Exeuctive & Partner Organization: MECDM/MoFR/MAL/UNDP
Description:
This project takes a strategic approach to meeting Rio Conventions obligations through the implementation of the REDD+ Roadmap. Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has collaborated both at the international and domestic level to address these issues. At the International Front SIG ratified important Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC-ratified in 1994), the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD- ratified in 1995), and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought (UNCCD- acceded to in 1999. At the domestic front, SIG has also enacted important environmental laws and national policies that directly/indirectly address the underlying drivers whilst enhancing sustainable development in the country. The key laws are the Environment Act, the Forest & Timber Utilization Act, the Protected Areas Act and so forth. The IGECIDDM project/ program objective: is “To strengthen and institute a tiered network of key decision-makers, planners, and other stakeholders to catalyze and sustain reductions of deforestation and forest degradation in a way that meets objectives under the three Rio Conventions whilst enabling the realization of the associated environmental benefits to the country”.
Location: Honiara
Time Frame: 2015-2017
Total Cost/Budget: GEF- Trustee (USD$850,000) Co-financing SIG (USD$250,000 in kind) USD$85,000 cash) UNDP (USD$150,000)
Status: Recruitment complete, Inception Workshop completed. Currently in the implementation phase.
Sector: Environment,Forestry and Agriculture
Expected Outputs/Outcomes:
Govt's capacity enhanced thus more effective in implementing and complying to its environmental laws and the MEAs obligations.
Enhance transparency and accountability in the development consent process.
Citizens, donors and Govt. gained more knowledge and understanding of REDD+ Activities, the Rio Conventions' obligations and the country’s own Environmental laws and policies. As a result there will be increased stakeholder/public and donor support for the project and other Govt's effort in addressing climate change and related environmental issues. There is sustainable donor funding for Govt’s environmental programs and stakeholder/public support.
Govt's capacity enhanced thus more effective in implementing and complying to its environmental laws and the MEAs obligations.
Enhance transparency and accountability in the development consent process.
Citizens, donors and Govt. gained more knowledge and understanding of REDD+ Activities, the Rio Conventions' obligations and the country’s own Environmental laws and policies. As a result there will be increased stakeholder/public and donor support for the project and other Govt's effort in addressing climate change and related environmental issues. There is sustainable donor funding for Govt’s environmental programs and stakeholder/public support.
Govt's capacity enhanced thus more effective in implementing and complying to its environmental laws and the MEAs obligations.
Enhance transparency and accountability in the development consent process.
Citizens, donors and Govt. gained more knowledge and understanding of REDD+ Activities, the Rio Conventions' obligations and the country’s own Environmental laws and policies. As a result there will be increased stakeholder/public and donor support for the project and other Govt's effort in addressing climate change and related environmental issues. There is sustainable donor funding for Govt’s environmental programs and stakeholder/public support.
Contact Person(s): Mr. Hayley Kouto, Project Manager- CB2
National Climate Change Policy:
- Institutiomnal Strengthening
- Resource Mobilization
- Public Awareness
Amount of Project Budget Spent to Date: N/A
Percentage of Project Budget Spent to Date: N/A