SAINT LUCIA PROPOSED PROJECT IDEAS GEF Regional Meeting Presented by: Mr. George James and Ms....

SAINT LUCIA PROPOSED PROJECT IDEAS

GEF Regional Meeting

Presented by: Mr. George James and

Ms. Caroline Eugene

INTRODUCTION

On May 27th, 2008 a national consultation was held.

Representatives from NGOs, Government Agencies and CBO’s were in attendance.

The following proposed Project Ideas emanated from this consultation.

All projects presented are concepts

1. Enhancing Management of Biodiversity

Current status of preparation,

Concept

GEF Focal Area

• Biodiversity

Proposed GEF Agency for the proposed Project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Carbon sinks

• Conservation of water and marine species

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Socio-economic benefits

• Biodiversity conservation

• Food security

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Baseline Inventories

• Development of a trust fund

• Capacity building for communities

• Central database management system

• Public awareness GEF Costs

• Not yet been determined Co-financing including in-kind

• Not yet been determined

2. Instituting Standards for the Importation of Diesel and Gasolene

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• Climate Change

Proposed GEF Agency for the proposed project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Emissions reduction

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Enhancing human resource capacity

• Reduction in the energy bill

• Improving air quality

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Research

• Sensitization and public awareness

• Development of standards

• Training GEF Costs,

• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind

• Not yet determined

3. Renewable Energy Geo-Spatial Representation

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• Climate Change

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Emissions reduction

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Enhancing human resource capacity

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Identify potential sites

• Data Gathering

• Input/Plot/Image

GEF Costs,

• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind

• Not yet determined

4.Incorporating Green Architecture in Building Codes and standards

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• Climate Change

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Emissions reduction

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Improvement in standard of Living

• Enhanced saving for the energy sector

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities• Develop model building for demonstrating energy

efficiency.

• Public sensitization and awareness building

• Development of appropriate standards

GEF Costs,

• Not yet determined

Co-financing including in-kind

• Not yet determined

5. Gravity Base Irrigation

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• Land Degradation

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNDP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Reduction of fossil fuels

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Food security

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Feasibility study

• Consultations

• Capacity Building

• Relevant Infrastructure GEF Costs,

• US $115,000 Co-financing including in-kind

• US $115,000

6. Improved Land management Practices

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• Land Degradation

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNDP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Reduction of marine pollution from land based sources

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Reduction in soil erosion

• Reduction in Water pollution

• Reduction in man made hazards

• Standardized heavy equipment operations

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Feasibility study

• Consultations

• Capacity Building

• Relevant Infrastructure GEF Costs,

• US $41,000 Co-financing including in-kind

• US $41,000

7. Public Awareness and Education Program for POPs and Chemical Management

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• POPs

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Add to global strategy on public awareness and education

• Lower level of pollutants

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Improved health and safety of country

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Undertake a KAP survey

• Design appropriate public education and awareness strategy

GEF Costs,

• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind

• Not yet determined

8. Development of an island-wide inventory of POPs

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• POPs

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Accurate and more representative data on global chemicals

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• Better understanding of quality and quantity of data that exist.

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

• Review existing inventory

• Perform inventory

• Identify strategies to reduce on stockpiles GEF Costs,

• Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind

• Not yet determined

9. Integrated Management of Coastal and Marine areas of Saint Lucia

Current status of preparation

• Concept

GEF Focal Area

• International Waters

Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project

• UNEP

Project Outcomes

Global Environmental Benefits

• Reducing and sustaining coastal and marine fish stocks and associated biodiversity

• Reducing nutrient over-enrichment

National Sustainable Development Benefits

• The same as above

Project Activities and Co-financing

Main Project activities

(Component 1 - Species and habitat management)

• Species inventory of near-shore habitats

• Management of coastal and marine protected areas

• Sustainable monitoring of coastal and marine resources

Costs

• Not yet determined

Thank you

World Heritage Site Soufriere

“ST. LUCIA SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL”