UGANDA

USAID/UGANDA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE OIL SECTOR ACTIVITY

THIRD ANNUAL WORK PLAN (OCTOBER 2015 –

SEPTEMBER 2016)

OCTOBER 2015 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Tetra Tech.

PREFACE

USAID/Uganda’s Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity is a four-year Activity awarded to Tetra Tech in September 2013. The Activity aims to build capacity of Ugandan institutions, professionals and citizens to better understand, monitor and mitigate potential adverse impacts on environment and biodiversity from the oil and gas sector development. The Activity has three expected Results namely:

 Strengthened capacity of Government of Uganda (GoU) institutions to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector;  Strengthened capacity of Ugandan professionals in the public and private sector to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector; and  Strengthened capacity of Uganda civil society to participate in decision-making in the oil and gas sector.

Under the three Results are eight “Sub-Results” and twelve “Activities.” Tetra Tech has contractual obligation to deliver on the Results and Sub-Results but has flexibility regarding activities for achieving these. The guiding principle for delivery on the Sub-Results has been “collaborating, learning and adapting” (CLA) through existing institutions and processes to add value.

AUTHORS: Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity Team

This workplan was prepared for the United States Agency for International Development, Contract Number AID-617-C-13-00008, USAID/Uganda Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity

Implemented by: Tetra Tech ARD P.O. Box 1397 Burlington, VT05402

Tetra Tech Contacts:

Ian Deshmukh, Senior Technical Advisor/Manager [email protected]

Jones Ruhombe, Chief of Party [email protected]

Cover Photograph: Peer Training Field Session at Kingfisher

USAID/UGANDA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE OIL SECTOR ACTIVITY

THIRD ANNUAL WORK PLAN (OCTOBER 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016)

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DISCLAIMER

The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.

CONTENTS PREFACE ...... I CONTENTS ...... II ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS...... IV

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 6

1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 6

1.2 ACTIVITY STRUCTURE ...... 8

1.3 KEY OPERATING ASSUMPTIONS ...... 9 2.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 11

2.2 RESULT 1—STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF UGANDAN INSTITUTIONS TO MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR ...... 11 Sub-Result 1.1: Processes and systems to monitor impacts of oil and gas activities on biodiversity implemented ...... 11 Sub-Result 1.2: Environmental regulations and guidance to address biodiversity impacts of oil and gas updated ...... 14 Sub-Result 1.3: Awareness of and ability to value biodiversity resources, analyze trade-offs and apply economic instruments to promote biodiversity conservation enhanced ...... 15

2.3 RESULT 2 – STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF UGANDAN PROFESSIONALS TO MONITOR AND MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR ...... 16 Sub-Result 2.1: Short-term training programs on biodiversity conservation and environmental management in oil and gas affected areas designed and implemented ...... 16 Sub-Result 2.2: Environmental management and biodiversity research in the oil and gas sector enhanced 18 Sub-Result 2.3: Oil and environmental management courses and degree programs designed and approved at Makerere University ...... 19

2.4 RESULT 3 – STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF UGANDAN CIVIL SOCIETY TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISION MAKING IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR ...... 21 Sub-Result 3.2: District and community capacity to manage biodiversity and environmental impacts of oil and gas development enhanced ...... 22

3.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ...... 24

3.1 IMPLEMENTATION TEAM AND STRUCTURE ...... 24

3.2 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ...... 25

3.3 COLLABORATING, LEARNING, ADAPTING ...... 25

3.3 INTEGRATING GENDER CONCERNS ...... 25

3.4 USAID ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ...... 26

3.5 PROCUREMENT OF PRIORITY EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT EPI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND DELIVERY OF TRAINING ...... 26

3.6 PROJECT TECHNICAL REPORTING ...... 26

ANNEX 1: SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE OIL SECTOR ACTIVITY – AWP3 ...... 28 ii USAID/UGANDA: Environmental Management for the Oil Sector – Third Annual Work Plan

ANNEX 2: THIRD ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP REPORT ...... 35 USAID/UGANDA: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE OIL SECTOR ACTIVITY ...... 35 2. WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS ...... 37

2.1 ACTIVITY TEAM PRESENTATIONS ...... 37

2.2 GROUP WORK PLENARY PRESENTATIONS ...... 37

2.3 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE “COMPENDIUM” ...... 43 3. CLOSING/WAY FORWARD 45

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ACEMP Africa Center for Energy and Mineral Policy AWP1 First Annual Work Plan AWP2 Second Annual Work Plan AWP3 Third Annual Work Plan CBEM Community-based Ecosystem Management CBOG Conservation Biology Relating to Oil and Gas CLA Collaborating, Learning and Adapting CNA Capacity Needs Assessment CoP Chief of Party CSO Civil Society Organization DDP District Development Plan DEO District Environment Officer DEAP District Environment Action Plan DLG District Local Government DOP Department of Petroleum EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIN Environmental Information Network EMMS Environmental Management and Monitoring Specialist EMOG Environmental Management of Oil and Gas Diploma EMPAG Environmental Monitoring Plan for the Albertine Graben EOGCS Environmental Oil and Gas Communication Strategy EPI Environmental Pillar Institutions FMP Forest Management Plan GAPP Governance, Accountability, Participation and Performance GIC Geo-Information Communication Limited GIS Geographic Information System GMP General Management Plan GoU Government of the Republic of Uganda HCL Havilah Company Limited IOC International Oil Companies KYU Kyambogo University LEEB LLM in Energy, Environmental and Biodiversity M&E Monitoring and Evaluation METS Monitoring, Evaluation and Training Specialist MAK Makerere University MFCA Murchison Falls Conservation Area MUST Mbarara University of Science and Technology MYPOW Multi-Year Plan of Work NBDB National Biodiversity Databank NCDC National Curriculum Development Center NCHE National Council for Higher Education NCST National Council for Science and Technology

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NEA National Environment Act NEMA National Environment Management Authority NFA National Forestry Authority NFC Nyabyeya Forestry College OCRC Oil and Gas Curricula and Research Committee ODP Oil for Development Program OGEMC Oil and Gas Environmental Monitoring Committee PA Protected Area PEEM Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management PIE Public Information and Education Q (Work Plan) Quarter SAFE Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity and Peace SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment STAAP Academic Programs - Senior Technical Advisor STAEM Environmental Monitoring and Management – Senior Technical Advisor STTA Short Term Technical Assistance TAMU Texas A&M University TOT Training of Trainers UPIK Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba USAID United States Agency for International Development UWA Uganda Wildlife Authority UWTI Uganda Wildlife Training Institute VEC Valued Ecosystem Component

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Uganda has an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of "stock-tank oil initially in place" (barrels of oil discovered before discounting by recovery rate), with an estimated potential of 8 billion barrels. About 1.4 billion barrels are recoverable. Most known reserves lie in the Albertine Graben, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. The Albertine Graben is estimated to contain 30 percent of Africa’s mammal species, 51 percent of its bird species, 19 percent of its amphibian species and 14 percent of its plant and reptile species. Protected Areas (PAs) in the oil-bearing region include National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Forest Reserves and Community Wildlife Reserves. Much of the area under exploration for oil is within Murchison Falls National Park, sensitive for biodiversity conservation and a popular tourist destination, and this presents the most urgent short-term threat. The Murchison Falls – Albert Delta Wetland System is designated as a Wetland of International Importance (a Ramsar Site). Indeed, the Albertine Graben is a foundation for a growing tourism industry that contributes $650 million a year to the national economy and that economic potential will extend beyond the period of oil extraction.

Ecosystem degradation from oil and gas sector development is possible throughout the production cycle and value chain – exploration, surveying and drilling, extraction, processing, transportation, decommissioning and rehabilitation. Noise, vibrations and air pollution arising from extraction and processing of oil and gas may affect distribution patterns and movement of wild animals and may result in increased human-wildlife conflict for communities adjacent to PAs. Pollution of aquatic ecosystems causes fisheries and water use concerns, which have local and trans-boundary implications, and are likely to have negative impacts on health of wild flora and fauna, and humans. Used water from oil extraction is often severely polluted, containing dangerous heavy metals that should not be allowed to pollute groundwater and nearby surface water bodies. According to the Environmental Sensitivity Atlas for the Albertine Graben, most of the region has a shallow water table, making groundwater especially susceptible to pollution. Local fishing communities depend on both the Albert Nile and Lake Albert and damage to important inshore breeding grounds would be detrimental to fish populations.

Indirect environmental impacts from the oil and gas sector development mainly relate to displacement of communities, creation of employment, increased incomes, changes in social behaviour, increased population pressures and new infrastructure due to amplified economic activity in the region. Issues such as waste disposal, pollution, increased use of biomass for fuel, new settlements in wetlands and PAs, intensified demand for fish and bush meat, damage to fish breeding areas, more livestock grazing, family and community tension resulting from infusion of huge volumes of cash in a hitherto subsistence peasantry and an increase in poaching activities could significantly impact environment and biodiversity conservation. Ugandan institutions need the capacity to effectively manage the potential environmental effects of oil and gas sector development. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s “Wildlife, Landscapes and Development for Conservation” Activity Final Report, because the oil industry is new to the country, there is limited understanding and capacity to address negative environmental impacts.

Government of Uganda (GoU) agencies such as Directorate of Petroleum (DoP – formerly Petroleum Exploration and Production Department), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority (NFA), and civil society organisations (CSOs) and oil companies, have also expressed apprehension over the lack of expertise within Uganda to manage environmental concerns related to oil and gas sector development. Among needs to manage and mitigate complex potential environmental impacts from the oil and gas sector development are

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specialized knowledge and skills related to the industry. Many government officers are well trained in environmental disciplines, but with little focus on oil and gas. Conversely, others are well trained in oil and gas geology, law, economics and business, but with little focus on environment and biodiversity. District Local Government (DLG) and community leaders are short of information and resources, lack technical expertise required to monitor and enforce environmental aspects of oil and gas sector development, and encounter challenges with engaging in technical planning and budgeting for environmental management and biodiversity conservation.

In view of the foregoing, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Uganda and Tetra Tech signed a four year contract with an effective start date of September 30, 2013 to implement the Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity (hereinafter referred to as Activity). Tetra Tech has one major active sub-contractor, namely Texas A&M University (TAMU), based in the USA, to support implementation. During the second year of operations (AWP2), three local consulting companies namely, “Havilah Company Limited” (HCL), “Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy” (ACEMP) and “Geo-Information Communication Limited” (GIC) were sub-contracted to contribute to curriculum development. Some 15 consultants were are also hired over the two years to provide short term technical assistance (STTA) on a range of relevant subjects relating to both establishing the baseline situation, designing curriculum and supporting GoU to implement the “Environmental Monitoring Plan for the Albertine Graben (EMPAG). The Activity works with the GoU "Environmental Pillar Organizations" (EPIs) for the oil sector as well as academic institutions, DLGs and communities in affected areas, private sector oil companies and CSOs. Capacity-building of human resources in these institutions so that they may better fulfil their roles in environmental management is the focus of the Activity. However, at a higher level, because of the ecologically sensitive nature of the areas where oil and gas are known to occur, the Activity is ultimately aimed at conserving biodiversity in the Albertine Graben in western Uganda.

Substantial work preceded this Activity on issues related to environmental management of Uganda’s oil resources and capacity needs. With funding from Norway, NEMA completed a “Capacity Needs Assessment for the Environmental Pillar Institutions in Uganda” (CNA, 2012), “Sensitivity Atlas for the Albertine Graben” (2010), the EMPAG (2012), and DoP with NEMA, also with Norwegian support, drafted a “Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of Oil and Gas Activities in the Albertine Graben, Uganda” in 2013. These documents remain fundamental for this Activity and have assisted in carrying forward some of the needs identified in the CNA. The SEA is the most recent of these documents and covers and updates developments regarding the CNA and EMPAG and provides valuable input to the Activity.

