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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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