2. Piloting Integrated Processes and Approaches to Facilitate National Reporting to Rio Conventions 3 rd Project Steering Committee Tehran, 13 March 2012 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT& SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Prepared by Mr. Raj KALLEE, NPC Presented by Mr. M.A. YADALLEE

4. 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.

5. FUNDS ALLOCATION GEF: US$ 924,000 In Kind: US$ 775,880 ( Mauritius Contribution in kind: US$ 200 880 )

6. 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.

7. ORGANIGRAM National Project Coordinator Director of Environment UNCCD CBD UNFCCC National Project Assistant Team Administrative Back up Technical inputs

8. Reports Submitted OutputReportSubmitted on Output 1.2 :Analysis report of existing data and information management systems in Mauritius with recommendations for designing more integrated systems Final draftDecember 2010 Output 1.3 :National Manual on the Implementation of Integrated Reporting to the Rio Conventions Pre-FinalFebruary 2012 Output 2.1 :Recommendations for Strengthened Institutional Framework for Reporting Final draftDecember 2010 Output 2.2 :Recommendations for Strengthened National Systems for monitoring, Reporting Final draftDecember 2010 Output 2.3 :Recommendations for Enhanced capacity for data collection and analysis Final draft Reviewed December 2010 February 2012

9. USD 56,566 Fund for 2010 & 2011 Component GEF Fund 2010 GEF Fund 2011 Expenditure 2010 Expenditure Jan-March 2011 Committed Fund support to NPC7,1662,7502,1294,1593,796 Support to NPA6,5671,7506,4832451,750 Allowance for NC5,8334,0004,4001,6335,433 Support to the national implementation activities (details to be decided by the NSC) 010,00000 Technology5,000004,963276 Training/Workshop/ TWG/NSC 10,0003,5001,8883,11211,442 Bank Charge 4020 Total34,56622,00014,94014,13227,494

10. Achievements 2011

11. Milestones 2011 TasksCompletedRemarks Organization of 2 nd Project Implementation Review Workshop and 2 nd Project Steering Committee January 2011 St Georges, Port Louis, Mauritius Small Scale Funding Agreement25 March 2011 USD 22,000 Renewal of Contract of National Consultant 14 May 2011 To 13 May 2011 Series of National Technical Working Groups organized March to December 2011 a)Discuss on identification and implementation of priority recommendations w.r.t outputs 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 b)Compile and summarize recommendations to facilitate prioritization exercised for their implementations c)Discuss on list of training needs

12. Milestones 2011(cont) TasksCompletedRemarks 3 National Steering CommitteesJanuary, April and December 2011 Progress Reports and Financial ReportsApril, July, October, December 2011 WorkshopDecember 2011 Finalise the prioritisation of recommendations Training needs analysis Sett up the modalities for joint reporting

13. PROGRESS

14. Situational Analysis 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

15. Key recommendations for an integrated system of national reporting A centralized web-based electronic database is proposed, which will deal with all environmental issues. This will operate as a metadata ‘warehouse’ or common entry point for entering as well as accessing environment-related data. It is proposed that the MUELEX database be expanded to include all data and information related to environmental matters, and serve as this proposed central database. This will avoid duplication and additional resources, since it is already under the responsibility of the MoESD, which is the NFP for Rio Conventions.

16. RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS STAKEHOLDERS ( PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR/ LOCAL AUTHORITIES NATIONAL TEAM DATA COLLECTION PUBLIC AWARENESS CENTRAL STATISTICS OFFICE Information System (MUELEX) UNDP UNEP GEF NGOs, CBO’s & Civil society Information Flow Between Stakeholders and the Centralised Electronic Environmental Information System

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18. Strengthening institutional and national reporting systems NFP must act as a facilitator and encourage more inter- institutional communication and collaboration, particularly with respect to data and information of relevance to the Rio Conventions. Institutional changes must be brought about at various levels in order to achieve the integration of environmental data and information with developmental information. A permanent committee must be set up within the NFP to coordinate the activities related to NR, as well as those of other environment-related national obligations, and enhance collaboration of the various stakeholders involved in national reporting and implementation. There must be harmonisation of all aspects of report writing, e.g. harmonization of technical terms, shared glossaries and abbreviations, etc. MoU’s between NFP and data generating organisations (e.g. Universities and research institutions) must be expanded to include collection of relevant data and information generated/ gathered by researchers and academicians. The issue of IPR and copyrights must a priori be settled to mutual satisfaction.

