XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-117 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1420000.00 1420000.00 1420000.00 1420000.00 1420000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) 7100000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-847 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 241666.67 241666.67 241666.67 0 World Bank Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI) 0 World Bank Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI) 0 World Bank Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI) 0 World Bank Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI) 725000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1079 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Global Environment Facility World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 1500860.00 1500860.00 1500860.00 1500860.00 1500860.00 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 UNDP Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 0 World Bank Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) 7504300 GEF 7504300 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1735 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Fauna Flora International CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 320706.67 320706.67 320706.67 0 UNDP Fauna & Flora International 0 UNDP Fauna & Flora International 0 UNDP Fauna & Flora International 0 UNDP Fauna & Flora International 0 UNDP Fauna & Flora International 0 UNDP Fauna & Flora International 962120 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2440 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Agricultural land resources]]+ 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA); IFAD; FAO 3000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2702 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 360000.00 360000.00 360000.00 360000.00 360000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 1800000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2801 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of the Presidency of Nicaragua CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 574700.00 574700.00 574700.00 574700.00 574700.00 0 UNDP Ministry of the Presidency of Nicaragua 0 UNDP Ministry of the Presidency of Nicaragua 0 UNDP Ministry of the Presidency of Nicaragua 0 UNDP Ministry of the Presidency of Nicaragua 2873500 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3068 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP UNDP/Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 155000.00 155000.00 155000.00 0 UNDP UNDP/Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP UNDP/Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP UNDP/Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP UNDP/Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 465000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3345 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 900000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3981 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 808181.80 808181.80 808181.80 808181.80 808181.80 0 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 0 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 0 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 0 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 0 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 4040909 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 4040909 IADB ENEL, MARENA, MAGFOR, INAFOR 4040909 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5277 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua Delta Estero Real 12.92058 -87.36315 Estero Padre Ramos 12.78091 -87.48321 Humedal Istiam Peña Inculca 11.49741 -85.56388 Cerro Mombachito – La Vieja 12.40658 -85.54975 Volcán Maderas 11.44554 -85.51577 Cerro Kilambé 13.58153 -85.69335 Volcán Cosigüina 12.98155 -87.56703 Volcán Concepción 11.53831 -85.62178 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6648 -85.0357 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6655 -85.0364 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6658 -85.028 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6667 -85.0209 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6672 -85.088 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6675 -85.0335 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.668 -85.0318 Parque Nacional Cerro Saslaya. 13.6684 -85.0325 Parque Nacional Volcán Madera. 11.404 -85.5081 Parque Nacional Volcán Madera. 11.407 -85.5081 Parque Nacional Volcán Madera. 11.412 -85.5059 Parque Nacional Volcán Madera. 11.4845 -85.4756 Refugio de vida silvestre Peña Inculta – Humedales Istián. 11.4836 -85.5675 Refugio de vida silvestre Peña Inculta – Humedales Istián. 11.4965 -85.5594 Refugio de vida silvestre Peña Inculta – Humedales Istián. 11.5006 -85.5538 Reserva de Recursos Geneticos Llanos de Apacunca 12.856 -86.9432 Reserva de Recursos Geneticos Llanos de Apacunca 12.8588 -86.946 Reserva de Recursos Geneticos Llanos de Apacunca 12.8648 -86.9384 Reserva de Recursos Geneticos Llanos de Apacunca 12.8805 -86.9649 Reserva de Recursos Geneticos Llanos de Apacunca 12.8842 -86.9682 Reserva de Recursos Geneticos Llanos de Apacunca 12.8982 -86.9839 Macizo de peñas Blancas 13.3323 -85.6854 Macizo de peñas Blancas 13.3348 -85.6925 Macizo de peñas Blancas 13.3358 -85.6854 Macizo de peñas Blancas 13.3371 -85.6883 Macizo de peñas Blancas 13.3376 -85.689 Reserva Natural Serranía de Amerrisque 12.1095 -85.2661 Reserva Natural Serranía de Amerrisque 12.1097 -85.2733 Reserva Natural Serranía de Amerrisque 12.1109 -85.2733 Reserva Natural Serranía de Amerrisque 12.1506 -85.3577 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6297 -85.679 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6301 -85.6847 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.632 -85.6891 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6405 -85.6642 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6425 -85.6826 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6497 -85.6786 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6566 -85.699 Cerro Cumaica Cerro Alegre 12.6577 -85.6999 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 1238502.40 1238502.40 1238502.40 1238502.40 1238502.40 565651 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 2067365 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 76182 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 3149433 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 6192512 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9579 Global Environment Facility Project Objective: Strengthening the National System of Protected Areas and support sustainable land use and restoration practices in selected areas of Nicaragua's Dry Corridor and the northern Caribbean coast to promote biodiversity conservation, resilient landscapes and local livelihoods. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua Reserva natural Tepe Somoto la Pataste. 13.3905276 -86.5963798 Reserva natural Tepe Somoto la Pataste. 13.3959582 -86.5996589 Reserva natural Tepe Somoto la Pataste. 13.3969052 -86.598161 Reserva natural Tepe Somoto la Pataste. 13.3972666 -86.5979849 Reserva natural Tepe Somoto la Pataste. 13.399187 -86.594435 Monumento nacional cañon de Somoto. 13.4308231 -86.7028222 Monumento nacional cañon de Somoto. 13.4317738 -86.7038926 Monumento nacional cañon de Somoto. 13.4349292 -86.7036024 Monumento nacional cañon de Somoto. 13.4349546 -86.702152 Monumento nacional cañon de Somoto. 13.4372738 -86.7058535 Monumento nacional cañon de Somoto. 13.4380865 -86.7048918 Reserva Natural Cerro Limbaika. 13.4729202 -84.0409389 Reserva Natural Cerro Limbaika. 13.4762345 -84.0755884 Reserva Natural Cerro Limbaika. 13.4829012 -84.0951282 Reserva Natural Cerro Limbaika. 13.4835021 -84.094761 Reserva Natural Cerro Limbaika. 13.8286153 -84.6366742 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 12.9681541 -86.3455028 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 12.9971467 -86.3432139 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 12.9991917 -86.3437895 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0003756 -86.3471244 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0013103 -86.3448628 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0020244 -86.3447687 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0026169 -86.3466667 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0029286 -86.3447755 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0033473 -86.3458718 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.003408 -86.3448296 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0038488 -86.3439525 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0041938 -86.3444956 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13.0366348 -86.3803224 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0370848 -86.387026 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0371924 -86.3866568 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0372177 -86.3820732 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0376928 -86.3879467 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0378061 -86.3823484 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0379926 -86.3809092 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0379955 -86.3821358 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.038249 -86.3822643 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.038308 -86.3804842 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.038598 -86.3807417 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0387545 -86.3819218 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0400789 -86.3836708 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0403045 -86.3835043 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0403942 -86.383172 Reserva Natural El Tisey -La Estanzuela. 13.0407752 -86.3836968 Reserva Natural El 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Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4789192 -84.1711329 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4798778 -84.1712324 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4811232 -84.2384386 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4826539 -84.1739133 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.482853 -84.228201 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4858611 -84.2257573 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.487196 -84.2011897 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4878841 -84.2013386 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.4897058 -84.2035049 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.492556 -84.2047547 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.5085399 -84.2214427 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.5241308 -84.2607831 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.5471712 -84.2163874 Reserva Natural Cerro Alamikamba. 13.5474035 -84.2104944 +![cdata[Rural development]]+ 877852.20 877852.20 877852.20 877852.20 877852.20 0 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 1102999 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 771001 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 1439598 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 3759000 FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 4389261 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10599 Global Environment Facility To promote sustainable and integrated landscapes and efficient food systems (cacao, beef and dairy cattle) in key value chains in landscapes surrounding protected areas (PAs) and biological corridors in the South Caribbean Autonomous Region (RACCS) and the province of Río San Juan. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.1. The proposed project will deliver socioeconomic benefits associated with improved, more resistant and sustainable landscapes. It will promote the implementation and scaling up of more efficient production practices within more sustainable and resilient landscapes, with support from agribusinesses, the food processing industry, and exporters. The project will support capacity-building activities for cooperatives and territorial indigenous and afrodescendant government to ensure that they become agents of change and lead the participatory planning processes to restore landscapes, conserve forests, and support climate resilient production systems. 2. Specifically, under component 2, the project will promote the implementation of best practices along the value chain to improve livestock and cocoa systems. Approximately $990,000 of GEF resources will be invested by INTA, MEFCCA and IPSA on the implementation of carbon resilient livestock and cocoa systems which will be upscaled by the GCF-funded BioCLIMA project. These activities will bring direct benefits to project beneficiaries in the form of improved production practices, more efficient value chains, increased income and improved resilience and food security. 3. Similarly, under component 3, the project will invest $1.35m to restore forests (assisted regeneration) and productive landscapes, targeting silvopastoral and agroforestry practices. Investments will be defined using a participatory approach and will include practices and technologies to reduce degradation and increase productivity. Restoration activities will support the creation of biological corridors and will include (i) living fences, pasture improvement, and rotational grazing, among others for livestock; and (ii) cocoa agroforestry systems that will support conservation activities. These activities will help increase the resilience of the landscape and will bring benefits to project stakeholders in terms of improved livelihoods. 4. In short, the Project seeks to restore environmental services that are concentrated in two blocks: (i) savings and avoided deforestations and emissions; and (ii) the creation of microclimates and conditions for the transit of species to facilitate their recovery in Project intervention areas, thus also contributing to the resilience and sustainability of local livelihoods.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Agricultural development]]+ +![cdata[Agricultural land resources]]+ +![cdata[Food crop production]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Food security policy and administrative management]]+ 264798 FAO Ministry of Environment 5354587 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10674 Global Environment Facility To conserve globally important biodiversity and enhance ecosystem services in the Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve (RBIM) in partnership with indigenous peoples and local communities Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.261. The proposed project aims to contribute a number of social and economic benefits from integrated management of the Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve. Current improved or transformed practices will yield direct and indirect benefits as a result of better management of the PA and its buffer zones, increasing knowledge regarding biodiversity and its dissemination, strengthening livelihoods and enhancing skills among the Indigenous population. 262. Direct beneficiaries: A total of 5,000 people, including 1,936 members of Rama and Kriol ethnic groups (49% women). All Rama and Kriol ethnic group members inhabiting nine communities are seen as direct beneficiaries. The Mestizo population, estimated at 3,064 inhabitants who coexist with the Rama and Kriol people in zones adjacent to the RBIM will also be engaged. 263. In brief, RBIM project benefits related to environmental services are centred on four areas: (i) savings and avoided deforestation and emissions, which contribute to institutional performance and fulfilment of global goals; (ii) assurance of existing carbon stock; (iii) creation of microclimates and biological corridors for species transit meant to facilitate their repopulating project intervention zones; and (iv) increased resilience and local livelihood sustainability.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 126906 FAO Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) 2977626 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10847 Global Environment Facility Contribute to the reduction of anthropogenic mercury releases/emissions from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) to the environment, by strengthening formalization processes and enabling environments that foster: inclusion, access to finance and legal supply chains, adoption of clean practices and technologies, and building skills and technical capacities for the ASGM sector. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.513. Mercury reduction is the main objective of the project and the key benefit for both the environment and human health. As described previously, the practices used by mining operations in Nicaragua contribute to mercury emissions and releases, so the project's contribution in environmental terms will be significant, as well as contributing to the country's obligations under the Minamata Convention on mercury. 514. In addition, the project will contribute to economic, social and environmental benefits that support the sustainable development of the country. 515. In recent years, ASGM has become an essential source of economic income and employment opportunities, especially considering the concentration of this activity mainly in rural areas. 516. Due to the absence of an adequate regulatory framework and poor formalization of activities in ASGM, and lack of efficient technologies for gold recovery, the potential socio-economic benefits of this activity are diminished. By strengthening (i) the technical and institutional capacities of national and local authorities, (ii) mechanisms, regulations and measures for control and supervision of gold production and trade activities, revenues at central, regional and municipal levels are expected to increase. 517. The project will promote a scenario in which the ASGM sector can increase its economic benefit and have positive impact at the local and national level for the thousands of families that depend primarily, secondarily or temporarily on this activity. Additional economic gains will be achieved through more efficient technologies and subsequent increased gold recovery and responsible supply chains that ensure access to formal markets and better prices. Economic benefits can be translated into social welfare and livelihood security. 518. In the specific case of women miners, the project will improve their access to finance, savings and entrepreneurship, leading to economic empowerment that will contribute to their well-being and that of their families by indirectly impacting issues such as food security. Gender mainstreaming activities will reduce gender inequalities among project beneficiaries. 519. The transition to efficient and/or clean recovery technologies and the introduction of better practices will improve the working and living conditions of miners, including women and vulnerable populations, resulting in better health for miners. Improved mining practices will improve environmental quality and therefore local communities will have, among other environmental benefits, access to cleaner water. 520. Miners and communities will increase their skills and knowledge, leading to improved education in mining areas. In addition, the promotion of formalization processes will also enable miners to access social and financial services. Proper development of the ASGM sector can reduce conflicts over land use or related to environmental pollution. 521. Finally, and in line with the innovative approach followed by the GOLD+ program, in addition to mercury reduction, the project will enable better land management and proper management and disposal of mining waste, which will benefit biodiversity and make communities more resilient to climate change.Global Environment Facility UNIDO UNIDO CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Nicaragua +![cdata[Chemicals]]+ +![cdata[Precious metals/materials]]+ 85708 UNIDO UNIDO 72695 UNIDO UNIDO 3380000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11279 Global Environment Facility To conserve critical forest biomes in BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve (BBR) and Indio Maíz Biological Reserve (IMBR) by strengthening governance and protection to ensure the sustainable flow of ecosystem services for people and the planet. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Knowledge management plan 252. Component 4 of the project (Regional cooperation, learning and knowledge exchange) is closely aligned with the framework of the Critical Forest Biomes (CBF) Mesoamerica Program which is aimed at promoting South-South learning and exchange, fostering cooperation and synthesizing experiences. The project will take advantage of knowledge management events sponsored by the Regional Platform of the Mesoamerican Critical Forest Biomes Program (peer learning, training, field visits, mentoring, etc.) regarding the protection and management of CFBs, and will make use of knowledge products on best practices and program documents and publications, including knowledge management on forest landscape governance, biodiversity monitoring, effective PA management, other effective conservation measures (OEMC), good practices in livestock and agriculture sustainable (pressure reduction), fire management associated with agricultural practices. 253. The project team, the executing agency, the Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Descendants and key actors will be able to benefit from the training offered through the Program on topics of relevance to management and implementation. Training and exchange events are contemplated of knowledge on key topics in a context of change such as: change and resistance to change; self-knowledge and emotional management, strategic and operational planning, change management and focus on service to the population. In addition, they will use tools developed by the Program such as validation practices, exchange of experiences and demonstration of good productive and environmental practices and may request guidance to access new financial opportunities, to promote the participation of the Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Descendants and the private sector, for the production of communication material. Nicaragua will participate in the Steering Committee of the Mesoamerican Program and its annual meetings. 254. The knowledge management program will also include a communication plan that will serve to report progress and share the experience of the project, its general strategy, advances in the livestock and cocoa chains and in the restoration of degraded landscapes. Thus, the knowledge management program will serve to make decisions and strengthen policies and the governance system in order to underpin the processes developed and the lessons learned in the long term. 255. Activities that contemplate knowledge management are also present in components 1 (training on the subject of governance and management of SINIA decentralized offices), component 2 (training for the restoration and conservation of CFBs, water management and monitoring comment), and component 3 (publicize the environmental incentives mechanism). 256.Finally, the knowledge management system will be linked to the Project Monitoring and Evaluation System in order to contribute to the construction of monitoring mechanisms of the National and Regional System of Protected Areas.Table 7: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN – DETAILED ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET Component Activities US$ Budget Component 1. Facilitating conditions for the protection and conservation of primary forests Act N: 1.1.1.2, 1.1.13 and 1.1.1.4. Capacity-building program on issues related to environmental governance 586,800 Component 1. Facilitating conditions for the protection and conservation of primary forests Act. N. 1.1.3.3. Awareness campaigns, communication of PA management plans. 38,900 Component 1. Facilitating conditions for the protection and conservation of primary forests Act. N. 1.1.6.4 Training of human resources that operate in the centers and institutions of the SINIA decentralized offices 16,350 Component 1. Facilitating conditions for the protection and conservation of primary forests Act. 1.1.7.1. FPIC in the validation processes of the different governance instruments 234,000 Component 1. Facilitating conditions for the protection and conservation of primary forests Act 1.2.1.1 and 1.2.1.2. Construction and support for the implementation of dialogue platforms 201,450 Component 2. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act. 2.2.1.1 Training, organization and equipment of human resources for the implementation and monitoring of restoration and conservation actions within the PAs. 43,500 Component 2. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act. 2.3.1.2 Strengthening CAPS and UMAS (Municipal drinking Water and Sanitation Units) 77,600 Component 2. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act. 2.3.1.3 Strengthening water governance with a hydrographic basin approach 108,929 Component 2. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act 2.4.1.2 Training of territorial technicians in the use of monitoring instruments. 10,650 Component 2. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act.2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 Preparation and implementation of a plan to strengthen the actors related to comment monitoring. 89,700 Component 3. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act.3.1.2.1. Implement dialogue mechanisms between the financial sector, institutions and representatives of the Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Descendants 43,000 Component 3. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act.3.1.3.1 Launching Workshops for the environmental incentive in the restoration and conservation modality to socialize it with the protagonists. 39,600 Component 3. Conservation and restoration of Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) Act.3.1.4.1. Launching Workshops for the Environmental Incentive for Livelihoods 39,600 Component 4. Regional cooperation, learning and knowledge Act.4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2 Training from the Mesoamerican IP for the conservation, management and monitoring of CFBs at the national, regional, territorial, municipal and communal levels. 144,500 Component 4. Regional cooperation, learning and knowledge Act. 4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.2 and 4.1.2.3 National education/awareness campaign. contemplating the strategic development instruments of the Caribbean Coast and the AWB 51,000 Component 4. Regional cooperation, learning and knowledge Act. 4.1.3.1, 4.1.3.2 and 4.1.3.3 Systematization and dissemination of good environmental practices in PA guaranteeing the application of traditional and ancestral knowledge of the Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Descendants 230,350 Component 4. Regional cooperation, learning and knowledge Act. 4.1.4.1 and 4.1.4.2 Participation in the Mesoamerican IP Knowledge Platform. 41,882 Component 4. Regional cooperation, learning and knowledge Act. 4.1.5.1. Strengthened South-South Cooperation for knowledge exchange, innovative solutions and harmonized planning 20,000 TOTAL BUDGET 2,017,811 Source: MARENA-ETI-FAO 2024. Communication Strategy257. The project will develop a communication plan that will allow interested parties to know the efforts being made by the Governments of Reconciliation and National Unity (GRUN) in terms of mitigation and adaptation to climate change in accordance with the guidelines and commitments acquired in the Paris Agreement. It will also provide the interested parties (state institutions) with the purpose and scope of the project, the duration of the activities proposed in the project, the social and environmental risks that may arise in the formulation, execution and closure of the project, the participation of interested parties and the means in which they can present complaints and claims. 258. This Social Communication Strategy is a tool that strengthens the process of participation, dialogue and consultation, highlighting values ??of care and protection of Mother Earth; raising awareness of environmental and climate change problems in our country and shared responsibility for the sustainability of forests in harmony with Mother Earth. 259. Likewise, it is a tool to publicize the actions that are developed in the execution stage of the project "Protection and conservation of forests of global importance located in the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve and the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve", contributing to the knowledge and assessment of strategic options.260.It is guided by the provisions of ILO Convention No. 169, referring to the restitution of the right of indigenous peoples to free and informed prior consultation; with the Law of Autonomy of the Regions of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua (Law No. 28), which in its article 8, paragraph 1 indicates the right of the Autonomous Regions to: “Participate effectively in the preparation and execution of plans and programs of national development in its region, in order to harmonize them with the interests of the Communities of the Atlantic Coast", and promotes participation in a leading way in development, through direct presence and alliance policies.Scope and target audience of the Communication Strategy 261. The Communication Strategy is national in nature, with emphasis on the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast. The Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua comprises two Autonomous regions, the Autonomous Region of the North Caribbean Coast and the Autonomous Region of the South Caribbean Coast, which comprise 56% of the national territory and house 13% of the total population. The strategy will be implemented in these two Autonomous Regions, in the Alto Wangki y Bocay (AWB) and in the municipalities of the buffer zones. 262. Project internveniton areas are multiethnic, multilingual and pluricultural regions, in which different Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Descendants communities live: Mískitus, Mayagnas, Ulwas, Ramas, Garífunas and Creoles. 263. Indigenous Peoples and Afro-descendants are the first to face the consequences of climate change due to their dependence on the environment and its resources. Climate change exacerbates the difficulties they face, and constitutes a threat and danger to their survival. Indigenous peoples are essential to the sustainability of the numerous ecosystems of their lands and territories.264. The social communication plan target both local and national actors:- Local actors: Indigenous communities, Afro-descendants, Regional Authorities, Indigenous Territorials, Producers, Ranchers, Cooperatives, Women and Youth Organizations, Local Environmental Organizations, Network of Alternative Communicators, media and Human Development Councils.- National actors: Good Government institutions, external cooperation organizations, universities and the general public.265. The General objective of the social communication plan is to achieve a significant increase in public awareness, commitment and support for the long-term protection and conservation of globally important forests located in the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve and the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve.266.Specific objectives are to (i) Disseminate environmental messages about the actions promoted by GRUN, for the care and restoration of Mother Earth so that our population is informed and applies good environmental practices, particularly avoiding deforestation and forest degradation and (ii) to strengthen and disseminate values ??of love and care for Mother Earth, which promote actions against environmental problems and climate change and against the causes of deforestation and forest degradation.267. The implementation of the Communication Strategy will be based on different indicators:Indicator 1: Translation of printed materials and documents.- Reproduction of printed material for capacity building.- Translated all documents of regulatory instruments, ordinances and territorial plans.Indicator 2: All documents made official and published- Publication of documents of regulatory instruments, ordinances and territorial plans.- Publication for officialization of regulatory documents.Indicator 3: Materials for communication campaigns- Communication materials designed- Printed graphic materials to raise awareness about the care and conservation of forests.- Plan communication campaign- Distribution of communication materials in the regionsKey Messages268. These messages must be characterized by being short, simple and creative, disseminated in Spanish and translated into local languages ??such as: Creole, Miskitu and Mayagna in the case of the North and South Caribbean Coast Regions and the AWB special zone.Crosscutting269. Gender equality will be promoted, equal rights to participation of the protagonist communities, the ancestral values ??of love and care and protection of Mother Earth will be resumed, validating the work content and advertising pieces in such a way that the cultural traditions, languages ??and traditional ways of living and coexisting with nature.Budget270. For the implementation of the Communication Strategy of the Project “Protection and conservation of forests of global importance located in the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve and the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve”, there is a total amount of $208,500.00 USD.E.2 Economic benefits and rural employmentEconomic and Social Benefits resulting from the projectThe project design is oriented towards social and economic sustainability, contributing significantly in both areas: Social Sustainability: The project promotes the active participation of stakeholders from the outset, involving institutional actors at the national, regional, and territorial levels, as well as Indigenous territorial governments, local communities, women, and the private sector. This participatory approach ensures greater ownership of the project and aligns activities with the benefits of all stakeholders involved. Additionally, a capacity-building program is implemented that promotes the inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous peoples, women, and youth, ensuring generational continuity, a key aspect of social sustainability. Economic Sustainability: The project establishes innovative economic models for the conservation and restoration of forests in Protected Areas. It seeks to create dialogue platforms between the public and private sectors to consolidate strategies that facilitate interaction with the financial sector and investors. This economic sustainability is fundamental to improving the livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-descendant peoples in the areas of intervention, allowing for the mobilization of resources from both the public and private sectors [1] https://www.marena.gob.ni/Enderedd/wp-content/uploads/Fases/13.%20Estrategia%20Nacional%20ENDE.pdf Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) CEO Endorsement Date ' Nicaragua Walakitan (Site 4) 14.577341 -85.028628 Tunawalan (Site 3) 14.115222 -85.267083 Sang Sang (Site 5) 14.611112 -84.746954 Murubila (Site 6) 14.039479 -85.319979 La Monica (Site 9) 11.013589 -83.847692 Kukalaya in Northeast Sector of Cerro Cola Blanca (Site 1) 14.120468 -84.424264 Fruta de Pan (Site 7) 13.929497 -85.379336 El Torno to the northeast of Cerro Saslaya (Site 2) 13.991364 -84.896971 El Guásimo (Site 10) 11.454591 -83.848414 Boca de Sábalos (Site 11) 11.104350 -84.217955 Barra del Río Maíz (Site 8) 14.390292 -84.359684 11655440 GEF