During the Activity’s first year (AWP1), institutional assessments of EPIs and DoP revealed that most staff are highly qualified in their disciplines. Some had received awareness training on the impacts of oil and gas development offered by the Norwegian Government funded Oil for Development Program (ODP) in Uganda. However, the ability to monitor and mitigate impacts of oil and gas sector development and carry out relevant research on environment and biodiversity is generally limited and there is a severe lack of practical knowledge and skills and relevant equipment. In the same way, academic institutions have highly qualified staff but there was no curriculum integrating the impacts of oil and gas on the environment and biodiversity, and the staff did not have the relevant knowledge and skills to deliver such training. Thus, although there are many programs at various tertiary institutions of higher learning in Uganda offering courses in environment and biodiversity and also oil and gas, the two areas are not linked.

In view of the foregoing, the Activity established bridging programs and courses and this was the main focus for AWP2 activities. Also, whereas AWP1 emphasized working with Makerere University (MAK) as the academic institution for collaboration, EPI and other stakeholder consultation revealed that

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technical training institutions, especially Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK), Nyabyeya Forestry College (NFC) and Uganda Wildlife Training Institute (UWTI), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Kyambogo University (KYU) should be included in the collaboration to create a critical mass of expertise in the country that is knowledgeable on both oil and gas sector development and environmental management/biodiversity conservation. An institutional assessment of MAK also indicated considerable overlap and duplication among degree programs and courses which implies that the curricula designed under the Activity, and to be delivered starting with Annual Work Plan 3 (AWP3), should be shared across the various units at the university. AWP3 covers the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.

1.2 ACTIVITY STRUCTURE

The Statement of Work establishes the Activity purpose, objectives and expected results. The Purpose is to build the capacity of relevant GoU departments and agencies, academic and research institutions, CSOs, the private sector and other key stakeholders to be better prepared to anticipate threats to and manage and mitigate impacts arising out of oil and gas development on the environment and biodiversity of the Albertine Graben. The overall Objective is to improve Ugandan understanding of and ability to address the impact of oil and gas development on Uganda’s biodiversity. To achieve the foregoing, the Activity has three Results, namely:

 Result 1 –Strengthened capacity of Government of Uganda institutions to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector;  Result 2 – Strengthened capacity of Ugandan professionals in the public and private sector to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector; and  Result 3 –Strengthened capacity of Uganda civil society to participate in decision-making in the oil and gas sector.

For AWP3, the three Results are to be achieved through eight subsidiary Sub-results and 12 Activities. These are shown to the Sub-result level in the Results Framework (Figure 1) and are elaborated in Section 2. Figure 1 links Results and Sub-results to “higher level” intermediate results and one of USAID/Uganda’s overall Development Objectives namely, “Economic growth from agriculture and the natural resource base increased in selected areas and population groups.” The Results Framework was finalized in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan approved in Q2 of AWP1.

The Activity is funded through the USAID “biodiversity earmark.” Biodiversity is at the centre of the Activity Purpose and Objective mentioned above. A biodiversity threat analysis, as required, was completed in AWP1. In addition, the M&E plan includes USAID global indicators for biodiversity. While the Activity does not expect to conduct its own site-based activities, rather improving Ugandan institutions capacity to do so, much of the commercially proven oil reserves are within Murchison Falls Conservation Area (MFCA), incorporating the National Park and contiguous Wildlife Reserves, and other PAs in the Albertine Graben, which are well established as biologically significant and ecologically sensitive areas. Success of the Activity will, therefore, positively impact biodiversity. The Activity is also in line with USAID’s new Biodiversity Policy (2014) in that a theory of change was incorporated into the Activity through work with USAID’s Measuring Impact Activity early in 2014. Capacity-building under the Activity will emphasize biodiversity threat monitoring and reduction as well as impact monitoring and mitigation.

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Figure 1: Environmental Management for Oil Sector Results Framework

1.3 KEY OPERATING ASSUMPTIONS

For Result 1, the Activity targeted EPIs, the GoU’s “lead agencies” for various aspects of environmental management, the DOP, the lead agency for the oil and gas sector, and the Ministry of Water and Environment. For the academic programs (Result 2), TAMU worked with MAK through the “Oil and Gas Curricula and Research Committee” (OCRC), which the Activity assisted to form at MAK, to design and deliver training. The Activity also collaborates with MUST, which has established a department of “Energy, Minerals and Petroleum.” The issue of practical technical training has indicated need to work also with relevant technical training institutes, especially NFC, UPIK and UWTI. In this context, “training of trainers” (TOT) has emerged as a prerequisite and the first TOT short course was designed and delivered in AWP2. For Result 3, 10 oil and gas affected districts in the Albertine Graben (Nebbi, Nwoya, Buliisa, Kiryandongo, Hoima, Ntoroko, Kasese, Kanungu, Rukungiri and Rubiriizi) were identified as potential collaborators. Community leaders, particularly local government “Production and Environment Committees” in sample Sub-counties in the districts are to be included, in addition to representatives of traditional leaders (Kingdoms of Bunyoro and Tooro).

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The training program is designed to meet the staff capacity needs of all aforementioned stakeholders, relevant private sector companies (Tullow Oil, Total and Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation) and CSOs operating in the Albertine Graben. It is clear from the above that the Activity has engaged and will continue to engage with a multiplicity of partners that have disparate, albeit complementary and at times overlapping mandates and are not at the same level of preparedness to engage. During preceding years, the Activity worked with these institutions and within and through existing processes and operational arrangements. This approach worked reasonably smoothly, save for occasional bureaucratic challenges with partner institutions that often lead to delayed operations.

During AWP2, A “Compendium” was developed for curriculum enrichment and development for the oil and gas sector development and environmental management/biodiversity conservation nexus for use by institutions of higher learning in Uganda. The Compendium is a “living document” that will need continuous updating with new knowledge and information and its use will go beyond the life of the Activity. The value of the Compendium will depend on finding a suitable GoU institution that shall not only be responsible for the updating but also to ensure that access is free and easy. Based on this Compendium, one postgraduate diploma and one undergraduate degree have been designed to be offered respectively by MAK and MUST starting with next academic year (September 2016). In this regard, it is assumed that both programs will be approved by the relevant university authorities and the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE), and affiliation with TAMU will be established early enough to enable delivery of the programs to begin as planned.

One operating assumption that has not been realized is that EPI’s would have resources for “hardware” (including running costs) for implementing the EMPAG, yet the Activity budget did not envisage supporting the purchase of such hardware (see Section 3.5). During AWP2, USAID invited the Activity to assess equipment needs to help achieve the designated Results and provide a document for USAID to consider for possible funding. Stakeholders have consistently indicated need for this equipment for both actual monitoring and practical training that will equip them with practical knowledge and skills. In this context, therefore, Activity inputs are likely to have limited impact unless the financial means and equipment for training and EPI to conduct field monitoring are in place.

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2.0 WORK PLAN RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This section lists and describes the Results and activities planned for each quarter (Q) of the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, followed by a summary table showing inputs/resources, including lead project staff and STTA, applied to each activity and expected outputs/deliverables. Fulltime project technical staff referred to as contributing to specific tasks comprise:

 Chief of Party (CoP);  Deputy Chief of Party and Monitoring and Evaluation/Training Specialist (DCoP/METS).  Senior Technical Advisor for Environmental Monitoring and Management (STAEM);  Senior Technical Advisor for Academic Programs (STAAP); and  Environmental Management and Monitoring Specialist (EMMS).

Development of AWP3 was assisted by participants of the third Annual Activity Stakeholder Workshop (referred to below as Third Annual Workshop) held in Masaka in mid-August 2015. Participants comprised the Activity team (including a TAMU representative and a Tetra Tech Home Office facilitator), EPI staff, District Environment Officers (DEOs) from the Albertine Graben, CSO representatives and staff of academic (KYU and MUST) and technical (UWTI) training institutions. The workshop report comprises Annex 2.

2.2 RESULT 1—STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF UGANDAN INSTITUTIONS TO MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Among institutional weaknesses identified in the CNA are inability to collect, analyze, and share monitoring data which, combined with a lack of supporting scientific research and weak mechanisms for disseminating research findings, undermines efforts to implement the EMPAG. The official mechanism for implementing the EMPAG is the Multi-institutional Oil and Gas Environmental Monitoring Committee (OGEMC) hosted by NEMA, which, at the onset of the Activity, had not met regularly for several years. The “biodiversity offsets” concept is also inadequately understood and has not been applied in Uganda in relation to oil and gas sector development.

Sub-Result 1.1: Processes and systems to monitor impacts of oil and gas activities on biodiversity implemented

Activity 1.1.1: Support implementation of the OGEMC work plan.

OGEMC had not operated effectively for several years prior to the Activity. During the past two years, the Activity assisted in operationalisation of the OGEMC. A multi-year plan of work (MYPOW) was developed and agreed with some tasks recurring every year as monitoring is a continuous process. Activities in the MYPOW include regular meetings, development of checklists to guide routine site inspections and monitoring, development of an information-sharing system and reporting to the “Policy/ Executive Tier” at the respective agencies and ministries. During AWP2, the Activity supported one OGEMC monitoring visit to the Albertine Graben. NEMA advised that a second monitoring visit is not

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currently a high priority1, but instead recommended field orientation visit for the “Policy/Executive Tier” of the EPIs to receive reports from the “Technical Tier” for the first time and be in position to articulate oil and gas issues to the Cabinet Sub-committee on the EMPAG, to which they report, and also enable them to make more supportive and informed decisions, especially with regard to relevant budget allocations.

OGEMC’s performance partly depends on the efficiency of the “Environmental Information Network” (EIN) to provide up-to-date and relevant information on the forty-nine indicators of the five “valued ecosystem components” (VECs) of the EMPAG. EIN membership comprises EPI and other stakeholder representatives, some of whom double up as members of the OGEMC. The link between OGEMC and EIN is weak and their operations are not well coordinated. The former continues to do monitoring based more on individual investment project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) and less on the VECs. There is also a need to expand the monitoring by considering the VECs based on the baseline data and information that now exist. The Activity will support coordination through revitalization of the National Biodiversity Databank (NBDB) mainly by equipping the databank and migrating the baseline and other data currently held by EPIs, DoP and other institutions to NBDB and formalizing establishment of the “clearing house mechanism” as envisaged under the Convention of Biological Diversity. The Activity will hire STTA to train OGEMC and EIN members in the management and use of the databank in implementation of the EMPAG and application of the “biodiversity offset” tool as continued and effective monitoring may establish a need to apply this tool latter. ODP, funded by the Norwegian Government, currently supports the EIN to establish an internet-based data and information repository and the Activity will maintain liaison with this effort.

In AWP3, the Activity will continue supporting the MYPOW including linking databases at the EPIs to the NEMA and DoP repositories and the NBDB at MAK to ensure that the data feed into decision- making. In addition, the quarterly field inspections are expected to resume in AWP3 when GoU issues new licenses for petroleum exploration activities. The Activity will support the quarterly inspections. With support from World Wide Fund for Nature, EPIs developed national monitoring checklists towards end of AWP2. During AWP3, the Activity will support completion of the development of the national checklists and use thereof, especially by frontline EPI and DLG staff.

Table 1: Summary of Planned Activities (1.1.1) Activity 1.1.1 Support implementation of the AWP3 Comments OGEMC work plan (STAEM) Inputs Quarterly meetings Q1 – Q4 Roll out checklists and prepare quarterly reports. This is a continuous activity Quarterly field inspections Q2 – Q4 Continuous activity Develop information-sharing system (STTA) Q1 Initiated the process in Q4 of AWP2. Continuous activity Train OGEMC and EIN members in database Q2 Partly to expedite sharing of relevant data management and use and updating existing datasets. Operationalize reporting by the various tiers of Q1 Hold the first “Executive/Policy Tier” the OGEMC meeting to receive the Technical Tier reports and get orientation on EMPAG. Planned for AWP2 but postponed to AWP3 Outputs Meeting reports Q1-Q4

1 Oil companies have reduced personnel and new activities in the Albertine Graben, as observed by Activity staff. The current low price of oil contributes to this situation.

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Inspection reports Q1-Q4 “Back-to-Office-Reports” (BTORs) Q1-Q4 EIN operational Q4 Databases in individual EPIs linked to NBDB and repositories at NEMA and DOP Training report Q2

Activity 1.1.2: Support for integrating oil and gas development monitoring issues into wildlife and forest management areas.

Management of PAs in Uganda is guided by UWA’s General Management Plans (GMPs) and NFA’s Forest Management Plans (FMPs). This is a legal requirement. Review of several GMPs and FMPs in AWP1 concluded that reflection of oil and gas sector development in GMPs and FMPs was inadequate. In AWP2, the Activity initiated internalisation of oil and gas sector development into an assortment of GMPs and FMPs for PAs in the Albertine Graben. In AWP3, using a "landscape approach", the Activity will continue to support UWA and NFA to use a Geographic Information System (GIS) - based information-management system for MFCA, Bugoma and Budongo Central Forest Reserves. The Activity will also investigate the possibility of incorporating oil spill modelling and potential biodiversity impacts as used in other countries. Essential GIS equipment, to be hosted by NFA, has been included in Tetra Tech’s equipment proposal (see section 3.5), not only for this purpose but also to expedite geo- referenced data sharing among EPIs. Options in this regard include using open-source GIS software to promote low-cost sustainability and provision of Landsat 8 imagery, which the Activity, as a USAID contract, may be able to obtain free of charge.

With support from ODP, a “Sensitivity Atlas” for monitoring biodiversity was developed for MFCA. The atlas was the first in Uganda and did not benefit from the baseline data and relevant experience currently available. In Year 2 the Activity worked with NEMA, WCS and other actors previously involved in similar work to initiate development of a sensitivity atlas for Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area (QECA). During AWP3, the Activity will support updating of the MFCA sensitivity atlas, in view of the baseline data now available, and development of the sensitivity atlas for QECA. Suggestions at the Third Annual Workshop for this Activity regarding training of EPI officers in EIA, hazardous waste management and biodiversity conservation (including aquatic) are integrated into activity 2.1.2 with materials available in the Compendium (2.1.1). The Activity will support development of the FMPs for Kisindi and Kanungu management plan areas as part of the QECA landscape.

Table 2: Summary of Planned Activities (1.1.2) Activity 1.1.2 Support integrating oil and gas AWP3 Comments development monitoring issues into FMP and GMPs (STAEM) Inputs Complete development of FMPs for Kisindi and Q1 Continuation of work started in Q4 AWP2 Kanungu management plan areas Support development of Sensitivity Atlas for Q1 Continuation of work started in Q4 AWP2 QECA (STTA) Train EPIs in use of “biodiversity offset tool” Q3 (STTA) Update and print copies of the MFCA Sensitivity Q2 Atlas (STTA) Investigate oil spill model use with reference to Q3 Used in other countries; applicability with VECs (STTA) resources available to Uganda to be determined Train EPIs to introduce the oil spill model (STTA) Q4 Procure equipment and software for training and TBD Contingent upon USAID approval and monitoring availability of funds.

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Outputs Revised GMPs and FMPs adopted Q3 Timing depends upon adoption process GIS based Sensitivity Atlas for QECA in use Q3 Trained EPI field staff Q2 MFCA Sensitivity Atlas in use Q3 Oil Spill model in use Q4

Sub-Result 1.2: Environmental regulations and guidance to address biodiversity impacts of oil and gas updated

Activity1.2.1. Support to EPIs in drafting guidance for implementation of new regulations.

In AWP2, NEMA requested that the Activity support finalization of the amendment of the National Environment Act (NEA), EIA fees, as well as regulations on soils, wetlands, riverbanks and lakeshores. This work had previously been supported by ODP but only the NEA was completed and is awaiting cabinet approval. NEMA expressed the wish to get regulations finalized to implement the NEA as soon as the NEA is approved. This was at a time when support from ODP had ended. NEMA also requested the Activity to support development of regulations on Access to Information, which are new. The Activity supported a retreat in Q2 of AWP2 and finalized the content of the regulations and hired STTA to draft the relevant “Schedules” and to draft the new regulations. In AWP3, as regulations get completed, the Activity will identify aspects of the regulations that need “guidelines” for implementation of these regulations and provide support for development of the guidelines. During AWP1 it became apparent that there is demand from DEOs and other field officers to have simple written guidance, such as checklists, for undertaking inspections of oil-related installations, reviewing EIAs and field-based inspection and monitoring. The Third Annual Workshop proposed inclusion of awareness training on regulations and guidelines using “popular versions” for various stakeholders including local communities. The versions are to be used by frontline EPI and DLG staff in environmental law enforcement and creating awareness among stakeholders on their legal obligations will be developed and distributed by the Activity.

Table 3: Summary of Planned Activities (1.2.1) Activity1.2.1. Support to EPIs in drafting and AWP3 Comments implementation of new regulations (STAEM) Inputs Review existing regulations and draft selected new Q1-Q2 Complete the reviews initiated in AWP2. ones Continued from AWP2 Support development of guidelines (STTA) Q1-Q2 Depending on results of review above. Awaits approved regulations Support districts to develop monitoring checklists Q1-Q2 Awaits approved national checklists based on the national level checklists (STTA) Produce ‘popular versions’ of regulations and Q3-Q4 To expedite environmental law enforcement guidelines (STTAs) Train EPIs, DLGs and EIA practitioners in use of Q2-Q4 1 course for DLG officials, 1 for practitioners guidelines and awaits guidelines Outputs Report on regulations Q3 Guidelines drafted and approved Q4 Timing depending on results of review and timely approval Popular versions of regulations printed Q4 Printed and distributed to frontline users Checklists drafted and approved Q3 Timing depends on results of review and timely approval Training reports Q3-Q4 Trained staff Q4

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Sub-Result 1.3: Awareness of and ability to value biodiversity resources, analyze trade-offs and apply economic instruments to promote biodiversity conservation enhanced

Activity 1.3.1: Develop and deliver short-course on economic instruments such as valuation and payment for ecosystem services and support application of economic instruments

Previous consultations indicated interest in up-dating PA management plans and District Environment Action Plans (DEAPs) within the context of biodiversity off-sets, Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation activities and other possible “payment for ecosystem services” options as support for the implementation of the SEA. During 2013, the USAID-supported Biodiversity Understanding in Infrastructural Landscape Development Activity conducted two training workshops on economic valuation for senior officers in the EPIs. Trainees designed environmental projects which were funded and implemented after the training. It was recommended that the training effort should be scaled- up to include more EPI and DLG technical staff and decision makers to increase impact. There is a need to train field staff, especially in biodiversity valuation concepts and practice. In AWP2, the Activity contracted STTA to design a short training module on Economic Valuation of Natural Resources and conducted practical training for UWA and NFA staff. During AWP3, the module will be included in the “Compendium,”, curricula of the proposed postgraduate diploma and undergraduate degree program and the short courses being designed for EPI and DLG frontline staff.

The Activity will assess effectiveness of the training through evaluation of how the tool is used in revising PA management plans during AWP3. Subsequently, the Activity will use the revised training module to train other EPI and DLG staff such as DEOs, Water, Wetlands, Fisheries Officers, and environmental NGOs. Practical application will include valuation of wetlands, and fisheries resources in Lake Albert. Selected members of the Uganda Impact Assessors Association will also receive training. The Activity will support valuation of up to four ecosystems (two in Year 3 and two in Year 4), as well as a feasibility assessment of application of selected economic instruments that promote conservation and/or lessen threats from the oil industry to biodiversity. Sites will be selected in consultation with relevant EPIs. One promising candidate proposed at the Third Annual Workshop is the Nile Delta wetlands, which is a Ramsar Site and combines aspects of PA and aquatic biodiversity/ fisheries and water resources interests. The team expects that if economic valuation is integrated into PA management plans and DEAPs, decision making especially with regard to budget allocation will improve significantly.

Table 4: Summary of Planned Activities (1.3.1) Activity 1.3.1: Develop and deliver short-course on AWP3 Comments economic instruments and their application (STAEM) Inputs Assess effectiveness and revise short course (STTA) Q1 Peer review Train EPIs, DLGs, Environmental NGOs and EIA Q2 & Q4 practitioners on economic instruments (STTA) Support valuation of 2 ecosystems Q2 2 ecosystems in Year 3, 2 more in Year 4 Feasibility assessment of application of selected Q3 2 ecosystems in Year 3, 2 more in Year 4 economic instruments in 2 ecosystems Outputs Revised course materials Q1 Trained personnel Q2 Valuation reports Q2 Reports on feasibility of establishment of economic Q3 instruments

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2.3 RESULT 2 – STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF UGANDAN PROFESSIONALS TO MONITOR AND MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Result 2 activities in preceding years focused on evaluating capacity and designing training at MAK, UPIK, NFC and UWTI on environmental management and biodiversity conservation in relation to oil and gas development. The first activity formed the OCRC at MAK. This committee initiated a framework for educational capacity-building activities. In Year 2, other academic institutions such as KYU, MUST, UWTI, and NFC formed OCRCs. DoP recommended the formation of a national OCRC, coordinated by the Ministry of Education. Additional members of this OCRC will include representatives of International Oil Companies (IOCs), National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC), for technical colleges, and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), for universities.

In AWP2, the Activity focused on developing the “Compendium”, the postgraduate diploma and undergraduate degree programs curricula and “Peer Training” of university professors/lecturers from MAK, KYU and MUST. During AWP3, the Activity will focus on getting the postgraduate diploma and undergraduate degree programs approved by the relevant authorities respectively in MUST and MAK and then the NCHE, getting the academic programs accredited internationally (either directly or through affiliation), and delivering and implementing the research agenda. In addition, the Activity will support design and delivery of short training for especially EPI frontline and DLG staff and Peer Training of the instructors from the three technical colleges.

In AWP2 the Activity arranged an exchange visit for Ugandan academics to TAMU. Eight representatives from MAK, MUST and KYU, and the STAAP, participated. Several collaborative initiatives arose, which are included in the activities below. Although responsibilities under Result 2 are overseen by the fulltime STAAP, these activities are in conjunction with TAMU, which provides academic and technical backstopping as well as periodic field support throughout this Result.

Sub-Result 2.1: Short-term training programs on biodiversity conservation and environmental management in oil and gas affected areas designed and implemented

Activity 2.1.1 Completion of the Compendium of course materials

A major Activity achievement in Year 2 was the drafting of a “Compendium” of training materials. The compendium has four modules:

(i) Environment and Biodiversity; (ii) Oil and Gas Value Chain Development; (iii) Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Monitoring; and (iv) Management of Oil and Gas Impacts.

The four modules, with a total of nine units (see Annex 2) and more than 1,400 pages of detailed teaching notes, combine knowledge products and pedagogical approaches (lecture, interactive, self-study, field and laboratory). It will act as a comprehensive “source book” for all Activity training on environmental management related to oil and gas sector development far beyond the life of the Activity. Specific training efforts will draw on these materials and use them as appropriate for development of new curricula and enriching existing curricula as well as course delivery. Working with TAMU faculty, training institutions, instructors or trainers will be able to select and adapt materials as needed for different purposes, from awareness for community leaders, through undergraduate training to postgraduate

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qualifications. This activity cuts across all Sub-results in Result 2, as well as contributing to numerous activities in Results 1 and 3.

At the annual stakeholder workshop, the steps identified in Table 5 were identified to complete the Compendium and make it widely accessible. The workshop suggested that Compendium access should be through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and NEMA websites as well as appropriate USAID sites. Participants noted several potential gaps such as biochemistry, oil and gas licensing in relation to environment and biodiversity, legal case work around oil development and natural resources valuation. A peer review will be conducted by TAMU, members of the EIN, OGEMC, international oil companies (IOCs), and DLGs to finalize the Compendium.

Table 5. Summary of planned activities (2.1.1) Activity 2.1.1 Completion of the Compendium of AWP3 Comments course materials (STAAP) Inputs Fill in gaps and omissions (STTAs) Q1-Q2 Include review of any copyright issues Peer review by TAMU, EIN, OGEMC and other Q1-Q2 For quality, legitimacy and compliance stakeholders Conduct a professional copy-edit and formatting Q2 (STTA) Develop a web platform for access and dissemination Q2 (STTA) Outputs Completed compendium Q2 Compendium available online Q3 A launch event will be arranged

Activity 2.1.2: Support finalization of curricula enrichment (UWTI, UPIK) and promote short courses.

NFC curriculum enrichment was completed during AWP2 and two staff attended the Peer Training. UPIK and UWTI will be supported by the Activity to enrich their curricula, including Peer Training. This activity had been programmed for AWP2 but postponed to AWP3 because of the huge demand on Activity staff time during Q3 and Q4 of AWP2 to prepare and execute the Peer Training. As alluded to earlier, EPI staff demanded training that will enable them to receive certified qualifications and enhance their career paths. Accordingly, the Activity has decided that the option of designing and delivering in- service short-term courses should be left to the various academic institutions in view of the availability of the Compendium. However, the Activity started the design of short courses for EPI frontline and DLG staff during AWP2 and these will be delivered during AWP3.

Table 6: Summary of Planned Activities (2.1.2) Activity 2.1.2: Support finalization of curricula AWP3 Comments enrichment (UPIK, UWTI) and promote in-service short courses (STAAP) Inputs Complete design of the short courses (STTA) Q1 Under sub-contract. Continued from AWP2 Deliver Peer Training for technical colleges (STTA) Q2 Awaits Enrichment of curricula for UWTI and UPIK Q1 Same sub-contract as above Outputs Designed short courses Q1 Peer Training report Q2 Enriched curricula for UPIK and UWTI Q1 Delivery by resident instructors

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Sub-Result 2.2: Environmental management and biodiversity research in the oil and gas sector enhanced

Activity 2.2.1: Develop proposals and seek funding

The MAK OCRC and EPIs prioritized gaps for applied research for understanding and mitigating oil sector impacts on biodiversity during AWP1. During AWP2, OCRC and EPIs finalized a priority list. A call for research concepts was made and nine researchers responded. Up to $100,000 in research funds from USAID programs is already potentially earmarked namely (i) $50,000 from the Activity in direct support to approved research to cover operational requirements, and (ii) $50,000 in grants from a USAID Higher Education Solutions Network project – Conflict and Development (ConDev) – implemented by TAMU. This grant is highly competitive and is open to a number of African countries. TAMU will draft a “Request for Applications” in Q1, AWP3. The request will incorporate the interests of both ConDev and the Activity. The research proposals received will be reviewed and shortlisted according to specified criteria. The Activity will fund the proposals that meet its criteria and ConDev will give grants to those that fall in its category of priorities. The Activity will benefit from this partnership in cases where some projects that meet its criteria are also considered a priority by ConDev and, therefore, receive grants.

In addition, the Activity will seek opportunities for funding more broadly in Uganda and internationally including, in Uganda, from the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST). During the exchange visit to TAMU, and at the Third Annual Workshop, a need was voiced to have better coordination among the diverse biodiversity and biodiversity-related researchers in the Albertine Graben. The Activity will contact key researchers and support a roundtable conference of such researchers to exchange information on completed and on-going research and identify additional research gaps and who is best placed to address them. Findings from already ongoing research are contributing to the development and updating of sensitivity atlases, baseline development on specific parameters and field monitoring described in Result 1 and data to the NBDB.

Table 7: Summary of Planned Activities (2.2.1) Activity 2.2.1: Finalize research priorities, develop AWP3 Comments proposals and seek funding (STAAP) Inputs Review concept notes ranked by TAMU and select Q1 MAK OCRC two concept notes for development of full proposals Technical support to proposal writing (STTA/TAMU) Q1 Plan and execute round-table conference of Q1 – Q2 Depends on interest and collaboration of other biodiversity researchers to identify new gaps organizations supporting biodiversity research Assist researchers to fulfil funding criteria of NCST Q1 Continue to seek other research financing Q1 – Q2 TAMU (for international academic sources), Activity for Ugandan sources including IOCs Support to implementation and publication of research Q2-Q4 Activity will manage its direct funding and TAMU will manage grants Outputs Improved coordination and collaboration between Q2 Resulting from round table researchers Number of research proposals funded Q3 Research underway Q3 Publication of results from on-going research in accordance with provisions in the “Environmental Oil and Gas Communication Strategy” (EOGCS) under Result 3.

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Sub-Result 2.3: Oil and environmental management courses and degree programs designed and approved at MAK

The Activity understands this Sub-result to more broadly include design of new degree programs and enriching existing ones with relevant oil and gas and environment/biodiversity modules and content at universities in Uganda, hence the inclusion of MUST and KYU. During AWP2, KYU was supported by the Activity to enrich some undergraduate degree programs with oil, gas and environmental/biodiversity content (Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering). Benchmarking with this experience, the Activity decided to scale down support to enriching existing curricula during AWP3 as the various academic institutions can freely access material in the Compendium and use it to enrich their current long and short training programs and/or design new ones.

Activity 2.3.1: Development of curricula for degree programs.

During AWP2, the Activity supported MAK to design a postgraduate diploma to be known as “Environmental Management of the Oil and Gas Sector” (EMOG) as well as MUST to develop an undergraduate degree program to be known as “Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management” (PEEM). In view of the content assembled so far, it is likely that EMOG will eventually evolve into a “Masters” degree program. During AWP3, the Activity will focus support on peer review of the EMOG and PEEM before presentation to the university authorities, and later the NCHE, for approval. A long-term objective is to seek international accreditation for these courses, but this will not be possible under the auspices of the Activity because it only becomes feasible after graduates can be assessed. An interim solution under investigation by the Activity is to see if international credibility can result through some type of formal academic affiliation with TAMU, beyond that currently implied by the subcontract. Admission to the programs (EMOG, PEEM) is planned to commence during the 2016/17 academic year and the Activity will sponsor fifteen candidates drawn from EPIs to attend the EMOG.

Development of an LLM in “Energy, Environment and Biodiversity” (LEEB) at MAK, and potential support from TAMU, was initiated during AWP2. During the Uganda-TAMU exchange visit, discussions were held with the TAMU School of Law to provide such support. Subject to putting suitable contractual arrangements in place, TAMU and national experts will engage to assist in developing the Master’s program. The Activity will also support KYU to develop its proposed postgraduate “Masters” degree program to be known as “Conservation Biology in Relation to Oil and Gas” (CBOG).

Table 8: Summary of Planned Activities (2.3.1) Activity 2.3.1: Complete development of curricula AWP3 Comments for degree programs (STAAP) Inputs Approval of EMOG and PEEM by relevant authorities Q2 - Q3 Depends on academic approval process Accreditation of EMOG and PEEM Q2 – Q3 National accreditation will be done by the NCHE and thereafter affiliation with TAMU will be sought Delivery of EMOG and PEEM Q4 By MAK, MUST and TAMU lecturers Design LEEB (STTA) Q1 - Q2 Validation workshop for LEEB Q2 Approval of LEEB by relevant authorities Q2 – Q3 Design CBOG Q1 – Q2 Validation workshop for CBOG Q2 Approval of CBOG by relevant authorities Q3 Outputs

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Approved and affiliated EMOG and PEEM Depends on academic approval process Students enrolled in EMOG and PEEM Q4 Depends on academic approval process Approved LEEB and CBOG Q4 Depends on academic approval process

Activity 2.3.2: Develop opportunities for internships, fellowships and scholarships related to environmental management of oil and gas development. During the academic exchange visit to TAMU in August 2015, an offer was initiated that expects to provide eight three-year, fully-funded doctoral assistantships for suitably qualified Ugandans. Three are anticipated from the School of Agriculture and Life Sciences and five from the School of Engineering. While not directly dependent on the Activity, these assistantships will be aimed at TAMU departments and topics that contribute to gaps in Ugandan expertise in environmentally sustainable development of an oil and gas industry. The Activity staff and those at TAMU engaged under the subcontract will facilitate communications and processes to aim for the 2016/2017 academic year for some or all of these assistantships. However, realization of the offer within TAMU, identifying suitable and willing advisors and other actions needed to have suitable candidates in place may mean that enrolment is later. Whatever the timing, these assistantships will continue beyond the life of the Activity.

In AWP3, the Activity will work with MAK, MUST, KYU to develop fellowship, scholarship and graduate assistantship programs including applicant requirements, screening procedures and other processes. Graduate research opportunities will be identified in this process by focusing on contacts and needs in industry and other sectors as they relate to oil and gas sector development, environmental management and biodiversity conservation. The Activity will work closely with relevant institutions to seek scholarships and other opportunities for EPIs and DLG staff. The Activity will approach oil companies operating in Uganda to assess opportunities for internships.

Table 9: Summary of Planned Activities (2.3.2) Activity 2.3.2 Develop opportunities for AWP3 Comments internships, fellowships and scholarships (STAAP/TAMU) Inputs Establish arrangement whereby the PhD assistantships Q1 STAAP/TAMU to pursue are confirmed and criteria established/supervisors selected Establish competitive procedures for candidate Q2 Developed by OCRC(s) – will depend also selection for the PhDs on TAMU faculty interests Select candidates and enrolment for the PhDs Q2 Timing depends upon TAMU and OCRC processes Consultations by OCRC with development partners Q1-Q2 Started during AWP1 and is continuous Consultations with oil companies/private sector and Q1-Q2 Started during AWP1 and is continuous foundations Support OCRC meetings to develop screening Q1-4 Started during AWP1 and is continuous procedures and engage partners Outputs Candidates enrolled for the PhDs Q4/Y4 Depends on whether steps above completed quickly – outside Activity control PhDs awarded 2020 onward Assistantships are for 3 years Funding opportunities identified Q2 Funding applications/negotiations completed Q2 onward Will depend on funding cycle

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2.4 RESULT 3 – STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF UGANDAN CIVIL SOCIETY TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISION MAKING IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

It is not sufficient to integrate oil and gas issues in GMPs and FMPs and manage PAs as islands. The entire landscape of PAs and human settlements is interconnected and impacts on one side have implications for the other. However, management of the environment outside PAs is a responsibility of DLGs. During AWP1, an assessment of 10 sample districts to ascertain the availability of the statutory DEAPs and District Development Plans (DDPs) and their content related to oil and gas issues was undertaken by the Activity. Five of the districts do not have DEAPs. The five DEAPs that exist do not contain oil and gas issues. During AWP2, relevant staff from the ten districts were trained by the Activity to develop DEAPs that reflect adequately on oil and gas industry development. Development of the DEAPs and integration into DDPs will be completed in AWP3.

In AWP2, the Activity engaged with 34 CSOs in the Albertine Graben in oil and gas/environmental impacts awareness training, as well as preparatory training for development of sub-county and district environment action plans. In AWP3 the Activity will continue to develop the capacity of these CSOs to create a well-informed public as proposed in the “Environmental Oil and Gas Communication Strategy” (EOGCS) and to participate effectively in the DEAP and environment and social impact assessment processes.

Sub-Result 3.1 Civil society awareness on biodiversity and environmental aspects of oil and gas activities enhanced

Activity 3.1.1: Assist NEMA to develop and implement the EOGCS to enhance public understanding and participation.

