INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES IN THE SÃO FRANCISCO RIVER BASIN

STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF THE SÃO FRANCISCO RIVER BASIN AND ITS COASTAL ZONE SAP

PRO J ECT RES ULTS AND BEYOND

I NTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LAND- BAS ED ACTI VI TI ES I N THE S ÃO FRANCI S CO RI VER BAS I N

ANA/ GEF/ UNEP/ OAS

The São Francisco Project

National Background and Context

Implementation of 1997 National Water Policy

GEF Programming Framework OP10 Contaminants Based Operational Program GPA Demonstration Project

Cost and Financing

Development: 2000 2004

Objective: Development of Integrated Watershed Management Program, promoting sustainable development and addressing root causes for actual degradetion

4,771,00017,168,000

275,00022,214,000

GEFGovernment of BrazilOAS/UNEPTotal Project Cost

US$US$US$US$

São Francisco River BasinMosaic of Landsat satelite

images(1991/1992)

Transboundary National Basin – 7 States

ANA priority

The Basin: Opportunities and Challenges

Area: 636,920 km 2

Total length: 2,863 km

States: 7

Municipalities: 503

Population: 13,297,955 (year 2000)

Average Annual Flow: 2,850 m3/s

Major Water Uses [or Demand]: irrigation 138.1 m3/s urban supply 35.3 m3/s

rural 8.7 m 3/s livestock 7.8 m3/s

industrial 12.9 m3/s

Average Water Availability: 7,024 m3 /person/year

The Basin: Economic Potential

Water Resources AvailabilityQ=2,850m 3 /s Q 95 =813m3 /s Q REG =1,815m 3/s

Development Areas9 areas

Hydroelectric Plants10,300 MW (installed) / 26,300 MW (potential)

Irrigated Areas342,712 ha / 800,000 ha (potential)

Main Aquifer SystemsUrucuia-Areado, Bambuí and others

2,061 kmNavigable Waterways

Conservation UnitsFederal, State and others

Critical Issues and Environmental

Impacts from Land-based Activities

Water use conflicts

Point and non-point water pollution

Inadequate soil occupancy and use

Alterations and degradation of the aquatic ecosystem and loss of biodiversity

Restrictions to navigation

Lack of institutional articulation

Undisciplined exploitation of surface water dissociated from groundwater

The DAB Process – 28 activities

Structure, Execution and Results

Project Components:

I. River Basin and Coastal Zone Environmental Analysis

II. Public and Stakeholder Participation

III. Organizational Structure Development

IV. River Basin Management Program Formulation

28 Activities

Federal Institutions (4), State agencies (3), Universities (4), NGOs (4)

Institutional participation: more than 450 institutions

Institutional partners (local execution):

Project Results: Towards the Integrated and Sustainable Management of theSão Francisco River Basin and its coastal zone

Enhanced public and scientific awareness and knowledgeof the river basin and its coastal zone environment

Improved public and stakeholder participation through involvement of local communities

Strengthened institutional framework and staff capabilities

Comprehensive assessment of economic instruments for rational and sustainable water resources management in the São Francisco River Basin and its Coastal Zone

Sucessfull experience integrated water resources management and environmentally sustainable development in the São Francisco River Basin and its Coastal Zone

Public Participation: The DAB/SAP Process

To create The Water Parliament - Basin Committee

São Francisco Basin Committee established June 5, 2001

6,600 stakeholders involved in the mobilization process

66 public events

Representation of 503 municipalities and 13 million people

Competence under the National Policy on Water Resources

227 public events12,097 people 483 organizations 205 consultants and 1,262 voluntaries

Training of more than 4,000 people

In Project Development

26 indigene people

Basin

Committee

The Strategic Action Program: Structure

Strategic actions Strategic actions

Strategic Action Program for the Integrated Management of the São Francisco Basin and

its Coastal Zone SAP

Component IImplementation of the IntegratedBasin Management System for the Basin and its coastal zone

Component IISustainable use of Water Resources and Environmental Restoration of the Basin and of its Coastal Zone

Components

I.1 Strengthening of institutional articulation

I.3 Development of technical instruments for the Integrated Basin Management System

I.2 Implementationof institutional instruments of the Integrated Basin Management System and public participation mechanisms

I. 4 Social Mobilization and Environmental Education

II.1 Foster multiple use of water

II.3 Access to environmental sanitation and measures to be taken in the event of floods and droughts

II.2 Conservation of water, soil and biodiversity

II.4 Sustainable use and protection of groundwater

Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities

Inputs for initial discussion and public participation

1st stage of the GEF São Francisco Project /Activities and preparation of the DAB and SAP

Prepare 29activities

Preparation of the DAB

Structure and details of the SAP components and actions (short-term: 4 years)

Other actions(mainly actions of a structural nature

medium and long term)

Actions eligible for GEF(Non-structural actions

in general)

Preliminary proposal for investments in the Basin

Formulate the SAP

GEF Action Program and Budget

CBHSF (Basin Committee)

PublicParticipation

Knowledge of needs of river basin and its coastal zone

Project Brief SEAIN, PNUMA, GEF Council

Develop Basin Plan and Investment Program

2nd stage of Implementation of the SAPApplication of GEF Funding for proposed actions

GEF funds Estimates and Letters of Consultation (BIRD, BID, JBIC, etc)

The SAP and the Basin Plan (2004 2013)

The Decennal Water Resources Plan forthe São Francisco River Basin (2004 2013)

Components:

Water Allocation Proposal

Non-structural Actions (related to the SAP)· Implementation of the Integrated Basin Management System

for the Basin US$ 30,5 million · Sustainable use of water resources and environmental restoration

of the Basin US$ 47,28 million

Structural Actions· Water resources and land use services and works US$ 42,67 million· Environmental sanitation services and works US$ 1,46 billion· Water resources sustainability in the semi-arid region US$ 155,03 million

Providing a model for the management of similar large river systems in semi-arid and arid regions within Latin America and beyond, including lessons learned such as:

Managing for multiple uses, including both consumptiveand non-consumptive uses, while ensuring the survivalof the river system as a living resource

Establishing Basin Committee as a basic mechanism for integrated, decentralized, and participative management at the basin level

Including public involvement not only in definingIssues of concern but also in developing solutions

Disseminating information throughout the basin andproviding feedback to basin stakeholders and communities on the achieved results

Global Benefits and Lessons Learned

Global Benefits and Lessons Learned

Restoring critical ecosystems, including riparianforests, dune ecosystems, and beach systems, as well as protecting critical species such as native species of fishes

Improving scientific knowledge on the relationship between the Atlantic Large Marine Ecosystem and the São Francisco River Basin and its Coastal Zone

Reconciling potentially competing uses within the basin

Communication and Dissemination

3,000 copies in portugueseof the SAP/DAB for national distribution

3,000 copies in portugueseof the SAP/DAB Executive Summary

15 Complete Collections of the Reports Reference Libraries in the basin

15 Executive Summaries of the Reports Libraries of the main water resources management bodies of the basin

2,500 copies of the SAP/DAB in English for worldwide dissemination, including III GEF IW Conference in Rio de Janeiro

All Reports available in Portuguese and English at: www.ana.gov.br/gefsf/

2,500 copies of the SAP Executive Summary in English

Thanks!

National Water Agency – ANAwww.ana.gov.br

João Gilberto Lotufo Conejo Water Resources Planning Superintendent jglotufo@ana.gov.br