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Energy and environment – Ongoing Projects |
Service Line 3.1 |
Frameworks and strategies for sustainable development |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
Regional CDM Capacity Building Project for Sub-Saharan Africa |
Project Number |
00046233 |
Background & Objectives |
The overall aim of the project is to assist the seven participating countries (including Mauritius) to create an operational CDM and voluntary carbon market framework. Promotion of access to the carbon market, financing and technology will result in sustainable development outcomes and, ultimately, market transformation.
To achieve these objectives, the project will work to ensure:
- The private sector is actively engaged.
- The public sector provides the policy and legal context needed for successful national participation in the CDM.
- The NGO and academic community can provide inputs to the project according to their strengths.
- Promising public and private sector carbon projects are identified.
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Duration |
18 months, 2008-2009 |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Environment |
Budget |
USD 100,000 |
UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Sanju Deenapanray, Project Manager – prakash.deenapanray@undp.org |
Country |
SEYCHELLES |
Project Title |
Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
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Project Number |
00049893 |
Background & Objectives |
The project will enable Seychelles to prepare its Second National Communication to the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC. The activities within the Second National Communication are continuation and upgrade of the work done under the Initial National Communication (1997-2000) and the Enabling Activities phase II (2003-2005). The main components of the project are:
a) Inventory of Greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions
b) assessment of potential impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable sectors
c) analysis of potential measures to abate increase of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
d) National Action Plan to address climate change and its adverse impacts.
Project signed in June 2006. Activities are ongoing and contract signed for the following studies being undertaken:
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Inventory of Greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions
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Assessment of potential impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable sectors
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Analysis of potential measures to abate increase of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Coastal assessment and impacts.
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Duration |
3 years |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resource |
Budget |
USD 405,000 |
UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Roland Alcindor, Programme Manager / Economist – roland.alcindor@undp.org |
Service Line 3.3 |
Access to sustainable energy services |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
Removal of Barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings in Mauritius
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Project Number |
00058178 |
Background & Objectives |
The overall project goal is to reduce GHG emissions sustainably through a transformation of the building energy efficiency market for existing and new buildings.
The project is comprised of 3 components focusing on policy (component 1: building regulations and codes), functioning markets (component 2: stimulating demand and supply of technology and services), and awareness (component 3: information, knowledge and awareness). |
Duration |
3 years |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Public Utilities |
Budget |
USD 975,000 – Global Environment Facility (GEF) |
UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Satyajeet Ramchurn C.Env, Environment Programme Analyst
- satyajeet.ramchurn@undp.org |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
Energy Policy Reform |
Project Number |
00055329 |
Background & Objectives |
The Government of Mauritius is undertaking an Energy reform Policy 2007-2025. The policy reform will be supported jointly in the initial stage by the European Commission (EC) and UNDP. The EC is providing USD200,000 and UNDP USD 80,000-100,000. UNDP has also secured the assistance of UNEP which has provided a total of 6 experts for the power sector, renewable energies and carbon financing. |
Duration |
6 months, 2008 |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MOFED)
Ministry for Public Utilities |
Budget |
USD 200,000 – European Commission
USD 80,000-00,000 – UNDP |
UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Satyajeet Ramchurn C.Env, Environment Programme Analyst
- satyajeet.ramchurn@undp.org |
Service Line 3.4 |
Sustainable land management to combat desertification and land degradation |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
Capacity Building for Sustainable Land Management in Mauritius (including Rodrigues)
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Project Number |
00049100 |
Background & Objectives |
The project objectives include:
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Capacity building to promote sustainable land management and practices in Mauritius;
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Development of policy and planning tools for Sustainable land Management, including updated legislation, zoning devices, information systems and planning systems. The approach towards the formulation of a Land Management Information System will be reviewed; and
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Integration of Sustainable Land Management priorities into national physical development plans, the CCD and the National Forestry Action Plan.
