastal managers, and others concerned by the issue: regional management best
recommendations guide.
• Provision of research support for projects on Sargassum’s origins, impacts and control
methods.
• Coordination of a cohesive Sargassum response amongst the Secretariats of the Cartagena and
Abidjan Convention, UN Environment GPA and other UN Environment Programmes involved
in assessing Sargassum landings in the WCR and West Africa.
Expected Outputs and Indicators
153. The major outputs, and indicators of achievement, under this sub-programme will be:
Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Increased preparedness and response to
anthropogenic impacts on marine mammal
populations in the WCR
Improved awareness of, and response to, marine
mammal entanglement, marine pollutants, and ship
strike events throughout the WCR.
Increased knowledge on marine mammal
critical habitat areas and increased support for
transboundary protection - particularly
through education campaigns, the
implementation of the CARI’MAM project
and collaborations with local, regional and
private stakeholders
Additional protection afforded to marine mammal
species and their critical habitat areas throughout the
WCR, including increased collaborations with
member States who share marine mammal stocks
Regional repository on marine mammal
stranding data across the WCR supported
Improved and increased dissemination and collection
of marine mammal-stranding data throughout the
WCR, particularly with respect to increased
participation and collaboration with member States
Improved strategies to encourage the
sustainability of marine mammal watching in
the WCR
Implementation of sustainable marine mammal
watching practices designed to ensure minimal
impacts to marine mammal species while providing
sustainable income to communities within the WCR
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Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Signing and develop strategy for
implementation of the MoC with the IWC to
further the objectives of the MMAP
Improved and increased dissemination, collection and
use of marine mammal data throughout the WCR,
particularly with respect to the direct or indirect take
of marine mammals and the incorporation of measures
to reduce their take into national environmental and
development policies
Existing STRAPs expanded, and new
STRAPs developed
Increased number of States have either developed or
strengthened strategies for the protection of sea turtle
species and their habitats within the WCR
Standard guidelines and criteria for Index Site
monitoring at sea turtle foraging grounds in
the WCR developed
Increased number of States within the WCR are
empowered and have strengthened their ability to
improve sea turtle monitoring within their countries
through coordinated and standardised research
methods
Training provided on nesting beach and in-
water population monitoring
Regional wildlife enforcement network
established
Improved protection afforded to endemic species
throughout the WCR through enhanced collaborations
between Parties, NGOs and other relevant
stakeholders
Increased knowledge and information sharing
amongst academia, resource managers and the
public on Sargassum
Improved sharing of information on Sargassum
amongst stakeholders throughout the WCR in order to
facilitate the development of comprehensive
management plans to minimise its impacts within the
WCR
Proposed Budget (indicative)
Activity 2019 2020
CTF Other
Sources
Total CTF Other
Sources
Total
Conservation of Marine Mammals
Marine Mammal
education and awareness
0 25,0001 25,000 0 25,0001 25,000
Implementation of the
CARI’MAM Project
0 150,0002 150,000 0 150,0002 150,000
Lionfish Control
Support of the Regional
Lionfish Committee
0 20,0003 20,000 0 20,000 20,000
Data Sharing and Research on Sargassum
Data Sharing and
Research on Sargassum
0 50,0004 50,000 0 50,0004 50,000
TOTAL 0 245,000 245,000 0 245,000 245,000 1 In-kind contributions from SBNMS, the Centre for Coastal Studies and Whale and Dolphin Conservation
2 Includes $25,000 for the Cari’Mam project and €4,000 to Allied Whale using the exchange rate €1:US1.12
3 Approximate amount converted from Euros to US using the conversion rate €1:US1.12
4 Includes funding from France through SPAW-RAC
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H. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Objectives
154. The objectives of this sub-programme are to:
(a) Assist with the management of the coastal and marine ecosystems of the region on a sustainable
basis, particularly through sustainable practices;
(a) Mobilize the political will and actions of Governments and other partners for the conservation
and sustainable use of coral reefs and associated ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrass
beds;
(b) Effectively communicate the value and importance of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds,
including their ecosystem services, the threats to their sustainability, and the actions needed to
protect them; and
(c) To promote the ecosystem management approach and the principles and values of good
governance for the conservation and management of marine ecosystems in the region.
