GOBERNANZA EN ECOSISTEMAS, MEDIOS DE VIDA Y AGUA
QUARTERLY REPORT NO. 7
MARCH 2018 This report is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development USAID. The contents of this report are the sole responsibility of DAI and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United State.
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CONTRACTOR:
GOBERNANZA EN ECOSISTEMAS, MEDIOS DE VIDA Y AGUA: QUARTER REPORT No.7
Activity Title: Gobernanza en Ecosistemas, Medios de Vida y Agua
Sponsorship of the USAID Office: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Contract Number: AID-522-TO-16-00006
Contractor: DAI GLOBAL LLC
Publication date: March, 2018
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ACCESO Acceso a Mercados, FINTRAC Access to Markets, FINTRAC ACS Alianza para el Corredor Seco Alliance for the Dry Corridor La Agencia Española de Cooperación Spanish Agency for International Development AECID Internacional para el Desarrollo and Cooperation
AHAC Agencia Hondureña de Aeronáutica Civil Civil Aeronautics Agency of Honduras
AJAAM Asociación de Juntas Administradoras de Agua Association of Water Management Boards Asociación de Juntas de Agua del Municipio de Association of Water Boards of the Chinacla AJAMCHI Chinacla Municipality Asociación de Municipios para la Protección del Association of Municipalities for the Protection AMUPROLAGO Lago de Yojoa of Lago de Yojoa
ASHO Asociación Hondureña de Ornitología Honduran Ornithology Association
Asociación para el Manejo Integrado de Cuencas Association for Comprehensive Management of ASOMAINCUPACO de La Paz y Comayagua Watersheds in La Paz and Comayagua
CANATURH Cámara Nacional de Turismo de Honduras National Chamber of Tourism of Honduras
CDE Centro de Desarrollo Empresarial Enterprise Development Center CIAT Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical International Center of Tropical Agriculture
Centro Información Climática en el Occidente de Climate Information Center of the Western CICOH Honduras Region of Honduras Capucas Coffee Producers Cooperative COCAFCAL Cooperativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada Limited Comité Central Pro Agua y Desarrollo Integral Central Water and Holistic Development COCEPRADII de Intibucá Committee of Intibucá
CODEL Comité de Emergencia Local Local Emergency Committee CODEM Comité de Emergencia Municipal Municipal Emergency Committee
Mancomunidad de los Municipios Lencas del Cluster of Associated Communities of the COLOSUCA Centro de Lempira Lenca Municipalities of the Center of Lempira
COMAS Comisiones Municipales de Agua y Saneamiento Water and Sanitation Municipal Commission
COMCHIGUA Consejo de Cuencas de El Chiflador y Guaralape El Chiflador and Guaralape Watershed Board Asociación Coordinadora de Mujeres Coordinating Association of Peasant Women COMUCAP Campesinas de la Paz of La Paz COPECO Comisión Permanente de Contingencias Permanent Emergency Commission Regional Committee for the Protection of COREPROFOR Comité Regional de Protección Forestal Forests CP Producción Mas Limpia Cleaner Production CURC Centro Universitario Regional del Centro Central Region University Center CUROC Centro Universitario Regional de Occidente Western Region University Center
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Dirección Nacional de Cambio Climático Climate Change National Directorate DNCC (MIAMBIENTE) (MIAMBIENTE) DQA Evaluación de la Calidad de los Datos Data Quality Assessment Estándares Abiertos para la Práctica de la Open Standards for the Practice of EAPC Conservación Conservation EII Índice de Integridad Ecológica Ecological Integrity Index
Ente Regulador y Control de los Servicios de Regulator and Control of Drinking water and ERSAP Agua Potable y Saneamiento Sanitation Services Federación Hondureña de Deportes de Montaña Honduran Federation of Climbing and Hiking FEHDME y Escalada Sports FUNDAUNAH Fundación UNAH UNAH Foundation
FUNDER Fundación para el Desarrollo Rural Foundation for Rural Development
Gobernanza en Ecosistemas, Medios de Vida y Ecosystem, Livelihoods and Water GEMA Agua Management GIS Sistema de Información Geográfica Geographic Information System GLH Gobernabilidad Local en Honduras Local Governance in Honduras HQC Café de Calidad de Honduras Honduran Quality Coffee
HUPA Honduras un País de Aventuras Honduras - Country of Adventures
Instituto Nacional de Conservación y Desarrollo National Institute for Conservation, Forestry ICF Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre Development, Protected Areas, and Wildlife Innovaciones para el Desarrollo Empreserial Innovations for Environmental and Social IDEAS Ambiental y Social Business Development IFB Invitación a Licitar Invitation for Bids IHCAFE Instituto Hondureño del Café Honduran Coffee Institute IHT Instituto Hondureño de Turismo Honduran Tourism Institute IMEGH Instrumento de Medicion de Gobernanza Hídrica Water Governance Measurement Tool Fundación de Ciencias para el Estudio y la INCEBIO Biodiversity Science Institutes (Zamorano) Conservación de la Biodiversidad JAA Junta Administradora de Agua Water Management Board Junta de Agua Potable y Excretas de Jesús de Water Management Board for Potable and JAPOE Otoro Waste Water in Jesus de Otoro LOP Vida del Proyecto Life of Project LTTA Asistencia Técnica de Largo Plazo Long Term Technical Assistance Mancomunidad de Municipios del Centro de La Cluster of Associated Communities of the MAMCEPAZ Paz Municipalities of the Central Area of La Paz MAMUNI Mancomunidad del Norte de Intibucá Mancomunidad of Northern Intibucá Mancomunidad de Municipios del Valle de Cluster of Associated Communities of the MANVASEN Sensenti Municipalities of the Valle de Sensenti Cluster of Associated Communities of the Mancomunidad de Municipios del Parque MAPANCE Municipalities of the Montaña de Celaque Nacional Montaña de Celaque National Park Sistema de Información Meteorológica, Meteorological Climatology and Hydrolic MCH Climatológica e Hidrológica Information Systems Mecanismo de Compensación por Servicios MCSE Ecosystem Compensation Services Mechanism Ecosistémicos
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Secretary of State for the Departments of Secretaria de Estado en los Despachos de MIAMBIENTE Energy, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energía, Recursos Naturales, Ambiente y Minas Mines Mesa de Organizaciones Comanejadoras de Roundtable of Co-managers of Protected MOCAPH Áreas Protegidas de Honduras Areas in Honduras MOU Memorandum de Entendimiento Memorandum of Understanding MSME Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresas Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises PAG Proyecto Aldea Global Global Village Project Plataforma Administradora de Módulos de Administration Platform for Exoneration PAMEH Exoneración en Honduras Modules in Honduras PCA Plan de Conservación de Área Area Conservation Plan PCAT Plan de Entrenamiento y Asistencia Técnica Training and Technical Assistance Plan PMMA Plan de Monitoreo y Mitigación Ambiental Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans PNMC Parque Nacional Montana Celaque Celaque Mountain National Park PPPs Alianzas Público Privadas Public Private Partnerships Manejo sostenible de recursos con enfoque de Sustainable management of resources in the PROCAMBIO-GIZ cambio climático focus of climate change PROMUSAN Programas Municipales de Seguridad Alimentaria Municipal Food Security Programs
QGIS Sistema de Información Global Quantum Quantum Global Information Systems R4S Approach Analisis de la Resiliencia de los Sistemas Sociales Analysis of the Resilience for Social Systems RE Energía Renovable Renewable Energy REHNAP Red Nacional de Áreas Protegidas Privadas National Private Protected Areas Network RNP Reservas Naturales Privadas Private Natural Reserves RVSMP Refugio de Vida Silvestre Montaña de Puca Wildlife Refuge Montaña de Puca RZV RZV Soluciones y Diseños RZV Solutions and Designs SAG Secretaria de Agricultura y Ganadería Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock SAR Servicio de Administración de Rentas Tax Administration Office Secretary of Environment and Natural SERNA Secretería de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente Resources SFV Sistemas Fotovoltaicos Photovoltaic Systems SOW Alcance de Trabajo Scope of Work STTA Asistencia Técnica de Corto Plazo Short Term Technical Assistant Sistema Interna de Manejo Administrativo y Technical and Administrative Management TAMIS Técnico Internal System UMA Unidad Municipal Ambiental Municipal Environmental Unit UNITEC Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana Centroamenrican Technological University Oficina de Organizaciones Civiles, Registro y Honduran Ministry of Human Rights, Justice, Seguimiento del Ministerio de Derechos URSAC Governance and Decentralization Office on Humanos, Justicia, Gobernación y Civil Organization Registration and Follow Up Descentralización USCL Unidades de Supervisión y Control Local Supervision and Control Local Units Servicio Forestal de los Estados Unidos de USFS United States Forest Service Norteamérica WMO Organización Meteorológica Mundial World Meteorological Organization
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CONTENT
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 Main Activities and Achievements ...... 2
II. ACTIVITY BACKGROUND AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ...... 5 II.1. Activity Background ...... 5 II.2. Progress towards indicators ...... 7
III. GEMA Technical Implementation ...... 16 III.1. Result 1 – Reduced Threat in Areas of Biological Significance and/or Natural Resources to Conserve Biodiversity and Protec Water Delivery ...... 16 III.2. R2 - Increased Conservation-Related and Income-Generating Activities...... 26 Agroforestry and Non-Ag/Niche livelihoods ...... 26 III.3. Result 3 - Increased Vulnerable Populations Capacity to Adapt to Climate Variability...... 34 Increased capacity of vulnerable populations to face climate variability (CODEM, CODELS) and integration at different levels...... 34 Climate Information System in western Honduras...... 35
IV. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ...... 36 Gender ...... 36 Environmental Compliance ...... 37 Monitoring and Evaluation ...... 38 Communications ...... 40 Geographic Information Systems ...... 41
V. ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT...... 42 V.1. STAFFING ...... 42 Recruitment and departure of personnel ...... 42 Recruitment: See details in the Long Term Technical Assistants (LTTA) chart described below ...... 42 Departure of personnel ...... 42 Promotion of staff members ...... 42 LTTA and STTA ...... 42 Long Term Technical Assistance (LTTA) for Q7 ...... 43 Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) for Q7 ...... 45 Sub-contracts for Q7 ...... 46 Grants for Q7 ...... 46 OPERATIONS ...... 47 OFFICE ...... 47 IT ...... 47 OTHER ...... 47 EXPECTED ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT QUARTER (Q8)...... 48 Short and Long Term Technical Assistance Contratation (STTA/LTTA) ...... 48
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Other activities planned for Q8 ...... 49
VI. ANNEXES ...... 51
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CONTENT OF TABLE Table 1 R1 indicators status summary – Q7 report ...... 7 Table 2 Current status of the PCA technical reports...... 19 Table 3 Location of the Associations of Agricultural Producers (formed by groups of irrigators) in process of legalization by GEMA for the MCSE implementation...... 21 Table 4 GEMA Social Media improved - @GEMAHonduras ...... 40 Table 5 Long Term Technical Assistance (LTTA) for Q7 ...... 43 Table 6 Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) for Q7 ...... 45 Table 7 Sub-Contracts for Q7 ...... 46 Table 8 Grants for Q7 ...... 46
CONTENT OF FIGURES Figure 1 EII/PCA Workshops ...... 16 Figure 2 Development of nature and adventure tourism activities offered training ...... 30 Figure 3 Coffee Grant with COCEPRADII ...... 33 Figure 4 Adopting the single report platform – USAID Mission – DevResults...... 38 Figure 5 GEMA Organization Chart...... 44
CONTENT OF MAPS Map 1. Political Map of Activity Locations in Western Honduras...... 5 Map 2 Graphic distribution of target areas, work areas and prioritized watersheds...... 6 Map 3 Areas of influence evaluated during Q7...... 17 Map 4 Sampling points for the physical/chemical water quality analysis in the Puca and Guerguerence watershed areas in Gracias, Lempira...... 18 Map 5 RNP certification process during Q7...... 19 Map 6 Location of the Associations of Agricultural Producers (formed by groups of irrigators) in process of legalization by GEMA for the MCSE implementation accrued to Q7...... 22 Map 7 Map of coffee producer vulnerability in the Mejocote River sub-watershed...... 28 Map 8 Map of coffee producers’ vulnerability in the Lago de Yojoa sub-watershed...... 29
CONTENT OF ANNEXES Annex 1 Results of the health of biodiversity study in the areas of influence, using the Ecological Integrity Index (EII) ...... 51 Annex 2 Health condition of the conservation targets ...... 51 Annex 3 Threat Level by area of influence ...... 51 Annex 4 Threats identified in El Jilguero – Guajiquiro Area of Influence...... 52 Annex 5 GIS analysis map of Cougar (Puma concolor) habitat suitability in El Jilguero-Guajiquiro area of influence...... 53 Annex 6 Map of conservation objects in El Jilguero-Guajiquiro area of influence...... 54 Annex 7 Indicator of the integration of GEMA’s results with USAID DO2 IPs and other donors’ Activities...... 55 Annex 8 3 pilot sites for monitoring climatic variables ...... 58
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Gobernanza en Ecosistemas, Medios de Vida y Agua (GEMA) collaborated with diverse actors, partners, and sectors to establish sustainable conservation and diversify economic growth in western Honduras. Coordination with actors in the region provides an opportunity to protect critical forested areas, water resources, and species, while strengthening goods, services, and livelihoods of vulnerable populations. GEMA’s integrated approach is based on four principles: • Maximum impact by working in specific geographies; • Interconnecting and integrating within GEMA’s offices in the field; • Effectively coordinating with other USAID programs and international donors; • Working to empower women, young people, and vulnerable groups. Since GEMA seeks to "foster the resilience of subsistence livelihoods to reduce poverty in western Honduras," its efforts focus on: I. Reducing threats in areas of biological importance and critical ecosystems to preserve biodiversity and protect water supply; II. Increasing income-generating activities related to conservation; and III. Boosting the capacity of vulnerable populations to adapt to climate variability. The Q7 report describes Activity interventions from January to March 2017, structured pursuant to Section F.5 (Quarterly performance and financial report) of task order No. AID-522-TO-16-00006. The report consists of eight main sections: I. Executive Summary; II. Activity Background and Progress Towards Indicators; III. GEMA Technical Implementation; IV. Cross-Cutting Issues; V. Collaboration with Other Activities; VI. GEMA Management; VII. Financial Report; VIII. Annexes.
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MAIN ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS GEMA's teams throughout western Honduras have continued expanding their efforts to maintain strategic alliances through concrete interventions. The Activity continues to integrate natural resource management and increase alliances with local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), producers, organized women's groups, water management boards, co-managers, private property owners, municipalities, government institutions, academia, and other key local actors. These continue to make up the basic elements for sustainable activities in the medium and long term. GEMA implemented activities to reduce threats in areas of biological significance and natural resources to conserve biodiversity and protect water provision: • Baselines were generated for sensitive ecosystems that provide water to important urban areas and productive zones. o Achievements: ▪ Evaluated 201,458.61 hectares on their biodiversity status and performed threat analyses in five target areas: Mixcure, Güisayote-Pital, Jilguero-Guajiquiro, Montecillos, y, Cocoyagua. ▪ 180 people trained (52 women and 158 men) in Conservation Action Plan (PCA) and Ecological Integrity Index (EII) workshops, representing 124 local partner institutions from both regions. They have improved their knowledge of natural resource planning and management and climate variability impact assessment in target areas.
• To improve management of biologically significant areas and to streamline the application of improved natural resource management practices GEMA has made progress in key Private Natural Reserve (RNPs) certification processes. o Achievements: ▪ Obtained the RNP certificate from the National institute of Forest Conservation, Protected Areas and Wildlife (ICF) for El Jícaro, Gracias, Lempira, with a total area of 92.04 hectares. ▪ The RNP certification requests for official processing have been presented to the National Institute for Conservation, Forestry, Development, Protected Areas, and Wildlife (ICF) at the Regional Office in Santa Rosa de Copán, for Hacienda Montecristo (740 hectares), San José de Copán; and Finca 9 Pozas-Santa Marta (63.27 hectares), San Marcos de Ocotepeque.
• Local water boards are key to building mechanisms for ecosystems compensation and water recharge conservations activities. GEMA joined forces with organizations to document the descriptive reports, financial reports, and the appointment the Board of Directors accountable to the Regulator and Control of Drinking Water and Sanitation Services (ERSAP). These organizations include: 1. Mancomunidad of Centro de La Paz (MAPANCE) 2. Foundation Puca (FUNDACION PUCA) 3. Municipality Association for Lago de Yojoa (AMUPROLAGO) 4. Association for the Integrated Management of Watersheds of La Paz and Comayagua (ASOMAINCUPACO) 5. Projecto Aldea Global (PAG) 6. Association of Water Management Boards (AJAAM) 7. Supervision and Control Local Units (USCLs) 8. Municipal Environment Units (UMAs),
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o Achievements: ▪ 191 accountability reports were prepared by the water management boards (JAAs) to present to ERSAPS and channeled through GEMA. ▪ Completed the file for the forestry protection area declaration request for the Las Pavas micro watershed. The action plan for the micro watershed will be widely communicated to the community in mid-April and then submitted, reviewed and approved by the ICF.
• GEMA works with municipalities, households and other local actors implementing renewable energy activities that reduce deforestation. o Achievements: ▪ 3 women and 18 men were trained on photovoltaic system installation at the Marco Efraín Aguirre Lara and 21 de Octubre institutes. ▪ Installed 118 improved stoves and delivered 11 low-cost photovoltaic systems. ▪ Registered 205 beneficiaries who received improved stoves and 13 beneficiaries who received low-cost photovoltaic systems. ▪ Georeferenced 595 households with improved stoves and 224 households with low- cost photovoltaic systems. ▪ Cost-sharing agreements have been defined for 2,150 improved stoves and 100 low- cost photovoltaic systems.
• Agroforestry activities aim to implement good agricultural practices to improve climate variability resilience and watershed protection. USAID approved the implementation of three grants titled “sustainable production of coffee in micro watersheds” in the Wildlife Refuge Montaña de Puca, the sub watersheds of the Aruco, Higuito and El Suptal rivers; and Rio Sazagua, to be executed by Honduran Quality Coffee (HQC) (the first 2) and the Coordinating Association of Campesino Women (COMUCAP) (the latter).
o Achievements: ▪ 484 women farm owners have been included and have decision making power regarding agricultural MSME improvements. ▪ 16,620 people with enhanced financial benefits as a result of sustainable natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation. ▪ Formalized a public private partnership (PPP) with the Asociación Coordinadora de Mujeres Campesinas de la Paz (COMUCAP) and two PPPs with the HQC company. Over the life of the activity a total of 10 PPPs have been formalized with six different institutions: Fundación Co.Honducafe (2), FUNDER (2), MAPANCE (2), The Mancomunidades of the Central Area of La Paz (MAMCEPAZ) (1), COMUCAP (1), y HQC (2). ▪ US has been earmarked as funds leveraged through the three PPPs signed with COMUCAP (1) and HQC (2) during Q7. ▪ 360 producers with an enhanced capacity to assess and address climate variability risks and sustainable natural resource management.
• GEMA continues to develop the capacities of micro-businesses and entrepreneurs to offer a safe and responsible way for tourists to engage in activities related to nature, sports and adventure. Furthermore, national agricultural livelihoods have improved through Economic Development Centers (CDEs) in terms of knowledge regarding local alternatives. o Achievements:
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▪ 72 youth (18 women) were trained in trail identification and design and mountain climbing safety and survival in the municipalities of Lempira, Copán, Ocotepeque, Comayagua, Cortés (Lago de Yojoa) and Santa Bárbara, as part of the certification process for nature and adventure guides. ▪ Presented the results of the analysis of the natural fibers value chain study for 10 municipalities. ▪ 61 natural fiber producers were identified, along with 168 processors and 375 artisans.
• GEMA continues to organize and consolidate local structures to guarantee quality of life and economic growth improvement when facing the adverse effects of climate variability.
o Achievements: ▪ Integrated the Permanent Emergency Commission’s (COPECO) and the Civil Aeronautics Agency of Honduras’ (AHAC) data into the Meteorological, Climatology, and Hydrologic Information Systems’ (MCH) database format. ▪ Created the software architecture for the platform of the Climate Information Center in Western Honduras (CICOH) using PostgreSQL as a database engine. ▪ Established 3 small agro-meteorological station networks which are currently measuring climate variables and feeding information to the CICOH platform.
• To prepare communities prevention and response to extreme climate events, GEMA promotes the organization of CODEMs (Municipal Emergency Committees) and CODELs (Local Emergency Committees). o Achievements: ▪ Organized 4 CODEMs and 4 CODELs in the region of Santa Rosa de Copán and 15 CODELs in the region of La Esperanza. ▪ 41 CODELs in the region of Santa Rosa de Copán and 48 CODELs in the region of La Esperanza have identified equipment needed to implement prevention activities and respond to adverse events. ▪ Members of 36 CODELs in the region of Santa Rosa de Copán and 11 CODELs in the region of La Esperanza received training on gender issues and natural disaster risk management.
• During this quarter, GEMA has continued gender trainings for coffee value chain producers in Lago de Yojoa, CDE Lempa, and CODELs. o Achievements: ▪ The gender and masculinity modular training process has been completed with coffee producers in the area of Lago de Yojoa. ▪ 7 individuals from the Lempa CDE technical team were trained in gender and social inclusion issues. ▪ Conducted gender awareness activities with 119 participants (103 women and 16 men) belonging to 11 CODELs from 2 different municipalities: Las Vegas, Santa Bárbara and Siguatepeque, Comayagua.
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II. ACTIVITY BACKGROUND AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
II.1. ACTIVITY BACKGROUND Map 1. Political Map of Activity Locations in Western Honduras.
GEMA scales up and replicates a successful holistic model for ecosystem conservation and resilience in western Honduras.
During this quarter, GEMA focused on interventions in 30 micro watersheds, 397 villages, 59 helmets, 47 municipalities and 8 departments. (See Annex 1).
As the Activity grows project presence in new regions, new offices are required to reduce traveling time and improve working relations with local partners. Over the life of the project GEMA has opened an office in Santa Rosa de Copan and La Esperanza. In this period, the Activity chose a location in Santa Barbara for a third external office. Once the leasing contract has been approved by DAI’s home office, GEMA will begin office installation.
The Santa Rosa de Copán region includes the Ocotepeque and Copán departments and part of Lempira. The Activity's area of intervention in this sector is approximately to 234,969.04 ha and in the target areas of Erapuca, Guisayote-Pital, Celaque-Puca, Cocoyagua and Santa Rosa de Copán.
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The La Esperanza region is comprised of Intibucá, La Paz, Comayagua, part of Lempira and Santa Barbara departments and the target areas of Opalaca-Montaña Anillo Verde La Esperanza, Mixcure, Montecillos, El Jilguero and Lago de Yojoa. Most of the influence areas are in the most severe zone of the dry corridor, approximately 365,045.97 ha. The total area of the activity comes to 614,630.12 ha.
In Q7, GEMA focused efforts in the Mixcure, Güisayote-Pital, Jilguero-Guajiquiro, Montecillos, and Cocoyagua regions totaling in 201,458.61 ha.
GEMA is a four-year Activity, currently in its second year. In the first year and a half, the regional teams have worked in almost all the selected territory and implemented activities in the three results and related cross-cutting issues.
Map 2 Graphic distribution of target areas, work areas and prioritized watersheds.
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II.2. PROGRESS TOWARDS INDICATORS Over the life of the project, the regional teams have progressed towards indicator targets for Results 1, 2 and 3. In the first stages of the activity, GEMA set the foundation to initiate interventions to meet Life of Project (LOP) goals. The table below shows the progress to date towards those goals including recent progress from Q7.
Table 1 R1 indicators status summary – Q7 report
Result Progress Toward Indicator Targets /Sub-Result
R.1 Reduced Threats in Areas of Biological Significance and/or Natural Resources to Conserve Biodiversity and Protect Water Delivery 1.1 Number of Progress in Q7: hectares of ▪ Assessed 201,458.61 ha in terms of health and threat analysis corresponding to five target areas: biological o Mixcure: 39,670.00 significance o Güisayote-Pital: 58,885.00 showing o Jilguero-Guajiquiro: 66,541.80 improved o Montecillos: 29,018.00 biophysical o Cocoyagua. 7,343.81 conditions due ▪ All 11 intervention areas have defined EIIs. to USG ▪ All 11 intervention areas have started designing PCAs. assistance. ▪ Contract initiated with Asociación Mesa de ONGs Comanejadoras de Áreas Protegidas de Honduras (LOP 150,000 (MOCAPH) to develop instruments to improve the management of biologically and hydrologically hectares) significant areas at the local level. ▪ Contract initiated with Asociación para el Manejo Integrado de Cuencas de La Paz y Comayagua (ASOMAINCUPACO) to reduce threats to biodiversity, the forest, and water in prioritized micro watersheds in the work area of El Jilguero -Montecillos (linked to the water producing zone El Jilguero and Reserva Biológica Montecillos). ▪ Contract initiated with Fundación Comunitaria PUCA to reduce threats to biodiversity, forests, and 1.2 Number of water in priority micro watersheds in the Celaque-PUCA target area (linked to the wildlife refuge hectares of Montaña de PUCA). biological ▪ Contract initiated with MAPANCE to reduce threats to biodiversity, forests, and water in priority significance micro watersheds in the Celaque-Puca target area (linked to the Celaque Mountain National Park under (PNMC) and RB Pacayita Volcano). improved ▪ Received and approved the work plan and first deliverable of the sub-contract with the International natural Center of Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) according to the baseline for the platform development for resource the Terra-i Honduras system. management ▪ Three contracts signed with Co-Managers of protected areas (MAPANCE, Fundación Puca y due to USG ASOMAINCUPACO). assistance. ▪ 1 sub-contract signed with MOCAPH for the “Instrument Development to Improve the Management (LOP 240,000 of Areas of Biological and Hydrologic Significance at the local level”. hectares) ▪ Obtained the RNP Certificate of El Jícaro in Gracias, Lempira, covering 92.04 hectares. ▪ The RNP certificate requests for Hacienda Monte Cristo (740 hectares) in San José de Copán and Finca 9 Pozas – Santa Marta (63.27 hectares) in San Marcos de Ocotepeque, were presented to the ICF Regional Office in Santa Rosa de Copán. ▪ Conducted 16 physical/chemical water quality analyses in micro watersheds of target areas in Celaque-Puca. Sub R1.1 – Strengthened Local Institutions to Manage Natural Resources 1.1.1 Number GEMA has trained 952 individuals (697 men and 255 women) on issues related to sustainable natural of people resource management and/or biodiversity conservation. The subjects for the training seminars include: EII trained in evaluation, Open Standards for Conservation Practices (EAPC) preparation, and accountability report sustainable preparation for the Honduran Ministry of Human Rights, Justice, Governance and Decentralization (URSAC) natural (which maintain legal status of the JAA and allow for the operation of the Ecosystem Services Compensation resource Mechanisms [MCSE]). management
7 Q7 REPORT (JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2018) and/or Accrued Q 5 Q6 Q7 biodiversity Total Training Subject Men Women Men Women Men Women conservation due to USG Contribution of the Resilient 175 49 73 23 127 53 500 assistance. Ecosystems component (LOP 8,500 people) Contribution of the Sub R 1.2 MCSE 265 96 57 34 - - 452 Total 440 145 130 57 127 53 952
GEMA has strengthened 230 (151 in FY2) institutions through technical experience support and improved access to equipment. GEMA’s interventions that contributed to institution strengthening are: - Technical guidance and assistance to JAAs to acquire or maintain their legal status and implement MCSEs. - Developed EII and PCA Workshops. - Developed the Workshops: analysis of vulnerability of coffee farms. - Developed the Workshops: concepts in adaptation to climate change and its linkage to the gender approach. Organized and Strengthened CODELs. - Created of Renewable Energy Centers in Technical Institutes in Secondary Schools.
Update Strengthening Type of Organization Number of Organizations Period Criteria
Secondary Schools supported Better access to equipment to develop a local market for 3 and creation of technical renewable energy experience
Mancomunidades 3 1.1.2 Number Co Managers 4 of institutions Water administration 2 with improved companies and associations capacity to Cooperatives and associations 6 assess or of producers address AF1 Local and national climate development foundations and 3 variability risks organizations Creation of technical supported by Private businesses 1 experience USG assistance. Institutes (Biodiversity Science Institutes at Zamorano (LOP 700 2 institutions) University (INCEBIO) and Instituto Forestal Lenca) Irrigation Association 1 CODELs (20 in La Esperanza 40 region and 20 in Santa Rosa) MOWI 14 Sub Total 79 AF 2 (Q CODELs (28 in La Esperanza 1 and region, 21 in Santa Rosa 49 Strengthening Q2) region) administrative and organizational capacity: Community organization CODEM (in Santa Rosa 4 and participation region)
Strengthening Water Administration Boards administrative and (Organization and/or updating 89 organizational capacity: legal status and MCSE Community Organization implementation) and Participation
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Water Administrating Companies and Associations Creation of technical - Aguas de Márcala experience - Asociación de Juntas (Participated in: Ecological Administradoras del 3 Integrity Index Assessment Municipio de Chinacla Workshop and the (AJAAMCHI) Conservation Plan - Consejo de Cuencas de Preparation Workshop) El Chiflador y Guaralape (COMCHIGUA) - Mancomunidad del Norte de Intibucá (MAMUNI) - Mancomunidad de Municipios Lencas de la Sierra de la Paz 4 (MAMLESIP) - Mancomunidad Lenca Eramaní - Mancomunidad Valle de Senseti - Co-Managers (Consejo 1 intermunicipal Higuito) - Centro de Enseñanza Aprendizaje de 1 Agricultura Sostenible El Socorro (CEASO) Sub-Total 151 Total 230
Sub R1.2– Ecosystem Services Compensation Mechanism Implemented 1.2.1 Number of micro watersheds in The Aguas Cristalinas Tesoros en las Alturas Micro Watershed was declared as a Protected Forestry Area. It process of is located between the municipalities of Intibucá and Jesús de Otoro, Intibucá. The declaration agreement was declaration. issued by ICF in August 2017. (LOP 100 watersheds) 133 MCSEs created, (water boards with legal status and the creation of the mechanism is documented in 1.2.2 the activity section). Number of 89 MCSEs implemented: conservation action plans have been designed, implemented and evaluated. payment for ecosystem services MCSEs Implemented compensatio n MCSE Creados MCSE Implementados mechanisms (MCSE) operational Q7 17 due to USG Q6 133 assistance. 7 (LOP 450 FY 1 agreements) 65
Sub R1.3– Renewable and Clean Energy adopted
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• At the household level, GEMA works with two technologies: improved cookstoves/ovens and low- cost photovoltaic systems. • Q7 118 improved cookstoves/ovens and 361 low cost photovoltaic systems installed • Accrued 1,931 installed systems
Progress to Goal
% advance 32%
Progres to Goal 1931
LOP 6000
Improved Ovens Photovoltaic Solar Systems 1.3.1 Total for Number of Report Period reporting households period with Santa La Santa La improved Rosa Esperanza Rosa Esperanza access to renewable or clean energy Q5 and due to USG FY 1 Annual 553 121 0 0 674 assistance. Report (LOP 6,000 Q 1 248 530 0 0 778 households) FY 2 Q 2 49 69 150 211 479
Aggregate Total by region and technology type (Q5 850 720 150 211 1931 +Q6+Q7) Summary of progress by period.
Accumulated Progress 361 Q7 118
0 Q6 778
0 FY 1 674
Photovoltaic Stoves Installed Improved Stoves Installed
GEMA is working on the baseline to improve household geo-referencing. 1.3.2 Number GEMA is currently identifying enterprises and alternatives (55% advance) of conservation Around 400 companies have been identified that can reduce their impact and improve productivity with RE enterprises systems. adopting The organization Innovations for Environmental and Social Business Development (IDEAS) began its clean/ analysis of commercial ovens and stoves to define solutions to reduce the consumption of firewood and renewable increase productivity.
10 Q7 REPORT (JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2018) energy The biogas consultant began the analysis of results regarding Lago de Yojoa to define solutions for technologies greywater from restaurants. and / or best practices. (LOP 1,000 conservation enterprises) Result 2 – Increased Conservation-Related Income-Generating Activities 2.1 New net Completed baseline surveys: 6 agroforestry related grants and 39 agricultural livelihood grants. Number of sales of micro companies registered: 1,516. participating Collecting data for the LB survey of the “sustainable management of coffee farms” grant, in the sub- conservation watersheds of Sazagua and Puringla rivers. enterprises due to USG
assistance.
(LOP 10$MM)
Grant
Counterpart ECNumber of beneficiaries Hombres Mujeres
Specialized technical business advisory services for 50 Business Development MSMEs participating in the Activity in the Marcala – 102 30 72 Center – Lempa Region. Guajiquiro – La Esperanza region.
Specialized technical business advisory services for 50 Business Development MSMEs participating in the Activity in the Gracias region at Center - Santa Rosa 110 21 89 the mancomunidad Colosuca (COLOSUCA) Region.
2.2 New employment Specialized technical business advisory services for 55 Business Development created in MSMEs participating in the Activity: in the Lago de Yojoa- Center Santa Bárbara 18 0 18 participating Santa Bárbara region. Region rural conservation Sustainable management of cacao farms in the Lago de enterprises FUNDER 120 90 30 (full time Yojoa watershed equivalents- Sustainable management of coffee farms in the Gualcarque FTEs) as a CoHonducafe 401 299 102 and Lago de Yojoa sub-watersheds result of USG Sustainable management of coffee farms in the Mejocote assistance. CoHonducafe 300 281 19 (LOP 3,000 sub-watershed FTEs) Field School Implementations (Livestock) MAPANCE 152 133 19 Panela Production (sugar cane) MAPANCE 150 144 6
Sustainable management of avocado farms FUNDER 164 141 23
Sustainable management of coffee farms in the sub- MANCEPAZ 300* - - watersheds of the Sazagua and Puringla rivers Sustainable management of coffee farms in the sub- HQC 300* - - watersheds of the Aruco, Higuito, and El Suptal rivers Sustainable production of coffee in the Wildlife Refuge HQC 350* - - Montaña de Puca (RVSMP) micro watersheds
Total 2467 840 276
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Training plans and technical assistance have been implemented through 6 grants; 3 agroforestry related and 3 non-agricultural.
2,843 participants have been registered in agricultural and non-agricultural micro-enterprises, 1,572 men and 1,271 women, totaling in 45% female participation.
Activities/Grants Gender of the Total Participants 2.3 Percentage Men Women of female Clean Energy Technology Adoption 0 622 1,309 1,931 participants in USG- assisted Sustainable Avocado Farm Management 0 141 23 164 programs Field Schools for the Production and Commercialization of Milk and 0 132 19 151 designed to Beef in the Sub-watersheds of the Higuito and Mejocote rivers. increase access to Sustainable Management of Cacao Farms in the Lago de Yojoa 0 90 30 120 productive watershed. economic Sustainable Management in coffee farms in the Gualcarque River and 0 299 102 401 resources Lago de Yojoa sub-watersheds (assets, credit, Sustainable management of coffee farms in the Mejocote River sub- 0 282 18 300 income or watershed employment). Ecological Production of Sugar from Sugar Cane (Panela) in the 0 144 6 150 (LOP 35% Mejocote River sub-watershed proportion of Specialized technical business advisory services in the region of 0 30 72 102 women) Marcala – Guajiquiro – La Esperanza /CDE Lempa
Specialized technical business advisory services in Gracias, Lempira 0 21 89 110 – COLOSUCA/CDE Western Region
Total 1,761 1,668 3,429
2.4 Number of households with new income from The CDEs in Lempa and Santa Rosa de Copan have registered 216 households. non- 117 micro-entrepreneurs have been trained on renewable energy business practices. traditional, Signed 1 subsidy for panela preparation with MAPANCE in Lempira and is undergoing the baseline survey non- process. agricultural or niche Concluded tile and brick, natural fiber crafts and pottery value chain studies. livelihoods. (LOP 3,850 households) 2.5 Number 35,200 beneficiaries. of people with This indicator includes economic and non-monetary benefits (access to water for MCSE beneficiaries, improved renewable energy technologies, natural resource access for tourism including bird watching and nature economic sports). benefits derived from Total individuals sustainable Households according to natural Data Source directly resource number of benefited management household and/or members biodiversity Preliminary database of subscribers from conservation Creation of MCSE 3,611 18,055 42 JAA with MCSE – La Esperanza Region as a result of USG Sustainable Avocado Farm Management 164 820 assistance.
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(LOP 120,000 Field Schools for the Production and people) Commercialization of Milk and Beef in the 151 755 Higuito and Mejocote Rivers sub- watershed. Sustainable Management of Cacao Farms in 120 600 the Lago de Yojoa Watershed Sustainable management of coffee farms in the Gualcarque River and Lago de Yojoa 401 2005 sub-watershed Promotion and adoption Sustainable management of coffee farms in of market-based best 300 1,500 practices the Mejocote River sub-watershed. Ecological Panela Production (Sugar Cane) 150 750 in the Mejocote River sub-watershed. Specialized technical business advisory services in the region of Marcala – 102 510 Guajiquiro – La Esperanza /CDE Lampa Subsidy for specialized technical/business consultancies in the Gracias– 110 550 COLOSUCA/CDE Western Region. Adoption of clean and/or renewable technologies Improved stoves installed 1,931 9,655 and best practices Total 35,200
Sub R2.1 - Business Alliances and Partnerships Created /PPPs 2.1.1 Number of public- private partnerships 35 PPPs signed. formed as a result of USG assistance. (LOP 35 PPPs) Funds committed and contributed presented by subsidies in execution.
2.1.2 Value private sector investment leveraged for conservation. (LOP 3.00 $MM)
Result 3 – Increased Vulnerable Population's Capacity to Adapt to Climate Variability 40 communities with organized CODELs. 3.1 Number of Departments communities Municipalities with adequate Intibucá Lempira Ocotepeque Santa Bárbara disaster Belén 0 0 3 0 capacity. (LOP 150 Gracias 0 5 0 0 communities) Intibucá 3 0 0 0
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Jesús de Otoro 5 0 0 0
La Campa 0 1 0 0 La Iguala 0 3 0 0 Las Flores 0 1 0 0 Las Vegas 0 0 0 5 San Isidro 4 0 0 0 San Manuel Colohete 0 1 0 0
San Pedro Zacapa 0 0 0 3
San Sebastián 0 6 0 0
12 17 3 8 Progress in Fiscal Year 2: o Organization of 51 CODELs (28 in the La Esperanza region and 23 in the Santa Rosa region). o Organization of 4 CODEMs. 3.2 Number of people Number of individuals with access to financial resources, assets, supported by infrastructure, communication, and training (for example: early warning Households Persons the USG to systems, information systems and meteorological prevention). adapt to the effects of climate Improved stove beneficiaries. 1,931 9,655 Number of individuals that make up the CODELs (8 Members in the Board variability. - 320 (LOP 15,000 of Directors representing 40 CODELs) people) Total 9,975
Sub R3.1 - Climate Information System for Western Honduras Established 3.1.1Number of people using climate information or implementing risk-reducing Created the software for the CICOH platform, using PostgreSQL as a database engine. actions to Integrated the Permanent Commission Contingency’s (COPECO) and AHAC’s Meteorological, improve Climatology and Hydrologic Information Systems (MCH) database. resilience to climate Established 3 small agro-meteorological station networks. They are currently measuring climate variables variability as and feeding information to the CICOH platform. supported by USG assistance. (LOP 25,000 beneficiaries) 3.1.2 Number Period Name of the training activity Men Women of people trained in Updating and standardization of the Meteorological Information climate 13 3 variability System in Honduras through the MCH workshop adaptation supported by FY 1 USG Climate change and its effects on businesses/companies. 14 10 assistance. (LOP 5,000 Basic concepts of Climate Change for CODELs workshop 158 80 people)
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Disaster Response Capacity and Community Preparation Analysis. 22 11
Assessment of Coffee Farm Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity 10 0 when faced with climate variability challenges.
Renewable Energy Business Workshop 0 116
Assessment of Coffee Farm Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity FY 2 Q6+ Q7 11 2 when faced with climate variability challenges.