The implementation of the project has started as from October 2006. The project secretariat is based at the Forestry Services. NAP will be developed under this project with funds from the Ministry of Environment. Capacity Building in Environmental Economics and Remote Sensing Application will take place in February 2008. |
Duration |
3 years |
Achievements & Results Expected |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Agro Industries and Fisheries. Forestry Services |
Budget |
$1.378 M
[GEF: $574,073 / UNDP: $40,000 / FAO: $164,000 / GOM: $600,000 (in kind) ] |
UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Paolo Tibaldeschi, Environment Programme Officer – paolo.tibaldeschi@undp.org |
Country |
SEYCHELLES |
Project Title |
Sustainable Land Management
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Project Number |
00048158 |
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[PROJECT UPDATES] |
Date Updated |
January 2009 |
Background & Objectives |
This project will help achieve the objectives of Operational Programme 15 and Strategic Priority 1 relating to Target Capacity Building for sustainable land management. With the GEF support [the country] will be able to strengthen its institutional and human resource capacity to improve sustainable land management planning and implementation. It will also enable Seychelles to strengthen policy, regulatory, and economic incentive frameworks to facilitate wider adoption of sustainable land management practices across sectors.
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Duration |
4 years |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources |
Budget |
25,000 + MSP (500,000)
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UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Roland Alcindor, Programme Manager / Economist – roland.alcindor@undp.org |
Service Line 3.5 |
Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
Partnerships for Marine Protected Areas in Mauritius and Rodrigues
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Project Number |
00035947 |
Background & Objectives |
The long-term objective of the project is the protection and management of marine biodiversity in the Republic of Mauritius, so as to ensure the sustainability of its marine biological resources, which are of global, regional and national significance and the equitable sharing of the benefits to local communities on a sustainable basis. This will be achieved by establishing a system of marine protected areas (MPA) in order to ensure conservation and protection of critical and unique marine biodiversity within the Republic of Mauritius.
The two immediate objectives include:
Altogether, the project will have seven interlinked components which include enhancing consultative processes with stakeholders, developing a strategic framework for management of a system of MPAs, identification and establishment of four MPAs, strengthening the institutional capacity of Mauritius to manage MPAs, establishment of educational and awareness building programs, establishment of a scientific and monitoring program, and strengthen policy and legislation for the conservation of MPAs in Mauritius. |
Duration |
4 years and 9 months |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) |
Budget |
GEF: 978, 000 USD
UNDP: 28,320 USD
GoM/RRA: 1,302,940 USD
GoM In-Kind: 208,000 USD
Parallel Funding:
EU Anti Erosion 1,776,000 USD |
UNDP Contact Person |
Mr. Paolo Tibaldeschi, Environment Programme Officer - paolo.tibaldeschi@undp.org |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
“Expanding Converge and Strengthening Management Effectiveness of the Terrestrial Protected Area Network (PAN) on the Island of Mauritius” – GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG)
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Project Number |
00052450 |
Background & Objectives |
This PPG project intends to develop a GEF full-sized project whose objective is to build a network of protected areas which would include private lands for effective conservation of biodiversity, specifically forest biodiversity, on the island of Mauritius. The PPG project activities are; (1) assessment of terrestrial biodiversity priority areas, (2) economic valuation and financing plan for the terrestrial area network, (3) assessment of the management effectiveness, and analysis of the legal and institutional framework and development of incentive system, (4) development of IAS (Invasive Alien Species) action plan for the PAN, and (5) definition of the full sized project’s scope and strategy.
Current Stage:
Total 7 consultants are recruited for this project to carry out assessment of biodiversity priority areas, economic analysis for PAN, assessment of management effectiveness, and analysis of legal and institutional framework. The inception workshop was held on 3rd December 2008.
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Duration |
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Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Agro Industry & Fisheries (National Parks Conservation Service) |
Budget |
US $ 308,900 Allocated resources: Government: US$158,900
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UNDP Contact Person |
Reiko Iitsuka, Environment Programme Officer reiko.iitsuka@undp.org |
Country |
MAURITIUS & SEYCHELLES |
Project Title |
Toward an Ecosystem Approach for Sustaining the Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystems (ASCLMEs)
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Project Number |
00044921 |
Background & Objectives |
The main objective of the project will be to implement identified approaches necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the resources of the Agulhas and Somali Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs). It is expected that the project will assist participating countries to acquire adequate knowledge and establish the institutional framework necessary to develop and implement a strategy for the sustainable management and exploitation of the marine resources of these two LMEs.