Activities
155. Proposed activities to be implemented during the biennium will continue to focus on coral reef
ecosystems and the CLME+ project (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.37/INF.10). Proposed activities will
include:
(a) Conservation of Coral Reefs
156. Continued reactivation of the Caribbean coral reef monitoring network under the Global Coral Reef
Monitoring Network (GCMRN-Caribbean) (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.36/INF.10). The activities will
include the:
(a) Promotion and implementation of the Regional Guidelines for Coral Reef Biophysical
Monitoring (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.38/ INF.17).
(b) Development of a communication strategy and tools.
(c) Representation and promotion of the guidelines at relevant fora.
(d) Implementation of capacity-building activities such as workshops and small grant funding for
field work.
157. Collaboration in the implementation of the Bluefinance project with the Bluefinance Economics for
Coral Reef Ecosystems (ECRE) and UN Environment, through its Global Coral Reef Partnership.
The project aims to achieve environmental, social and financial returns through strengthened
collaborations with the private sector on coral reef conservation. The project being facilitated by
through the SPAW-RAC in partnership with GRID-Arendal, is expected to continue activities in
Barbados, Dominican Republic, St. Kitts and Nevis, The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda.
158. New activities forecasted include exploration of potentialof potential MPAs in Cuba, Honduras
(Roatan), Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. At a regional level, a MoU has been signed between Blue
Finance and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund to develop the approach in the Caribbean countries.
Blue Finance is also participating in the development of a Blue Economy Facility with UN
Environment and investors.
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(b) “Catalysing Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for the Sustainable
Management of Shared Living Marine Resources in the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf
Large Marine Ecosystems (CLME+)”
159. UN Environment-CEP, through its AMEP and SPAW sub-programmes will continue to collaborate
with partners, as appropriate, in the implementation of the five (5)-year UNDP/GEF CLME+ project
(2015-2019). The CLME+ Project is supported by the GEF through a financial contribution of
USD12.5 million. Co-financing commitments for the implementation of the CLME+ Project is
expected to amount to approximately USD110 million.
160. The CLME+ Project will contribute to the improved and sustainable governance and management of
shared living marine resources (sLMR) in the CLME+ region during the first five (5) years of the
SAP’s implementation. With a grant of USD1,365,000 SPAW and the AMEP sub-programmes will
be implementing activities under the SAP (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.37/INF.7 Rev2;) including:
(a) Enhanced coordination between the arrangements for the implementation of the SPAW and Land
Based Sources of Marine Pollution (LBS) Protocols under the Cartagena Convention and an
agreement between thr Secretariat and Brazil to involve that country in areas relevant to the goals
of CLME.
(b) Development of a “Regional Strategy and Action Plan for the valuation, protection and/or
restoration of key marine habitats in the CLME+”.
(c) Implementation of pilot projects demonstrating the transition to an EBM approach at the sub-
regional/site level in the CLME+.
(d) Development of a baseline and (pre-) feasibility assessment report on the needs and opportunities
for investments for the enhanced protection and restoration of key habitats.
(e) Development of an investment plan for large-scale action on habitat protection and restoration,
with special attention to habitats of critical importance in terms of current and potential future
provisions of ecosystem goods and services and contributions to Global Environment Benefits.
(f) Development of a “SAP Implementation Monitoring &Evaluation” and “State of the Marine
Ecosystems and shared Living Marine Resources in the CLME+” web portal (or set of portals)
and report outline.
(c) EBM wider application
161. Through the extended Italian-funded project “Biodiversity for Sustainable Development in the
Caribbean (EBM)” (UNEP(DEPI)/CAR WG.40/INF.6), and in collaboration with UN
Environment’s Ecosystems Division, implementation of existing project activities will continue with
new and existing partners towards the development of Regional Nodes and implementation of lessons
learned from pilot projects in the Dominican Republic. There will be particular focus on development
of partnerships with the Dutch and Spanish speaking countries within the region and the
application/integration of marine spatial planning.
162. Elaboration and completion of a technical document for GLISPA network about lessons learned on
EBM and DSS (Decision Support System) application in the Wider Caribbean and the potential for
its future use will be prepared along with a final project report, specifically in relation to the
achievements of the project regional nodes, their linkages, communications protocol, and potential
for future EBM / DSS applications they propose.
