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2Dnipro basin map

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Chronicle of GEF intervention

• GEF PDF B grant (RER 95/G42) “Preparation of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis for the Dnipro river basin”

• GEF PDF A project (RER 98/G31) “Preparation of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for the Dnipro river basin and development of SAP implementation mechanisms”

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Specific Objectives1. Create a transboundary management regime and co-

ordinating body; 2. Assist countries in the formulation, review and

endorsement process of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP);

3. Improve financial/legal/operational mechanisms for pollution reduction and sustainable resource use;

4. Formulation of National Action Plans by Inter-ministerial Committees;

5. Improve conservation of biodiversity in the Dnipro River Basin;

6. Enhance communication among stakeholders and encourage public awareness and involvement in addressing the problems of the Dnipro Basin; and

7. Build capacity for SAP implementation.

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External Institutional Framework

• a self-standing GEF regional programme within the GEF International Waters Focal Area.

• also part of the wider GEF Black Sea Basin Strategy.

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Partners, Resources, Status• Partners: UNIDO,

IAEA, IDRC (Canada), UNEP;

• Resources: (see table);

• Status (see notes below)

(No cash. In kind resources only)

GEF 7.0

IDRC 1.7

UNDP 1.0

Belarus 0.3

Russia 0.1

Ukraine 4.2

Total 14.3

millions $US

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Project ResultsMajor Results Include:• A revised Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis• A Strategic Action Programme

– Priority Investments Portfolio (PIP)– A regional Biodiversity strategy for protecting key

habitats and species • SAP implementation mechanisms

– Report on the state of the Dnipro basin environment;– Transboundary Monitoring Program– Interstate Environmental Database

• Increased public awareness and dissemination of environmental information on the Basin to all stakeholders, including the general public.

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TDA

• Prepared with GIWA Methodology adapted for Dnipro basin needs;

• Considers the Global influence of the Dnipro basin on the Black Sea ecosystem;

• Pays special attention to eutrophication.

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Formulation of SAP StrategyLong term environmental quality

objectives:1. Sustainable Nature Use and

Environment Protection in the Dnipro Basin

2. Environment Quality that is Safe for Human Health

3. Conservation of biological and landscape diversity

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SAP implementation mechanisms

– Report on the state of the Dnipro basin environment;

– Transboundary Monitoring Program

– Interstate Environmental Database

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Public awareness

• Informational and educational campaign

• Small Grants Program

• International NGOs Forums

• Establishment of International Dnipro river NGOs Network

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From Kyiv Declaration to Agreement on SAP endorsement

• 5th Pan European Conference “Environment for Europe”, 22-24 May, 2003, Kyiv

• Ministers signed the Declaration on Cooperation for Environmental Rehabilitation of the Dnipro Basin

• Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Use and Protection of the Dnipro Basin. SAP document constitutes an integral part of this Agreement

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Proposed structure

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Possible GEF interventions

• Concept for Pipeline entry (Phase II) approved in July 2004

• Application for GEF PDF B grant support – pending November, 2004

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