At the request of NEMA, the Activity initiated the development of the EOGCS during Years 1 and 2. The draft strategy specifies audiences, messages, and media as well as practical matters such as implementation responsibilities and partnership arrangements. In AWP2, the Activity worked with NEMA to develop “Public Information and Education” (PIE) materials based on the EOGCS. The materials were pre-tested with the communities during Q4 of AWP2. During AWP3, the Activity will build the capacity of GoU institutions and CSOs to disseminate the PIE as well as suitably presented scientific monitoring data. DLG and sub-county technical staff will receive training because they are the frontline technical advisers in the communities. The Activity will identify tasks that it can assist with and those requiring support from other sources, including possible integration with ongoing communications efforts by CSOs and oil companies. Existing scientific information, channeled by the OCRCs, will be integrated. The Activity will also repeat USAID’s Organizational Network Analysis study first conducted by QED in September 2014 to assess improved communication and networking among stakeholders. The Activity will use the results of the study to improve networking, selection of trainees and types of information delivered during communication activities and training. Participants at the Third Annual Workshop stressed the need for use of local languages, and appropriate graphics and channels including the involvement of EPI and DLG staff and oil companies in development and delivery of PIE messages and materials.

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Table 10: Summary of Planned Activities (3.1.1) Activity 3.1.1: Assist NEMA to complete and AWP3 Comments implement EOGCS (EMMS) Inputs Complete EOGCS and support approval Q1 Hold workshop for final EPI review and adoption by NEMA Complete development of PIE materials (STTA) Q1 Begun in AWP2 Translate PIE materials into two vernaculars Q2 To facilitate understanding and use by (Runyoro and Luo) (STTAs) communities Training workshops for DLG partners in use of PIE Q2 – Q4 materials (STTA) Support EPIs to disseminate scientific information Q1 – Q4 Repeat ONA (STTA) Q2 Outputs Approved EOGCS Q2 Approved PIE materials Q2 – Q3 Translated PIE materials Q3 Trained DLG officials and CSOs Q3 ONA report Q2

Sub-Result 3.2: District and community capacity to manage biodiversity and environmental impacts of oil and gas development enhanced

Activity 3.2.1: Deliver awareness training for frontline EPI staff, DLG officials, community leaders and environmental CSOs

Technical training for District Natural Resource Officers and DEOs is covered in activity 2.1.2. Under this sub-result, capacity building will take the form of awareness creation through short courses, whose design started in Q4 of AWP2. Training supported by the Activity will target district and sub-county officials, community leaders, frontline EPI staff and environmental CSOs operating in the Albertine Graben. As alluded to above the training will focus on awareness creation on the oil-environment nexus and gender implications. Trainees will in turn pass on this information to their constituents using the PIE materials developed under 3.1.1. The Third Annual workshop suggested that local leadership should be diverse and include clan, religious and cultural leaders. STTA will update the Activity Gender Study conducted in May 2014 to capture cumulative impacts of oil and gas on gender issues. The study findings will be incorporated in the PIE materials on social impacts of oil and gas and environmental management.

Table 11: Summary of Planned Activities (3.2.1) Activity 3.2.1: Deliver training for DLG, EPIs and AWP3 Comments other stakeholders (STAEM, STAAP, EMMS, METS) Inputs Complete design of the short courses (STTA - HCL) Q1 - Q3 Continuation of Year 2 Deliver the short courses (STTA - HCL) Q1 - Q2 On-the-job training Conduct gender study and train stakeholders (STTA) Q2 Outputs Curricula for the short courses Q2 Trained staff, officials, leaders and CSOs Q4 Updated gender report Q3 Incorporated into PIE training

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Activity 3.2.2: Support revision of DEAPs incorporating oil and gas environmental issues.

The ten oil affected DLGs will be supported by the Activity in AWP3 to complete development of DEAPs that adequately incorporate oil and gas issues, building on the capacity enhanced through training under activities 2.1.2 and 3.2.1. These districts will also be supported to mainstream DEAPs into DDPs for purposes of budget allocation and implementation. Liaison will also be established complementing USAID/Uganda Mission funded Activities that are working in the Albertine Graben, namely Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity and Peace (SAFE) and Governance, Accountability, Participation and Performance (GAPP).

Table 12: Summary of Planned Activities (3.2.2) Activity 3.2.2: Support DLG in updating DEAPs AWP3 Comments (EMMS) Inputs Support completion of DEAPs/DDPs Q1 – Q4 Started in AWP1 Integrate DEAPs into DDPs Q1 – Q4 Joint workshop with SAFE and GAPP Activities TBD Outputs Updated DEAPs reflecting oil and gas and approval Q1-Q4 Approvals likely to continue into Year 4 process began DDPs that incorporate DEAPs Q4

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3.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

3.1 IMPLEMENTATION TEAM AND STRUCTURE

The Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity has a small dedicated field team based in Kampala and a Tetra Tech Home Office support group as shown in the diagram below. The figure also shows relationships to organizations in Uganda, crucial to success.

Tetra Tech Home Office

USAID/Uganda  Senior Technical Advisor/ Manager-Ian Deshmukh  Activity Manager–Tom Key Stakeholders McCann  Environmental Pillar  Contracts Manager-Pam Doran Institutions CHIEF OF PARTY  M&E Specialist-Robynne Locke  DOP Jones Ruhombe  Academic Institutions Subcontractors

 Local government  TAMU  Civil Society  Blue Madrona  Affected communities  ACEMP  Oil companies  HGL  Other donors  GIC  MAK

FINANCE & SR TECH ADVISOR- M&E/TRAINING SR TECH ADMIN ENV. MONITORING SPECIALIST – ADVISOR- MANAGER & MANAGEMENT DEPUTY CoP ACADEMIC Phoebe Kalazane Goretti Kitutu* Jane Kisakye PROGRAMS John Kabogozza

OPERATIONS STAFF  Office Assistants  Procurement  Front Office  Drivers SHORT-TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TETRA TECH and Subcontractors * During completion of AWP3 Dr. Kitutu resigned from the project.

One technical team member is seated in a sub-office (with Office Assistant) in MAK outside the main Activity office. This arrangement enables continuous feedback between the Activity and OCRC and consolidates relationships between MAK and TAMU. Although fully integrated into the Activity team operationally, the STAAP is embedded at MAK to strengthen these relationships and ensure academic credibility.

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3.2 MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The Activity METS will continue to support Activity staff, USAID and targeted institutions on the Activity’s theory of change, expected results, and indicators. Indicators that were set in the Activity M&E plan will be reported on to USAID/Uganda Mission in Q3 and Q4.

Before mid-Year, with support from Tetra Tech’s home office M&E Specialist assigned to the Activity, a thorough review of the M&E and Baseline plans will identify any updates and changes needed with respect to knowledge gained in AWP2. During preparation of AWP3, it was clear that several indicators and/or targets may need modifying and one or two may need changing, with USAID approval, if AWP3 is adopted. Given that USAID Washington’s Measuring Impact team were involved in formulation of the Activity’s M&E plan, it may be appropriate for them to be engaged in subsequent review and modifications subject to USAID-Uganda agreement. USAID expects to conduct an independent mid-term evaluation during AWP-3, which may also involve Measuring Impact. If so, it may be appropriate to combine any M&E plan revision with the evaluation.

Table 13: Summary of M&E Activities Monitoring and evaluation (METS) AWP3 Comments Inputs METS tracks indicators/targets and reports external events that may Q1-Q4 affect AWP2 implementation or the M&E Plan Home Office M&E Specialist to assist M&E Plan review, and design TBD USAID Measuring Impact mid-term evaluation of the Activity may participate Outputs M&E System providing regular updates to team on progress of AWP, Q1-Q4 M&E Plan and targets Activity weekly reports, quarterly and annual report Q1-Q4 Reports on M&E to USAID prepared Q2, Q4 Revised M&E Plan Q2 Report of mid-term evaluation of the Activity Q4

3.3 COLLABORATING, LEARNING, ADAPTING

At minimum, the Environmental Management for the Oil Sector contract requires that the Activity address all three Results and eight Sub-results over four years. Significant contractual flexibility exists in determining and implementing activities to achieve those Results and Sub-Results.

As indicated in Figure 1, the Activity uses a CLA approach. Several changes are incorporated into AWP3 based on what was learned in Years 1 and 2, as discussed in Section 2, as a result. These changes remain broadly within the Activity’s contractual Statement of Work, but following the mid-year review of the M&E plan (Section 3.2) it may become necessary to consider a contract modification to align the Statement of Work with the unfolding implementation as well as changes to the M&E plan itself.

3.3 INTEGRATING GENDER CONCERNS

Activity M&E systems will ensure that data from outcomes of work are disaggregated by gender. The CNA, EMPAG and SEA acknowledge national policy on gender equality, but do not elaborate on how to apply the policy in ways affected by oil development. To ensure gender issues are properly integrated into Activity a baseline gender study was conducted in AWP1, which identified numerous issues arising from oil industry impacts on affected communities to guide gender integration during the remainder of the Activity. The Year 1 gender study will be updated during year 3 and 4 of the Activity to monitor the

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social impacts of oil and gas development and include them in the training materials with emphasis on ways of addressing gender impacts. Curricula supported by the Activity will include topics on gender where it is appropriate.

The baseline gender study indicated that DLG staff had received introductory gender training but they were unable to use it apart from recording numbers of men and women who participate in meetings, and belong to certain committees. DLG training will, therefore, involve more practical examples of integrating gender issues in monitoring the impacts of oil and gas development. METS will also use findings of the study to ensure gender indicators are identified and tracked for Sub-results. In all relevant interventions, the Activity will ensure women and their interests are represented through, for example, ensuring women are included as trainers and trainees even in male-dominated agencies, and inclusion of women’s differing relationships to biodiversity and changes brought by oil and gas development. Preferential treatment will be accorded for Activity funding of research related to this latter aspect, subject to good proposals.

3.4 USAID ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Tetra Tech’s contract for Environmental Management for the Oil Sector activity requires that annual Work Plans review proposed activities to ensure compliance with the relevant USAID Regulation 216 environmental documentation. Within the operational Initial Environmental Examination and Request for Categorical Exclusion (2008), the project is within Program Element 4.8.1 Natural Resources and Biodiversity. Activities within this Work Plan remain within the conditions for Categorical Exclusion under Program Area 4.8 Environment.

3.5 PROCUREMENT OF PRIORITY EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT EPI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND DELIVERY OF TRAINING

Stakeholders pointed out a need for specialized equipment during AWP1 and AWP2 to enable them undertake various monitoring activities during and following the training. During AWP2 it became apparent that approval of university-accredited training programs also required that access to any essential equipment for teaching purposes be provided. However, the Tetra Tech contract does not have a budget to support such procurement. USAID has indicated that they are willing to review such a request when submitted by the Activity.

USAID/Uganda therefore requested the Activity to compile a priority list of equipment based for EPIs and the GoU analytical laboratory, and advise on hosting arrangements. This assessment continued throughout Year 2 as further analysis was required and several institutional issues were raised and needed clarification. To ensure adequate equipment is available for the Activity training program, procurement of those crucial items not available or accessible in government offices and laboratories was undertaken from the Activity budget during AWP2-Q4. Delivery is expected early in Year 3.

During preparation of this Work Plan further analysis of the priority items requested was conducted so that the proposal could be finalized in a more cost effective manner to meet Activity objectives. Should USAID agree to a contract modification including funds for such purposes, the Activity Finance and Administration Manager will ensure proper procurement and inventory procedures are followed.

3.6 PROJECT TECHNICAL REPORTING

Reporting requirements (in addition to the M&E Plan and Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan described above) are spelled out in the contract as follows:

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1. Annual Work Plans. The draft Third Annual Work Plan (this document, covering the period 1 October 2015 to end of September 2016) is due by August 31, 2015. Annual budget projections are submitted to accompany each Work Plan in a separate document. 2. Annual and Quarterly Reports. Due within 30 days of the end of each reporting period, which correspond to USAID’s fiscal year calendar. The Second Annual Report is due by October 30, 2015. 3. Final Report (beyond this Work Plan period). 4. Assessment and Reports as specified in this and subsequent Work Plans. The project will produce numerous additional technical reports, some as internal documents, others for circulation among stakeholders, and yet others as formal reports and contract deliverables in USAID format. 5. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan was completed during AWP1, was revised in AWP2 and will be reviewed before mid-AWP3. 6. Weekly Progress Reports comprise a brief e-mail report on any actions, decisions and/or outstanding issues for the coming week. 7. Success Stories and Briefing materials will be developed as requested throughout the project in consultation with USAID. 8. Quarterly Financial Reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter. 9. Close-Out is not applicable in AWP3.

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ANNEX 1: SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE OIL SECTOR ACTIVITY – AWP3

Legend: X—delivery of output AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S Result 1: Strengthened Capacity of Uganda Institutions to Manage the Environmental Impacts of the Oil Sector Sub-Result 1.1 Processes and systems to monitor long-term impacts of oil and gas activities on biodiversity implemented Activity 1.1.1 Support implementation of the STAEM OGEMC work plan  Quarterly meetings Meeting reports X X X X

Checklists X X X X  Quarterly field inspections Inspection reports X X X

 Develop information sharing system

Information system X  Train OEGMC and EIN members in database management and use Trained members X STAEM/STTA  Operationalize reporting by various

OGEMC tiers Meeting report of policy/executive tier X Activity 1.1.2 Support for integrating oil and gas development monitoring issues into wildlife and forest management areas  Complete development for Kisindi and Kanungu management plan areas 1 GMP and 2FMPs adopted X  Develop Sensitivity Atlas for QECA QECA Sensitivity Atlas in use X  Train EPIs in Biodiversity Offset

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AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S establishment Opportunities for Biodiversity Offsets identified X  Update and print copies of the MFCA Sensitivity Atlas MFCA Sensitivity Atlas in use by stakeholders X  Develop oil spill model with reference to VECs Oil spill model approved X  Train EPIs to use the oil spill model Oil spill model in use X  Procure equipment and software for training and monitoring Equipment and software in use X Sub-Result 1.2: Environmental regulations and guidance to address biodiversity impacts of oil and gas updated Activity1.2.1. Support to EPIs in drafting STAEM/STTA guidance for implementation of new regulations.  Review regulations and draft selected new ones Report on regulations X  Support development of guidelines Guidelines designed and approved X  Produce ‘popular versions’ of regulations and guidelines Popular versions printed and distributed X to stakeholders  Support districts to develop monitoring checklists Checklists drafted and approved X  Train EPIs, DLGs and EIA practitioners in use of guidelines Training reports X X Sub-Result 1.3: Awareness of and ability to value biodiversity resources, analyze trade-offs and apply economic instruments to promote biodiversity

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AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S conservation enhanced Activity 1.3.1: Develop and deliver short-course STAEM/STTA on economic instruments and their application to GMPs, FMPs and EIAs

 Assess effectiveness and revise short course Revised course materials X  Train EPIs, DLGs, Environmental NGOs and EIA practitioners Trained personnel X X  Support valuation of 2 ecosystems Valuation Report X  Feasibility assessment of application of selected economic instruments in 2 ecosystems Feasibility reports X Result 2: Strengthened Capacity of Uganda Professionals to Monitor and Manage the Environmental Impacts of the Oil Sector Sub-Result 2.1 Short-term training programs on biodiversity conservation and environmental management in oil and gas affected areas designed and implemented Activity 2.1.1 Completion of the Compendium of course materials  Fill in gaps and omissions  Peer review by TAMU and key stakeholders  Copy-edit and formatting Completed compendium X  Develop web platform for access and dissemination Available through web platform X Activity 2.1.2 Support MAK, KYU, UPIK, TAMU/STAAP, STTA UWTI and NFC to finalize and promote short courses

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AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S  Complete design of short courses for EPI frontline staff and DLGs Designed courses X  Deliver Peer Training for technical colleges (STTAs) Lecturers trained X  Enrichment of curricula at UWTI and UPIK X Sub-Result 2.2 Environmental management of biodiversity research in the oil and gas sector carried out Activity 2.2.1: Finalize research priorities, TAMU/STAAP, develop proposals and seek funding. STTA  Collect and competitively review proposals  Technical support to proposal writing  Assess feasibility of round-table conference of researchers and organize if valuable Improved coordination and collaboration X between researchers

 Assist researchers to fulfil criteria of NCST  Continue to seek other research funding Research underway X

Sub-Result 2.3 Degree programs designed and implemented Activity 2.3.1: Complete development of TAMU/STAAP, MAK, curricula for degree programs MUST, KYU, STTA  Approval of EMOG, PEEM and LEEB by relevant authorities Approved programs X  Accreditation of EMOG and PEEM Accredited programs X

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AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S  Delivery of EMOG and PEEM Enrolled students  Design LEEB Curriculum and STTA reports X  Approval of LEEB by relevant authorities Approved program X  Design CBOG Approved program X  Validation workshop for CBOG Report  Approval of CBOG by relevant authorities Activity 2.3.2: Develop opportunities for TAMU/STAAP, STTA internships, fellowships and scholarships related to environmental management of Oil and Gas sector development  Establish arrangement whereby the PhD assistantships are confirmed and criteria established/supervisors selected Criteria and supervisors X  Establish competitive procedures for candidate selection for the PhDs Procedures X  Select candidates get them enrolled for the PhDs List of selected candidates X  Consultations of OCRC with various development partners BTORs X  Consultations with oil companies, private sector and foundation bodies BTORs X  Support OCRC meetings to develop screening procedures and to engage

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AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S partners Reports  Funding opportunities identified Funding applications Depends on funding cycles submitted/agreements made Result 3: Strengthened Capacity of Uganda Civil Society to participate in decision-making of the oil and gas sector Sub-Result 3.1 Civil society awareness of biodiversity and environmental aspects of oil and gas activities enhanced Activity 3.1.1: Assist NEMA to implement the STAEM/STTA ‘Environmental Oil and Gas Communication Strategy’ (EOGCS)  Complete and approve EOGCS Approved EOGCS X  Complete development of PIE materials Materials developed X  Translate PIE materials into vernaculars Trained officials X  Training workshops for DLGs in use of PIE materials Workshop reports  Support dissemination of scientific information Report X  Conduct repeat ONA ONA report X Sub-Result 3.2 District and community capacity to manage biodiversity and environmental impacts of oil and gas development enhanced Activity 3.2.1: Deliver training for DLG officials STAAP/STTA, METS and community leaders  Complete design of the short courses Designed courses X  Deliver the short courses Trained officials X  Gender study and training of stakeholders Gender study report X

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AWP3 Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Responsible Lead/others Deliverable O N D J F M A M J J A S Sub-Result 3.2 District and community capacity to manage biodiversity and environmental impacts of oil and gas development enhanced Activity 3.2.2: Support completion of DEAPs/DDPs  Assist updating of DEAPs/DDPs Updated DEAPs completed and begin X approval process  Integrate DEAPs into DDPs Environmental DDPs Activity Management and Deliverables Fourth Annual Work Plan (X-italic is draft) X CoP/STAM Annual stakeholder workshop X CoP Annual Report (Year 3) X CoP Review of M&E Plan and Baseline progress X METS/STTA Procurement for EPIs/DLG to be determined METS/FAM

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ANNEX 2: THIRD ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP REPORT

The report in the following pages records proceedings of the Activity’s annual workshop with key stakeholders. Each year this workshop updates these stakeholders on Activity progress and garners ideas and buy-in for development on the next Annual Work Plan.

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Third Annual Stakeholder Workshop Review of Activity to Date and Input to Year 3 August 18 -19, 2015 Workshop Report

Ian Deshmukh, Workshop Facilitator Tetra Tech

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1. Introduction

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity (“Activity”) is a four year contract awarded to Tetra Tech that aims to build capacity among key stakeholders to better conserve biodiversity as an oil industry develops in Uganda’s Albertine Graben. The Activity is expected to deliver three results over this period:  Result 1 –Strengthened capacity of Government of Uganda institutions to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector;  Result 2 – Strengthened capacity of Ugandan professionals in the public and private sector to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector; and  Result 3 –Strengthened capacity of Uganda civil society to participate in decision-making in the oil and gas sector.

This report documents a workshop organized by the Activity on August 18-19, 2015 in Masaka (Agenda is Appendix 1). The workshop had three objectives:  Review achievements of Activity Year 2.  Identify provisional activities for Year 3; and,  Share “the compendium” (see Section 2.3) with stakeholders and obtain suggestions for improvement.

Participants, listed in Appendix 2, comprised officers from government Environmental Pillar Institutions (EPIs), District Environment Officers (DEOs) from oil and gas bearing districts, and academic and training institutions, as well as one member of the Civil Society Coalition on Oil (CSCO), two from the Wildlife Conservation Society and one from the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) in Uganda. All EPIs were invited and those represented were: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), National Forest Authority (NFA), Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE, Directorate of Water Resources Management, DWRM) and Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries – Directorate of Fisheries Resource Management (MAAIF – DFRM). The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development sent apologies. DEOs came from Kasese, Nebbi, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Kiryandongo and Hoima. Academic and training institutions comprised Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Kyambogo University (KYU) and Uganda Wildlife Training Institute. Activity team members/resource persons who participated and assisted with presentations and facilitation comprised: Jones Ruhombe, Chief of Party; Jane Kisakye, Deputy Chief of Party/Monitoring and Evaluation/Training Specialist; Gaster Kiyingi, Environmental Monitoring and Management Specialist; John Kaboggoza, Senior Technical Advisor - Academic Programs; Kyle Gunther, consultant, Texas A&M University; and Kittie Muhimbura, Organization and Logistics.

USAID’s Contracting Officer’s Representative, Ashley Netherton also attended throughout.

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2. Workshop proceedings

After welcoming remarks and introductions, the workshop was opened by the Chief of Party and the USAID/Uganda Mission representative. Each participant at the workshop then was asked to write down at least two of their “expectations” for the workshop. These expectations were collected and reviewed by the Chief of Party and his deputy. Towards the end of the workshop the former went through the entire list in plenary to confirm that these expectations had been met – or, if not, to note those few not directly addressed during the workshop. 2.1 Activity Team Presentations Three presentations (Appendix 3), one for each Activity Result, outlined progress over the preceding 12 months. Presentations for Result 1 and 3 were combined (because the Activity lead for Result 1 was indisposed), followed by Result 2. Following these updates in plenary, three sub-groups were formed to discuss Activity priorities for the coming year (October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016). The three groups comprised a) EPIs, b) academic/training institutions, and c) District Local Government (DLG) and civil society. Each group nominated a spokesperson who subsequently summarized the group’s deliberations for the plenary as detailed below. 2.2 Group Work Plenary Presentations Each group was provided with a summary of ongoing activities that expect to continue into Year 3, and some potential additions that build upon, but remain within the scope of the Activity as a starting point for discussion. The Activity proposals are listed in the following tables in “normal” font. Additional actions and comments arising from group discussions are given in bold italics. Where changes were suggested, they are noted by strikethrough. The scope was delineated by the Results and Sub-Results of the overall Activity Results Framework, a copy of which was provided to all participants (Appendix 4). A member of the Activity technical staff worked with each group to facilitate discussion. Result 1: EPI

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Group 1 at work

Sub-Result 1.1: Processes and systems to monitor impacts of oil and gas activities on biodiversity implemented

Activity 1.1.1: Support implementation of the OGEMC work plan Actions Time Comments Quarterly meetings Q1 – Q4 Prepare checklists and reports, and coordination Quarterly field inspections Q2 – Q4 As prescribed in EMPAG and terms of reference Develop information-sharing system (STTA) Q1 Process initiated in Q4 of AWP2 Support training of Policy/ Executive Tier monitoring Q1 committee Procure equipment for monitoring Q1-Q4

Activity 1.1.2: Support for integrating oil and gas development monitoring issues into wildlife and forest management areas Actions Time Comments Review and propose revisions of 1GMP and 2FMPs Q1 Continuation of work started in Q4 AWP2 Support development of Sensitivity Atlas for QECA Q1 (STTA) Design GIS system (STTA) Q2 EPI workshop to introduce the GIS system (STTA) Q2 Train UWA and NFA staff in use of the system (STTA) Q2 Equipment and software Q3 Develop Semliki catchment management plan Q3 To support landscape approach integrating water resources led by DWRM Develop fish species management plan Q3 DFRM to lead Train NFA and UWA field staff in EIA and Q2 On-job-training – could be in biodiversity data collection Result 2 Train water resources officers in aquatic biodiversity Q1

Sub-Result 1.2: Environmental regulations and guidance to address biodiversity impacts of oil and gas updated

Activity 1.2.1. Support to EPIs in drafting guidance for implementation of new regulations Actions Time Comments Review existing regulations and draft some new ones Q1 Complete the reviews initiated in AWP2 Support development of guidelines (STTA) Q1-Q2 Depending on results of review Support districts to develop monitoring checklists Q1

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(STTA) Train EPIs and DLGs in use of guidelines Q2 Awareness training in regulations for communities ? Could be combined and and other local stakeholders transferred to Result 3 Develop popular versions of regulations and ? guidelines Train key people in hazardous waste management ? Develop tools and instruments for monitoring ? Harmonize with forestry and water resource guidelines

Activity 1.3.1: Develop and deliver short-course on economic instruments such as valuation and payment for ecosystem services and support application of economic instruments

Actions Time Comments Assess effectiveness and revise short course (STTA) Q1 Short course on economic valuation of natural resources developed in Q2-AWP2. UWA and NFA staff were trained Train EPIs, DLGs, Environmental NGOs and UIAA Q2 (STTA) Support valuation of 4 ecosystems (STTA) Q2 Nile Delta catchment Support establishment of selected economic Q3 instruments in 4 ecosystems Support inclusion of economic instruments in ? Engage policy makers finance act

Result 2: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Group 2 deliberates

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Sub-Result 2.1: Short-term training programs on biodiversity conservation and environmental management in oil and gas affected areas designed and implemented

Activity 2.1.1 On-job training for EPI and DLG field officers on environmental monitoring related to oil and gas development Actions Time Comments Peer review of 4 courses for field officers (STTA) Q1 Q2 Engage EPIs, DLG and colleges in selection Training of field officers (4 courses) (STTA) Q2Q3- Q4

Activity 2.1.2: Support MAK, UPIK, UWTI, and NFC to finalize and promote short courses Actions Time Comments Peer review of TOT course Q1 Include adaptation of materials by relevant experts Deliver ToT course for technical colleges (STTA) Q1 – Q2 Assess feasibility of audio-video and e-learning Q2 - Q4 Use existing materials modules Support accreditation of the short courses developed Q1 - Q3 Path to accreditation with support from the Activity identified with higher education bodies Courses offered and delivered to students (STTAs and Q3 – Q4 Visiting/Guest Professors) Support 15 trainees from EPIs to pay tuition fees for Q3 Suggest increasing to 30 and EMOG postgraduate diploma including university students Support field trips for EPI and university students Q3-Q4 To complement short courses

Sub-Result 2.2: Environmental management and biodiversity research in the oil and gas sector enhanced Activity 2.2.1: Develop proposals and seek funding Actions Time Comments Technical support to proposal writing (STTA) Q1 Joint research Texas A&M and others Support researchers to fulfil funding criteria of NCST Q1-Q2 Support implementation of research and publication Q2-Q4 of findings Final prioritization of USAID funded research Q1 (Activity and Texas A&M projects) Dissemination and oversight of research and Q2 Roundtable of active Albertine identification of gaps Graben researchers Leverage additional funding opportunities Including GoU, donors, NGOs, oil companies, etc.

Sub-Result 2.3: Oil and environmental management courses and degree programs designed and approved in public universities

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Activity 2.3.1: Complete development and enrichment of curricula for degree programs Actions Time Comments Delivery of enriched curricula Q1-Q4 Approval of PEEM by relevant authorities Q2- Q3 Delivery of PEEM Q4 MUST Develop LLM in Energy and Environment Q1-Q2 MAK Validation workshop for LLM curriculum Q2 Validation workshop for KYU curriculum Q1 MSc Conservation Biology Approval of LLM in Energy and Environment Q4 Review Wildlife Training Institute curriculum Q1 Support equipment purchase for training Q4 For launch of PEEM institutions

Activity 2.3.2: Develop opportunities for internships, fellowships and scholarships related to environmental management of oil and gas development Actions Time Comments Consultations by OCRC with development partners Q1-Q2 Consultations with oil companies/private sector and Q1- Continuous effort with oil foundations Q4Q2 companies Support OCRC meetings to develop screening Q1-Q4 procedures, and engage partners Determine how Texas A&M PhD Assistantship will Q1 Texas A&M to lead and advise proceed Establish procedures for competitive process of Q2-Q3 Must be competitive to select student and university candidates best candidates Select recipients Q4 Aim to have intake in Sept 2016

Result 3: DLG and Civil Society

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Group 3 Reports Sub-Result 3.1 Civil society awareness on biodiversity and environmental aspects of oil and gas activities enhanced Activity 3.1.1: Assist NEMA to develop and implement the Environmental Oil and Gas Communication Strategy (OGCS) to enhance public understanding and participation Actions Time Comments Support development of communication materials Q1 Translate to local languages; (STTA) involve DLG staff and oil companies; use appropriate graphics; local dissemination is a challenge – ensure sufficient budget and suitable channels Training workshops for partners on oil and gas Q1 - Q4 communications (STTA) Incorporate dissemination of scientific information into Q1 – Q4 the materials Support dissemination of information Q1 – Q4 Involve team of relevant institutions in areas of jurisdiction Conduct Organizational Network Analysis Q1 Implement communications strategy for DEAP process More appropriate for Activity 3.2.2

Sub-Result 3.2: District and community capacity to manage biodiversity and environmental impacts of oil and gas development enhanced Activity 3.2.1: Deliver awareness training for DLG officials and community leaders Actions Time Comments Develop PIE materials (STTA) Q2 - Q3 Training workshops (STTA) Q3 – Q4 Include awareness on economic valuation; monitoring; management plans for

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private/local forests; and EIA review Introductory awareness training (on oil value chain and Q1 - Q2 Ensure District technical teams potential environmental impacts) of local leaders and (environment/natural non-core Natural Resource Management DLG staff resources, entomologist, lands, (STTA – Havilah) (local leaders include clan, cultural, surveys) have separate religious) introduction on value chain – and provide monitoring equipment including GIS database Conduct gender study (STTA) Q2

Activity 3.2.2: Support revision of DEAPs incorporating oil and gas environmental issues Actions Time Comments Training workshops on oil and gas issues for DEAPs Q1 (STTA) Assist updating and implementation of DEAPs/DDPs Q1 – Q4 Train DLGs and CSOs in fund-raising and project Q2 – Q3 management (STTA) Support formation of Public-Private Partnerships (STTA) Q3 – Q4 To implement DEAP activities

Activity 3.2.3: Build capacity within GoU institutions and CSOs to undertake community-based ecosystem management (CBEM) to minimize impacts of oil and gas sector Actions Time Comments Review existing approaches to CBEM and identify Q1 Develop monitoring checklist; strengths and weaknesses (STTA) support ecological enterprises as income options; develop benefit-sharing models Develop guidelines for implementation of CBEM in the Q1 Albertine Graben (STTA) Develop training materials for CBEM (STTA) Q1 – Q2 Support training of GoU and CSOs (STTA) Q3

2.3 Presentation and Discussion of the “Compendium” Compilation of the compendium has been a major undertaking for much of Year 2, involving specialist inputs from numerous consultant and sub-contractors, including significant inputs from Texas A&M University and Ugandan experts. It comprises four modules with a total of nine units (see Appendix 5) and more than 1,400 pages of detailed teaching notes combining knowledge and pedagogical approaches (lecture, interactive, self-study, field and laboratory).

The compendium will act as a comprehensive “source book” for all Activity training on environmental management related to oil development. Specific courses will draw on these materials and use them as appropriate for curriculum development as well as course delivery. Training institutions, instructors or

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trainers will adapt them as needed for different purposes ranging from awareness for community leaders to postgraduate qualifications.

The four modules developed comprise:

1. Environment and Biodiversity; 2. Oil and Gas Value Chain Development; 3. Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Monitoring; and 4. Management of Oil and Gas Impacts.

Chief of Party explains

The Activity Senior Technical Advisor – Academic Programs presented the compendium concept and outline, as well as delving into examples of content. Each participant was provided with the complete extant draft electronically for overnight examination before the plenary discussion. Given the size (145 megabytes) and scope, detailed discussion of content was not expected, except within the example briefly reviewed by the group. However, discussion was invited around the following aspects.

A. What are potential gaps in topics covered in the compendium? Suggestions comprised [notes in square brackets from Activity]: 1. Introduction to biochemistry; 2. The process of oil and gas licensing; 3. Cumulative environmental impacts assessment and mitigation; 4. Practical classes in assessing and testing water, soil and air pollution [many already included]; 5. Introductory notes should explain how to use the compendium; 6. Regulations on Waste Water Discharge; 7. Real cases to demonstrate the legal principles, e.g. Tullow Oil vs Government of Uganda, and the case of the dead lion near in Murchison Falls National Park; 8. Gender and Biodiversity as a lecture [gender integration was stressed throughout compendium development, but a specific topic could be added]; 9. Economic Valuation of Natural Resources [Activity is currently developing and delivering such a course separate from compendium]; and 10. Cultural Impacts [partly covered under impact assessment module].

B. What are the steps to complete the compendium in a usable form? Given the current version remains a draft, with some potential technical gaps (above) and some aspects yet to be fully completed, the following steps/processes were discussed:

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 Fill in any remaining gaps and omissions;  Invite timely peer review from EPIs and Texas A&M. Workshop participants were requested to review compendium content more carefully after the workshop and provide comments to Activity staff by the end of August. It was noted that the review processes should be in parallel with course accreditations currently being pursued, and that compendium content could meanwhile be used for and tested during non-accredited training of Activity stakeholders.  Conduct a rigorous copy-edit.  Develop a web platform for access to the compendium content.

C. What should be the eventual institutional home of the compendium? To be useful the set of documents should be widely and freely available at no cost to users. As a USAID contractor, at minimum, Tetra Tech must eventually place all approved documents on the USAID Development Experience website (https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/home/Default.aspx). USAID has additional websites that are appropriate such as the Natural Resources Management and Development Portal (http://rmportal.net/). In Uganda, the workshop participants indicated that both MEMD and NEMA should provide and monitor access and use of the compendium, with links from other relevant agency websites. Monitoring in this sense is to measure uptake, not restrict access or charge for or use.

3. Closing/Way Forward

At various times during the proceedings the following aggregated suggestions were made by participants:  Maintain regular communication with stakeholders. For example, share Activity reports with technical staff of EPIs in addition to the heads of institutions, and include email addresses of participants on Google group. The Activity noted that reports, once approved by USAID, were shared with stakeholders, but noted that Google groups might be a good platform for reaching out to the technical officer or teaching staff level.  Stakeholders expressed the need to be more involved in selection of consultants, i.e. developing the statement of work and identification of suitable candidates. The Activity noted that target beneficiaries are often requested to recommend consultants, and work needed comes directly from such institutions in most cases, or from needs assessments conducted in Year 1.  Fast-track the equipment needs proposal for environmental training and monitoring that the Activity has developed for USAID’s consideration. The Activity noted that the requests were large and review is continuing to better prioritize the list, and that stakeholders must realize that there is no certainty that USAID will wholly or partly enable such purchases under the Activity.  Investigate what the Nile Basin Initiative is doing about water quality monitoring in relation to oil and gas development. The Activity Chief of Party thanked participants and stressed that information from the workshop would be used in formulating the Third Annual Work Plan, whilst noting that not all requests could necessarily be met from Activity resources. Nevertheless, most suggestions were within the scope of the Activity and will be incorporated where resources allow, and subject to USAID approval of the Work Plan. Those not included for Year 3 may be carried forward to Year 4.

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4. Workshop Evaluation

At the end of the workshop, participants anonymously completed an evaluation form to assess their level of satisfaction with the workshop. A summary of results indicates a high level of satisfaction (Table 1). Table 1: Workshop Evaluation Summary Ranking: 1 = Poor; 2 = Fair; 3 = Average; 4 = Good; 5 = Excellent. Forms completed = 27.

Evaluation Question Mean Score Range

1. Value in understanding progress of the USAID Activity 4.0 2 – 5 2. Expertise of presenters/facilitators 4.3 4 – 5 3. Your opportunity to contribute 4.2 3 – 5 4. Usefulness of handouts and other materials 4.0 3 – 5 5. Clarity of objectives 4.1 2 – 5 6. Active involvement of participants 4.2 2 – 5 7. Useful for your personal/institutional needs 4.5 4 – 5

8. Overall rating (separate category, not an 4.1 3 - 5 average; average of categories 1-7 = 4.2)

No category had more than one score of 2 and, as averages indicate, lower participant scores by a few participants for some categories did not reflect the view of the group overall for the same category. The evaluation form also had space for written comments, which comprised the following. Written Comments: [square bracket comment added by facilitator]  Should be 3 days  Invite Ministry of Health  Provide Activity report with invitation to allow feedback from heads of institutions  Have a field trip  Dance/drama to make workshop lively  Keep up the good work  Substantial progress among high expectations - link to ongoing initiatives  Provide equipment for practical use (GIS software, GPS, camera, vehicle, etc.  Keep it up  Use compendium for Cert, Diploma, BSc, MSc  Compendium very good  Provide materials in advance  Provide soft copies of compendium earlier to allow time for review  Good contents of compendium

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 Make transport allowance more transparent vis-a-vis rate vs distance [Activity notes that we use standard town to town distance chart agreed by donors]  Much appreciation for compendium and effort to prepare  Send invitations earlier (2-3 weeks)  Engage lead agency participants  Support infrastructure implementation  Project management should be multi-sectoral  Compendium should have been sent earlier for review  Follow up on invitations to CAOs to ensure LG participation  Thanks you so much for DEAP support  Prevail on government to implement DEAPs  Include course unit on oil and tourism (if not included)  Send documents earlier

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APPENDIX 1. WORKSHOP AGENDA

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE OIL SECTOR ACTIVITY THIRD ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION WORKSHOP PROVISIONAL PROGRAM 18TH – 19TH August 2015 Objectives of the workshop: a) Review achievements of Activity Year 2; b) Identify provisional activities for Year 3; and c) Share the compendium with stakeholders and obtain suggestions for improvement.

Outputs: a) Priorities for Year 3 Work Plan which will guide the implementation of the Activity; and b) Increased cooperation between stakeholders and the Activity.

TIME ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DAY ONE: 18th August 2015 08.30 – 09.00 a.m. Registration Activity 09.00 – 09.20 a.m. Welcome remarks Facilitator Self-introduction of participants 09.20 – 09.30 a.m. Opening remarks USAID/Uganda 09.30 – 09.45 a.m. Objectives of the workshop and review of the program CoP 09.45 – 10.00 a.m. Expectations from workshop DCoP/METS 10.00 – 10.15 a.m. Group photograph Activity

10.15 – 10.30 a.m. Health Break Hotel 10.30 – 11.20 a.m. Presentation of Year 2 Work Plan achievements, challenges STAEM, STAAP, and lessons learned, by Result Area EMMS 11.20 a.m. – 01.00 p.m. Group discussions of proposed activities for Year 3 STAEM, STAAP, Participants will break into 3 groups – by Result Area EMMS

01.00 – 02.00 p.m. Lunch Break Hotel 02.00 – 03.30 p.m. Group presentations of proposed activities by Result Area Facilitator

03.30 – 04.00 p.m. Health Break Hotel 04.00 – 05.00 p.m. Presentation of compendium STAAP

DAY TWO: 19th August 2015 08.30 – 08.45 a.m. Registration Activity 08.45 – 09.15 a.m. Recap of previous day’s work Facilitator 09.15 – 10.30 a.m. Identification of gaps and suggestions for improving the STAAP compendium

10.30 – 11.00 a.m. Health Break Hotel 11.00 – 11.30 a.m. Way forward for Year 3 Facilitator 11.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Closing remarks CoP

12.00 – 01.30 p.m. Lunch & Departure ALL

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APPENDIX 2: PARTICIPANT LIST NAME REPRESENTING INSTITUTION DISTRICT/LOCATION

Baluku Martin Kyambogo University Wakiso Duncan Kikoyo DWRM-MWE Entebbe Agaba George DEO Kanungu Nimpamya Enock CSCO Mbarara Businge Zalfa DEO Kiryandongo Mbabazi Caroline DEO Rukungiri Dr. Annabella H MUST Mbarara Rukundo Tom NFA Kampala John Diisi NFA Kampala Robert Baluku UWTI Kasese Nyangoma Joseline DEO Hoima Bakunda Aventino DIFR/MAAIF Entebbe Nsereko Patience NEMA Kampala Sarah Naigaga NEMA (representing) Kampala Oketawengu Ojuku R DEO Nebbi Hadija Jingo Wildlife Conservation Society Kampala Tutilo Mudumba Wildlife Conservation Society Kampala Isaac Tunywane CNOOC Uganda Limited Kampala Wekoye Stephen Kyambogo University Kampala Kyle Gunther TAMU USA Ashley Netherton USAID Kampala John Kaboggoza Tetra Tech Kampala Ian Deshmukh Tetra Tech USA Jones Ruhombe Tetra Tech Kampala Jane Kisakye Tetra Tech Kampala Gaster Kiyingi Tetra Tech Kampala Kittie Muhimbura Tetra Tech Kampala

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APPENDIX 3: WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Presentation 1: Results 1 and 3; Gaster Kiyingi, Environmental Monitoring and Management Specialist

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Presentation 2: Result 2: John Kaboggoza, Senior Technical Advisor – Academic Programs

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APPENDIX 5: LIST OF MODULES, UNITS AND LECTURES IN THE COMPENDIUM

The compendium has four “modules” and nine “units," each with between 6 – 16 lectures. A “lecture” in this sense does not imply just a 50 – 60 minute presentation, but may include several presentations, interactive sessions, exercises and field work. The recommended modes of delivery and time allocations are provided in detail in the compendium.

1 MODULE 1: ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY

1.1 Unit: Applied Biodiversity 1.1.1 Basic Biodiversity Concepts 1.1.2 Ecosystems functions, services and threats 1.1.3 Scales of Conservation 1.1.4 Ecological diversity and trophic webs 1.1.5 Below ground biodiversity 1.1.6 Food chains 1.1.7 Cycles of nutrient elements (N, C, and P) 1.1.8 Political ecology 1.1.9 Floral/Fauna species-habitat relationships and vulnerability to oil and gas 1.1.10 Overview of biodiversity and its Conservation in Uganda 1.1.11 Community-based conservation 1.1.12 In-situ and ex-situ conservation 1.1.13 Scenarios Modelling of conservation planning 1.1.14 Human and biodiversity conservation conflicts 1.1.15 Biodiversity offsets

1.2 Unit: Environmental Toxicology 1.2.1 Introduction to Pollution, Toxicology and Ecotoxicology 1.2.2 Organic and Inorganic Pollutants 1.2.3 Bioaccumulation, Biomagnification and Trophic Impacts and Transfer 1.2.4 Uptake, Distribution, Storage and Metabolism of Chemical Pollutants 1.2.5 Molecular and Genetic Effects on Individuals, Including on Cells, Tissues and Organs 1.2.6 Sub-Lethal Effects (Chronic and Acute) 1.2.7 Effects on Populations, Communities and Ecosystems 1.2.8 Bio-markers and Endocrine Disrupters 1.2.9 Genotoxicity 1.2.10 Ecotoxicology of metals/metalloids and of oil and gas by-products

2 MODULE 2: OIL AND GAS VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Unit: Phases in Oil and Gas Value Chain Development 2.1.1 Oil and Gas Formation and Occurrence 2.1.2 Exploration and Appraisal 2.1.3 Development and Facilities 2,1,4 Transportation, Storage and Refining 2.1.5 Marketing and Sales Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity – Third Stakeholder Workshop August 2015 55

2.1.6 Oil and Gas Project Management Concepts

3 MODULE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND MONITORING 3.1 Unit: Environmental Impacts, Threats and Risks 3.1.1 Impacts of oil and gas sector development on environment and biodiversity 3.1.2 Cumulative environmental impacts 3.1.3 Assessing fauna, flora, water, air and soil resources and testing for contamination/pollution 3.1.4 Types of environmental disasters and degradation from oil and gas sector development 3.1.5 Climate change, biodiversity, environmental health and synergies with oil and gas sector development 3.1.6 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 3.1.7 Environmental monitoring and modelling (BOD/DO, pollutants and air, water and soil quality) 3,1,8 Environmental cost-benefit and change analysis 3.1.9 Environmental Auditing

3.2 Unit: Socio-economic and Health Impacts, Threats and Risks 3.2.1 Conflicts and social impacts associated with oil and gas developments 3.2.2 Cumulative social-economic impacts 3.2.3 Multiplier effects of oil and gas resources 3.2.4 Local and national economics of oil and gas industry 3.2.5 Minimizing the social costs of oil and gas development 3.2.6 Health threats of oil and gas activities 3.2.7 Specialized hazards (Noise, radiations, fire, chemical/biological agents, electricity, spill and stress) 3.2.8 HSE and Management Systems (incl. accident investigation and reporting)

3.3 Unit: Monitoring oil and gas threats and impacts 3.3.1 Introduction to Environmental Monitoring Planning 3.3.2 Selection of indicators to be monitored and methodologies 3.3.3 Review of Standard Operating Procedures for monitoring impacts, threats and risks 3.3.4 Monitoring routine and non-routine operations 3.3.5 Monitoring status of ecosystems 3.3.6 Monitoring of socio-economic impacts 3.3.7 Integrative environmental monitoring 3.3.8 Indicator taxa and species identification

3.4 Unit: Environmental Data Acquisition and Use 3.4.1 Determination of data needs, purpose, options for acquisition and sources 3.4.3 Appropriate scales, resolution and extent of data needed 3.4.3 Quality control measures 3.4.4 Introduction to database management (data entry, processing & storage) 3.4.5 Introduction to and application of GIS (incl. GPS, remote sensing, modelling, spatial data analysis and thematic map production) 3.4.6 Primary data collection, processing and storage 3.4.7 Measuring biodiversity

4 MODULE 4: MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS IMPACTS 4.1 Unit: Policy, Legal & Institutional Framework for Oil and Gas Sector Development

4.1.1 National Policies and Laws Relating to Oil and Gas Production

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4.1.2 National Policies and Laws Relating to Environmental Management and Biodiversity Conservation

4,1.3 International Policy and Legal Framework for the Management and Conservation of the Environment and Biodiversity in Oil and Gas Activities 4.1.4 National and International Performance Standards, Guidelines and Best Practices for Management of Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts of Oil and Gas Development 4.1.5 National and International Institutional Framework 4.1.6 Consequences of unregulated development of fossil fuels

4.2 Unit: Mitigation of the Impacts of Oil and Gas Industry 4.2.1 Environmental Management Tools in oil and gas Sector 4.2.2 Minimization of Environmental Impacts along the oil and gas sector development value chain 4.2.3 Waste Management 4.2.4 Prevention and Reduction of Pollution 4.2.5 Risk management and control 4,2,6 Emergency, preparedness and responses (incl. to oil spills, fire, explosions, toxic gases, blow-outs, terrorism and sabotage, and natural disasters – earthquakes) 4.2.7 Remediation of oil and Gas Contamination and other Restoration Mechanisms 4.2.8 Enhancing positive impacts of oil and gas development

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 coordinated monitoring of impacts is in place (based on the EMPAG), threat analysis and monitoring to lessen impacts before they happen is not well developed.

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