DESIGN & MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL CLIMATE FUNDS (NCFS) : PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Leo Bualia Presentation to a Regional Clinic on Design and

Deputy Executive Director Management of National Climate Funds (NCFs)PNG Mama Graun Conservation Trust Fund Bangkok, Thailand, 6-8 September 2012

PNG MAMA GRAUN CONSERVATION TRUST FUND : AT A GLANCE

FUND NAME:

PNG Mama Graun Conservation Trust Fund

COUNTRY: Papua New Guinea

VISION: Biodiversity sustaining Melanesian’s livelihoods and cultures

MISSION: Support biodiversity conservation and related sustainable development initiatives for the future of PNG and the world.

GOAL: To provide an ongoing and reliable source of in-country funding for biodiversity conservation and related sustainable development in Papua New Guinea

MGCTF: AT A GLANCE …….cont

OBJECTIVES: (1) To integrate conservation of biodiversity into

sustainable development programs and activities (2) To conserve – and where necessary – restore

conservation areas, particularly those that are national priorities and of global significance in terms of biodiversity value

(3) To strengthen the capability of resource owners to conserve their own natural resources through

education, training and other capacity building activities built into projects

(4) To enhance the knowledge and information base needed to monitor and achieve sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation

MGCTF AT A GLANCE….cont..

STRATEGIES. Support the network of conservation

areas as define by the PNG NBSAP.

Establish innovative partnership between people using the natural resources in targeted eco-systems

Empower people and CBOs to assume responsibility and maintain long-term eco-system services

Create one or more permanent internal sources of financing for conservation

MGCTF: AT A GLANCE…….cont

Governing body: PNG Mama Graun Conservation Trust Fund Limited operates under its own constitution, trust deed and operational policies and procedures. It is governed by a eight (8) member Board made up of reputable people (2 external and 6 regional) from a cross section of society, and chosen on merit rather than representing organization. The secretariat is headed by an Executive Director who reports to the Board.

Legal status: Established under PNG Companies Act (1997) as a Charitable, Not For Profit Trust corporation.

Capital : Not fully capitalized. MGTF relies on Advised Sinking Funds for its grant program.

Beneficiaries: Twelve (12) Protected Areas in Papua New Guinea, with further planned support to 5, govt agencies and other important players in the community.

Board of Directors

Finance/investmentCommittee

FundraisingCommittee

NominatingCommittee

Grant TechnicalCommittee

Scientific Advisory

Committee

Advised FundsSupport ServicesFinancial ServicesGrant Services

ExecutiveDirector

MGCTF Organisational Structure

MGCTF’S HISTORY

1996 - Concept started with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and UNDP

1998 - Created unofficiallyReceived a pledge Grant by GEF / WB of 15 million

US dollars for Forestry related project ( FCP project)1999 - First board meeting in August 2000 - Registered as Charitable Trust Corporation on 10

May 2005 - 30 June Closing of FCP/WB project

MGCTF’S HISTORY….cont.

Closure of FCP allow for:Real fundraising to start with private donors

2006- May received it first MATCHING GRANT of $150,000 to start up a 2 years program

2006 - December Anonymous donor pledge the matching grant of $150,000

Recruitment of Deputy ED and FO on board Feb 20072007 - Fundraising and Implementation of the first round of

grant for selected Protected Areas being awarded in the first 6 months

MAMA GRAUN PROGRAMS

Due to limited Resources MGCTF focus is mainly on providing funding support to Protect Areas (PAs).Protected Areas are valued by many landowners

Some Protected Area communities still actively manage their protected areas despite limited or no support from PNG government

There are a range of motivations for maintaining protected areas - delineating clan lands, improving community prestige, drawing tourists, sustainably harvesting resources, protecting spiritual sites, water catchment areas.

Regular visitation often strengthens interest in conservation (Mt Wilhelm, Pokili , Garu, Madang Lagoon)

Grants to Protected Areas (PAs)

FUNDING MECHANISMS – ADVISED FUND

ADVISED FUND Donor funding for specific purpose managed through Mama

Graun, which guarantees outcomes based on identified purpose. Specified Advisory Board/technical committee; Managed as a Sinking fund or Endowment, or Revolved Fund

Used exclusively for the purposes and location specified by the donor as stated in the Advised Fund Agreement between Mama Graun and the Donor.

How Advised Fund Works

An individual, a group, organization or bilateral/multilateral agency donates an amount of funding to MGCTF for a specific biodiversity or environment purpose.

An Advised Fund Agreement is drawn up and sign by both parties, which stipulates e.g. type of project, level of funding, geographic location, criteria to be used for project selection.

Donation deposited by donor into MGCTF Bank Account, to service exclusively the AF purpose.

Mama Graun manages the AF, disbursing the funding through a disbursement process specified by an agreement between the donor and MG.

Mama Graun endeavors to raise a 1:2 match (e.g. MGCTF will fundraise $1,000 for every $2,000 a donor provides) to fund other programs (unless restricted by the donor).

CURRENT PROGRAMSProtected Area Support

•fund to 12 protected areas•Partnerships•Community commitment•Sustainability•Expansion – 5 new areas

Climate Change Adaptation •Vulnerability Assessment & Costing Adaptation.

Capacity Building•Targeted •Compliance•Community development focus•Organizational capacity – MG and CBOs•Internship program

Infrastructure development• Solar electrification•Water and sewerage•Health

Expansion to other Melanesian Countries•Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Timor Leste

Grant Cycle

Stage Responsibility Notes

1. Call for Concept proposals MGCTF Thematic areas and geographical location determined by the Board to guide process.

2. Evaluation of Concept Proposals by Grant Technical Committee

Independent Grant Technical Committee

3. High Scoring Concept proposals invited to submit a full proposal

MGCTF

4. Evaluation by Grant Technical Committee

Independent Grant Technical Committee

5. High Scoring Full proposals are recommended for Funding

MGCTF Board Approval of recommendation from Grant technical Committee

6. Contractual Negotiations Applicant and MGCTF

7. Quarterly disbursements Applicant Each disbursement is triggered off by successful reporting

8. Quarterly monitoring & evaluation.

MGCTF

LESSONS LEARNED : SUCCESS FACTORS

Community Level Re-instill community commitment to conservation due to MGCTF’s ongoing support and

presence. Management Plans guide communities to fundraise independently of MGCTF

National Level MGCTF Grants funds much needed biological research to document biodiversity in PA . Grant program provides a systematic support to rejuvenate protected areas to a

functional national PA network Developed a systematic process to integrate Climate Change Adaptation to Protected

areas (Collingwood Bay project). The grant program has spawned a strong collaborative network of communities, NGOs

and research organizations.

Organizational Level MGCTF has developed trust with PA communities which is fundamental to working with

PAs in Melanesia MGCTF commitment to transparency, good governance and integrity is widely accepted

by our partners

LESSONS LEARNED : CHALLENGESCommunity Level Work in rural community can be challenging because of differences in priorities, timeframes and

expectations. Need to provide continuous assistance to community members with e.g. report writing and financial

reporting to ensure compliance. Some communities are used to free cash handouts and therefore less receptive to programs that require

community commitment and support. Cultural diversity often presents communication challenges Protected areas are located in remote areas , thus presenting logistical challenges.

National Level Poor integration with national conservation priorities because of Ineffective national governments Lack of government support at the provincial and local levels. Lack of recognition of NGO conservation effort by National government

Organizational Level Because we do not have startup capital fundraising remains the biggest challenge Governments see independent trust funds as competitors rather than partners – prevents us from

accessing multilateral funds When we work in corrupt environment we have to be vigilant at all times.

THANK YOU – QUESTIONS ??