The participating countries are: Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania |
Duration |
5 years |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
UNOPS + Ministry of Finance and Economic Development |
Budget |
UNDP/GEF Cost-sharing:: 698,000 USD
National Governments: 260,000 USD
UNDP: 39,500 USD
U.S.NOAA: 61,000 USD
SADC: 25,000 USD
WWF: 36,000 USD
IUCN: 36,000 USD |
UNDP Contact Persons |
Mr. Satyajeet Ramchurn C.Env, Environment Programme Analyst - satyajeet.ramchurn@undp.org, and Mr. Paolo Tibaldeschi, Environment Programme Officer – paolo.tibaldeschi@undp.org |
Country |
SEYCHELLES |
Project Title |
Mainstreaming Biodiversity
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Project Number |
00053107 |
Background & Objectives |
The project aims to develop a FSP on integrated ecosystem management approach to maintain structure and functional integrity of marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems on both the granitic and coral islands in the Seychelles.
The Support Activities component will address cross-cutting issues and activities critical to the success of the first two components. For example, supportive activities will include project management and co-ordination arrangements, policy formulation and strategic planning process, institutional strengthening and capacity building at all levels.
Outcome 1: Create enabling conditions for mainstreaming biodiversity management into cross- sectoral planning;
Outcome 2: develop methods and means for integrating biodiversity into artisanal fisheries management,
Outcome 3: make biodiversity conservation a routine part of operations in the tourism sector. |
Duration |
Inception 6 years |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources |
Budget |
USD$ 3.6 m Full Size GEF Project |
UNDP Contact Persons |
Mr. Roland Alcindor, Programme Manager / Economist – roland.alcindor@undp.org |
Country |
SEYCHELLES |
Project Title |
Biosecurity (Invasive Species Control) |
Project Number |
00053109 |
Background & Objectives |
The Biosecurity Project aims at addressing the threats posed to the Seychelles’ biodiversity by the introduction of IAS through the movement of people and merchandise into and within the country. It will address three sets of barriers to addressing this threat, namely capacity deficits inherent in the policy and legislative framework, capacity weaknesses within institutions, and inadequate technical capabilities.
The Project outcomes are as follows:
Outcome 1: Enabling Conditions for effective control of the introduction and spread of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are in place.
Outcome 2: Strengthen Institutional capacity to prevent and control the introduction and spread of IAS.
Outcome 3: Improved Knowledge and learning capacities to control the introduction, establishment and spread of IAS. |
Duration |
5 years |
Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources |
Budget |
USD2 million - GEF |
UNDP Contact Persons |
Mr. Roland Alcindor, Programme Manager / Economist – roland.alcindor@undp.org |
Service Line 3.6 |
National/sectoral policy and planning to control emissions of ozone-depleting substances and persistent organic pollutants |
Country |
MAURITIUS |
Project Title |
Enabling Activities for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): National Implementation Plan (NIP) |
Project Number |
00013507 |
Background & Objectives |
The objective of the project is to create sustainable capacity and ownership in Mauritius to meet its obligations under the Stockholm Convention, including preparation of a POPs National Implementation Plan. The National Implementation Plan describes how Mauritius will meet its obligations under the Convention to phase-out POPs sources and remediation of POPs contaminated sites. The project will enable Mauritius to ratify the Stockholm Convention and become a Party to the same. The main outputs of the project will be the National Implementation Plan for managing POPs. |
Duration |
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Implementing Agency(ies) |
Ministry of Environment |
Budget |
GEF: 356,400 USD:
GoM In-Kind: 63,900 USD |
UNDP Contact Persons |
Mr. Roland Alcindor, Programme Manager / Economist – roland.alcindor@undp.org |
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