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(d) Implementation of the BEST Initiative (SPAW-RAC Project)
163. The BEST Initiative aims to support conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of ecosystems
services in Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union. Countries eligible for funding
and project implementation under the BEST Initiative during the initial calls were Aruba, Bermuda,
Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Anguilla, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos, British
Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and St. Barthélémy. It includes four (4) medium-sized grants for
the following projects:
• Invasive alien species in UK overseas territories
• Sea turtle conservation in Anguilla
• Coral reef restoration in Dutch Overseas territories
• Establishment of Aruba’s first marine park
164. Additionally, there are fifteen (15) small-sized grants for projects related to biodiversity conservation
and ecosystems services sustainable use. they included, non-exhaustively, coral reef conservation,
iguana conservation, Endemic tree restoration and lionfish management.
165. Many of the projects ended as of late 2018 or will be finished in Spring 2019. The BEST 2.0 will
officially end in December 2019.
(e) Conservation of wetlands / mangroves
166. In collaboration with the Caribbean Wetlands Regional Initiative (Cariwet), SPAW-RAC develops
activities designed to promote the conservation and sustainable use of mangroves. If funding becomes
available, proposed activities could include:
(a) Re-engaging Cariwet and the Ramsar via the Regional Centre for Training and Research on
Wetlands (CREHO) with further development under the CaMPAM ToT workshops/seminars on
the management and protection of wetlands.
(b) Design and implementation of a project on Sargassum impacts within a Ramsar Site in a selected
SPAW listed site.
(c) Coordination with interested Parties on developing proposals for grants to identify synergies with
the SPAW sub-programme, particularly with respect to the 32 SPAW listed sites.
(d) Exploring linkages with the Wetlands for the Future Fund for the development of training and
capacity building workshops.
Expected Outputs and Indicators
167. The major outputs, and indicators of achievement, under this sub-programme will be:
Outputs Indicators of Achievement
GCRMN-Caribbean reactivated, as well as guidance
provided by the Steering Committee
Countries ability to monitor and protect coral reef
ecosystems enhanced and strengthened, through the
use of standardised data collection and reporting
methods
Harmonised data on biophysical coral reef monitoring
being collected
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Outputs Indicators of Achievement
Sustainable financial mechanisms and co-management
structures for the protection of coral reef ecosystems
outlined for Barbados
Financial mechanisms/investment plans, by
participating Member States, to ensure the long-term
sustainable protection of critical ecosystems
Investment plan for the protection and restoration of
critical habitats developed
“Regional Strategy and Action Plan for the valuation,
protection and restoration of key marine habitats in
the CLME+” developed
“Regional Strategy and Action Plan for the valuation,
protection and restoration of key marine habitats in the
CLME+” disseminated and being used habitat
restoration interventions
Web portal(s) for the monitoring, evaluation and
reporting on the implementation of the CLME+ SAP
and its marine ecosystems developed
Content developed, and web portals created to ensure
the consistent monitoring, evaluation and reporting on
marine ecosystems within the CLME+ management
areas
ToT CaMPAM workshops within SPAW-Cariwet-
Ramsar countries focused on the conservation and
sustainable use of mangroves
Enhanced capacity within Member States to
effectively conserve and sustainably use resources
found within mangrove ecosystems
Proposed Budget (indicative)
Activity
2019 2020
CTF Other
Sources Total CTF
Other
Sources Total
Conservation of Coral Reefs
Implementation of the
GCRMN Caribbean and
support to countries
monitoring
0 68,5001 68,500 0 68,5001 68,500
Implementation of the
Bluefinance project
0 106,5002 106,500 0 106,5002 106,500
Implementation of the CLME+ SAP3
Agreement finalized
between the SPAW and
LBS Protocols and MoC
between CEP and Brazil
0 28,397 28,397 0 23,478 23,478
