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Dnipro basin map. Chronicle of GEF intervention. GEF PDF B grant (RER 95/G42) “Preparation of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis for the Dnipro river basin”
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Chronicle of GEF intervention • GEF PDF B grant (RER 95/G42) “Preparation of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis for the Dnipro river basin” • GEF PDF A project (RER 98/G31) “Preparation of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for the Dnipro river basin and development of SAP implementation mechanisms” UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
Specific Objectives • Create a transboundary management regime and co-ordinating body; • Assist countries in the formulation, review and endorsement process of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP); • Improve financial/legal/operational mechanisms for pollution reduction and sustainable resource use; • Formulation of National Action Plans by Inter-ministerial Committees; • Improve conservation of biodiversity in the Dnipro River Basin; • Enhance communication among stakeholders and encourage public awareness and involvement in addressing the problems of the Dnipro Basin; and • Build capacity for SAP implementation. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
External Institutional Framework • a self-standing GEF regional programme within the GEF International Waters Focal Area. • also part of the wider GEF Black Sea Basin Strategy. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
Partners, Resources, Status millions $US • Partners: UNIDO, IAEA, IDRC (Canada), UNEP; • Resources: (see table); • Status (see notes below) (No cash. In kind resources only) UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
Project Results Major Results Include: • A revised Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis • A Strategic Action Programme • Priority Investments Portfolio (PIP) • A regional Biodiversity strategyfor protecting key habitats and species • SAP implementation mechanisms • Report on the state of the Dnipro basin environment; • Transboundary Monitoring Program • Interstate Environmental Database • Increased public awareness and disseminationof environmental information on the Basinto allstakeholders, including the general public. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
TDA • Prepared with GIWA Methodology adapted for Dnipro basin needs; • Considers the Global influence of the Dnipro basin on the Black Sea ecosystem; • Pays special attention to eutrophication. UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
Formulation of SAP Strategy Long term environmental quality objectives: • Sustainable Nature Use and Environment Protection in the Dnipro Basin • Environment Quality that is Safe for Human Health • Conservation of biological and landscape diversity UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
SAP implementation mechanisms • Report on the state of the Dnipro basin environment; • Transboundary Monitoring Program • Interstate Environmental Database UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
Public awareness • Informational and educational campaign • Small Grants Program • International NGOs Forums • Establishment of International Dnipro river NGOs Network UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
From Kyiv Declaration to Agreement on SAP endorsement • 5thPan European Conference “Environment for Europe”, 22-24 May, 2003, Kyiv • Ministers signed the Declaration on Cooperation for Environmental Rehabilitation of the Dnipro Basin • Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Use and Protection of the Dnipro Basin. SAP document constitutes an integral part of this Agreement UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme
Possible GEF interventions • Concept for Pipeline entry (Phase II) approved in July 2004 • Application for GEF PDF B grant support – pending November, 2004 UNDP-GEF Dnipro Basin Environment Programme