19. Strengthening institutional and national reporting systems  Communication, education, training and public awareness regarding the Rio Conventions must be an on-going process to keep alive stakeholder and public interest, and ensure participation and contribution to reporting and implementation. Incentives must also be provided to encourage data and information contribution to the national reporting process.  Institutional capacity in the institutions responsible for NR and execution of activities under the Rio Conventions must be strengthened, in the form of increased staffing, resource building, and financial and technical assistance in specialist areas.  Capacity must be built for long-term impact through training of trainers, best use of trained staff, production of training materials, and establishment of institutional links.

20. Capacity Building for Integrated Rio Reporting –Develop expertise in specific areas –Formulation and running of short term training courses –Specialist training on specific topics –‘Training for Trainers’ approach adopted initially –Joint exchange programmes for professionals at national, regional and international levels –A National Research Action Plan (NRAP) and a National Resource Management Plan (NRMP) must be developed simultaneously. –Facilities for targeted research must be provided. –Available resources and expertise must be pooled –Public awareness campaign must be run –Scientific and technological means must be provided, e.g. high-end computers, softwares, satellite images, etc.

22.  Technical expertise in some fields inadequate  Duplication of data generation in different institutions  Data sharing is limited and lack of base line data  Limited resources in some institutions involved in Rio Reporting  There is a huge amount of grey literature. ( However there is no mechanism to bring it in the forefront )  No centralised information Unit – (MUELEX database exists but restricted to environmental Laws and policies )  No formal body responsible for analysing data information gathered Barriers & Challenges

23. Cross cutting issues There is a lot of similar information required by the 3 Rio Conventions (overlapping) Similar information is also needed by some of the non-Rio Conventions 38 MEAs and more forthcoming.

24. Addressing the Milestones Consolidation of existing work Identification of missing links & gaps

25. – The Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development is the National Focal Point for the Rio Conventions. – There are dedicated divisions within the MOESD working for each of the 3 Rio Conventions – Director is responsible for all of them. Institutional Set up

26. Close interaction with key stakeholders involved in Rio reporting Key stakeholders include: – Ministry of Agro-Industry & Food Security National Park and Conservation Services – CBD Forestry Services –UNCCD – Meteorological Services (UNFCCC) – Ministry of Energy & Public Utilities – Central Statistical Office – Research Institutes (e.g. Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute) – Universities (Univ. of Mauritius, Univ. of Technology and Management) – NGOs e.g. Mauritius Wildlife Foundation

28. 2012 Way Forward

29. ANNUAL WORK PLAN (AWP) 2012 C1 C1/OutputActivities Q1Q2Q3Q4 Output 1.3 National Manual Produced on Integrated Reporting Review draft manual provided by National Consultant Share the draft manual with the NPC, IC and GPC for review Present the draft manual to a meeting of key stakeholders Incorporate comments received Finalise and submit the final manual

30. AWP for 2012C2 C2/OutputActivities Q1Q2Q3Q4 Output 2.4 Reporting Quality Assessed Nominate a central coordinator for the task Setting up of informal working group Agree to a methodology and timeline for preparing the report with the informal working group Filling of Report through email & Meetings Finalize and submit the final report Evaluation of reporting system Share the draft report with the NPC, IC and GPC for review Present the draft report to a meeting of key stakeholders Incorporate comments received Finalize and submit the final report

32. 31 MINDSET ADAPT AND FLOURISH ADAPT OR PERISH

34. Expectations from Project Steering Committee/ Global Project Coordinator Capacity Building of relevant stakeholders Regular Meetings/Consultations/Exchanges Sustainability / Legacy

35. TO OVERCOME TO OVERCOME …WE NEED TO PULL… …WE NEED TO PULL… … TOGETHER… …TOGETHER… AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION… AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION…

36. With confidence we will take the message of hope to lit the other candles of faith,harmonyand love For a better world ! إيمان الانسجام حب

37. Thank – rkkallee@mail.gov.mu Mob : 252 8054 THANK – YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION