Activities of the UNDP Energy & Environment Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina
MSc. Sanjin Avdic, MBA Sector Leader - Energy and Environment UNDP CO BiH
MSc. Amila Selmanagic-Bajrovic GEF Project Manager
OVERVIEW
• UNDP Energy & Environment Sector
• Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH
• “Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative
• KARST project E&E Sector: Overview
• Vision: ensure sustainable use of environ. and natural resources • Focus: strengthen environmental and energy management mechanisms, EE/RES/WSM, environment protection, bi/multirateral obligations, unlocking funds, green jobs, economic growth
• By... - contributing to local development and povetry reduction - strengthening/developing human capacity - creating a favorable environment for energy and environmental activties
E&E Sector: Zooming in
• Unlocking funds via 11 Water Supply Studies
Water Suppply •WaterImproved Suppply water supply for 50.000 citizens Management Management • Env. Funds legislation (RS, FBiH and Brcko DC)
Renewable RenewableEnvironmental • 37 Local EnvironmentalEnvironmental Action Plans Energy Sources Energyprotection Sources protection • 381.900 pilot tCO2 projects emission reduction annually Energy Energy & • 6& Sustainable Energy Action Plans Environment Environment Sector • SectorEnergy Management Information Systems (EMIS) – • inBiH’s 260 DNA public, CDM buildings Kyoto protocol financial mechanism Energy Efficiency EnergyClimate Efficiency Changes • Adaptation &Climate Mitigation Changes / BiH’s climate change model • LEDs & NAMAs Biodiversity •BiodiversityIntro ducing of biodiversity in land-use/spatial planning
E&E Sector: Overview
• BiH’s Low Emission Development Strategy
• BiH’s State of the Environment Report
• Activities on possible mechanisms of adoption of Reports, Studies and Strategic documents on state level
• NAMAs (National Appropriate Mitigation Activities)
Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH
• Environmental protection action plan, biodiversity - important priority
• Biodiversity – to be part of the long term Sustainable Development Strategy of BiH and as a tool to fight poverty
Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH
• However, BiH’s biggest challenge is…
• Macroeconomic situation
• PESTEL
• Environment - Entity level responsibility • 1 + 1 = 3 ?
Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH
• disbalanced
Social aspect
Environmental Economic aspect aspect Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH
State
Entity Canton, local level “Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative
• UNEP & UNDP joint initiative
• Title: Enhancing Systematic Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Assessment of Conservation Status of the Mountain Prenj Herpetofauna
• Budget: Seed funding
“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative
• Focus location: Mountain Prenj
• Prenj - mountain range in the Dinaric Alps of southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in eastern Herzegovina (near Mostar).
“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative
Three Project Components:
• Research and inventarisation of Mountain Prenj herpetofauna and PC 1 ornithofauna
• Innovative tools and evidence- based policy solutions for PC 2 nature conservation in BiH
• Empowerment of local and national stakeholders to play an active role in PC 3 protection, management and monitoring of biodiversity in BiH “Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative
Long-term project goal
• improved conservation status of Mount. Prenj herpetofanual and ornithofaunal species, supported by a functioning system for biodiversity management and monitoring in Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative
Short-term project goal
• Verified list of habitats and species of the herpetofauna and ornithofauna followed with database • Obtain a final and confirmed list of habitats and species of the Prenj ornithofauna and herpetofauna, in oder to apply the IUCN Red List • Strengthening national knowledge systems • Capacity development of decision makers and other key stakeholders • Link conservation efforts with sustainable livelihoods in the area of mount Prenj
KARST project
• ”Integrating karst peatlands conservation into key economic sectors”
• Duration: 07/2009 - 05/2013
• Budget: 950,000.00 USD (GEF)
• Implementation location: Canton 10, three Municipalities – Livno, Bosansko Grahovo, Tomislavgrad General goal
• Strengthening the long-term preservation of internationally significant karst systems in BiH • Provide example for their preservation in the entire region • Strengthening the policy framework and regulations of spatial planning on cantonal level • Micro-level impact Results map
Raising government awareness local population
Pro- Improving Policy level and biodiversity livelihoods capacity businesses building
• Contributions to planning • Tangible contributions to sectors Field work Monitoring (NGOs) Concrete results -raising awareness- • 15 representative from local government -Slovakian experiences on peatland protection and sustainable development (knowledge increase) • Equipment and software provided for 7 communal inspectors and officers in Livanjsko polje (all in the function of the spatial plan development and mapping of natural resources) • 12 media WS - tools and techniques - media campaign -aspect of preserving natural values (great promotion of the field)
Concrete results -raising awareness-
• 8.592 students - raising awareness campaign –biodiversity values
• 40 participants -sessions on cantonal and municipal spatial planning and protection of biodiversity - concrete recommendations for improved status + advocacy
• 7 cantonal inspectors and communal officers – training on rare and endangered species of birds and plants in LP
Concrete results -improving livelihoods-
Micro-capital projects: • Bosansko Grahovo - handicrafts, • Possibilities for commercial breeding of white- clawed crayfish in river Sturba • Promotion of beekeeping in Canton 10 • Institutional protection of Livno wild horses • Improving gastro offer of the area through protected autochthonous products improvement – Livanjski sir/cheese. • Employement of returnees and women
Concrete results -policy level and capacity building-
• Hydro-ecological study of Livanjsko polje • Peatland rehabilitation project preparation & submission • Contribution to the Cantonal spatial plan
Developed orginal documents and 8 maps on most valuable aspects of biodiversity,: • Zones for water protection, • Comparative maps of current use with map of biodiversity values • Integral proposal for spatial plan • SWOT analysis for land use, analysis of potential impacts of climate changes • Development trends and steps forward
• Cantonal and municipal inspectors - institutional and concrete protection of natural values. • Holding local informative session of cross-border management of water resources • Create initiatives and promote international formal agreement (Croatia – BiH)
Concrete results -field work and monitoring-
First training for government officers in bird monitoring (on Education Cantonal level)
First guidebook on Popularization! monitoring
Equipment and resources Conclusion
• Importance of KARST fields and Livanjsko Polje
• Utilization of positive practices resulted from KARST project into other projects (from maps to human resources)
• Ensure rehabilitation of the peatland & inspection
• Continuing to monitor bird and indicator plant species population
• Advocating maximum inclusion of products created within KARST project into spatial plans on cantonal and municipal level
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