TARGETED WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL WATERS MANAGERS AND AGENCIES 16 October 2011 TDA/SAP PROCESS: A Revision to the Methodology and Training Course

+ Overview of the Day What? Why? How? Development of the TDA/SAP Methodology and Training Course TDA 1: Identification of Transboundary Environmental Problems TDA 2: Identification of Causes and Impacts COFFEE BREAK SAP 1: Ideas for Innovation LUNCH Break-Out Groups Report Back Ends 14:00 COFFEE BREAK

TARGETED WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL WATERS MANAGERS AND AGENCIES 16 October 2011 TDA/SAP Revision What? Why? How?

+ What is it?? Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis The main technical role of a TDA is to identify, quantify, and set priorities for environmental problems that are transboundary in nature including an analysis of institutions, laws and policies. Consequently, a TDA provides the factual basis for the formulation of an SAP

+ What is it?? Strategic Action Programme The SAP is a negotiated policy document that should be endorsed at the highest level of all relevant sectors. It establishes clear priorities for action (for example, policy, legal, institutional reforms, or investments) to resolve the priority problems identified in the TDA.

+ Some History…….. First wave of TDA/SAP’s 1996 – Black Sea TSA and SAP 1997 – Mediterranean Action Plan 1998 – Okavango Delta 1999 – BCLME 2000 – Yellow Sea LME 2002 – Caspian Sea …….Amongst others

+ Some History…… GEF Program Study (Evaluation Report No. 1-01) concluded: “….there needs to be more GEF guidance regarding the nature of TDAs and the manner in which they lead to, and are distinct from, the development of SAPs.” ‘The GEF IW TDA/SAP Process: Notes on a proposed best practice approach’ prepared and amended during the second GEF International Waters Conference in Dalian, China.

+ Some History…… TDA/SAP training course was funded by GEF/UNDP under the UN/TRAIN-SEA-COAST Programme and developed by the University of Plymouth, UK “Best practice approach” and the training course have been used by more than 15 GEF IW projects to date

+ Why is it Being Revised? Never officially endorsed by GEF and the Agencies have used it in an ad hoc manner since its development. Never adequately tested during its development to ensure it was fit for purpose. The process can appear confusing and overly complicated to the uninitiated. It’s littered with jargon Too many steps in the process. linkage between the TDA and SAP is not robust. The whole process can appear prescriptive……

+ And the Training Course? Current training course originally established around the distance- learning concept - late in its development, the materials were converted to a more conventional training course approach. Delivery has been through hired consultants. Consequently, there has been little mechanism for physically hosting or updating the materials and approach The TDA/SAP training course is too long. The current course has too much content – confusing and cumbersome There are too many presentational materials – death by PowerPoint The training manuals/materials are poor.

+ Is it all Bad?

+ No…..

+ What’s good? The process has been shown to work - it has been used successfully by many projects and is well recognised by a number or UN Implementing and Executing Agencies (UNDP, UNOPS, UNIDO, UNESCO, FAO, IAEA, UNEP). TDA/SAP outputs from IW projects have adhered to a common set of guidelines resulting in greater consistency since 2003 despite never been officially endorsed by GEF. The overall methodology is sound - good platform for a revised methodology, that is fit for practice and meets the requirements of GEF, the Agencies and IW projects.

+ How is it Being Revised? A GEF IWTF endorsed methodology and training course that is: Fit for purpose; Simple to understand and use; Stepwise in its delivery; Global in its applicability; Flexible in use; Relevant to both scientists, stakeholders and policy makers; Results in good outcomes for transboundary water systems.

+ Key Products

+ The Manual Linked closely to Project Management Manual Management and technical processes de-coupled More robust TDA methodology (impacts, CCA, governance etc) More streamlined SAP process (improved links with TDA) Model SAP on existing strategic planning approaches (national, corporate etc) Incorporates climate change, gender issues, poverty reduction, environmental valuation etc. Uses existing best practice

+ The Training Course Uses an active learning model Refined for different water types (as appropriate) Less lecture style presentations and more group work or group activity More flexible – taking into account cultural differences Specific tools to effectively deliver the TDA/SAP process – train the trainer mode Use current and historical case study material

+ Key components of the Manual Introduction to the TDA/SAP Manual Key Principles Key planning stages in TDA/SAP process Project management Developing the team Finance and Budgeting Stakeholder/public involvement/participation (including gender issues) Key TDA management steps Key SAP management steps Steps towards SAP implementation

+ Key components of the Manual Technical development – The TDA Defining system boundaries Data/information collection and analysis Transboundary Problem identification and analysis (including climate change) Impact analysis Causal Chain Analysis Governance analysis SAP Linkage

+ Key components of the Manual Technical development – The SAP TDA Linkage Setting the vision Defining goals or status statements Identifying new ideas/innovation/opportunities Setting strategies for implementing new ideas/innovation/opportunities National and regional consultation process Developing the draft action plan SAP implementation Training course description Other information

TARGETED WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL WATERS MANAGERS AND AGENCIES 16 October 2011 TDA/SAP Taster Workshops Introduction

+ Taster Workshops Session 1: Collaborative Identification of Transboundary Environmental Problems Session 2: Identification of causes and determination of impacts Session 1: Setting Goals Session 2: Brainstorming potential Ideas for Innovation

+ TDA/SAP Process SAP TDA Strategic Thinking Strategic Planning Implementation Strategic Action Programme Analysis

TARGETED WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL WATERS MANAGERS AND AGENCIES 16 October 2011 Collaborative TDA Development: Taster Workshop

+ Collaborative TDA Development We’re here

+ Collaborative TDA Development Environmental Problems PrioritiseSelect oneIdentify Causes Determine Consequences/ impacts

+ Task 1: Identification of Transboundary Environmental Problems Steps: Identify the major Transboundary environmental problems facing the Adriatic Sea Prioritise the problems and select the top one Timing: 30 minutes

+ Guidelines Time keeping will be crucial: Each activity will have a set time period – we will let you know when you have to move on to the next task Use flip charts and work collaboratively Have fun!

+ Disperse in groups of 15 to Rooms E2 and E3…. Allocate roles within group: Team Leader Time-keeper Timing: 10 minutes Disperse and Organise your Teams

+ Task 1: Identification of Transboundary Environmental Problems Steps: Identify the major Transboundary environmental problems facing the Adriatic Sea Prioritise the problems and select the top one Timing: approx 30 minutes

+ Task 2: Causes and Impacts Steps: Identify causes of the priority TB problem Determine the environmental impacts of the priority problem Determine socio-economic consequences of the priority problem Timing: 30 minutes

TARGETED WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL WATERS MANAGERS AND AGENCIES 16 October 2011 Collaborative SAP Development: Taster Workshop

+ Collaborative TDA Development We’re here

+ Task 3: Setting Goals Steps: Consider: The Transboundary Environmental Problem Analysis Your knowledge of International Waters (and this region) Identify key goals to achieve a reduction in the identified priority transboundary problem over the next 10 Years Prioritise and select the top one Timing: 20 minutes

+ Task 4: Brainstorm Potential Solutions/Initiatives Steps Brainstorm potential innovative solutions or initiatives that will help achieve the goals and reduce the identified problem Use flip-chart paper Apply the principles of effective brainstorming

+ Brainstorming Guidelines

+ Guidelines Steps Brainstorm potential innovative solutions or initiatives that will help achieve the goals and reduce the identified problem Use flip-chart paper Apply the principles of effective brainstorming Identify the the most promising solution/initiative Timing: 30 minutes

+ Working Groups Key Question: What are the FAQs asked regarding the TDA/SAP process?