Basic concepts of Climate Variability for CODELs workshop. 175 172
Basic Concepts of Climate Variability and Adaptation for 38 67 community-based organizations workshop
Number 441 461
Percentage 49% 51%
Cross-cutting Indicators Number of persons trained with USG assistance to advance outcomes GEMA has trained 1,064 individuals (438 men and 626 women) on gender equality and women’s consistent empowerment. with gender equality or Accrued to Q female Q6 Q7 5 Total empowerment Men Women Men Women Men Women through their roles in public Individuals trained on gender equality or 89 106 191 136 158 384 1,064 or private women’s empowerment sector institutions or organizations (LOP 5,000 persons)
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III. GEMA TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION
III.1. RESULT 1 – REDUCED THREAT IN AREAS OF BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND/OR NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY AND PROTEC WATER DELIVERY
Resilient Ecosystems, Water Governance and Renewable Energy
The result 1 technical implementation includes interventions regarding the following sub-results: strengthened local institutions to manage natural resources; ecosystems services compensation mechanisms implemented; and, renewable and clean energy adopted. Due to the inter-reliance of activities between the indicators, their compliance with sub-results, is sometimes analyzed in an integrated or holistic manner, while other times analyzed on an individual basis.
Indicator 1.1. Number of hectares of biological significance areas showing improved biophysical conditions as a result of USG assistance; and, 1.2. Number of hectares of biologically significant areas under improved natural resource management as a result of USG assistance.
Main Actions During Q7 Resilient Ecosystems • EII/PCA Workshops: Coordinated with local ICF offices, AJAAMs and international cooperation projects to discuss logistics and complete 4 EII and 5 PCA workshops. With the information from these workshops, in Güisayote-Pital y Cocoyagua, at the Santa Rosa de Copán office, and Mixcure, El Jilguero-Guajiquiro y Montecillos, in the La Esperanza office.
Figure 1 EII/PCA Workshops
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Map 3 Areas of influence evaluated during Q7. • Identify the conservation goals and priority strategies in the target areas of Mixcure; Guisayote- Pital; Jilguero-Guajiquiro; Montecillos; and, Cocoyagua. GEMA also conducted field visits to collect, document and analyze key information to confirm preliminary diagnoses (See Annex 6).
• Technical Reports: Finished technical reports for EII and EAPC in the target areas of Celaque-Puca, Opalaca-Montaña Verde, Anillo Verde and Lago de Yojoa.
Water Governance • Guidance: Provided guidance and advice to co-managers at MAPANCE, Fundación Comunitaria PUCA, ASOMAINCUPACO, the Intibucá Central Pro Water and Integral Development Committee (COCEPRADII), PAG and MOCAPH, to prepare 2018 – 2019 work plans. • Community Engagement: Coordinated with ASOMAINCUPACO, to hold conversations with watershed boards of the El Jilguero area to strengthen protection and conservation activities implemented by the communities. • Water Quality Monitoring: Began organizing and strengthening local Stakeholder Networks to support the water quality monitoring system implementation for the micro-watershed of Anillo Verde. They are supported by The La Esperanza and Intibucá Anillo Verde Management Group. In the same context, but a different region, GEMA performed the physical/chemical water quality analysis of the Celaque-Puca watersheds, with support from Fundación PUCA and MAPANCE (See map 4).
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Map 4 Sampling points for the physical/chemical water quality analysis in the Puca and Guerguerence watershed areas in Gracias, Lempira.
• Terra-i Honduras: GEMA prepared to implement the Terra-i Honduras platform in target areas.
RNP Certification • Certification Process: GEMA provided monitoring and oversight in 23 locations, each in different stages of certification, with potential for RNP certification (10 in Santa Rosa de Copán, and 13 in La Esperanza). GEMA also began joint efforts with ICF and the National Private Protected Areas Network (REHNAP), to discuss bottlenecks in the RNP certification process, and identify mechanisms to apply incentives for conservation. Taking advantage of the inter-organization relationship, GEMA reinitiated the certification processes for stagnant documents at the ICF (filed since 2016), including documents for the El Consejero (Anillo Verde), Luna del Puente, and Rancho Vaquero (Lago de Yojoa) RNPs. • RNP Management Plans: Completed the GEMA-MOCAPH joint planning to prepare natural resource management plans for 4 RNPs: El Jícaro, Hacienda Montecristo, 9 Pozas – Santa Marta and El Consejero. Together the partnership achieved 90% progress in preparing the Management Plan for the RNP Census.
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Map 5 RNP certification process during Q7.
Main Actions for Q8 Resilient Ecosystems • Promote coordination among local stakeholders (ICF, UMA, JAAs, AJAAMs, Mancomunidades, Higuito, Güisayote, and the mancomunidad of the Valle de Senesnti municipalities [MANVASEN]) and share results from the EII and EAPC analysis of the target areas of Anillo Verde, Güisayote- Pital, Cocoyagua, Santa Rosa de Copán and Montecillos. • Complete the processes of preparation of the EAPC and EII technical reports:
Table 2 Current status of the PCA technical reports. No. TARGET AREA DOCUMENT TYPE CURRENT STATUS 1 Opalaca-Montaña Verde PCA Technical Report Finished, in final review 2 Cuenca Lago de Yojoa PCA Technical Report Finished, 80% reviewed 3 Biósfera Cacique Lempira PCA Technical Report Finished, in final reviewed 4 Anillo Verde PCA Technical Report Finished, pending review
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5 Santa Rosa de Copán PCA Technical Report Finished, 50% reviewed 6 Erapuca PCA Technical Report Finished, 70% reviewed 7 Guisayote-Pital PCA Technical Report Finished, not yet reviewed 8 Mixcure PCA Technical Report In preparation 9 El Jiguero-Guajiquiro PCA Technical Report In preparation 10 Montecillos PCA Technical Report In preparation 11 Cocoyagua PCA Technical Report In preparation
Water Governance • Implement work plans for sub-contracts to reduce threats to biodiversity and water and improve local hydrologic management. • Provide support the local actors network to implement the water quality monitoring system in the Anillo Verde micro-watershed and begin the process in the Rio Grande (Santa Bárbara) and Chiflador-Guaralape (Marcala) micro-watersheds. Then GEMA will collect samples for water quality analysis in hydrologic networks supplying water to communities such as Marcala, La Esperanza, Santa Rosa de Copán, among others. • Monitor the implementation of the Terra-i Honduras platform, through technician trainings working for different institutions that will be responsible for managing the platform, and site visits to validate maps created by Terra-i. • Coordinate with ICF (local offices) to document and verify legal information regarding land tenure and technical information to generate maps and biophysical diagnostics of private properties. These actions will initiate the RNP certification process and promote the declaration of 16 potential RNPs in the Anillo Verde area. • Identify incentives to promote private property owner participation in conservation through a short survey which would be administered virtually. • Execute a workshop with RENAPH and ICF on certification, limitations, and incentives for private conservation. Participants will include properties that have already been certified as RNPs and with those that are still undergoing the certification process. Indicators 1.1.1. Number of people trained in sustainable natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation due to USG assistance; and, 1.1.2. Number of institutions with improved capacity to assess or address climate change risks supported by USG.
Main Actions During Q7 Resilient Ecosystems • In Service Training: Eight (8) field visits were carried out in the five (5) target areas evaluated in coordination with key stakeholders. The purpose of the field visit was to recognize the existing environmental, social, and economic conditions on-site, and identify potential threats, conservation assets, and to confirm information collected during the preliminary diagnosis. • Coordination: Held ten (10) meetings with local ICF offices, Consejo Higuito, Mancomunidades, UMAs, and JAAs, to coordinate the logistics and invitations to the workshops, to select key stakeholders who participated in four (4) EII workshops and five (5) EAPC workshops, to evaluate the target areas of Güisayote-Pital, Mixcure, Jilguero-Guajiquiro, Montecillos and Cocoyagua. • Follow Up. Presented progress and results of the EAPC and EII processes to GEMA and USAID staff.
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Main Actions for Q8 Resilient Ecosystems • Give an official presentation to USAID, GEMA and Government institutions at the central level, of the EAPC and EII results for the 11 target areas. • Prepare a methodology proposal for the delivery of EAPC results to key stakeholders. • Engage specialized services to prepare public versions of the EAPC and EII technical reports, to be disseminated to the public. • Initiate the capacity building process for UMAs actions to reduce threats to conservation targets and improve management.
Indicator 1.2.1. Number of micro watersheds in process of declaration; and, 1.2.2 Number of payment for ecosystem services compensation mechanisms (MCSE) operational due to USG assistance.
Main Actions During Q7 Water Governance • Legal Status: Provided technical assistance to 191 JAAs to prepare technical and financial reports, and document case files to be presented to ERSAPS. In addition, GEMA followed up on the legalization process for 10 Irrigation Associations; 7 in La Esperanza (Jesús de Otoro and Opatoro) and 3 in Santa Rosa de Copán (La Iguala and San Sebastián).
Table 3 Location of the Associations of Agricultural Producers (formed by groups of irrigators) in process of legalization by GEMA for the MCSE implementation. Municipality, Name of No. Work areas Status department Association La Esperanza Region: 1 El Porvenir Review the bylaws and regulations to 2 El Cedral include MSCE figures in their mission 3 Mixcure Jesús de Otoro Los Horcones and present the bylaws to the Association for approval. 4 Santa Fe Arriba
5 Tatumbla La Lima Buena Currently processing the bank 6 Vista certification under the association to El Jilguero Opatoro complete the case file and present it to 7 El Cedro the Ministry of Economic Development. Santa Rosa de Copán Region: Opalaca – La Iguala, 8 Potrerillos. Montaña Verde Lempira. Currently processing the bank Opalaca – La Iguala, 9 El Carrizal. certification under the association to Montaña Verde Lempira. complete the case file and present it to Celaque – Puca San Sebastián, the Ministry of Economic Development. 10 (R.B. Volcán Cubite. Lempira. Pacayita).
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Map 6 Location of the Associations of Agricultural Producers (formed by groups of irrigators) in process of legalization by GEMA for the MCSE implementation accrued to Q7.
• Information Gathering: Completed the field information survey regarding the supply, demand and quality of water, to establish a hydraulic balance in the Anillo Verde micro-watersheds. This activity is conducted in coordination with CIAT and Aguas de La Esperanza e Intibucá. • MCSE Activities: Carried out orientation seminars with 15 new JAAs of Cocoyagua (Copán), Montaña de Camapara, San Marcos de Caiquìn (Lempira), San Juan (Intibucá), and San Marcos (Ocotepeque), to explain GEMA’s support process to establish MCSEs, legalization of community-based organizations, and the role of the local support entities (UMAs, USCL, the Water and Sanitation Municipal Commission [COMAS], and CODELs). GEMA also held meetings to build closer relationships with JAAs and municipal authorities to implement MCSEs in micro watersheds in the targeted areas of Güisayote-Pital, Volcán Pacayita, Cocoyagua and Lago de Yojoa. In San Juan de Opoa, where the MCSE is active, GEMA followed up on the MCSE initiative for water in the city of Santa Rosa de Copán, based on tourism.
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• MCSE Action Plans: Supported the preparation of the Action Plan to restore the Güergüerence micro-watershed through the MCSE of Las Flores, Lempira, with guidance from USAID’s project Alliance for the Dry Corridor (ACS), Fundación PUCA, Las Flores UMA, Proyecto Sustainable management of resources in the focus of climate change (PROCAMBIO) implemented by GIZ, key stakeholders and GEMA.
Declaration of Micro-Watersheds • Action Plan: Jointly with ICF (Siguatepeque), and local stakeholders from 14 JAAs, coordinated an action plan to declare Las Pavas, Meámbar, and Comayagua micro watersheds. This required: demarking micro-watershed limits, conducting a biophysical and social economic diagnostic survey, completing an action plan ready to be published, and finishing the declaration request to be signed by local stakeholders (protection and management agreements). • Declaration: Held a work meeting with the ICF of the Northwestern Region and representatives of the municipalities of San Vicente Centenario, La Arada and San Nicolás (Santa Bárbara), to begin the process to declare the El Volcán micro-watershed. In another area of intervention, the Activity provided technical support to the Technical Committee of Güergüerence, Las Flores, to prepare the Action Plan as a requirement for the declaration of the micro watershed.
Main Actions for Q8 Water Governance • Organize and hold day-long sessions to establish JAAs in the municipalities in GEMA’s target areas. • Complete procedures to include the MCSE concept in regulatory and operational frameworks of JAAs through the standardization of their legal status with the ERSAPS. GEMA will also implement actions in areas within Cocoyagua, and target areas of San Marcos, and San Francisco, Ocotepeque. • Facilitate the communication and implementation process for the watershed action plan in Güergüerence, Las Flores, and Arcagual, Gracias (Lempira). • Follow up on the implementation of MCSEs in cities in La Esperanza, Gracias, Las Flores, Santa Rosa de Copán and San Juan de Opoa.
Declaration of micro watersheds • Submit the declaration request to the ICF for the Las Pavas micro watershed. Then, GEMA will prepare and initiate the process of watershed declaration for: El Volcán, Las Vueltas, and 4 micro watersheds in El Níspero, Santa Bárbara. Finally, GEMA will plan the technical discussion to support the watershed declaration process and prepare improved proposals for the ICF.
Indicators 1.3.1. Number of households with improved access to renewable or clean energy due to USG assistance.
Main Actions During Q7 Renewable Energy • Internship: Completed and published a Scope of Work (SOW) for interns to support the Renewable Energy (RE) system installation for households and enterprises, that do not qualify for full cleaner production (CP) implementation. 8 CVs for the internship position were received and analyzed, only 2 were accepted. • RE Business: Developed an interview guide to evaluate the status of the microbusiness women and their motivation to take the RE business course. GEMA also visited 4 institutes equipped and trained by GEMA to become Local RE Centers to define opportunities and dates to replicate the
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RE business course. The course is already being replicated and documented at the 21 de Octubre and Marco Efraín Aguirre Lara. • Partnerships: Signed the MOU's with San Manuel Colohete and Las Flores, Lempira. • Photovoltaic Stoves (SFVs): Carried out arrangements with a company called SOLARIS to replace low-cost SFV that presented defects. The faulty SFVs were returned to SOLARIS. To continue providing SFVs, GEMA used information received from Acceso a Mercados and ACS, as well as key threat analysis of ecosystems and micro-watersheds to prioritize target communities. The Activity then visited municipalities where target communities had been selected to determine their interest and willingness to provide counterparts. Guajiquiro was not able to provide a counterpart. Their unopened SFVs were returned to SOLARIS.
Main Actions for Q8 Renewable Energy
• Finish geo-referencing and registering beneficiaries in Gracias, Lempira. • Define systems to be installed and municipalities’ counterpart in: La Labor, Ocotepeque, Lucerna and San Francisco del Valle (Ocotepeque) and La Arada and Santa Bárbara (Santa Bárbara) and Siguatepeque (Comayagua). • Prepare and publish separate Request for Quotation to buy improved stove kits, and tiles for improved stove branding. • Contact community leaders to organize meetings with potential beneficiaries and visit the communities and explain the counterpart mechanism and selection criteria. • Organize and supervise micro-businessmen and women to verify potential beneficiaries willing to provide a counterpart and see if they comply with other selection criteria such as: people who have not already received an improved stove, or people with a house to build the stove in, etc.
Indicators 1.3.2. Number of conservation enterprises adopting clean/renewable energy technologies and/or best practices.
Main Actions During Q7 Renewable Energy
• Cleaner Production: Provided an introductory seminar to CP consultants to explain the CP implementation strategy used by the Activity. Afterwards GEMA visited all four CDEs with the consultants to review the advance in the learning by doing. 14 companies were visited and analyzed with CDE Santa Bárbara personal and the CP consultants to choose the ones where the learning by doing will be carried out. GEMA wrote a policy to support those companies that cannot implement CP fully but can be benefited with RE technologies. The Monitoring and Evaluation team designed and reviewed a registration form to identify these companies. RE extension technicians were trained to use the registration form as a tool to identify enterprises that will benefit from changing to solar energy and other RE technologies. • RE Potential Users: Met with mayors, local enterprise and organizations to identify companies that will reduce their negative impacts to the ecosystems and become more sustainable through RE technologies. The Activity developed a data base of companies with commercial wood stoves and ovens to determine potential beneficiaries. • IDEAS: Hired IDEAS to develop commercial stove and oven prototypes that use less firewood. IDEAS completed a working tour checking on stoves and ovens currently use, as well as the slightly more efficient ones.
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• CP Analysis: Reviewed and corrected initial Process Flowcharts and Cost Analysis of two companies being assessed by CDE Occidente. The Activity also analyzed two additional companies with CDE Occidente staff and CP consultants to start the analysis. In addition, GEMA reviewed and corrected the final Process Flowcharts, final Cost Analysis and Mental Maps of three companies being assessed by CDE Occidente and four companies being assessed by CDE Lempa. • Biogas Feasibility Study: Completed and published the scope of work for interns supporting the biogas feasibility study in Lago de Yojoa. 2 curriculums for internships were received and analyzed, only one was accepted. 2 interns were trained on water sampling and flow rate measurement. GEMA hired a consultant and designed the work plan for the feasibility study for biogas production from wastewater of restaurants around Lago de Yojoa. The Activity then held interviews with the Association of Municipalities for the Protection of Lago de Yojoa (AMUPROLAGO), the president of the restaurants association, and the municipality of Taulabé, to introduce the consultant. To begin the biogas feasibility study, the consultant conducted a survey among the restaurants to define the load that needed to be treated.
Main Actions for Q8 • Evaluate the installation of: the biodigester at the stables that the Marco Efraín Aguirre Lara Institute use to produce and sell milk as part of their agroindustry course; a solar dryer for around 200 producers in the Lago de Yojoa area; and, SFV for around 200 companies in the artisanal market of Intibucá. • Complete the review of recommendations from the surveys to assess the value chain of roof tiles and bricks, bakeries, handicrafts and fried snacks on the measurement related to firewood use. • Continue working to develop improved commercial ovens and stoves with IDEAS and continue the feasibility study for biogas production from the wastewaters of the restaurants around Lago de Yojoa. GEMA will also evaluate companies selected by the RE extension technicians that have completed their registration and continue developing RE education campaign materials.
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III.2. R2 - INCREASED CONSERVATION-RELATED AND INCOME- GENERATING ACTIVITIES.
AGROFORESTRY AND NON-AG/NICHE LIVELIHOODS The Activity has started to implement three on-site agroforestry production projects focusing on coffee. The projects are developed in coordination with MANCEPAZ in Municipios del Centro de La Paz, and Honduran Quality Coffee (2) in Wildlife Reserve Montaña de Puca (RVSMP) and the Aruco, Higuito and Suptal rivers. In addition, the proposal for the coffee grant in the sub-watersheds of the Sazagua River was sent for approval to USAID. This grant will be implemented by COMUCAP, GEMA hopes to start field activities in Q8.
Several interventions are in progress to achieve sales and employment increase through micro and small non-agricultural or niche enterprises. GEMA has made significant progress in developing nature and adventure related tourist activities. The company, Honduras un País de Aventuras (HUPA), was contracted to assist micro enterprises and entrepreneurs to build capacity. By including micro enterprises and entrepreneurs in natural areas with the potential to provide tourist activities, GEMA has helped provide a good source of employment for locals and an opportunity for economic diversification. The results of the natural fibers value chain (junco, tule, palm and tuza) was presented to the CDE, the Socio-economic Development Ministry, producers, and other stakeholders in the municipality of Santa Bárbara.
Indicator 2.1. New net sales of participating conservation enterprises due to USG assistance; and, 2.2. New employment created in participating rural conservation enterprises (full time equivalents-FTEs) due to USG assistance.
Main Actions During Q7: New net sales • Baselines: GEMA completed the communication and information survey to conduct the baseline of the coffee grant with MAMCEPAZ. In addition, the Activity completed the avocado baseline (164 producers) and the training and technical assistance plan for avocados. With the completed baseline report, the team structured the training plan for the sugarcane grant. Finally, GEMA structured the baseline information for the livestock grant with MAPANCE. • Partnerships: Signed grants with HQC for the coffee projects (2) in the Wildlife Refuge, Montaña de Puca and the Aruco, Higuito and El Suptal rivers. New employment created • Grants: GEMA has continued documenting and approving new coffee grants, aimed at promoting new technologies that will improve productivity and commercial processes, to create jobs. Value Chain Research Studies • Value Chain Studies: Completed the field work of 3 value chain studies: natural fibers, clay tiles and bricks, and pottery. In addition, GEMA completed the study for handicrafts made of natural fibers in 10 municipalities of the Santa Bárbara Department. Identified 61 natural fiber producers, 168 fiber processors, and 375 transformers or artisans (89% women), for a total of 670 individuals engaged in this productive chain. • Value Chain Study Results: Completed a workshop to communicate results of the natural fiber handicraft value chain study in Santa Bárbara. 42 participants including women artisans and leaders, and mayors, mancomunidades, City Council members, representatives of the Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock, Cultural Centers, the Vice Minister for Economic Development, and the business development Center (CDE) of Santa Bárbara. Completed the guide and draft of the study, presenting
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productive processes related to handicrafts made of 4 different natural fibers (junco (reed), tule, palm, and corn husks (tuza).
Business Development Centers (CDEs) • Baseline Data: Prepared and filtered baseline data for 180 micro-businesses that work under the guidance of the business development centers in different regions (Lempa, Occidente and Santa Bárbara). • Cleaner Production: Began guidance on cleaner production for 66 micro-businesses (12 CDEs in the Western Region and 54 CDEs in Lempa), by training CDE technicians; analyzing water, energy and solid waste control measures; and preparing environmental plans of each company. • Capacity Building: Trained 254 individuals (67% women) and 98 MSMEs, through 11 workshops focused on issues such as Customer Service, Digital Marketing and Emotional Branding, Legalization of the Business Company, Cost Analysis, Food Processing, Financial Education, Quality and Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Participation in Business Fairs in Intibucá, San Juan, La Esperanza, Marcala, Gracias, San Juan de Opoa, Santa Rosa de Copán and El Níspero, to improve their production and commercialization capacities. • Sustainable Enterprises: Prepared 7 basic guidebooks for MSMEs on topics such as legalization, marketing, finance and management, innovation, training and manufacturing. 60 MSMEs benefited, affiliated with 3 CDEs.
Birdwatching Tourism • Strategic Planning: Analyzed activities conducted in 2017 and prepared the action plan for 2018, including monitoring, promotion, and technical support for local birdwatchers’ clubs. • Partnerships: Through a letter of understanding, GEMA and the Honduran Tourism Institute (IHT) agreed to support the implementation of the Honduran Strategy for Birdwatching Tourism (EHA), the development of the Coffee Route, nature and adventure tourist activities, and the training and certification of tour guides.
Coffee Route • Specialized Coffee: Evaluated the services in the Coffee Route in the Marcala region since it is home to the specialized coffee Café Marcala, the first Denomination of Origin registered in Honduras and in Central America, providing market niche security and competitiveness in the coffee sector. Denomination of Origin implies a specific quality of coffee due to the region, the harvesting practices, roasting practices and other criteria. Similar to how champagne can only come from Champagne, France, Marcala coffee can only come from Marcala. • Production Models: 7 farms were inspected in the Marcala, La Paz region, out of which 4 (including the Experimental Center at the Honduran Coffee Institute [IHCAFE] – experimental center) are considered to be outstanding role models in terms of good practices, including entrepreneurial women with inspiring stories that will enrich the experience of the Route. • Interpretive Script Progress: 70% progress made in interpretive scripts of the “Coffee Route”, to be used by guides and service providers in that Route. • Maps: During Q7, GEMA defined a baseline and created maps of the Mejocote River and Lago de Yojoa watersheds (See Maps 7&8) to show the geographical location of coffee producer farms according to their vulnerability and adaptation to climate variability status. This status was determined using an evaluation tool consisting of 25 questions grouped into the following categories or variables: (i) exposure to CC, (ii) impact of CC, and, (iii) adaptive capacity. There are 8 reference categories in terms of vulnerability and adaptation from virtually no vulnerability and excellent adaptive capacity (20 to 25 points in total when applying the instrument) to very vulnerable and no adaptive capacity (-25 to -21 points). The tool reviews constraints (questions resulting in a value of -
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1), and opportunities (questions with a value of +1), to identify measures to reduce vulnerability and improve adaptive capacity from the technological menu. More information can be found in the Fortaleciendo Procesos para la Adaptacion y Mitigacion del Cambio Climatico con Familias Productoras de Café en Honduras manual.
Map 7 Map of coffee producer vulnerability in the Mejocote River sub-watershed.
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Map 8 Map of coffee producers’ vulnerability in the Lago de Yojoa sub-watershed.
Development of nature and adventure tourism activities offered • Nature and Adventure Program: Signed the purchase order with HUPA and approved milestones 1 and 2 of the Nature and Adventure program. Milestone 1 and 2 corresponds to the Training Work Plan, Timetable, Proposal and Matrix and developed 3 workshops to share the program content in two locations, Gracias-Santa Rosa de Copán and Lago de Yojoa. GEMA also executed conservation practices with an emphasis on the protection of water sources and identified and evaluated a number of hiking routes in San Juan de Opoa, Lago de Yojoa, National Park Montaña de Celaque, and Las Vegas circuit – El Cedral – Santa Bárbara.
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Figure 2 Development of nature and adventure tourism activities offered training
• Repair Routes: Identified and marked mountain rappelling routes around 35 meters long and two climbing routes with 3 levels of difficulty. Trained MSMEs and new entrepreneurs to offer climbing activities for tourists in a professional manner, allowing them to hire local guides and contribute to ecosystem conservation. Promotion of nature related activities and MSMEs as service providers. • Summer Expo: Financial support was provided to develop the Expo-Verano (Summer Expo) fair in Tegucigalpa (25 companies represented). • Tourism Fair: Provided logistical support to the Chamber of Tourism of Santa Rosa de Copán and to the Tourism Commission of San Juan de Opoa, to present a proposal to GEMA. The proposal included a formal offer of nature related activities and services provided by MSMEs. With GEMA’s technical assistance, the chambers developed and designed special seasonal packages, and a press conference was held with national news media outlets. In addition, the National Chamber of Tourism of Honduras (CANATURH) sent information describing the packages to a database containing more than 2,000 listings. During a fair held by the chambers and GEMA, 25 companies presented to 60 potential clients, providing destination/location information. This fair also contributed to the formalization of commercial partnerships with a variety of destinations/locations combining in efforts of joint promotion.
Training of local tour guides • Local Tour Guides: Provided technical assistance to the Western Regional University Center (CUROC) in Santa Rosa de Copán to prepare a proposal to develop the Diploma Seminar “Local Tour Guides”. The training consisted of 6 months of theoretical-practical training, based on the manual developed by ProParque and approved by IHT.
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Main Actions for Q8 Agroforestry Livelihoods • Follow up on training and technical assistance plans for the following projects: o Coffee project with Fundación Co. Honducafe in the Mejocote River sub-watershed. o Livestock project with MAPANCE in the Mejocote River sub-watershed. o Avocado project with FUNDER in the Erapuca micro watershed. o Coffee project with the Co. Honducafe Foundation in the Gualcarque River and Lago de Yojoa sub-watersheds. • Prepare the baseline and training and technical assistance plan (PCAT) for coffee projects with HQC (in the micro-watersheds of Montaña de Puca and the Aruco, Higuito, and Suptal rivers); MANCEPAZ (Sazagua and Puringla); and, COMUCAP (Sazagua). • Conduct the bidding process for projects to process coffee wastewater to produce leaf-based organic manures and fertilizers for farms, micro-watersheds, work areas, and prioritized target areas. • Sign and execute the coffee grant with CONCEPRADII. • Start-up field activities to implement 11 agroforestry projects in both regions and estimate the number of jobs created in each activity. Non-Agricultural Niche Livelihoods • The EHA and IHT will conduct two trips for US journalists specializing in birdwatching tourism. The IHT will cover all costs for travel and the internal logistics for the members of the press teams. GEMA will provide technical assistance for the visit, assigning a birdwatching expert and a member of the team. • Coordinate CUROC’s training program presentation to the IHT, to certify content and schedules of the diploma seminar, in addition to beginning the implementation of the “Local Tour Guide” diploma seminar with CUROC. • Complete the training program on climbing, spelunking, and conservation as part of the certification for nature, adventure, and sports guides. In addition, GEMA will continue signing and refurbishing new trails. • Publish 2 documents regarding the natural fibers value chain: a full study and a summary of the main findings, to be widely shared with local producers and MSMEs. GEMA will also conduct a public presentation of the clay roof tile and brick value chain study, along with publishable documents. This information will be disseminated through workshops, distribution of documents, and proposals to strengthen these value chains. • Accelerate the execution of the business development plans of the CDEs. • Present results of the Coffee Route analysis in Marcala, with key stakeholders. Indicator 2.3. Percentage of female participants in USG-assisted programs designed to increase access to productive economic resources (assets, credit, income, or employment).
Main Actions During Q7: Agroforestry Livelihoods • Women managed farms: Conducted field visits to Santa Rosa de Copán to women managed farms (76 women) to follow up on projects that strengthen their capacities in product management. GEMA promoted activities with women who own production systems and are beneficiaries of Activity initiatives in both regions. Non-Agricultural Niche Livelihoods • Natural Fiber Handicrafts: Designed the first draft of the Master Plan to develop natural fiber handicrafts production in Santa Bárbara. The objective is to leverage public and private funds to
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improve technical and economic capacities of producers, processors and transformers or artisans of natural fibers (89% are women). • Nature and Adventure Sports Guides: Completed the first 2 phases of the training program on nature and adventure activities and sports for 18 young women from GEMA’s target areas. • Training: Completed the masculinity and gender equality training program for 17 enterprise technicians from CDEs. • Workshops: Programmed 4 gender awareness workshops with non-agricultural businesses from Lempa and the Western Region working under CDE guidance. Main Actions for Q8 • Follow up on the execution of gender awareness workshops for MSMEs working under the Lempa and the Western Region CDEs.
Indicator 2.4. Number of households with new income from non-agricultural or niche livelihoods.
Main Actions During Q7: • New Program: Agreed with the Central Region University Center (CURC-UNAH) on the administrative management of the program “Cultura Lenca, Medicina Tradicional y Biodiversidad” grant developed by the UNAH Foundation (FUNDAUNAH).
Main Actions for Q8 • Sign the “Cultura Lenca, medicina tradicional y biodiversidad en los departamentos de La Paz e Intibucá” grant with FUNDAUNAH and initiate program execution.
Indicators 2.1.1. Number of public-private partnership formed due to USG assistance; and, 2.1.2. Value private sector investment leveraged for conservation.
Main Actions During Q7: Agro-forestry Livelihoods • Grants: Supported implementing partners (HQC, COMUCAP and COCEPRADII) to compile documents for grant approval. • Grant Development: Followed up on various project initiatives (11 projects), related to deliverable compliance and contribution of matching funds from implementing partners. • New Grants: Followed up on documentation and approval activities of new grants with HQC, COMUCAP and COCEPRADII.
Non-Agricultural Niche Livelihoods • Strategic Alliance: Tripartite Letter of Understanding Signed by the International Development Organization of Spain (AECID) in Colosuca, MAPANCE and GEMA. In addition, the Activity identified two new potential partners willing to formalize a partnership through letters of understanding: one with UNITEC, through the extension program with MSMEs and another one with CANATURH, to link tourism MSMEs from the target area with the tourism sector.
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Main Actions for Q8: Agro-forestry Livelihoods • Conduct the bidding process for 3 projects to process coffee pulp and coffee wastewater in prioritized micro-watersheds and farms. GEMA will facilitate the grant documentation and approval process. • Implement at least 4 (3 through bidding and 1 for COCEPRADII) public-private partnerships and complete milestones for budget execution.
Figure 3 Coffee Grant with COCEPRADII
Non-Ag or Niche Livelihoods • Present results of the Coffee Route analysis in Marcala to key stakeholders. • Sign the following letters of understanding: o ASHO: to develop Birdwatching opportunities in GEMA’s areas of influence. o UNITEC: so young university students can support the business development of MSMEs for the CDEs. o CANATURH: to strengthen MSMEs working in tourism.
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III.3. RESULT 3 - INCREASED VULNERABLE POPULATIONS CAPACITY TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY. Organizing CODELs and training their members in risk management and issues adapting to climate variability is an ongoing activity. GEMA provides technical assistance to CODELs to prepare emergency and disaster response plans, including actions to protect micro watersheds that supply goods and services. The use of these tactics and the importance of these watersheds to local livelihoods ensure community participation and support. According to the needs assessment and main socio-natural threats identified by the communities, CODELs will be provided equipment necessary to protect micro watersheds in close coordination with the JAA.
INCREASED CAPACITY OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO FACE CLIMATE VARIABILITY (CODEM, CODELS) AND INTEGRATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS.
Indicator 3.1. Number of communities with adequate disaster capacity.
Main Actions During Q7: • CODEL and CODEM Creation: Organized CODEMs and CODELs in the following municipalities: San Sebastián, Belén, La Iguala and Talgua (Lempira); Marcala, Chinacla, San José, Santiago Puringla and Santa María (La Paz). • Technical Assistance: Provided technical advice to CODELs in communities from the municipality of Gracias, Lempira (5), and Jesús de Otoro, Intibucá (5), to prepare climate variability adaptation and adverse event response plans. • Gender and Risk Assessment: Implemented 9 workshops (7 in the Santa Rosa de Copán region, and 2 in the La Esperanza region), on gender and risk management with members of the CODELs in the municipalities of Cucuyagua, San Pedro Copán, and Corquín (Copán), San Manuel Colohete, La Campa, Gracias and Las Flores (Lempira); Siguatepeque (Comayagua) and Las Vegas (Santa Bárbara).
Main Actions for Q8: • Organize 5 CODELs (San Ramón, Pinabetal, Paraíso, Yaruchel and Las Juntas) to comply with the year 2 goal and provide technical assistance to restructure CODEMs in municipalities requesting assistance and aiming to improve operations. • Implement training seminars on gender, risk management and climate variability issues for CODEL members from the following municipalities: Corquín, Cucuyagua (Copán); San Manuel Colohete, San Sebastián, La Campa, Gracias, La Iguala, Las Flores (Lempira); Santiago Puringla, Santa María and San José (La Paz); Belen Gualcho (Ocotepeque). • Prepare a methodological guide to train CODELs on early warning system use and management. • Prepare adaptation to climate variability and response to adverse event plans with the CODELs in the communities of the municipality of Gracias, and begin work with 20 new CODELs, 5 CODEMs and complete the planning process for 5 communities in the Jesús de Otoro municipality. These CODELs, CODEMs and communities were chosen based on results from the community resilience baseline.
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Indicator 3.2. Number of people supported by the USG to adapt to the effects of climate change.
Main Actions During Q7: • Needs Assessment: Completed the rapid needs assessments on equipment and threats and vulnerabilities brought about through climate variability for CODELs and CODEMs with representatives from JAAs in the municipalities of: San Sebastián, San Manuel Colohete, Gracias, Belén Gualcho, Talgua, Las Flores, Belén and La Iguala (Lempira); Corquín, San Pedro Copán (Copán); Marcala, Chinacla, San Jose, Santa María and Santiago Puringla (La Paz); San Isidro, and Jesús de Otoro (Intibucá); Las Vegas and San Pedro Zacapa (Santa Bárbara).
Main Actions for Q8: • Process the terms of reference, purchase request and request for bids jointly with the Procurement/Contract Unit: the purchase of basic equipment for CODEMs and CODELs.
CLIMATE INFORMATION SYSTEM IN WESTERN HONDURAS. Indicator 3.1.1. Number of people using climate information or implementing risk-reducing actions to improve resilience to climate change as supported by USG assistance.
Main Actions During Q7: • Station Maintenance: Completed the acquisition process to purchase spare parts to reinitiate the meteorological stations network in western Honduras. In addition, GEMA prepared draft Letters of Understanding between GEMA, COPECO, and the Secretary of State for the Departments of Energy, Natural Resources, Environment and Mines (MIAMBIENTE) to acquire the remaining equipment needed for the stations. (See annex 8) • MCH Network Implementation: Began the process to purchase the server (hardware and software) for the database in the MCH Honduras system, located at COPECO. In addition, GEMA provided technical assistance to implement the MCH system network with member institutions from RNHN with support from the World Meteorological Organiztion (WMO). • CICOH Platform: Designed the software architecture for the CICOH platform which will allow for real-time data input into the networks of the stations: DAVIS, SUTRON, ADCON and SIAP Micro operated by local and national partners. • Building Field Capacity: Installed two (2) Agro-climatic stations in the Lago de Yojoa area, specifically in farms that produce coffee and cacao. Additionally, GEMA trained 8 technicians (2 men and 6 women), on the station maintenance. • Letters of Understanding: Prepared 4 drafts of letters of understanding between GEMA and local partners of both regions (CoHonducafe, CAPUCAS, the Water Management Board for Potable and Waste Water in Jesus de Otoro (JAPOE), and COCEPRADII) to guarantee the sustainability of the DAVIS station network in pilots sites.
Main Actions for Q8: • Recover historical data (with the technical assistance of the WMO) to support the MCH network and begin developing computer programs to capture data from automatic stations. • Sign letters of understanding with COPECO and MIAMBIENTE to rehabilitate the network of meteorological stations currently available in the Western region, in addition to guaranteeing the sustainable maintenance. • Sign the addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the current National Water-Meteorology Network authorities, incorporating ENEE as a new member. In addition, GEMA will sign a MOU with local implementing partners of the 3 networks of Agro-
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meteorological stations installed (Lago de Yojoa area, micro-watersheds of Jesús de Otoro and the cooperative: Capucas Coffee Producers Cooperative Limited [COCAFCAL]).
Indicator 3.1.2. Number of people trained in climate change adaptation supported by USG assistance.
Main Actions During Q7: • Training Curricula: Prepared the climate variability curriculum to train JAAs, AJAAMs. The curriculum was adopted by the National Climate Change Directorate (DNCC) a unit under MIAMBIENTE, to train community groups. • Trainings: Trained 457 people (51% women and 49% men) on basic climate variability concepts, from 51 community based organizations (13 JAAs, 17 CODELs, 17 Neighborhood Association Boards [Patronatos], 4 Associations of coffee producers) through 13 workshops implemented in 17 communities: Jaitique, La Providencia, Cerro Azul, Montañuelas and Bacadilla (Taulabé, Comayagua); Rio Bonito (Siguatepeque, Comayagua); Nuevo Lempira, Santa Cecilia, El Mochito, Flores del Bijao, San José de Los Andes, Las Marías and el Novillo (Las Vegas, Santa Bárbara); La Majada, San Antonio, Chuchutepeque and Agua Caliente (San Pedro Zacapa, Santa Bárbara).
Main Actions for Q8: • Provide training workshops on basic climate variability concepts to 17 CODELs (5 in Gracias, 6 in Las Flores, Lempira, and 6 in Marcala, La Paz), and members of Water Management Boards in the municipalities of La Esperanza, Intibucá, and Santa María and San José, La Paz.
IV. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
GENDER During Q7, the first modular training process was completed with representatives from local partners. GEMA observed that during modules 2 and 3, new participants joined the training process and the number of participants fluctuated compared to participants from Module 1. In addition, the Activity held 23 one- day gender awareness sessions to discuss risk management with CODELs from the municipalities of Las Vegas (Santa Bárbara); Siguatepeque (Comayagua); Gracias, Las Flores, La Campa, San Manuel Colohete (Lempira); and, Cucuyagua, San Pedro Copán, Corquín (Copán).
Main Actions During Q7: • Training: For Module 2 and 3, GEMA received new participants in the gender and masculinity trainings: 40 women and 14 men during Module 2 and 29 women and 10 men during Module 3. • Baseline Data: Presented the gender baseline to MAMCEPAZ. • Gender Training: Provided training on Gender issues for the CDE Lempa technical team. 3 women and 4 men participated in a two-day work session. • Gender Awareness: Six one-day gender awareness and risk management sessions in Las Vegas, Santa Bárbara (2): 24 women and 10 men participated; and Siguatepeque, Comayagua (4): 79 women and 6 men participated. GEMA also developed 17 gender awareness workshops, linked to risk management with 32 CODELs from seven municipalities. In the Department of Lempira: Gracias (32 women and 28 men), La Campa (5 women and 13 men), Las Flores (46 women and 3 men) and San Manuel Colohete (10 women and 4 men). In the department of Copán: Cucuyagua (42 women and 30 men), San Pedro Copán (31 women and 12 men), Corquín (42 women and 23 men).
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• Gender Research Study: Prepared and presented the final report on gender research linked to biodiversity conservation in six prioritized micro-watersheds (Rio Aruco, Rio Negro, Rio Salado, Rio Sirima, Rio Blanco and Rio Marcala).
Main Actions for Q8: • Begin the modular process for capacity building on equal opportunity trainings (leadership targeted at women and masculinity targeted at men). The main participants will include coffee agricultural companies and non-agricultural companies (CDE) of Lempira, Copán and La Esperanza. • Conduct gender awareness and risk management one-day sessions with CODELs from 4 different municipalities. • Contract professional services to develop municipal policies on gender and natural resource management. • Implement a training workshop on gender and social inclusion issues for technical teams of partners working on water management. • Prepare a technical/scientific publication on gender.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Main Actions During Q7: • Technical Support. o Finished updating the program plan to strengthen and train the UMAs. o Prepared, presented and processed the approval of five (5) Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (PMMAs) with USAID corresponding to different grants approved during Q7. R1: ▪ EMMP – 2017 – 015: “Reduce Threats to Biodiversity, of Forests and Water in the prioritized micro-watersheds of the area of the Water Producing Zones of El Jilguero and the Biological Reserve Montecillos”. ▪ EMMP – 2018 – 018: “Reduce Threats to Biodiversity, of Forests and Water in the prioritized micro-watersheds of the area of work: Celaque – Puca (linked to the PNMC and Volcán Pacayita Reserve)”. ▪ EMMP – 2018 – 019: Reduce Threats to Biodiversity, of Forests and Water in the prioritized micro-watersheds of the area of work: Celaque – Puca (linked to Wildlife Refuge Montaña de Puca)”. R2: ▪ EMMP – 2017 -007: “Farmers Field schools: on the production and commercialization of milk and beef in the sub-watersheds of the Higuito River and the Mejocote River”. ▪ EMMP – 2017 -008: “Ecological production of sugarcane yeast (panela) in the sub- watershed of the Mejocote River”. ▪ EMMP – 2018 – 018: “Sustainable Production of Coffee in the Micro-watersheds of the RVSMP”. ▪ EMMP – 2018 – 017: “Sustainable Managent of Coffee Farms in the Sub- watersheds of the Aruco, Higuito, and El Suptal Rivers”.
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Main Actions for Q8: • Ensure compliance with Regulation 216 through the following actions: o Complete and present documents to USAID for processing: three (3) EMMPs to be determined by R2 experts, and train technical staff and implementing partners. o Ensure environmental change is included in activity planning and execution. o Implement monitoring and follow-up on EMMP compliance with Regulation 216 for acquisitions in execution and their reports to the Technical and Administrative Internal Management System (TAMIS).
MONITORING AND EVALUATION M&E activities focused on ensuring the results achieved in Fiscal Year 1 were documented. The results have already been incorporated into the Year 1 Work Plan modules and M&E in the TAMIS modules. The Data Quality Assessment (DQA) has been updated based on baseline data from the value chain studies mentioned in R2. In addition, support was provided to baseline studies for new grants in agricultural value chains, including the module in TAMIS designed to follow up on the activities of GEMA’s Work Plan for Year 2. In this area, the M&E team prepared the user guidebook for TAMIS as a tool to manage internal reports. The M&E team updated 13 indicators with data tables. The data is ready and running for review through the DevResults platform. GEMA has adopted the platform which was designed to allow for a single report to the USAID Mission (See figure X). Figure 4 Adopting the single report platform – USAID Mission – DevResults.
Main Actions During Q7: R1 • Indicator Compliance: Verified back-up sources to ensure compliance with indicator criteria related to: MCSEs, institutional strengthening, renewable energy, EII reports, the micro- watersheds declaration process, and sub-contracts.
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• MELP: Revised indicator criteria to update the MELP. In addition, GEMA validated the tracking tools to monitor Work Plan activities. • Analysis of the Resilience for Social Systems (R4S) Adaptation: Completed adjustments to the conceptual framework documents, research methodology, and progress on the application of the R4S tool.
R2 • Baseline Data: Finished the baseline study (survey, digitalization, processing and data analysis, generation of output charts) of avocado and sugarcane value chains and initiated the coffee grant process with MANCEPAZ, in the Sazagua and Puringla River sub-watersheds, in the La Esperanza area. • Indicator Compliance: Followed up on implemented activities to ensure compliance with quality indicator criteria according to the DQA. • Non-Ag Value Chain: Completed the analysis and report on the pottery consultancy, clay construction materials, and the natural fiber handicraft value chains using the R4S approach. • Natural Fiber Workshop: Presented a workshop to share and validate the research results performed by the natural fiber value chain. • Capacity Building: Provided guidance to the technical team of Result II, on the management of TAMIS as a tool to manage and report internal information.
R3 • Indicator Compliance: Followed up on implemented activities to ensure compliance with indicators (CICOH platform, CODEM and CODEL strengthening, and training on climate variability). • TAMIS: Provided guidance to the technical team of Result III on TAMIS which is included in the Work Plan Module as a tool for internal report generation and management.
Main Actions for Q8: R1 • Participate in UMA’s capacity building and present of the EAPC and EII results for the 11 areas of influence. • Review the advanced version of the instrument to measure the water management status called the Water Governance Management Tool (IMEGH) under the R4S approach. • Follow up with the technical team regarding use and information updates in TAMIS and application of indicator quality criteria as per the DQA. R2 • Complete the baseline studies for agricultural and non-agricultural grants with: HQC, MANCEPAZ, COMUCAP, and HUPA. • Follow up with the technical team regarding use and information updates in TAMIS and application of indicator quality criteria as per the DQA. • Deliver the final report on the results of R4S when applied to natural fibers and construction with clay. R3 • Participate in the workshops on gender issues, risk management and climate variability with CODEL and JAA members. • Establish audiences and mechanisms to deliver information CICOH’s information to meet indicator requirements.
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• Guide variable interpretation using the Analysis of Community Resilience to Disasters and incorporate the variables into GEMA’s internal monitoring process. • Review the parameters of the technical assistance plan aimed at communities to evaluate the level of resilience measured in indicator 3.1. • Follow up with the technical team regarding use and information updates in TAMIS and application of indicator quality criteria as per the DQA.
COMMUNICATIONS During Q7, the communications and outreach technical team prepared diverse communication materials including: biweeklys, trifolds, stands at different events, which highlight the project’s most significant activities. The online media Activity expanded to involve new topics, pages, and additional content. The production of new communication materials for GEMA to improve the visibility of the Activity is an ongoing activity, this includes aprons, caps, mini banners, among other types. Main Actions During Q7 • Biweekly and Week Report: Prepared documents to share GEMA’s news every two weeks. • Design: Supported material design and preparation for GEMA activities including: Fairs (banners, t-shirt, pencils, advertising button, a campaign with the hashtag #YoCuidoLaTierra), forums (background exhibit, vertical banners, flyers), and educational material for the natural fiber crafts value chain study. • Media: One water governance video is currently being produced to educate the target audience about GEMA. • Social Media: @GEMAHonduras has gained more followers and improved engagement. Details are listed below:
Table 4 GEMA Social Media improved - @GEMAHonduras
Facebook Twitter Instagram 44 follows +2 this 107 follows +4 this 823 likes +6 this week week week
485 posts reached 1,930 post reach this 46 average likes
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Main Actions for Q8 • Bulletins: Write desktop publishing layout and disseminate 3 monthly news bulletins. • Website: Update the Activity website with activity results and testimonials from project beneficiaries. • Media: Finish the Water Governance and Biodiversity video on the importance and economic potential of environmental protection. This activity initially began in Q6. The team will start with Gender and Non-Ag/ Niche Livelihoods.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Main Actions During Q7: • Capacity Building: Strengthened capacity for Activity members and implementing partners with GIS skills, through the application of the QGIS (open source software) at the basic level and the use of GPS. • Map Generation: Generated indicator maps and spatial analysis, with guidance Result 1 staff. The Global Information System (GIS) team needed assistance in threat, connectivity and conservation target analysis. GEMA updated the RNP database in: San Fernando, El Nacimiento, Nueve Posas, Montecristo, El Censo, Los Naranjos, and of the micro-watershed Derrumbo Colorado, to substantiate the authorization processes with ICF authorities. In addition, GEMA received and processed 34 requests to prepare 122 maps disseminated throughout the offices in Tegucigalpa, La Esperanza and Santa Rosa de Copán. In addition, GEMA received support requests from the USAID/Honduras offices. • Terra-i: Reviewed the deliverables of the Terra-i contract including: a work plan for the execution period, a Terra-i website proposal, a map of land coverage for pilot areas, and a Geo-database File all based on results from Terra-i Honduras. • Grant Evaluation: To support the M&E team, GIS reviewed the production databases of beneficiaries from the coffee, avocado, sugarcane and livestock grants. • Value Chain Studies: Prepared the natural fiber value chain maps in the Lago de Yajoa area of influence, Santa Bárbara. • Baselines: Prepared the coffee product vulnerability maps in the baseline survey for coffee grants in the Gualcarque and Lago de Yojoa sub-watersheds. • JAAs: Updated 1 map in the My Maps platform, displaying all data from the declaration process for JAAs.
Map requests made to Actividad Gobernanza en Ecosistemas, Medios de Vida y Agua
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Main Actions for Q8: • Provide training on Quantum Global Information System (QGIS) management and GPS system use. • Collect information to update the Google My Maps database to support the M&E unit. • Prepare a Geo-database in the server, to improve geographic data storage and management. • Process, manage information, and prepare thematic maps for the analysis and study requested by GEMA’s outcomes.
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V. ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT
V.1.STAFFING
Q7 REPORT (JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2018)
Figure 5 GEMA Organization Chart
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SHORT TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (STTA) FOR Q7 Below is a description of the short term technical assistance contracted for January through March 2018:
Table 6 Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) for Q7
Consultant’s # Name of process Hired by Status name The contract of the Independent Consultant began Consultant on cleaner production, Darnell Benjamin Mily Cortés, Renewable 1 on February 15, 2018and will stationed in Santa Rosa de Copán Carranza Energy Specialist and P+L be valid until November 14, 2018.
The contract of the
Mily Cortés, Renewable Independent Consultant began 2 Consultant on cleaner production, Diego José Gudiel Energy Specialist and P+L on February 15, 2018 and will stationed in La Esperanza, Intibucá be valid until November 14, 2018. The contract of the Georgina OConnor Andrea Marcela Independent Consultan began 3 Monitoring and Evaluation Technician Monitoring and Evaluation Ortega Villatoro on the 6 of March and will be Lead valid until December 31, 2018. Rodolfo Cuevas, Leader The Contract of the Juan David of the Disaster Risk Independent Consultant began 4 Junior CICOH platform Developer Rodriguez Reduction and Climate on March 19, 2018 and will be Variability Adaption Team valid until December 18, 2018. The Contract began on Carlos Rivas, Director November 6, 2017 and was 5 English Language Editor Amy Wasserbach Hired through the extended until April 13, 2018 Headquarter Office. (non-cost extension). Mily Cortés,
Mily Cortés, Renewable Biodigester Design (Processed by the The Contract began on 6 Joaquín Víquez Energy Specialist and P+L Headquarter Office). February 19, 2018 and will be Hired through the valid until September 28, 2018. Headquarter Office. Rodolfo Cuevas, Leader
of the Disaster Risk Software Developer for the CICOH The Contract will begin in the 7 Norman Avila Reduction and Climate Platform month of March 2018 and will Variability Adaption be valid until July 31, 2018. Team. IT System Specialists to migrate the Erik Bjers from January 31 to existing Tegucigalpa servers to a new Erik Bjers and March 1, 2018 8 VMWare environment, reconfigure HO Martin Jonass M. Jonass from February 15 to the existing Tegucigalpa server for use March 3, 2018 in the GEMA La Esperanza office.
In addition, USAID approved the travel arrangements for the following international consultants: •
SUB-CONTRACTS FOR Q7 Below is a description of the sub-contracts (through the signature of Fixed-Price Purchase Orders) awarded from January-March 2018:
Table 7 Sub-Contracts for Q7
Sub contractor’s # Name of process Hired by Status name IDEAS S. de R.L. The fixed price purchase order Innovations for Firewood saving systems began on the of January 15, 1 Corporate, development 2018 and will be valid until Environmental and October 31, 2018. Social Development Asociación Mesa de The fixed price purchase order Instrument development to improve ONGs began on January 02, 2018 and 2 the management of areas with a Comanejadoras de will be valid until June 03, biological and hydraulic significance Áreas Protegidas de 2019. Honduras (MOCAPH) HUPA, Honduras un The fixed price purchase order País de Aventura Nature and adventure tourism began on January 15, 2018 and 3 Sociedad de products development will be valid until November Responsabilidad 15, 2018. Limitada Biodiversity, forests and water threat reduction in prioritized micro Asociación para el The fixed price purchase order watersheds in: El Jilguero - Manejo Integrado de began on February 01, 2018 4 Montecillos (linked to the water Cuencas de La Paz y and will be valid until January recharge area: Reserve El Jilguero Comayagua 31, 2020. and the Biological Reserve (ASOMAINCUPACO) Montecillos). Biodiversity, forest and water threat The fixed price purchase order reduction in prioritized micro Fundación began on February 01, 2018 5 watersheds in: Celaque – PUCA Comunitaria PUCA and will be valid until (linked to the Wildlife Refuge September 30, 2019. Montaña de PUCA) Biodiversity, forest and water threat Mancomunidad de The fixed price purchase order reduction in the prioritized micro Municipios del Parque began on February 01, 2018 6 watersheds in: Celaque PUCA Nacional Montaña de and will be valid until January (linked to the PNMC and RB Pacayita Celaque (MAPANCE) 31, 2020. Volcano)
GRANTS FOR Q7 Below is a description of the grants awarded (through the signing of Fixed-Amount Grant Agreements) January-March 2018:
Table 8 Grants for Q7 # Name of process Grantee’s name Hired by Status Sustainable coffee farm management Mancomunidad de The fixed price purchase order in the Zazagua and Pringla rivers sub- Municipios del began on January 15, 2018 and 1 watersheds Centro de La Paz will be valid until January 14, (MAMCEPAZ) 2020. Sustainable coffee farm management Honduran Quality The fixed price purchase order 2 in the Aruco, Higuito and El Suptal Coffee, S. de R.L. began on March 15, 2018 and will rivers sub-watersheds (HQC) be valid until March 14, 2020.
Sustainable coffee farm management Honduran Quality The fixed price purchase order 3 in the Wildlife Refure Montaña de Coffee, S. de R.L. began on March 15, 2018 and will Puca (RVSMP) sub-watersheds (HQC) be valid until March 04, 2020.
OPERATIONS
OFFICE During the first quarter of 2018, the most relevant activities in the administrative area were: • GEMA completed the installation of telephone lines in the regional offices with the support of Info- technology Specialists (STTA for the HO) and the local IT team. • Began the process to identify a new office location focusing on the Lago de Yojoa and Santa Bárbara area. After a detailed analysis by the Director’s office and the technical team of the activity, GEMA determined new office would be installed in the city of Santa Bárbara. Negotiations have begun with the property owner, and the process is expected to finish during April 2018.
IT In February 2018, GEMA sent out the Invitation for Bids (IFBs), to procure technical services and technological support. Only 2 bids were received, including the one that is currently providing the service. The Activity decided to change the process and initiate a direct hire of an Info-technology Manager. This process will begin in April 2018. The current contract with RZV Solutions and Designs (RZV) was extended.
OTHER GEMA sent 2 exemption requests to USAID’s EXO office through the COR exclusively for the custom’s clearance process for two shipments. One was the equipment to measure the speed of water flows, which was received on March 02, 2018. The other shipment included computer equipment (laptops) which are expected to arrive in April 2018.
GEMA obtained the Certification of Exemption Registration needed for some processes with vendors. The process to register with the Administration Platform for Exoneration Modules in Honduras (PAMEH) began towards the end of March but will actually begin in the month of April because the Activity is waiting for instructions from the Tax Administration Office (SAR) or from the Finance Ministry.
Through an Invitation for Bids (IFB-2018-001), GEMA began the process to hire a company for document translation services from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish, which resulted in the hiring of BA Angel Munoz Rodriguez through a Blanket Purchase Agreement for 1 year.
EXPECTED ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT QUARTER (Q8).
SHORT AND LONG TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTRATATION (STTA/LTTA) Long Term Technical Assistance (LTTA) Below is a list of the long-term technical assistance that GEMA plans to hire between the months of April through June 2018:
Table 9 Long Term Technical Assistance (LTTA)
Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) As of the presentation date of this report, the new short-term technical assistance for the second quarter 2018 are still unknown.
Sub-contracts for Q8 Below is a list of the sub-contracts (through Fixed-Price Purchase Orders) that GEMA plans to award between April and June 2018:
Table 10 Sub-contracts for Q8
Sub-contractor’s # Name of process Hired by Status name Sign the fixed price Motorcycle purchase to run Distribuidora de Motores 1 purchase order in April errands in Tegucigalpa. S.A. (DIDEMO) 2018 Biodiversity, forests, and water Comité Central Pro Agua y Sign the fixed-price threat reduction in the prioritized 2 Desarrollo Integral de purchase order in April, micro-watersheds in: Mixcure - Intibucá (COCEPRADII) 2018 Opalaca - Montaña Verde
Will sign the fixed price Purchased 2,275 kits for improved To be determined through 3 purchase order in May stoves/ovens. public bid 2018. Will sign the fixed price Production of 11 short educational To be determined through 4 purchase order in May videos. public bid 2018. Centro Universitario Regional de Occidente Development, execution, and Will sign the fixed price (CUROC) de la 5 standardization of a training purchase order in May, Universidad Nacional program for local tour guides. 2018. Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) Grants for Q8 Below is a list of grants (through Fixed-Amount Grant Agreements) that GEMA plans to award between April and June 2018:
Table 11 Grants for Q8
# Name of process Grantee’s name Hired by Status
Asociación The Fixed-Amount Grant Sustainable coffee farm management of Coordinadora de Agreement will begin in 1 coffee farms in the Sazagua River sub- Mujeres Campesinas April 2018 and will be watershed de La Paz valid until April 15, 2020 (COMUCAP) Fundación de la The Fixed-Amount Grant Universidad Nacional Lenca culture, traditional medicine and Agreement will start on 2 Autónoma de biodiversity April 15, 2018 and be Honduras valid until April 15, 2020. (FUNDAUNAH) Comité Central Pro The Fixed-Amount Grant Sustainable coffee farm management in Agua y Desarrollo Agreement will be signed 3 the Río Grande de Otoro River sub- Integral de Intibucá in May, 2018 and be valid watershed (COCEPRADII) for 18 months. Biodiversity, forests, and water threat The Fixed amount Grant reduction in the prioritized micro- Proyecto Aldea Agreement will be signed 4 watersheds of Lago de Yojoa (linked Global (PAG) in May, 2018 and be valid to PANACAM and Montaña de Santa for 24 months. Bárbara)
OTHER ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR Q8 The following table summarizes the activities planned for the next quarter, covering the period from April through June 2018.
Table 12 Activities Planned for Q8
Activity Description Location Resources Date (s)
Finish the process to purchase and install solar panels in the Santa Rosa Santa Rosa de Copán and La de Copán Purchase of Solar Panels Procurement May, 2018 at the latest. Esperanza offices. The process is and La expected to finish in May 2018 Esperanza at the latest.
Present the mandatory annual Tegucigalpa Annual training on Ethics training to all Project staff of the Santa Rosa and Anti-Harassment Activity on: “Ethics and Anti- de Copán COP, DAOF and RH April or May, 2018 Policy. Harassment Training & and La Supervisors' Session”. Esperanza
Cell phone service. Initiate the processes to Cleaning service for the office in contract the following Tegucigalpa. Tegucigalpa Procurement April, 2018 services. Car Rental Courier.
VI. ANNEXES Annex 1 Results of the health of biodiversity study in the areas of influence, using the Ecological Integrity Index (EII)
Nombre del área de Superficie Calificación promedio de la salud de la biodiversidad del influencia área de influencia
EII OSPC Mixcure 39,670.00 1.5= Poor Fair Guisayote-Pital 58,885.00 0.6= Critical Fair El Jilguero-Guajiquiro 66,541.80 1.5= Poor Fair Montecillos 29,018.00 1.5= Poor Fair Cocoyagua 7,343.81 1.2= Poor Fair Total 201,458.61
Annex 2 Health condition of the conservation targets
Conservacion Target Methodology Used
EII PCA Cloud Forests (High altitude conifers) 2.7= Good Good Low and mid-altitude land broadleaf forests 1.7=Regular Fair Pinetree Forests 1.0= Poor Fair Mixed forests 1.2= Poor Fair Dry forests 0.9= Poor Poor Water systems 1.4= Poor Poor Felines and their prey Fair Lago de Yojoa and its wetlands 1.4= Poor Poor Petrified forests Poor Dwarf forests Poor
Annex 3 Threat Level by area of influence
Area of influence Surface Area (hectares.) Threat Level OSPC Mixcure 39,670.00 Very High Guisayote-Pital 58,885.00 Very High El Jilguero-Guajiquiro 66541.80 Very High Montecillos 29,018.00 Very High Cocoyagua 7,343.81 Very High Total 201,458.61
Annex 4 Threats identified in El Jilguero – Guajiquiro Area of Influence.
Annex 5 GIS analysis map of Cougar (Puma concolor) habitat suitability in El Jilguero-Guajiquiro area of influence.
Annex 6 Map of conservation objects in El Jilguero-Guajiquiro area of influence.
Annex 7 Indicator of the integration of GEMA’s results with USAID DO2 IPs and other donors’ Activities.
Date(s) Planed Activity N° Integration Event/Actions Description implemented Number Integrated with this Quarter
Coordination Meetings Local Governance in Coordination meeting with the Project awareness building to establish Honduras (GLH), 1. February 7 Municipality of La Labor. contact with new authorities. ACCESO MERCADO, a project by Fintrac Coordination meeting with the Share project information to establish GLH, ACCESO 2. February 13 Municipality of Lucerna. contact with the new authorities MERCADO Workshop to discuss the work Learn about COREPROFOR’s Work Plan plan of the Regional Forestry United States Forest 3. and discuss support activities in these February 16 Protection Commitee Service (USFS) areas. (COREPROFOR) Working meeting with the GLH Discuss the prioritized micro-watersheds GLH, ACCESO 4. team and MERCADO from for each project in the Guisayote- Pital February 23 MERCADO Ocotepeque. zone. Build awareness of GEMA’s Activity with 5. Working meeting. GLH’s water and sanitation technical GLH March 7 team. Discussion with GLH’s management in Ocotopeque, Lempira, and Copán on 6. Worked meeting GLH March 16 thematic and geographic priorities to determine joint activities. A meeting was carried out with Hugo Ávila from Acceso a Mercados – Copán to try to: Get a list of beneficiaries that might need an improved stove. Identify enterprises that had been supported by Acceso and could become At least 50 Coordination meeting and more environmentally and economically clients of 7. ACCESO MERCADO February 26 information exchange. sustainable with RE technologies. Acceso to Communications were also exchanged be benefited with Eddy Flores, from Acceso a Mercados in Ocotepeque for the same issue (a list of potential beneficiaries of improved stoves in Ocotepeque was already received and used to prioritized communities there). 7 members of “Youth for the Conservation of Honduras” have joined (4 women, 3 men) the training program March 1-6 Training program: nature and on nature and adventure sports and 8. USFS Honduras March 10-11 adventure sports and activities. activities developed by HUPA. The March 22-23 aforementioned, with the goal of certifying them as guides specializing in this area, generating new livelihoods. Visit to the Municipality of La Iguala, Department of Lempira, to build 9. Working meeting 1 GEMA and GLH March 18 awareness of GEMA and GLH with the Municipal Government. Agreements: Two coordination meetings with Develop tools and methodologies to the technical team of the standardize gender intervention. GEMA and GLH “Gobernabilidad Local” (Local Develop a day long working session with Governance) Activity civil society facilitators and services
(GLH) and Gender (GEMA), to agree on a joint training plan on gender equality. Training Activities Create awareness with: water boards, Knowledge Fair: within the municipal authorities, and schools framework of World Water Day. 1. regarding the importance of water for GLH March 22 Municipality of La Labor, human life, a rational use of water, and Ocotepeque. the threats to the resource. Technical Assistence Activities Equipment, Material or Supplies Other Integration Events Local RE Center Marco Efraín Aguirre Lara Institute is equipped 1. Information Exchange interested in an irrigation system, ACCESO MERCADO February 20 with 1 Acceso’s information was given to them. irrigation system Other Donnors Activities Build awareness regarding implementation Coordination meeting with SAG 1. of the Livestock in the sub-watershed of – DICTA Higuito and Mejocote grant Coordinate activities related to the certification of panela (cane sugar Coordnation meeting with SAG - 2. molasses blocks) to be implemented SENASA to through the sugar cane grant in the Mejocote sub-watershed All of the initiatives of the project have Meeting to structure the activities in the livestock value chain 3. livestock value chain SAG - participated in the event. 25 participants. DICTA 1day workshop.
Meeting to establish inter- All the initiatives of the project have 4. institutional coordination units in activities in the livestock value chain SAG - DICTA participated in the event. 1-day workshop with a total of 22 participants. Build awareness of the coffee grant Meeting with IHCAFE’s technical initiative with the cluster of associated 5. staff from the regional office in municipalities (mancomunidad) Marcala MAMCEPAZ Inter-institutional technical coordination meetings of the Coordinate activities to support training 6. Coffee Roundtable for the and technical assistance for the Marcala, La Paz region MAMCEPAZ coffee grant.
AECID will provide funding to implement the environmental plans from enterprises 7. AECID – Colosuca implementing CP in Colosuca. There are 48 enterprises selected to implement CP in this area. Programas Municipales de PROMUSAN is helping identify companies Seguridad that will reduce their negative impacts to 8. Alimentaria(PROMUSAN), Las the ecosystem and become more Flores, Lempira sustainable with RE technologies MOWI Ocotepeque is helping identify Oficina Municipal de la Mujer companies that will reduce their negative 9. (MOWI) de San Marcos de impacts to the ecosystem and become Ocotepeque more sustainable with RE technologies
Asociación de Comités de Investigación Agrícola Local del ASOCIALAYO and RRP are providing a 10. Lago de Yojoa (ASOCIALAYO) list of approximately 200 producers that and La Actividad Programa de may benefit from a solar dryer. Reconstrucción Rural (RRP) The municipality of Intibucá is helping 11. Municipality of Intibucá register 200 companies that can benefit from SFV in the Artesanal Market Municipalities of: San José, La Paz; Intibucá, Sn. Isidro, La Esperanza and Jesús de Otoro in Intibucá; Sn. Pedro de Zacapa, Arada and Las Vegas in Sta. Bárbara; Cost – sharing agreements have been 12. Siguatepeque and Taulabé in defined for 2,150 improved stoves and Comayagua; Sta. Cruz de Yojoa, 100 low-cost SFV Cortés; Corquín, San Pedro de Copán and Veracruz in Copán; San Marcos de Ocotepeque and Sinuapa in Ocotepeque L.1,141,162.00 cash investment for activities to promote nature related tourism and development of the Coffee 13. IHT Route. L.4,500 in-kind: for technical training for local guides and Coffee Route guides. L.252,349.37 investment to implement nature and adventure activities in the area 14. AECID of Montaña de Celaque National Park to manage the use of the protected area by the public. Training for Rural Savings and 2 meetings with coffee producers in the Credit Unions for administrative Lago de Yojoa area. capacity building.
Annex 8 3 pilot sites for monitoring climatic variables
Colonia Alameda, Edificio Cooperativa ELGA, 4to piso, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (504) 2231-3499