Output

Chile

South Africa

Trinidad and Tobago

Vietnam

Output 1.1.1: Spatial mapping of ecosystem services

1.1.1.1 Review SGA and other relevant studies on biodiversity and selected services including: water (provisioning and regulating services), land-use, land cover, tourism and cultural services.

Output2

Review and collate existing data from SGA and other studies on biodiversity, hydrology, soil type and profile, geology, land use/cover, erosion measures, vegetation, wetlands, rivers, aquifer dependent ecosystems and flood regulation for Eden District Municipality (EDM)

Update two existing MA SGA’s from Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean Sea with data from new studies on coral reefs, wetlands and flora

Output2

Collect, inventory and review ecosystem data and maps (Ecological and geographic information collection) in pilot area (administration maps, land use planning, geographic maps, climate maps, surface water maps, flood maps, etc.)

1.1.1.2 Set up and implement capacity exchange with South African pilot on spatial mapping of ES to share lessons and approaches (links to Output 3.1.1)

Develop and peer review ecosystem service models, maps and metadata of water flow regulation including infiltration and groundwater recharge, water filtration, erosion control, and flood regulation for EDM

Develop ecosystem service models and maps for coastal protection; sediment retention; crop pollination; biodiversity - habitat quality and rarity, carbon storage and sequestration; water yield and water purification in three case study sites – Buccoo Reef in Tobago; Nariva wetlands and the Northern Range in Trinidad

Develop ecosystem service models and maps for main ecosystem services in Ca Mau province (i.e. disaster control, soil erosion prevention, water purification, provision services, soil alum regulation, etc.) together with key provincial stakeholders

1.1.1.3 Identify, update and develop new information requirements for the bundle of ecosystem services related to water and tourism as key aspects of the sustainable development of the project area

Develop guidelines and training material in the use of the maps and data

Overlay coastal landscape and seascape use on ecosystem service maps to assess condition and trends in services in the 3 study areas

Develop guidelines and training material in the use of the maps and data

1.1.1.4 Design, together with main users (relevant public agencies at the project scale) the spatial mapping products’ characteristics (web-based), including the definition of roles for hosting, maintenance and update of web-based products

Present training workshops on mapping and assessing ecosystem services for national stakeholders, as well as other pilot studies

Develop and make available on the internet, training materials for use in workshop for stakeholders on mapping ecosystem services

Conduct workshops and trainings on the use of maps and data for national and provincial stakeholders

1.1.1.5 Train, disseminate and pilot the implementation for and with key stakeholder groups at local and regional scales

Publish maps on internet and in hard copy (together with guidelines on their use) and distribute to EDM

Develop and implement questionnaire on stakeholder perceptions, uptake and use of these products

Output

Chile                   

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago

Vietnam      

Output 1.1.2: Estimation of supply response functions for selected bundles of ecosystem services

1.1.2.1 Review and update data on supply functions for water flow regulation and other selected ecosystem services to be defined (emphasis on water).

Collate data and expert input on supply response functions, thresholds and discontinuities for biodiversity- regulation services bundle ( water flow regulation and filtration, erosion control, flood regulation) from national and international studies, for grasslan

   Review information on supply response functions for biodiversity- regulation services bundle (coastal protection; sediment retention; crop pollination; biodiversity - habitat quality and rarity, carbon storage and sequestration; water yield and water purification) from national and international studies

Collaborate with stakeholders to define selected bundles of ecosystem services

1.1.2.2 Develop qualitative and quantitative models on supply response functions, incl. thresholds, discontinuities or irreversibilities in ecosystem response functions, with the aim, among others, to improve the current water balance at the basin level.

Develop supply response functions for key ecosystems and ecosystem services in grasslands for use in Output 3, 7 and 8

Input vegetation and other missing field data to refine coral reef and wetland coastal protection response function to fill gaps in these functions and to ground truth functions

Gather and review information of ecosystem services changes (including the past, current and trend information on the main ecosystems)

1.1.2.3 Produce diverse tools illustrating typical response functions in diverse formats to different stakeholders

Develop technical guidelines document and training course for technical advisors in grasslands on ecosystem service supply response functions, thresholds and uncertainties, as well as key vulnerabilities and risks in their area

Test wetland methane and nitrous oxide gas regulation and emission response function and model projections against remote sensing field measurements using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) methodology

Analyse the key variables for the supply of an ecosystem service as well as responses in the ecosystem

1.1.2.4 Train decision-makers and users

Review and publish supply response functions online and in hard copy together with guidelines

Develop and make available on the internet, training materials for use in a workshop for stakeholders on ecosystem service supply response functions, thresholds and uncertainties

Develop training material and conduct training courses for related stakeholders

Publish supply response functions online and make training materials available on the internet

Output  

Chile                      

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago

Vietnam        

Output 1.1.3: Trade-off matrices produced across ecosystem services, and competing natural resource uses and human well-being

1.1.3.1 Review and update services’ conditions, trends and main direct and indirect drivers of change (including climate change predictions).

Identify and quantify key direct drivers of change in biodiversity and ecosystem services in EDM, grasslands WMA (e.g. agricultural and urban land use and development, irrigation demand, pollution sources, energy demands and emissions)

Identify and where possible quantify key drivers of change in biodiversity and ecosystem services in the selected study sites

Identify and specify main direct and indirect drivers for changing the distribution of mangrove (e.g. habitat change, pollution sources, climate change, as well as policy, economic development, population pressure, resource demands etc.)

1.1.3.2 Identify and discuss relevant criteria to be considered in the trade-off matrices (through expert and local judgment)

Review and collate data and expert input on the relationships between these drivers and ecosystem service supply response functions from Output 2, as well as data on trade offs and synergies.

Review and collate data on the relationships between these drivers and ecosystem service supply response functions from Output 2[1]

Review and compile data on the relationships between these drivers and the supply response functions from Output 1.1.2.

1.1.3.3 Develop matrices, discussion with main stakeholders

Develop models and maps of current and future predicted land and natural resource use and demand, pollution and abstraction levels, climate change, erosion vulnerability, flood risk for EDM, grassland WMAs

Gather expert input, field data and unpublished data on tradeoffs and synergies

Involve national and provincial expertise in analysing trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services

1.1.3.4 Disseminate main results and training events to decision-makers and users.

Review and compile data into look-up trade off matrix linked to maps in Output 1 to make interactive map tool and maps of potential future services for use in Outputs 7 and 8

Develop models and maps which overlay current and projected physical planning landscape/seascape use with natural resource and ecosystem service supply and environmental vulnerability and climate change risk profiles for case study sites

Develop models and maps for current and predicted future natural resource and land use as well as demands and other key drivers of ecosystem changes

Package maps, table and tool into guidelines and training courses for technical advisors in EDM and grasslands

Package maps, tables and decision support tools into guidelines and training courses for technical advisors in Government planning and environmental Ministries and Agencies

Organise consultation workshops with stakeholders to fine-tune trade-off maps and tools

Develop guidelines and conduct training courses for decision makers

Output  

Chile                    

South Africa   

Trinidad and Tobago

Vietnam        

Output 1.1.4: GIS-based valuation of ecosystem services at sub-national levels

1.1.4.1 Review, revise and update SGA results (focus on water regulating services and erosion control for biodiversity).

Review existing valuation methods and studies in the region and globally on valuing regulating services in order to identify most appropriate methods

 Review existing and ongoing valuation studies for regulating services in Trinidad and Tobago and internationally in order to identify most appropriate methods

Review existing valuation methodology and studies at international and national level to identify the most appropriate one for Viet Nam

1.1.4.2 Analyse valuation approach and criteria according to national and international relevant experiences (e.g. TEEB).

Conduct valuation studies for water regulation and purification services, flood regulation services and erosion control services using variety of approaches to identify range of values per service per stakeholder group nationally

Conduct valuation studies for marine, terrestrial and wetland ecosystem services using a variety of approaches to identify a range of values per service per stakeholder group.

Agree on valuation criteria for ecosystem services with key stakeholders

1.1.4.3 Pilot valuation based on inputs from resource users and experts, including mapping and modelling benefit/cost flows of these services.

Model benefit flows of these services and their values, and make them spatially explicit

Develop and implement capacity exchange with South Africa, Chile or Vietnam pilot on ecosystem service valuation

Conduct valuation studies for ecosystem services (e.g. disaster control, soil erosion prevention, soil alum regulation, water purification, provisioning services, etc) of mangroves system in Ca Mau province

1.1.4.4 Disseminate results and training events to decision-makers and users.

Publish the values, maps and guidelines online and in hard copy

Map and model benefit flows of these services and their values

Develop maps and model benefit flows of these services and their values (link with Output 1.1.1)

Develop and present training to technical advisors and decision makers on the opportunities and constraints, background and appropriate use of ecosystem service valuation and maps

Make the values of ecosystem services, and their flows, spatially explicit using a geospatial platform

Develop and organise training for decision makers on the use of ecosystem service valuation and maps

Develop and present training to technical advisors and decision makers on the opportunities and constraints, background and appropriate use of ecosystem service valuation and maps. Make training materials available online

Output   

Chile            

   South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam   

Output 1.1.5: Decision support systems to guide decision makers on choosing development strategies which ensure sustainable flow of selected bundles of ecosystem services

1.1.5.1 Review and appreciation of current strengths/weaknesses on decision-making tools/systems at the municipal and regional level.

Review the process of resource use planning at the municipal scale in EDM for progress, opportunities and constraints offered to the integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services data

Review the process for the development of the new Trinidad and Tobago National Physical Development Plan for progress, opportunities and constraints offered to the integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services data

Review national and provincial policy processes for opportunities and appropriate entry points for the integration of ecosystem services data and tools (e.g. national and provincial 5 year development plans, EIA, SEA etc.)

1.1.5.2 Identify DSS requirements (particularly in terms of information and capacity), including institutional arrangements for DSS implementation.

Organise and host stakeholder workshops with decision makers in EDM to identify champions and process for developing and using decision support systems for ecosystem services

Review the process of development planning at the local Tobago House of Assembly scale for opportunities and constraints offered to the integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services data

Conduct awareness raising programmes and training courses to decision makers to determine supporters and supportive processes for using decision support systems

1.1.5.3 Building on outputs 1.1.1-1.1.4 consolidate a hydrological/hydrogeological water balance model, including variables related to tourism and other selected ecosystem services.

Review and modify available decision support software and Geospatial interfaces and populate software matrices with data from Outputs 1-4 including distribution of ecosystem services, trade offs and targets. Refine based on stakeholder inputs

Organize and host stakeholder workshops with decision makers to identify champions and process for developing and using decision support systems for ecosystem services

Develop manual to guide decision makers on the utilisation of decision support systems for choosing development strategies (based on Outputs 1.1.1.-1.1.4)

1.1.5.4 Pilot implementation, disseminate and train decision-makers and users.

Develop guidelines and manual for decision support systems

Review available spatial decision support software available internationally and gather information on local experience and preferences in their use.

Conduct training courses in the decision support software within the appropriate processes and stakeholder fora

Using available or developed software, populate software matrices with data from Outputs 1-4[2] including distribution of ecosystem services, tradeoffs and targets

Develop and implement a questionnaire on manager perceptions and use of these systems

Conduct training course in decision support software and conduct stakeholder workshop to develop weighting criteria to populate software and test alternate decision pathways in at least one of  the case study areas

Output   

Chile                    

South Africa   

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam    

Output 1.1.6: Provision and dissemination of practical tools, guidelines, indicators and information for decision makers at various levels of the pilot countries

1.1.6.1 Review and appreciation of ways to approach the diverse decision makers and ecosystem users.

Collate guidelines, tools, handbooks, training material, as well as questionnaire and interview results developed for Outputs 1 – 5 in EDM and the grasslands

 Collate guidelines, tools, handbooks and training material developed for Outputs 1 – 5[3] in case study areas

Develop guidelines and policy briefs for decision makers at national and provincial level for the use and integration of ProEcoServ tools into national and provincial development planning

1.1.6.2 Develop guidelines for decision-makers (developed with their participation through project governance arrangement) on results of outputs 1.1.1-1.1.5.

Package tools, guidelines and training materials, as well as lessons learnt in developing output 5, and make available online and in hard copy for broader application and testing at national, catchment, provincial and local scales (also see Output 1 in Component 2)

 Collate questionnaire and interview results from Outputs 1 and 5 and supplement for Outputs 2, 3 and 4[4] to refine and revise guidelines, tools and training materials in case study areas

Conduct promotion campaigns and policy dialogues to disseminate information to decision makers at national and provincial level

1.1.6.3 Indicators and information for decision-makers and the general public (diverse formats) on results of outputs 1.1.1-1.1.5; emphasis on the regional and local levels.

Develop headline ecosystem service indicators and serve online (using existing national portals)

Package tools, guidelines and training materials and make available online and in hard copy in the case study areas.

Provide training on application of tools and indicators delivered to decision makers

Output    

Chile                         

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam       

Output 1.1.7: Development of scenario planning as a decision support tool for understanding risk, uncertainty and building resilience

1.1.7.1 Review of scenarios developed for SGA, based on the bundle of ES for water and tourism

Review risk assessment used in SGAs and subsequent studies to identify current best practice and to select most appropriate approach for EDM context

Reflect on the experiences and lessons learned from the scenario development exercise undertaken in the Caribbean Sea Assessment to identify the best approach for developing scenarios in the local context 

Review scenario planning in other SGAs and similar studies to select most appropriate approach for Ca Mau Province

1.1.7.2 Set up and implement capacity exchange with South Africa pilot on scenario planning to share lessons and approaches (links to Output 3.1.1)

Set up and implement risk assessment approach in Eden

Develop communication and training materials on scenarios, resilience and uncertainty targeted at different stakeholder groups

Develop, test and refine scenario planning approach for understanding risk, uncertainty and building resilience

1.1.7.3 Develop, test and refine scenario planning approach with Project Advisory Group

Develop communication and training material on risk, resilience and uncertainty targeted at EDM stakeholders

Output2

Output3

Output4

Output5

Initiate capacity exchange with the other ProEcoServ pilots on scenario planning

Develop communication and training material on scenarios, resilience and uncertainty targeted at different stakeholder groups

Output   

Chile                     

South Africa    

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam     

Output 1.1.8: Scenarios produced for the bundle of ecosystem services under different plausible futures

1.1.8.1 Collate background information for scenario planning from Outputs 1.1.1-1.1.5, as well as from economic and social development information.

Collate background information for risk assessment from Outputs 2, 3, and 4; as well as from economic and social development fora in EDM

Using the CARSEA scenarios as a baseline, collate background information for scenario planning from Outputs 2, 3, and 4[5]; as well as from economic and social development plans for case study areas

Compile relevant data from outputs 1.1.1.-1.1.5 for scenario planning

1.1.8.2 Identify and discus key elements of scenarios, e.g. uncertainties, conditions, trends, drivers of change, time horizons, with Project Advisory Group and other interested parties

Within stakeholder workshop identify key uncertainties and drivers of change in EDM and develop scenarios and models highlighting the consequences of each for ecosystem services and human wellbeing in EDM

Within stakeholder workshop identify key uncertainties and drivers of change in case study areas

Conduct user needs survey to understand of what the active stakeholders hoped to gain from the scenarios.

1.1.8.3 Synthesis of scenarios in the way of user-friendly materials

Use the scenarios to develop toolkits (including guidelines) and make available for stakeholders and their constituents for dissemination and to feed into Output 9

Develop user-driven scenarios, based on the CARSEA scenarios and key uncertainties and drivers identified by stakeholders, highlighting the consequences of each for ecosystem services and human wellbeing in case study areas

Identify plausible alternatives representing paths shaped by the interaction of existing dynamics and possible future events

Use the scenarios to develop toolkits and online training materials (including guidelines) for stakeholders and their constituents for dissemination and to feed into Output 9[6]

Develop set of scenarios based on the understanding accumulated during the assessment process

Develop guidelines and policy brief for stakeholders on scenarios for dissemination

Output    

Chile                

South Africa    

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam  

Output 1.1.9: Participation of local stakeholder groups in piloting scenario planning

1.1.9.1 Review and appreciation of possible ways to communicate scenarios

Conduct baseline assessment in EDM on stakeholders understanding of risk, resilience and uncertainty in ecosystem management

Output2

Output3

Develop and execute a questionnaire and interviews to determine a baseline assessment of stakeholders understanding of risk, resilience and uncertainty in ecosystem management

Identify and involve main stakeholder groups in piloting scenario planning

1.1.9.2 Workshops to discuss and develop scenarios

Organise and host stakeholder workshops in EDM to explain and motivate risk assessment as a tool

Output2

Output3

Output4

Output5

In stakeholder workshops (linked with output 8), develop a consensus vision and mechanisms for promoting a desirable future and for increasing ecosystem resilience

Establish consensus vision on desirable future scenarios to promote change and resilience

1.1.9.3 Workshops to use scenarios for identifying policy recommendations for the sustainable management of ecosystem services.

Using data from Output 8 develop consensus vision on a desirable future and identify mechanisms for promoting desirable future and promoting resilience

Document lessons learnt in the use of scenario planning for promoting manager understanding and ability to deal with risk and uncertainty

Document lessons learnt in the use of scenario planning for information exchange among stakeholder groups

Develop and implement a questionnaire on stakeholder understanding of risk, resilience and uncertainty and measure changes in that understanding from the baseline and conduct stakeholder interviews to understand perceptions and use of scenario planning as a tool

Develop web-based clearing house to provide information and research for decision makers during planning process on a readily available basis

Document lessons learnt in the use of risk assessment for promoting manager understanding and ability to deal with risk and uncertainty

Output 

    Chile             

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago  

Vietnam

Output 1.2.1: Scoping for innovative international markets for ecosystem services

Publish remote sensing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) methodology for quantifying methane and nitrous oxide emissions from wetlands

Develop paper for case study for potential sale of methane and nitrous oxide emission reduction from Nariva Swamp wetland restoration

Promote idea of potential gas regulating ecosystem service internationally

Output

Chile

South Africa

Trinidad and Tobago

Vietnam

Output 2.1. A systematic outreach and dissemination strategy in ecosystem services developed and executed

2.1.1.1 Identify and profile public, private and civil society key stakeholders at the municipal and regional level.

Identify key national and provincial public and private stakeholders, policy makers, media and decision makers in South Africa and Lesotho for further engagement and constitute advisory group with terms of reference

Output 2

Output3

Identify key national and regional public and private stakeholders, policy makers and decision makers in Trinidad and Tobago for further engagement and to constitute a Project Steering Committee

Identify and appoint national consultant for the development of a systematic outreach and dissemination strategy

2.1.1.2 Involve Steering Committee and Advisory Group (refer to Appendix 10) in strategy development

Appoint communications consultant for the project and together with advisory group develop consultants terms of reference

Output2

Appoint communications consultant for the project based on a set of terms of reference agreed upon by the Project Steering Committee

Develop outreach and dissemination strategy with a variety of activities for different targeted stakeholders, including establishment of environmental service network and clearing house mechanism

2.1.1.3 Elaborate dissemination strategy (for the different publics, including media)

Communications consultant develops outreach and dissemination strategy for stakeholder groups identified reviewed by advisory group and international project executive

Communications consultant develops outreach and dissemination strategy for groups identified in activity 2.1.1.1

Consult with different targeted stakeholders on outreach strategy for improvement

2.1.1.4 Implement strategy all through project duration

Implement strategy, develop communication material for a variety of stakeholder groups and make them available in hard copy and online

Strategy review and revision by the Project Steering Committee, as well as UNEP project executive

Implement strategy including a broad range of communication materials for different stakeholder groups

Targeted stakeholder workshops to assess baseline understanding and perceptions and to disseminate material throughout project lifespan

Review communication material developed in Component 1 as to its applicability within target groups

Conduct stakeholder interviews and questionnaires to assess learning and uptake through the project

Develop communication material and implement strategy for a variety of stakeholder groups

