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Summary of Grantee Exchange meeting in PNG Lamana Hotel, Port Moresby October 12 th - 14 th 2016 Objectives Allow grantees to share highlights, challenges, experiences and lessons learned on their projects; Allow grantees to network and to form new partnerships with other grantees and partners; Enable CEPF to assess key gaps in the investment portfolio, so that key areas for thematic and geographic focus for the remaining years of the program can be taken into consideration; Give grantees an opportunity to provide feedback to CEPF on the grant management process; Provide a training opportunity for potential and current grantees in relevant areas of interest – for example, proposal writing, fundraising and financial/project management. Scene setting The RIT provided overview presentations on CEPF’s investment in East Melanesian Islands and in PNG since the programme began in 2013. Presentations on project work funded to date were then given by grantees. The presentations captured the following information: achievements to date, challenges, impacts on CEPF’s investment, and possible and planned next steps. The information presented assisted participants with the gap analysis exercise on Day 2.
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Summary of Grantee Exchange meeting in PNG Lamana Hotel, Port Moresby
October 12th - 14th 2016
Objectives
Allow grantees to share highlights, challenges, experiences and lessons learned on their projects;
Allow grantees to network and to form new partnerships with other grantees and partners;
Enable CEPF to assess key gaps in the investment portfolio, so that key areas for thematic and geographic focus for the remaining years of the program can be taken into consideration;
Give grantees an opportunity to provide feedback to CEPF on the grant management process;
Provide a training opportunity for potential and current grantees in relevant areas of interest – for example, proposal writing, fundraising and financial/project management.
Scene setting The RIT provided overview presentations on CEPF’s investment in East Melanesian Islands and in PNG since the programme began in 2013. Presentations on project work funded to date were then given by grantees. The presentations captured the following information: achievements to date, challenges, impacts on CEPF’s investment, and possible and planned next steps. The information presented assisted participants with the gap analysis exercise on Day 2.
L-R: Taholo Kami, IUCN Oceania gives introductory remarks; Zola Sannga presents the PNG portfolio
L-R: Yanu Kagayo, CELCOR; Jeffrey Noro, The Kainake Project; Enock Kale, PNGIBR
L-R: Annisah Sapul, WCS; Junias Repiriri, Rotokas Ecotourism
Stock-take on current activities in each island Bougainville Rotokas Ecotourism working with Bat Conservation International – surveys Bougainville Bureau of Environment – survey on birds; MPAs Balil Conservation Group – conservation on Nissan Island Rotokas Ecotourism – ecotourism activities; bat surveys and conservation The Kainake Project – vanilla production and eco-tourism; bat and rat research and conservation Parupuru Conservation Group – land management and conservation Manus WCS – biodiversity surveys; including on Manus snail, cuscus Seaweb – media and communications training and awareness PNGCLMA – promotion of community based marine conservation, participation of women UPNG – livelihood projects – e.g. clams Mussau/New Ireland WCS – biodiversity surveys, management plans (e.g. seaweed, pigs), diversification of crops TNC – biodiversity surveys, connectivity study; raising awareness Voice of the Sea – raising awareness Root of Change
Ailan Awareness – raising awareness; receiving grants from TCF through PNGIBR ADRA – literacy and community empowerment, disaster preparedness Live and Learn – provide support, community environmental education West Coast Development Foundation – mangrove rehabilitation BirdLife International – Beck’s Petrel New Britain CELCOR – paralegal training, community legal education Mahonia na Dari – education and awareness for marine conservation UNDP FORCERT - sustainable land-use planning Barefoot Community Conservation Wide Bay Conservation – advocacy and community engagement PNGIBR – survey on culturally and socially significant species and assessment of traditional conservation methods and threats Live and Learn – livelihood and conservation Culture and Environment Foundation – education and awareness Gap analysis An overview was given by the RIT on current gaps in investment. Following this, a series of breakout groups were held where participants had a chance to brainstorm on future project activities and partners that could work to fill these areas of work. A summary of main points and project ideas is provided below.
Strategic Direction 1: Empower local communities to protect and manage globally significant biodiversity at priority Key Biodiversity Areas under-served by current conservation efforts
What activities are needed? Who could lead and/or be involved? Where?
Ridge to Reef Biodiversity survey and plan in Bougainville
The Kainake Project; BCI, Rotokas, PNGIBR
Kunua Plains
Re-assess biodiversity status for threatened species
WCS, PNGIBR, ForCERT Cape St George
Survey on the cuscus WCS, MECCN Manus
Raising awareness:
On forest degradation due to mining, logging
PWM, TARM Manus
ForCERT, Barefoot ENB
On women’s participation PNGCLMA Manus
On understanding of cultural governance
PNGCLMA, Ailan Awareness Manus, New Ireland
On general environmental issues Live and Learn WNB
Conservation incentives:
Food security WCS, TNC, UNRE, PNG Forest Research Institute
Manus and atoll islands
Eco-tourism opportunities Rotokas Bougainville
Alternative livelihoods – e.g. coffee, Cocoa, vanilla
TKP, Rotokas, Wellington Chocolate Company
Bougainville
Strategic Direction 2. Integrate biodiversity conservation into local land-use and development planning
What activities are needed? Who could carry out activities? Where?
Mapping of land boundaries ForCERT New Britain
Legal support and awareness to communities, and for compliance/enforcement
Formation of ILGs and customary land registration/titles for resource
CELCOR, PELA All priority sites
management
Private sector engagement
Alternative livelihoods (also linked to SD1)
Cooperative Societies, Rotokas, The Kainake Project, Bougainville Cooperative Society NARI, CCI, YUS – cocoa, piggery, coconut
Bougainville All priority sites
Identifying best social and environmental practices
NB Palm Oil, WCS, TNC, CSIRO, UNRE New Ireland, New Britain
Identifying and raising awareness on best business practices– e.g selling environmentally friendly products
Ailan Awareness, Chamber of Commerce, MECCN
New Ireland, New Britain
Downstream processing of coconut oil
Rabaul Virgin coconut oil ENB
Advocating for womens empowerment and reducing human population growth
Marie Stopes International, Health departments, TARM and Seaweb in Manus
All areas
Strategic Direction 3: Safeguard priority globally threatened species by addressing major threats and information gaps
What species and activities? Who could carry out the work? Where?
Research on priority species in order to protect threatened species for future generations
PNGIBR, WCS, Binatang Research Centre (New Britain), National Agricultural Research Institute (plants), UPNG
All priority sites
Research and management plans for bats, rats
TKP, PNGIBR, BCI. Also links with Uni of Queensland
Bougainville
Research on species important for food security, species that are culturally important – to maintain natural heritage in PNG
NARI, Uni of Natural Resources New Britain
Management and research for important plant species
FORCERT, PNG Forest Research Institute All priority sites
Discussion on coordination of species work and sharing of information and lessons throughout PNG is needed, as is identification of organizations to undertake work on specific species. National Museum can assist with preservation of specimens. Links with national priorities, strategically for STaRS/Vision 2050, Nagoya Protocol.
Strategic Direction 4. Increase local, national and regional capacity to conserve biodiversity through catalyzing civil society partnerships
What activities/capacity needs? Who needs it? Who can help?
Financial training and management Local CSOs, especially if working in priority sites
The Kainake Project, Bougainville WCS – Manus and New Ireland Institute of Business Studies, UPNG, Divine Word
Governance and leadership strengthening – e.g. board training, institutional training, registration of CBOs
Local CSOs, especially if working in priority sites
Human Resources Institute, CELCOR,
Communication tools – website, publications, multimedia, marketing,
Local CSOs Seaweb, TNC
strategy
Increasing and strengthening partnerships and networking
Local CSOs Live and Learn, TNC, MECCN
Technical skills – GIS mapping, Scientific survey skills
MECCN, Rotokas, local community members
WCS, TNC, WWF, BCI, PNGIBR
-Building on training courses already held – e.g. PICCC, UQ Rangers Course – and integrating into domestic institutions - Incorporating/institutionalizing tertiary education courses to be explored -Mentoring should be included in capacity building, not just training workshop – who can help? -How to avoid duplication of training efforts among CBOs – i.e. joint training
Other key points raised in discussions -Need a “one stop shop” for data and information gathered – who could/should lead? -Province level discussions needed on conservation issues -Linking CEPF strategy to STARS/CEPA mandate is important -How to mainstream ideas at the national level -Long-term funding opportunities? Biodiversity offsets, trust funds, LLG funding? -Leadership on conservation issues after CEPF funding Photos from group discussions
Project Design and Management The RIT provided participants with some general proposal writing ideas, as well as going over what CEPF looks for in its grant proposals. Other opportunities for funding were mentioned, and Tamalis Akus provided information on how to apply for funding under the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme. Presentations were provided on CEPF requirements in relation to performance, including communicating project results, complying with World Bank Safeguards, completing the Civil Society Tracking Tool, monitoring and reporting. The mechanisms for financial reporting were also explained, along with procedures relating to procurement, sub-granting. Participants then broke into small groups to discuss what is working and what might need improvement, in order to provide feedback to CEPF/IUCN.
Next steps Where to from here…? Call for Proposals 18th October to 28th November 2016
• Continue talking to partners about project ideas! • Talk to Zola, Helen and Luisa about project ideas prior to submitting a proposal!
Grant implementation
• Continue the good work! • Keep in touch with the RIT and CEPF – we are here to help you!
CEPF/RIT will continue to document and share lessons learned CEPF/RIT will take comments and suggestions on board Key points from the meeting will be circulated CEPF/RIT from Fiji will visit PNG in early 2017 Mid-term evaluation of the entire EMI portfolio will take place in mid-2017
Appendix 1: MEETING AGENDA
Day 1: Wednesday 12th October
Time Topic Lead
8.30 Arrival and registration WWF
9:00 Introductory remarks Welcome, overview of agenda and objectives, housekeeping
Helen
9:30 Overview of CEPF and EMI Helen
9:45 Overview of EMI portfolio in PNG Zola
10:00 Q and A session All
10:30 Morning Tea
11:00 Project overviews. 10 minute presentations from complete and current projects - Lessons learned to date, including highlights and challenges and project achievement. WCS, BCI, TKP, MECCN, TARM, CELCOR, PNGIBR
All– using template
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Project overviews continued. 10 minute presentations
15:00 Breakout discussions on lessons learned so far and key achievements. (afternoon tea while discussions take place)
All
16:30 Present back
17:00 Wrap up and close
Day 2 - Thursday 13th October: Project design and focus
8:45 Objectives for the day. Recap of any points from Day 1
9:00 Gap analysis of EMI portfolio and future grant opportunities Helen
9:30 Breakout groups to discuss and map out where and who could help to fill these gaps in the coming year/years. Round Robin as yesterday.
All
10:45 Morning Tea
11:00 Breakout groups (continued)
12:00 Report back on mapping exercise
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Capacity Building Clinic: Proposal Writing -Overview presentation on proposal writing -What does a good proposal look like? -What CEPF is looking for in a proposal -Other opportunities for funding
15:00 (afternoon tea during session)
In parallel 1. Breakout groups to practice proposal writing, using
ideas from this morning’s session (future and small grantees especially)
2. Using the gaps identified this morning to inform how CEPF moves forward (completed grantees)
Luisa Helen/Zola
16:30 Report Back
17:00 Wrap up
Day 3 – Friday 14th October: Project Management
8:45 Objectives for Day 3. Recap of any points from Day 2
9:00 CEPF reporting - documentation/requirements Project content Finances Communications
Q and A
10:30 Morning Tea
10:45 Managing your CEPF project: Technical reporting – dos and don’ts
Helen
11:00 Breakout discussions in parallel -Small grantees -Large grantees Key discussion points: 5 Positives and 5 negatives - what’s working and what is not Report back (15 minutes)
Helen/Lu/Zola
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Managing your CEPF project: Financial reporting – dos and don’ts
Lu
13:45 Breakout discussions in parallel -Small grantees -Large grantees Key discussion points: 5 Positives and 5 negatives - what’s working and what is not Report back (15 minutes)
Helen/Lu/Zola
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Outstanding Issues Zola
16:00 Key lessons learned, and where do we go next? Major outcomes of meeting; an opportunity to discuss the next steps on how to progress; Call for Proposals Q and A session
Helen
17:00 Wrap up and Close All
PARTICIPANTS LIST
Name Sex Organization Email
1 Enock Kale M PNGIBR [email protected]
2 MaryGrace Wanamp F WCS [email protected]
3 Annisah Sapul F WCS [email protected]
4 Anna Koki F PNGIBR [email protected]
5 Dr Pongie Kitchawen M MECCN [email protected]
6 Joe Kuwoh M MECCN
7 Marinda Sapak F TARM [email protected]
8 Charlie Kisekup M TARM
9 Junias Repiriri M BCI/Rotokas Ecotourism [email protected]
10 Emily Tettaria F BCI/Rotokas Ecotourism [email protected]
11 Dr Gae Gowae M UPNG [email protected]
12 Maxine Anjiga F PNGCLMA [email protected]
13 Marjorie Warisaiho F CELCOR [email protected]
14 John Genolagani M UPNG [email protected]
15 Peter Bosip M CELCOR [email protected]
16 Yanu Kagayo F CELCOR [email protected]
17 Dr. Jeffrey Noro M TKP [email protected]
18 Damien Ase M PELA [email protected]
19 Prof. Simon Saulei M UPNG Environmental Science [email protected]
20 Paul Lokani M Mama Graun [email protected]
21 Tamalis Akus F UNDP -GEF [email protected]
22 Saina Jeffrey F WWF [email protected]
23 Sharmaine Siaguru F WWF [email protected]
24 Ted Mamu M CEPA-JICA Project [email protected]
25 Adi Anaseini Vesikula F Seaweb Pacific [email protected]
26 Evelyn Wohuinangu F CELCOR [email protected]
27 Job Opu M CEPA-JICA Project [email protected]
28 Kenn Mondiai M PWM [email protected]
29 Noel Gisawo M PWM [email protected]
30 Dr. Kulala Mulung M Research, Science & Technology Secretariat [email protected]
31 Jordan Dean M Research, Science & Technology Secretariat [email protected]
32 Zola Sangga F CEPF - RIT [email protected]
33 Helen Pippard F CEPF - RIT [email protected]
34 Luisa Tagicakibaku F CEPF - RIT [email protected]
35 Taholo Kami M IUCN - ORO [email protected]
36 George Nosuri M TKP [email protected]
