Transcript English - Global Environment Facility

GEF IN TAJIKISTAN
Dr. Neimatullo SAFAROV
CBD and CPB National Focal Point
Republic of Tajikistan
GEF Focal Point
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In February 2008 the Committee on Environmental
Protection under the Government of the Republic of
Tajikistan was established.
Chairman of the Committee, His Excellency Mr.Zikirov,
is the GEF Political and Operational Focal Point.
The contact person responsible for the liaison with the
GEF is Dr. Safarov.
Republic of Tajikistan, 734025, Dushanbe, 47 Shevchenko str.,
Tel.: +(992 37) 2215351, Fax: +(992 37) 2218978,
E-mail: [email protected]
The following authorities were established
for more efficient work with GEF:
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Ad Hoc Group on consideration and submission
of projects to the GEF Focal Point,
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National Biodiversity and Biosafety Center,
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National Center on the Implementation of the
National Environmental Action Plan
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And others.
The close partnership was established with:
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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World Bank (WB)
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United Nations Environmental Programme
(UNEP)
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World wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
GEF Projects in Tajikistan
23 GEF projects has been implemented or is currently
being implemented in Tajikistan:
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Biodiversity – 6 projects
Climate change – 3 projects
Land degradation – 6 projects
Ozone depletion layer – 3 projects
International waters – 1 project
Persistent organic pollutants - 1 project
Multi-focused – 3 projects
Activities implemented
with GEF finance support
Analysis and assessment of the state of
the environment
Legislation improvement
Several environmental regulations
developed and adopted by the
Government.
Multidimensional researches
implemented to obtain updated
information
Technical resources
Personnel Training
Transport and technical facilities
procured.
Office equipment procured.
Different trainings and study tours were
conducted for the forestry and
agriculture staff to enhance qualification
and experience sharing.
Enhancement of state budgetary
allocations
Information Database
Data base created for broad scale use.
Web-sites created.
Increased allocations for research works,
publications and education programs.
Community involvement
Achievements gained in the course of
community involvement and projects
implementation funded by GEF
 Improvement of political, legislative and regulation
regime;
 Poverty alleviation and improvement of community
livelihoods;
 Development and expansion of national protected
areas network;
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Achievements gained in the course of
community involvement and projects
implementation funded by GEF
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Land degradation prevention and sustainable ecosystems
management;
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Reducing environmental pressure and conservation of
fragile mountain ecosystems and arable lands;
 Strengthening of local capacity for conservation and use of
natural resources;
Achievements gained in the course of
community involvement and projects
implementation funded by GEF
 Public awareness raising with respect to
biodiversity conservation;
 Involvement of local communities and NGOs in
decision-making and environmental activities.
The following environmental programs
and strategic documents were developed:
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National Environmental Action Plan, Tajikistan
National Reports on Biodiversity and Climate Change.
National Environmental Hygiene Action Plan;
The following environmental programs
and strategic documents were developed:
 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan;
 National Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan;
 National Program to Combat Desertification;
 National Program and Action Plan on Ozone-Depletion
Substances Mitigation;
March 7-8, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey
Sub-regional workshop for Europe and Central Asia
Focal Points
• Integration of GEF policy into NBSAP;
• Development of national GEF strategies and identification of
priorities;
• Knowledge and resource management for experience
interchange and replication;
• Regional cooperation on global environmental issues.
Outcomes
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Enhancement of data and experience interchange system
through communication;
Development of programs within implemented projects focused
on further application of information obtained while decisionmaking on global environmental issues.
June 6-7, 2007, Berne, Switzerland
GEF Council Meeting
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Analysis of previous experience with GEF projects and prospects for
updated enhanced methods;
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Improvement of monitoring process based on the outputs reached;
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National and regional coordination.
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Outcomes
Preliminary discussions on the issue of creation of best monitoring
system through broader application of key GEF guidelines and principles.
June 21, 2007, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
IUCN Meeting
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Political and institutional base strengthening for regional
cooperation;
Widespread involvement of civil society;
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Mobilization of resources and REAP implementation.
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Outcomes
Development of regulations for regional cooperation
strengthening;
Preparation of initial proposals on REAP development
29-30 October, 2007, Berne, Switzerland.
GEF Constituency Meeting
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GEF Project cycle and updated thematic areas strategies
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Country experience in the GEF project implementation and the
small grants program.
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Collaboration with the GEF agencies and priority concerns
Outcomes
Discussion of countries priorities related to the GEF financing
Discussion of agenda for next meeting and the planned visit of Ms.
Monique Barbut to Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
National priority environmental issues
 Mountain ecosystems and biodiversity conservation
 Biodiversity adaptation to climate change
 Land Degradation
 Biosafety regulatory regime
 Watercourses pollution
 Air pollution
 Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
 Waste management, including industrial and toxic
waste
National Projects submitted to GEF Secretariat
 Tajikistan Agrobiodiversity and Adaptation Project;
 Support the Implementation of the National Biosafety
Framework of the Republic of Tajikistan;
 Promotion of Community Forestry in Rural Areas;
 Promotion of the Energy Efficiency in Rural Areas of
Tajikistan;
 Development of the District Heating in the City of
Dushanbe.