Hold targeted stakeholder workshops to assess baseline understanding and perceptions and then to disseminate material throughout project lifespan

Media engagement to introduce project and its relevance to Trinidad and Tobago and to highlight progress and findings during project lifespan

Design and conduct stakeholder interviews and questionnaires to assess learning and uptake through the project so as to update outreach strategy accordingly

Output  

Chile                     

South Africa 

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam  

Output 2.1.2  An ecosystem services strategy developed for selected SMEs

2.1.2.1 Identify existing and potential SMEs and entrepreneurs (tourism and agriculture sectors)

Work with Green Fund Unit of the Ministry of Housing and Environment to review selected SME applicants to the Fund with potential for further partnership in developing an ecosystem services strategy

Identify existing and potential SMEs for involvement in ecosystem services-oriented approaches

2.1.2.2 Participatory identification of opportunities/barriers for starting and maintaining businesses that take a sustainable flow of ES into account

Organize workshop with selected SME’s to integrate ecosystem services thinking into their project plans

Conduct awareness raising for SMEs on importance of ecosystem services and linkages of ES and their business

2.1.2.3 Identify funding opportunities

Develop outreach materials to promote these projects and share learning on public – private SME partnership as a means to improved ecosystem management

Develop mutual agreement on the roles and responsibilities of SMEs for conservation and protection of ecosystem services for their business opportunities

2.1.2.4 Training and capacity building in relevant areas

Organise workshop on the possibility of establishing PES for SMEs

2.1.2.5 Strategy elaboration (in accordance with regional policies and strategies) and dissemination

Output  

Chile            

South Africa    

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam 

Output 2.1.3  Partnerships built for public-private cooperation for ecosystem management

2.1.3.1 Review existing public-private projects and arrangements in the region and at the municipal level

Review existing public-private projects and arrangements in South Africa and Lesotho to complement baseline assessment

Review existing public and/or private ecosystem management projects and arrangements in Trinidad and Tobago to complement baseline assessment

Identify key public and private sector partnerships and arrangements for potential involvement in wetland ecosystem management

2.1.3.2 Engage with programs that focus on tourism, water and biodiversity in the project area

From this list of existing programs engage with those with biodiversity and water services focus in areas of project activity to develop partnerships, toolkits and information packages

From this list of existing programs engage with those with biodiversity and regulating ecosystem services focus in areas of project activity e.g. (current engaged examples include BRT/IWCAM and ICRAN Coral Reef Projects in Tobago, IADB/TCF and UNEP/IMA Projects in Northern Range, and EMA/GOTT/UWI Nariva Restoration and Carbon Sequestration Project)

Output2

Output3

Output4

Identify mechanisms to involve the public and private sector in wetland ecosystem management

2.1.3.3 Develop partnerships, information packages, guidelines and promotional material for at least one public-private cooperation initiative

Review these programs and newly identified programs in terms of other technical, institutional, resource and research needs and develop strategies to address these needs

Review these programs and other identified programs in terms of other technical, institutional, resource and research needs

Identify challenges, opportunities and needs for public-private cooperation

2.1.3.4 Develop outreach materials to popularise this program

Develop outreach materials to popularise these programs, establish new partnerships and share learning on public – private cooperation as a means to improve ecosystem management

Develop outreach materials to popularize these programs, establish new partnerships and share learning on public – private cooperation as a means to improved ecosystem management

Conduct regular meeting between public and private sector to discuss on issues and options for ecosystem management

Develop outreach materials to further engage with public-private cooperation partners

Output  

Chile                  

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam    

Output 2.2.1: Opportunities and gaps identified in existing legal and regulatory instruments to accommodate ecosystem services (baseline to be established)

2.2.1.1 Identify main hurdles/opportunities in the legal/regulatory framework to implement an ecosystem services approach to decision-making

Supplement Lesotho and South African baseline assessment conducted for proposal with review of new institutional arrangements and instruments following on from South African national government reorganisation after 2009 elections to determine most recent baseline

Draft Environmental Code developed by Environmental Management Authority (EMA) reviewed in search for legal instruments with greatest opportunities for mainstreaming ecosystem services

Identify national instruments for the mainstreaming of ecosystem services

2.2.1.2 Identify windows of opportunity and gaps through which ecosystem services instruments (eg PES, DSS) can be integrated into decision-making processes

Identify and engage with national and transboundary instruments with greatest opportunities, as well as those that represent greatest constraints, for the mainstreaming of ecosystem services

Together with the Project Steering Committee develop a strategy to engage with these instruments

Review current national and provincial legal and regulatory instruments to identify entry points, opportunities and gaps to mainstream ecosystem services

2.2.1.3 Develop a strategy to engage with legal and regulatory instruments at the regional and municipal level

Establish a multi- institutional ecosystem services forum with the responsibility of implementing these strategies and developing research and related strategies for focus

Identify national (e.g. policies and laws) and international instruments (e.g. MEA’s) which offer the greatest constraints or threats to ecosystem services

Consult with relevant stakeholders on legal and regulatory instruments for improvement

2.2.1.4 Policy briefings for different sectors (particularly national level policy-makers)

Together with Project Steering Committee develop a strategy to engage with these instruments

Develop strategy to engage with key policy and regulatory instruments at national and provincial level

Promote the establishment of a multi- institutional national ecosystem services forum with the responsibility of implementing these strategies and developing research and related strategies for national focus

Create a methodology for incorporating ecosystem services into national accounts, and pilot-test this methodology with a demonstration of the Northern Range ecosystem services, utilising existing data and existing valuation studies

Output  

Chile                   

South Africa    

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam  

Output 2.2.2: Promotion of equitable and pro-poor economic and financial incentives for sustaining ecosystem services

2.2.2.1 Identify and assess existing and planned financial incentives in the country, region and municipality; include the identification of other relevant incentive initiatives.

Identify and assess existing and planned financial incentives in South Africa and Lesotho in relation to their approach to equity and approach to poverty alleviation in order to identify gaps and constraints to equitable and pro poor incentives

Work with Green Fund and other partners to develop materials highlighting examples of current best practice in equitable and pro-poor incentives

Review economic and financial incentives in current legislation framework for ecosystem utilisation and management to identify gaps and constraints

2.2.2.2 Feasibility analysis for incentives identified in previous step

Develop materials highlighting examples of current best practice in equitable and pro-poor incentives, as well as guidelines on how to include equity and pro poor incentives into emerging markets and payment schemes

Identify gaps and constraints to equity and pro poor incentives in existing and planned programs; and Develop guidelines on how to include equity and pro poor incentives into emerging markets and payment for ecosystem services schemes

Review international pro-poor economic and financial incentives to draw lesson learnt for Viet Nam

2.2.2.3 Raise awareness at the community level, capacity building and training on the availability and access to incentives

Develop and present training workshop on the benefits and constraints of financial incentives for national and provincial public and private stakeholders

Pilot test and develop a case study for PES in one project site which could be replicated in other sites throughout Trinidad and Tobago

Develop guidelines for pro-poor economic and financial incentives for sustaining ecosystem services, including tax, financial support, micro-credit, etc. with involvement of all stakeholders

Develop and present training workshops on the benefits and constraints of financial incentives for national and regional public and private stakeholders

Develop materials and workshops on benefits, constraints and access to incentives for public and private stakeholder groups

Output 

Chile                   

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago 

Vietnam  

Output 2.2.3. Ecosystem services maps and valuation used to inform macroeconomic and sectoral planning

2.2.3.1 Identify and evaluate current instruments (used within macroeconomic and sectoral planning) for the integration of ecosystem services.

Supplement baseline to identify appropriate planning instruments for targeting (including AsGISA, NFSD) and review the instruments’ current approach to biodiversity and ecosystem services to identify opportunities and constraints

Develop ecosystem service maps (from Component 1) in format suitable for promoting no hassles inclusion in the next National Physical Development Plan to be laid in Parliament.

Review current process of planning to identify the appropriate stage for utilisation of ecosystem services maps and valuation tools produced through the project in macroeconomic and sectoral planning (Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Provincial People Committee)

2.2.3.2 Prepare examples of integration of ecosystem services maps and valuation into sectoral planning instruments – briefing papers.

Through members of the Advisory Group engage with the review and implementation of these planning instruments

Review the proposed process for combining the governments social and economic planning framework with environmental considerations, for opportunities and constraints to including biodiversity and ecosystem services

Develop strategy for usage of ecosystem services and maps for macroeconomic and sectoral planning with participation and agreement of stakeholders

2.2.3.3 Meet with officials and technical units in charge of macroeconomic and sectoral planning at the regional/municipal level.

Develop and implement strategy for engaging with the newly formed South African National Planning Commission on mainstreaming ecosystem services into their program of work

Develop and implement a strategy for engaging with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Restructuring on the new National Physical Development Plan for mainstreaming ecosystem services into their program of work

Based on activity 2.2.1.6 and the outputs of component 1, integrate the physical and economic data for Northern Range ecosystem services into the national accounts of Trinidad and Tobago

Output  

Chile                

South Africa  

Trinidad and Tobago

Vietnam  

Output 2.2.4  Pilot studies conducted on investment in ecological infrastructure to ensure an accepted minimum and sustainable flow of selected ecosystem services

2.2.4.1 Identify ecosystem infrastructure needs, as defined in Component 1, in coordination with relevant agencies

Engage with catchment and conservation managers in the Water Management Areas in South Africa and catchments of Lesotho of the grasslands to form a pilot study group

Output2

Engage with local authorities, the Green Fund, the Environmental Management Authority and key NGO’s in the case study areas to form a pilot study group

Involve with local, provincial and national stakeholders to form a pilot study group

2.2.4.2 Determine conservation and restoration actions necessary to achieve this infrastructure

Develop a method for integrating ecosystem service tools developed under Component 1 into existing tools associated with national water legislation for determining human and ecological reserves (minimum flows)

Review the current implementation of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Rules and other Protected Areas legislation to determine a baseline

Determine types and conditions of ecosystem infrastructure requirements to meet human demands and ecological reserves or flows in the pilot study areas

2.2.4.3 Work with Advisory Group to determine strategies and projects to support these identified actions, as well as review existing projects in the area

Determine type and condition of ecosystem infrastructure required, and management actions necessary to meet human and ecological reserves or flows in the grassland catchments

Work with study group to determine human and ecological reserves per case study area

Specify conservation and restoration activities required to achieve the ecological infrastructure

2.2.4.4 Use this pilot study as training material and present courses to other national and provincial stakeholders

Use this pilot study as training material and present courses to other national and provincial stakeholders tasked with managing the water reserve

Link back to supply response functions developed in Component 1 Output 2[7] to project the ecosystem infrastructure required (e.g. vegetation type and condition) in the study area

Based on the pilot studies’ experiences, develop training materials for other national and provincial stakeholders

Determine type and condition of ecosystem infrastructure required to meet human and ecological reserves or flows in the Northern Range and Nariva Swamp case studies

Determine conservation and restoration actions necessary to achieve this infrastructure

Work with study group to determine strategies and projects to support these identified actions, as well as review existing projects in the area as to their potential contribution

Use this pilot study as training material for other national and regional stakeholders tasked with ecosystem management

Output   

Global

Output 3.1.1 Horizontal and vertical information exchange on ecosystem services sciences, tools and policy processes

3.1.1.1 Facilitate, organize and administer information and capacity exchange among ProEcoServ teams through site visits, joint tool development and application, seminars and applications 

3.1.1.2 Facilitate, organize and administer information and capacity exchange of ProEcoServ staff with international experts, e.g. through participation in seminars and workshops

3.1.1.3 Organise and participate in international fora and symposia relevant to ecosystem services sciences

Output 3.1.2 Science and tool development to inform policy platforms on ecosystem services (e.g. BD-related MEA COPs, IPBES, IHDP, GLOBE, TEEB)

3.1.2.1 Develop and implement an outreach and engagement strategy with relevant international processes

3.1.2.2 Periodically review and align outreach and engagement strategy with relevant international processes

3.1.2.3 Develop, constantly update and maintain ProEcoServ website