saint lucia proposed project ideas gef regional meeting presented by: mr. george james and ms....
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SAINT LUCIA PROPOSED PROJECT IDEAS
GEF Regional Meeting
Presented by: Mr. George James and
Ms. Caroline Eugene
INTRODUCTION
On May 27th, 2008 a national consultation was held.
Representatives from NGOs, Government Agencies and CBO’s were in attendance.
The following proposed Project Ideas emanated from this consultation.
All projects presented are concepts
1. Enhancing Management of Biodiversity
Current status of preparation,
Concept
GEF Focal Area
• Biodiversity
Proposed GEF Agency for the proposed Project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Carbon sinks
• Conservation of water and marine species
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Socio-economic benefits
• Biodiversity conservation
• Food security
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Baseline Inventories
• Development of a trust fund
• Capacity building for communities
• Central database management system
• Public awareness GEF Costs
• Not yet been determined Co-financing including in-kind
• Not yet been determined
2. Instituting Standards for the Importation of Diesel and Gasolene
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• Climate Change
Proposed GEF Agency for the proposed project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Emissions reduction
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Enhancing human resource capacity
• Reduction in the energy bill
• Improving air quality
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Research
• Sensitization and public awareness
• Development of standards
• Training GEF Costs,
• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind
• Not yet determined
3. Renewable Energy Geo-Spatial Representation
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• Climate Change
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Emissions reduction
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Enhancing human resource capacity
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Identify potential sites
• Data Gathering
• Input/Plot/Image
GEF Costs,
• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind
• Not yet determined
4.Incorporating Green Architecture in Building Codes and standards
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• Climate Change
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Emissions reduction
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Improvement in standard of Living
• Enhanced saving for the energy sector
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities• Develop model building for demonstrating energy
efficiency.
• Public sensitization and awareness building
• Development of appropriate standards
GEF Costs,
• Not yet determined
Co-financing including in-kind
• Not yet determined
5. Gravity Base Irrigation
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• Land Degradation
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNDP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Reduction of fossil fuels
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Food security
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Feasibility study
• Consultations
• Capacity Building
• Relevant Infrastructure GEF Costs,
• US $115,000 Co-financing including in-kind
• US $115,000
6. Improved Land management Practices
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• Land Degradation
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNDP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Reduction of marine pollution from land based sources
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Reduction in soil erosion
• Reduction in Water pollution
• Reduction in man made hazards
• Standardized heavy equipment operations
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Feasibility study
• Consultations
• Capacity Building
• Relevant Infrastructure GEF Costs,
• US $41,000 Co-financing including in-kind
• US $41,000
7. Public Awareness and Education Program for POPs and Chemical Management
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• POPs
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Add to global strategy on public awareness and education
• Lower level of pollutants
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Improved health and safety of country
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Undertake a KAP survey
• Design appropriate public education and awareness strategy
GEF Costs,
• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind
• Not yet determined
8. Development of an island-wide inventory of POPs
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• POPs
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Accurate and more representative data on global chemicals
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• Better understanding of quality and quantity of data that exist.
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
• Review existing inventory
• Perform inventory
• Identify strategies to reduce on stockpiles GEF Costs,
• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind
• Not yet determined
9. Integrated Management of Coastal and Marine areas of Saint Lucia
Current status of preparation
• Concept
GEF Focal Area
• International Waters
Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project
• UNEP
Project Outcomes
Global Environmental Benefits
• Reducing and sustaining coastal and marine fish stocks and associated biodiversity
• Reducing nutrient over-enrichment
National Sustainable Development Benefits
• The same as above
Project Activities and Co-financing
Main Project activities
(Component 1 - Species and habitat management)
• Species inventory of near-shore habitats
• Management of coastal and marine protected areas
• Sustainable monitoring of coastal and marine resources
Costs
• Not yet determined
Thank you
World Heritage Site Soufriere
“ST. LUCIA SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL”