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Back to Office Report - Fiji Invasive Alien Species Project Formulation Mission to Qamea, Laucala and Matagi (4 -9 June, 2016) BACK TO OFFICE REPORT - FIJI INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES PROJECT FORMULATION MISSION TO QAMEA, LAUCALA AND MATAGI (4 -9 JUNE, 2016) Mission Background A Project Formulation mission for the Fiji Invasive Alien Species Project Preparatory Grant took place from June 4 – 6, 2016. This mission was coordinated through the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) and UNDP. The mission team included the UNDP Regional Technical Advisor (Lisa Farrow), UNDP Resilience and Sustainable Development Environment Analyst (Floyd Robinson), representatives of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and 3 consultants (Project Development Specialist – Malcolm Janssen, Biosecurity Consultant – James Stanford and Invasive Alien Species Expert – Dr. Fred Kraus).The mission team visited the islands of Qamea, Laucala and Matagi which are known to have reporting’s of the Giant Invasive Iguana, a species not native to Fiji. Final Stakeholder and debriefing meetings were held in Nadi. Project Background Global Environment Facility (GEF): In June 2015, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council approved the concept document (known as the Project Identification Form) for a US$3.5 million, four- year project to build national capacity to manage invasive alien species, in particular the Giant Invasive Iguana (Iguana iguana) on Taveuni, Qamea, Laucala and Matagi. The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) is the financing mechanism for a number of the multilateral environment agreements. The sixth replenishment of GEF raised over US$4 billion in committed funds that are allocated to countries to use for climate change, biodiversity and land degradation projects. Approval of the GEF Council is required to access GEF financing. The intent is that GEF resources are used to build off existing national efforts and provide ‘incremental’ funding to support the achievement of global environmental benefits, such as the protection of endangered species or ecosystems of global significance. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji: The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji is the national Executing Agency for the project while UNDP serves as the GEF implementing agency. The approval of the project concept in June 2015 included the release of US$150,000 of GEF financing (the Project Preparation Grant) to support the completion of detailed project documents. This project development must be completed within 18 months of the approval of the project concept. Project Document Requirements: In accordance with GEF Secretariat and UNDP-GEF requirements, two main documents are required to authorize the release of the requested US$3.5 million GEF project financing: a UNDP- GEF Project Document and a GEF CEO Endorsement Request. These documents must be submitted to the GEF Secretariat by the start of December 2016. Global Environment Benefits: The global environmental problem being tackled by the project is the risk that invasive alien species (IAS) pose to Fiji’s biodiversity, in particular the globally significant endemic fauna and flora of Taveuni which is threatened by the Giant Invasive Iguana (GII). Project Objectives and Components: The project objective is to “enhance the chances of the long- term survival of terrestrial endemic and threatened species on Taveuni Island and surrounding islets by building national and local capacity to prevent, detect, control and manage IAS”. The project has four components: 1. National IAS management framework to prevent terrestrial IAS from entering Fiji: aiming to strengthen IAS policy, institutions and coordination efforts at a national level. 2. System for inter-island IAS movement, prevention and control to protect ecosystems on Taveuni and surrounding islets: aiming to enhance IAS prevention, surveillance and control strategies to prevent new introductions to Taveuni, Qamea, Laucala and Matagi. 3. Eradication and control of GII on Taveuni and surrounding islets: aiming to support the long-term restoration of terrestrial ecosystems through GII eradication, intensive control and containment measures. 4. Knowledge management and outreach to address IAS: aiming to achieve an increase in the awareness of communities, the travelling public, tourism operators, importers and shipping agents of the risks posed by IAS and increased support for biosecurity. Objectives of the mission: were to support formulation of a Full Sized Project Document through: . engaging in consultations so that priority activities are identified and consensus reached for inclusion in the Full Sized Project . conduct field visit of potentail demonstration sites in Qamea and Taveuni and enagge in community consultations, allowing for community input into project design . discussing a way forward and agreeing to timelines for formulation of the Project Document, keeping in mind a November 2016 deadline for submission of finalised proposal and suporting documentation to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) . Identification of priority issues which the consultants and government would need to address Consultations: consultations during the mission were at four levels namely: UNDP, Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and Resort owners UNDP, Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and resource owners Debriefing meeting between UNDP, team of consultants and Biosecurity Authority of Fiji GEF Steering Committee Summary of Mission Results With support from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, the mission team successfully visited several hotspots for iguanas on Qamea and held discussions with locals as well as with resorts on Qamea, Laucala and Mataqi. Based on mission findings, a list of proposed activities were identified (as listed below): Component 1: National IAS management framework Strengthen national policy, planning, coordination and institutions Enhance inter-agency coordination at senior and operational levels – opportunities to re-establish IAS Task Force, National Environment Council etc. Research into economic impacts of IAS (food security, livelihoods, health, biodiversity and production sectors) Component 2: System for inter-island IAS prevention and control Increase number of inspections and inspection capacity – more full-time frontline inspectors, plus also developing a system to address small wharfs (high tide only). Ensure biosecurity for Laucala private barge in Suva in both directions, and for private aircraft in Nadi in both directions. Establishment of national early detection and rapid response capacity, with well-trained staff and dedicated funding set aside for responses – engaging local community and establishment of a hotline. Component 3: Eradication and control of GII on Taveuni, Qamea, Mataqi and Laucala Establishment of additional eradication effort (up to 50 more men) to focus on Qamea (GII appears widespread), Matagi and Laucala, including local outreach. Establishment of a dedicated team for Taveuni to search beaches and conduct outreach with villages Purchase of equipment, e.g. air rifles, training dogs. Strategically use the nesting season to target females and eggs – radio-collar males and use them to attract females. Improve data collection to inform survey methods and eradication techniques. Importance of BAF co-financing to support eradication efforts including to increase effort until GEF financing is received. Component 4 Awareness and knowledge management Importance of general awareness-raising with travelling public, tourism operators, private land owners. Engage schools and teachers, with a focus on Qamea. Integrate outreach with villages within the eradication efforts. Support from Resorts: Representatives of Laucala Island, Matagi Beach Resort and Qamea Beach Resort confirmed their support towards efforts to contain and eradicate iguanas. They invited Biosecurity Authority to Fiji (BAF) to organize awareness raising for their staff, especially grounds man and gardeners as long as prior arrangements are organized. The Resorts are also supportive of BAF staff monitoring iguanas during breeding seasons (August – November). Collection of Baseline Information: at an exit meeting on Thursday 9th June, the team of consultants clarified that there was no need for a socio-economic consultant with regard to collection of baseline information. The Executive Chairman of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji clarified that Monika Devi was dedicated to the collection of baseline information and other data required by the Project Development Specialist. Co- financing: Mission Team had a discussion with General Manager Air Traffic - Airports Fiji Limited (Isei Tuidereu) which identified a number of existing activities and equipment (X ray machines, establishment of dog unit & dedicated staff) which support national biosecurity efforts. The General Manager was supportive and willing to commit these as co-financing for the full sized project. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji will follow up on these details. Schedule of Meetings Saturday 4 June: 5:00pm – 5:30pm Mission Team Debriefing at Garden Island Resort - Monika Devi,Timoci Bukasoqo, Bhaheerathan Kanagasapapathy, Rakesa, Anare Sikoa (Department of Youth Officer), James Standford, Dr. Fred Kraus, Malcolm Jansen,Floyd Robinson, Lisa Farroway Biosecurity Authority of Fiji confirmed that arrangements on Qamea, Matagi and Laucala. There was an issue - transportation from Taveuni – Qamea by sea was not organized. Therefore this needed to be addressed urgently. Dr. Kraus requested support in organizing meetings with key community representatives who were previously trained by non-governmental organizations in community awareness and capturing
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