Piloting Integrated Processes and Approaches to Facilitate National Reporting to Rio Conventions MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & NDU Mrs A. Kawol Mrs S. Soobron RAJ KALLEE & Mrs LAN – NG

Project Goal & Objective Project Goal & Objective To pilot nationally-driven integrated processes and approaches to reporting to the Rio Conventions ( CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC). (a)develop integrated approaches to data collection/analysis and information management of relevance to the Rio Conventions; (b) increase synergies in the process of reporting to the Conventions without compromising COP decisions in this regard; and (c) contribute to improved overall planning and decision- making processes at the country level related to the implementation of these Conventions. To pilot nationally-driven integrated processes and approaches to reporting to the Rio Conventions ( CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC). (a)develop integrated approaches to data collection/analysis and information management of relevance to the Rio Conventions; (b) increase synergies in the process of reporting to the Conventions without compromising COP decisions in this regard; and (c) contribute to improved overall planning and decision- making processes at the country level related to the implementation of these Conventions.

FUNDS ALLOCATION GEF: US$ 924,000 In Kind: US$ 775,880 ( Mauritius Contribution in kind: US$ )

Project Components / Expected Results 1)Situational analysis and reporting process design: -find out common reporting elements in terms of process, content and format among the three Conventions -exploring benefits to other closely related Conventions building on the “clustering” approach 2) Implementation of integrated reporting processes and experimenting options for report design -design a nationally-driven integrated and coordinated process for integrated reporting -enhance existing national convention-related data and information management systems 3) Sharing of experience and upscaling - sharing of lessons learned and good practices.

Annual National Plans 2010 Q1Q2Q3Q4 Com1-Situational analysis and report design -National Project inception meetings and stakeholder input meetings -Synthesis of outputs XX -Develop pilot manual on integrate reporting X Com 2-Develop and implement country-specific global recommendations X -Needs analysis & approaches developed (technology & Training) XX Com 3-Technical working group meetings ; 1 st workshop (3-4 days) XX -Preparation, facilitation and report of international events XX -Sharing experience at side eventsXX

Baseline line data ( 2008 Statistics Office, 2007 to be updated) Area of Mauritius 2000 km 2 Population1.27 Million Coastline322 km Lagoon area243 km 2 Per Capita GDP5956 Key Economic SectorsAgriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism, Financial services Carbon dioxide emissions/Removal (Figure 2008) Total emissions (1000 tons of C)3487 CO2 removal by sinks (1000 tons of C)193 Per capita emissions (tons/capita)2.7 Per capita emissions (tons/capita)105 Mauritian Contribution to global emissions as a SIDS < 0.1 %

KEY COUNTRY FACTORS POLITICAL WILL INSTITUTIONAL SET UP LEGAL FRAMEWORK PUBLIC/ PRIVATE PARTICIPATION SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATE AVAILABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY OF STAKEHOLDERS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY ( 80 %) ENVIRONMENT STEWARSHIP

Specific Characteristics for 2010 National plan Mobilizing resources/personnel as agreed for in kind contribution Networking of stakeholders within existing Institutional set up and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Coordinating Committee Identifying national/regional projects to optimize impact and efficiencies of the project especially in the context of the setting up of the climate change unit at the NEA (MENDU) In the context of election year, there may be some influences in the project activity

Institutional Framework And Implementation Arrangement National Executing Agencies (NEAs)- Ministry of Environment & National Development Unit (MENDU) National Steering Committee (NSC) - to provide guidance to the project and monitor progress and performance. ( chaired by the Head of the NEA or her representative ) National Project Coordinator (NPC) Mr. P Kallee National Project Assistant (NPA): A team from M/Environment - To gain experience -

GEF NPA UNCCD UNDP NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE UNFCCC UNCBD NPC

ORGANIGRAM National Project Coordinator Mr P. Kallee Director Of Environment Mr R. Beedassy & alternate UNCCD Mr Y. Pathel & alternate Project implementation Mr K.Heeramun & alternate UNCBD Mr J. Seewoobaduth & alternate UNFCCC National Project Assistant Team Mr M.A Yadallee/officers Administrative Back up Mr O. Jadoo /Mr Nobeebux Technical inputs

National Steering Committee National Steering Committee Composition Ministry of Environment & NDU Ministry of Agro Industries and Fisheries (NPCS,FARC) Meteological Services Ministry of Finance UNDP/GEF Interval: Every 3 Months

Expectations from Project Steering Committee/ Global Project Coordinator Formats provided for the different reports/manuals/ Monitoring reports Capacity Building of relevant stakeholders Regular Meetings/Consultations

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