UNEP - WCMC/GEF Project

1. Piloting Integrated Processes and Approaches toFacilitate National Reporting to Rio Conventions UNEP - WCMC/GEF Project Mrs A. Kawol Mrs S. Soobron RAJ KALLEE & Mrs LAN – NG MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & NDU

2. Project Goal & Objective To pilot nationally-driven integrated processes and approaches to reporting to the Rio Conventions ( CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC). • develop integrated approaches to data collection/analysis and information management of relevance to the Rio Conventions; (b) increase synergies in the process of reporting to the Conventions without compromising COP decisions in this regard; and (c) contribute to improved overall planning and decision-making processes at the country level related to the implementation of these Conventions.

3. FUNDS ALLOCATION GEF: US$ 924,000 In Kind: US$ 775,880 ( Mauritius Contribution in kind: US$ 200 880 )

4. Project Components / Expected Results • Situational analysis and reporting process design: • find out common reporting elements in terms of process, content and format among the three Conventions • exploring benefits to other closely related Conventions building on the “clustering” approach 2) Implementation of integrated reporting processes and experimenting options for report design • design a nationally-driven integrated and coordinated process for integrated reporting • enhance existing national convention-related data and information management systems 3) Sharing of experience and upscaling -sharing of lessons learned and good practices.

5. Annual National Plans 2010

6. Baseline line data(2008 Statistics Office, 2007 to be updated)

7. KEY COUNTRY FACTORS • POLITICAL WILL • INSTITUTIONAL SET UP • LEGAL FRAMEWORK • PUBLIC/ PRIVATE PARTICIPATION • SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATE • AVAILABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY OF STAKEHOLDERS • ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY ( 80 %) • ENVIRONMENT STEWARSHIP

8. Specific Characteristics for 2010 National plan • Mobilizing resources/personnel as agreed for in kind contribution • Networking of stakeholders within existing Institutional set up and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Coordinating Committee • Identifying national/regional projects to optimize impact and efficiencies of the project especially in the context of the setting up of the climate change unit at the NEA (MENDU) • In the context of election year, there may be some influences in the project activity

9. Institutional Framework And Implementation Arrangement • National Executing Agencies (NEAs)- Ministry of Environment & National Development Unit (MENDU) • National Steering Committee (NSC) - to provide guidance to the project and monitor progress and performance. (chaired by the Head of the NEA or her representative ) • National Project Coordinator (NPC) Mr. P Kallee • National Project Assistant (NPA): A team from M/Environment - To gain experience -

10. UNCCD UNDP UNFCCC NPC GEF UNCBD NPA NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

11. Director Of Environment ORGANIGRAM National Project Assistant Team Mr M.A Yadallee/officers Administrative Back up Mr O. Jadoo /MrNobeebux National Project Coordinator Mr P. Kallee Mr Y. Pathel & alternate Project implementation MrK.Heeramun & alternate UNCBD Mr J. Seewoobaduth & alternate UNFCCC Mr R. Beedassy & alternate UNCCD Technical inputs

12. National Steering Committee Composition • Ministry of Environment & NDU • Ministry of Agro Industries and Fisheries (NPCS,FARC) • Meteological Services • Ministry of Finance • UNDP/GEF Interval: Every 3 Months

13. Expectations from Project Steering Committee/ Global Project Coordinator • Formats provided for the different reports/manuals/ Monitoring reports • Capacity Building of relevant stakeholders • Regular Meetings/Consultations

14. Thank – you rkkallee@mail.gov.mu Mob : 252 8054