CEO Endorsement Form - Neretva and Trebisnjica Management Project

ceo-endorsement-form-neretva-and-trebisnjica-management-project CEO Endorsement Form - Neretva and Trebisnjica Management Project REQUEST FOR CEO ENDORSEMENT/APPROVAL PROJECT TYPE: Full-sized Project THE GEF TRUST FUND Submission Date: March 7, 2008 Re-submission Date: April 14, 2008 PART I: PROJECT INFORMATION GEFSEC PROJECT ID: GEF AGENCY PROJECT ID: COUNTRY(IES): PROJECT TITLE: GEF AGENCY(IES): World Bank, OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): GEF FOCAL AREA(S): International Waters, with benefits in Biodiversity GEF-3 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: IW-1 AND B-2 GEF-4 STRATEGIC PROGRAM(S): IW-SP2; Component Four: Provides input to the RBMP Assure sustainability of investment Component Four: Increased public participation in IWRM Arrangements for results monitoring – Target Values YR3 Annual meetings and training Data Collection and Reporting Frequency and Data Collection Responsibility for Reports Instruments Data Collection Annual reports PMT/PIT • PMT Quarterly and • Croatia: MAFWM Annual Reports, • BiH: MAFWM Supervision Outcome Indicators Increased inter-state cooperation and capacity for transboundary water resource management Results Indicators for Each Component Component 1: Improved Transboundary water resource management of the Neretva and Trebisnjica River Basin Adoption of Transboundary River Basin Management Plan Baseline Some capacity exists through ISWC YR1 Annual meetings and training YR2 Annual meetings and training YR4 Annual meetings and training YR5 Annual meetings and training No plan exists TOR, RFP and selection of consultant Preparation of plan starts Draft report Final report and plan prepared Adoption of the plan Once every six months after the project effectiveness Semi-annually from effectiveness, seasonal reports once system is in place PMT/PIT Quarterly and Annual Reports, Supervision Consultant status reports, later monitoring reports • Croatia:MAFWM/ MPPCE • BiH: MAFWM /MOE • PMTs Drawn from implementation status reports of the Mostar and Trebinje PMT offices Comprehensive hydrological measurement and monitoring program, linked to a transboundary water information system Old hydrological data exist on waterflows and water quality Updating of data, M&E and dissemination Updating of data, M&E and dissemination Updating of data, M&E and dissemination Updating of data, M&E and dissemination Updating of data, M&E, and dissemination 11 CEO Endorsement Template-Aug 29, 2007.doc Component 2: Improved Management and Use of wetland ecosystems and biodiversity Environmental water flow requirements established and maintained through use of mathematical model for water management decision making Old requirements exist on water quality and flows Few samples are currently collected on water flow and quality Improved management of wetlands to better process pollutants, reduce outflow to international waterways and improve ecosystem health Restoration of water management infrastructure, including wetlands, river banks, and rehabilitation of Bunica river gate Poor management of wetland (quality and quantity) Preparation of TOR and RFP Preparation of Model starts Final Report and mathematical model prepared Environmental waterflows maintained Environmental waterflows maintained Semi-annual reports PMT/PIT Quarterly and Annual Reports, Supervision MAFWM / MPPCE / PMTs Baseline updating Improved sampling and dissemination of data Improved sampling and dissemination of data Improved sampling and dissemination of data Improved pollutants processing and reduced outflow Baseline updating Studies carried out for improved management Improved pollutants processing and reduced outflow Improved pollutants processing and reduced outflow Some data is available and documented in the EA No plans implemented for restoration Preparation of plans for restoration, including establishing key biodiversity database indicators in Hutovo Blato Nature Park TOR and RFP Implementation of plans Implementation of plans Completion 80% Some data is available and documented in the EA Development of comprehensive plan for management of HPP reservoirs Area developed under the pilot scheme to mitigate salt intrusion in Neretva Delta (total area 400 ha) No plan exists Preparation of plan of plan Bidding Final plan Improved management of the reservoirs 200 ha completed Improved management of the reservoirs 400 ha Completed.