Regional Strategy and
Action Plan
0 68,608 68,608 0 30,238 30,237
Pilot project
demonstrating EBM
transition
0 165,750 165,750 0 118,250 118,250
Baseline and (pre)-
feasibility assessment
report
0 50,769 50,769 0 0 0
Development of
investment plan
0 26,500 26,500 0 30,606 30,606
Development of web
portal(s)
0 74,977 74,977 0 20,696 20,696
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Activity
2019 2020
CTF Other
Sources Total CTF
Other
Sources Total
BEST Initiative4
BEST Implementation 0 224,000 224,000 0 0 0
Conservation of wetlands/mangroves
Development of ToT
workshops
0 30,000 30,000 0 30,000 0
Sargassum project 0 50,000 0 0 50,000 0
TOTAL 0 894,001 844,001 0 478,268 398,267 1 Includes funding from France through SPAW-RAC and other contributions to be sourced 2 Includes expected funding from UN Environment 3 Funding through the CLME+ project 4 Funding received from IUCN at an exchange rate of €1.12: US$1
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Annex I: Budget for the Caribbean Environment Programme for the 2019-2020 Biennium
Consolidated Table
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Annex II: Budget of the AMEP Sub-Programme for the 2019-2020 Biennium
Activity
2019 Budgeted 2020 Budgeted
CTF
Other
Contribu-
tions
Total cost Required
Balance CTF
Other
Contribu-
tions
Total Cost Required
Balance
(a) GEF Projects
(i) CReW+ (3yrs) 0 0 1,500,000 0 0 0 1,500,000 0
(ii) IWEco – (5yrs) 0 0 8,750,000 0 0 8,750 8,750 0
TOTAL GEF 0 0 10,250,000 0 0 0 10,250,000 0
(iii) Recreational Water
Quality 0 5,000 42,500 37,500 0 5,000 42,500 37,500
(iv) Caribbean Node for
Marine Litter (ACP EU, GPML) 0 11,682 23,364 0 0 11,682 23,364 0
(v) Trash Free Waters 0 95,794.50 95,794.50 0 0 95,794.50 95,794.50 0
(vi) Strengthening human
resilience in Northern
Clarendon & West Kingston,
Jamaica
0 153,950 153,950 0 0 153,950 153,950 0
(vii) Caribbean Platform for
Nutrients (CLME+ & ACP/EU) 0 364,953.50 364,953.50 0 0 364,953.50 364,953.50 0
Programme Coordination 400,000 94,929.50 494,939.50 0 400,000 94,929.50 494,939.50 0
OTHER Sub-total 400,000 726,309.5 1,163,819.5 37,500 400,000 726,309.5 1,163819.5 37,500
Programme Support cost 13%
to UNEP HQ (amount subject
to change based on source of
funding)**
52,000 30,926.50 87,801.50 4,875 52,000 30,926.50 87,801.50 4,875
TOTAL OTHER 452,000 757,236 1,251,621 42,375 452,000 757,236 1,251,621 42,375
TOTAL AMEP (other +
GEF) 452,000 757,236 11,501,621 42,375 452,000 757,236 11,501,621 42,375
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* Programme Coordination Includes staffing, travel, reporting, communication, and other support costs from the Caribbean Trust Fund.
** 13% Support Costs are not applied to GEF Funding.
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Annex III: Budget of the SPAW Programme for the 2019-2020 Biennium
Activity
2019 Budgeted 2020 Budgeted
CTF Other
Contributions* Total cost
Required
Balance** CTF
Other
Contributions* Total Cost
Required
Balance**
2.1 Programme Co-ordination
(salary costs and COP and
STAC Meetings)
220,000 208,000 428,000 - 230,000 233,000 463,000 -
2.2 Strengthening of protected
areas in the Wider Caribbean
Region
0 165,000 410,107 - 0 160,000 118,600 -
2.3 Development of guidelines
for management of protected
areas and species
0 29,000*** 0 - 0 24,000*** 0 -
2.4 Conservation of threatened
and endangered species 0 245,000 118,668 - 0 245,000 85,068 -
2.5 Conservation and
sustainable use of coastal and
marine ecosystems
0 894,001 844,001 - 0 478,268 398,267 -
Subtotal 220,000 1,541,001 1,800,776 - 230,000 1,140,268 1,064,935 -
Programme support costs 13%
(amount subject to change
based on source of funds)
28,600 200,330 234,101 - 29,900 148,235 138,442 -
TOTAL SPAW 248,600 1,741,331 2,034,877 - 259,900 1,288,503 1,203,377 -
* Includes funding from France through SPAW-RAC, funding from the CLME+ Project and the Biodiversity for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean project; and in-kind contributions from SBNMS, the Centre for Coastal
Studies and Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and $25,000 for the Cari’Mam project and €4,000 to Allied Whale
** Required Balance reflects any shortfalls between budgeted Total Cost and expenditure amounts from the CTF + Other Contribution to be calculated at the end of the biennium and reflected in the Status of Activities Report for
2019-2020
*** In-kind support being explored from partners