SAINT LUCIA PROPOSED PROJECT IDEAS GEF Regional Meeting Presented by: Mr. George James and Ms. Caroline Eugene

INTRODUCTION On May 27 th, 2008 a national consultation was held. Representatives from NGOs, Government Agencies and CBO’s were in attendance. The following proposed Project Ideas emanated from this consultation. All projects presented are concepts

1. Enhancing Management of Biodiversity Current status of preparation, Concept GEF Focal Area Biodiversity Proposed GEF Agency for the proposed Project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Carbon sinks Conservation of water and marine species National Sustainable Development Benefits Socio-economic benefits Biodiversity conservation Food security

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Baseline Inventories Development of a trust fund Capacity building for communities Central database management system Public awareness GEF Costs Not yet been determined Co-financing including in-kind Not yet been determined

2. Instituting Standards for the Importation of Diesel and Gasolene Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area Climate Change Proposed GEF Agency for the proposed project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Emissions reduction National Sustainable Development Benefits Enhancing human resource capacity Reduction in the energy bill Improving air quality

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Research Sensitization and public awareness Development of standards Training GEF Costs, Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind Not yet determined

3. Renewable Energy Geo-Spatial Representation Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area Climate Change Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Emissions reduction National Sustainable Development Benefits Enhancing human resource capacity

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Identify potential sites Data Gathering Input/Plot/Image GEF Costs, Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind Not yet determined

4.Incorporating Green Architecture in Building Codes and standards Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area Climate Change Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Emissions reduction National Sustainable Development Benefits Improvement in standard of Living Enhanced saving for the energy sector

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Develop model building for demonstrating energy efficiency. Public sensitization and awareness building Development of appropriate standards GEF Costs, Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind Not yet determined

5. Gravity Base Irrigation Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area Land Degradation Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNDP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Reduction of fossil fuels National Sustainable Development Benefits Food security

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Feasibility study Consultations Capacity Building Relevant Infrastructure GEF Costs, US $115,000 Co-financing including in-kind US $115,000

6. Improved Land management Practices Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area Land Degradation Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNDP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Reduction of marine pollution from land based sources National Sustainable Development Benefits Reduction in soil erosion Reduction in Water pollution Reduction in man made hazards Standardized heavy equipment operations

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Feasibility study Consultations Capacity Building Relevant Infrastructure GEF Costs, US $41,000 Co-financing including in-kind US $41,000

7. Public Awareness and Education Program for POPs and Chemical Management Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area POPs Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Add to global strategy on public awareness and education Lower level of pollutants National Sustainable Development Benefits Improved health and safety of country

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Undertake a KAP survey Design appropriate public education and awareness strategy GEF Costs, Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind Not yet determined

8. Development of an island-wide inventory of POPs Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area POPs Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Accurate and more representative data on global chemicals National Sustainable Development Benefits Better understanding of quality and quantity of data that exist.

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities Review existing inventory Perform inventory Identify strategies to reduce on stockpiles GEF Costs, Not yet determined Co-financing including in-kind Not yet determined

9. Integrated Management of Coastal and Marine areas of Saint Lucia Current status of preparation Concept GEF Focal Area International Waters Proposed GEF Agency for proposed project UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits Reducing and sustaining coastal and marine fish stocks and associated biodiversity Reducing nutrient over-enrichment National Sustainable Development Benefits The same as above

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project activities (Component 1 - Species and habitat management) Species inventory of near-shore habitats Management of coastal and marine protected areas Sustainable monitoring of coastal and marine resources Costs Not yet determined

Thank you World Heritage Site Soufriere “ST. LUCIA SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL”