XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2141 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 CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Water sector policy and administrative management]]+ 1804000.00 1804000.00 1804000.00 1804000.00 1804000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 9020000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2605 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank MAFWM - Department for Genetic Resources CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 900000.00 900000.00 900000.00 900000.00 900000.00 0 World Bank MAFWM - Department for Genetic Resources 0 World Bank MAFWM - Department for Genetic Resources 0 World Bank MAFWM - Department for Genetic Resources 0 World Bank MAFWM - Department for Genetic Resources 0 World Bank MAFWM - Department for Genetic Resources 4500000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3759 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP The City of Belgrade CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 316666.67 316666.67 316666.67 0 UNDP The City of Belgrade 0 UNDP The City of Belgrade 0 UNDP The City of Belgrade 0 UNDP The City of Belgrade 0 UNDP The City of Belgrade 950000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3946 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 Spatial Planning CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 316666.67 316666.67 316666.67 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning 950000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4517 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 Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Biofuel-fired power plants]]+ 569000.00 569000.00 569000.00 569000.00 569000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management 2369524 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management 2844710 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management 475186 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management 2845000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4877 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia Azotara 44.84211 20.66914 PetroHemija 44.83683 20.6727 Smederevo ironworks factory 44.60214 20.96867 +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 420000.00 420000.00 420000.00 420000.00 420000.00 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 381020 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 382522 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 315214 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 261529 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 629588 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 122727 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 2092600 UNIDO Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning 2100000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5518 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Energy, Development, and Environmental Protection CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 460000.00 460000.00 460000.00 460000.00 460000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Energy, Development, and Environmental Protection 1105561 UNDP Ministry of Energy, Development, and Environmental Protection 550801 UNDP Ministry of Energy, Development, and Environmental Protection 400666 UNDP Ministry of Energy, Development, and Environmental Protection 2057028 UNDP Ministry of Energy, Development, and Environmental Protection 2300000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5822 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Rural land policy and management]]+ 220548.00 220548.00 220548.00 0 UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning 467915 UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning 0 UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning 193729 UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning 0 UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning 661644 UNEP Enhanced Cross-Sectoral Land Management through Land Use Pressure Reduction and Planning 661644 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9089 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 654931.60 654931.60 654931.60 654931.60 654931.60 763134 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management 836051 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management 540014 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management 302541 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management 399242 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management 2962251 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management 3274658 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9114 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection; Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia Belgrade 44.80401 20.46513 316666.67 316666.67 316666.67 949933 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection; Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development 950000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9342 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia Belgrade 44.80401 20.46513 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 650000.00 650000.00 650000.00 419172 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia 418797 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia 652931 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia 293296 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia 55932 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia 1937333 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia 1950000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10425 Global Environment Facility Reducing Community Carbon Footprint by a Circular Economy Approach in the Republic of Serbia Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The experiences both in the EU and globally have shown that moving from a linear to circular economy can play a major role in boosting the economy, creating new jobs and promoting social equality, while at the same time generating global environmental benefits by better resource efficiency and consequent reduction of the use of earth’s non-renewable resources. As concluded by the new Circular Economy Action Plan published by the EU in 2020, moving increasingly towards circular economy has the potential in the EU to increase its GDP by an additional 0.5% by 2030 and create 700,000 new jobs. By putting this into the perspective within the Serbian Economy, the GDP of Serbia in 2020 was about 53 billion US dollars, so a 0,5% increase of this would correspond to about 265 million US dollars, while with a similar ratio the amount of new jobs created by circular economy in Serbia has been estimated by OECD to be in the range of 30,000[1]For private companies, moving to circular economy can provide new business opportunities, boost their profitability by better resource efficiency and making them less vulnerable to price fluctuations and possible supply disruptions of imported raw materials. For consumers, moving to circular economy should mean more reliable and long - lasting high quality products with lower life-cycle costs, thereby addressing also social equality aspects. While it is clear that the GEF supported project is just one part of a broader attempt to support the transfer of the Serbian economy from the current largely linear one to a more circular type, it will by supporting new CE pilot initiatives, training different professional groups and decision makers and raising awareness also directly contribute to and benefit hundreds or even thousands people in Serbia and providing and training and capacity At the municipal level, innovative solutions related to waste reduction, reuse and recycling will contribute to the achievement of local waste management targets, closure of illegal dumpsites (app. 2,500 of them throughout Serbia) and expand the lifetime of landfills. In turn, this will reduce waste management related costs in municipal budgets by turning waste into a resource for businesses and reduce pollution. The project will also foster collaboration between municipalities and companies involved in waste related businesses (waste operators) by increasing the share of recyclable materials available at the local markets. In return, this will increase the employment opportunities, in particular for vulnerable groups such as the Roma population with related social benefits, By incentivising the circular economy based business models and by setting up the secondary raw materials stock market, the project will boost the creation of start-ups and SMEs interested to operate in some part of the product life cycle from resource recovery to manufacturing, distribution, reparation, reuse and recycling. Serbia would be given a chance for development by the model of the circular economy, and according to that its citizens will have ecological security, "green" jobs, new water and air quality, healthy food and a new quality of life. The nation‘s social capital is also an investment for future. The project support to decarbonization solutions based on circular economy principles will also contribute to the “Just Transition” [2] efforts of the Paris Agreement in Serbia through prequalification of the workforce and diversification of local economies. Also, the promotion of innovative low-carbon technologies and business models will increase the demand for reskilling. This trend will trigger the transformational shift of the educational systems in order to better respond to the market needs for clean, green and fossil-free products and services. Since Serbia is part of the European Commission Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans, the project will assist the Government to create the Just Transition Roadmap and accompanying incentive schemes for accelerating labour market transformation. This will assist Serbia in mobilizing additional financing to support green transition. In addition, the project activities will contribute directly to mobilizing additional funding from both, public and private sectors, as well as commercial borrowing, needed to attain the global climate mitigation targets embedded into the NDCs. Serbia’s draft revised NDC document proposes an increase of the economy-wide climate ambition from 9,8% (as expressed by Serbia’s INDC) to 33,3% of GHG emission reduction by 2030 compared to the 1990 levels. Such a significant increase will require the mobilization of additional funding for new technologies and low-carbon business models in all sectors of the economy. In this way, Serbia will be able to actively contribute to the achievement of the Paris Agreement targets, while at the same time boosting the national economy. By moving towards circular economy, the project will also assist Serbia in contributing to SDGs with related socio-economic benefits such as goal 13 on Climate Action, goal 7 by increasing the energy efficiency rates; goal 9 by increasing the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets; goal 12 by achieving the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources and substantially reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse; and goal 11 by promoting sustainable urban development and reducing the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. [1] Source:Circular economy as a chance for the development of Serbia”, OSCE, 2016 https://www.osce.org/sr/serbia/292311?download=true) [2] https://www.ituc-csi.org/just-transition-in-the-paris Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Serbia Belgrade 44.80401 20.46513 +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 592333.33 592333.33 592333.33 444128 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection 552360 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection 525124 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection 1777000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10443 Global Environment Facility To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving the energy efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy sources in public buildings with a particular focus on state-owned buildings leading to direct GHG emissions of at least 146,000 tonnes of CO2e from project investments and at least 300,000 tonnes of indirect CO2e emissions. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. The socio-economic benefits of the project include increased employment opportunities for a variety of project related professional fields, direct savings in public spendings by reduced energy bills as well as better thermal comfort for the people working or visiting the buildings that have been retrofitted. In addition, it is estimated that 300,000 tons of indirect CO2 emissions and 146,000 tons of direct CO2 emissions will allow approximately 25 new government jobs to be created as a result of energy savings allowing budget funds being able to be redeployed elsewhere as a result of estimated savings of some $116,800 from the 28 cultural heritage buildings and approx. double this amount from the indirect GHG reductions from the replication buildings which works out to approx. $250,000 in savings. In addition, from the Council of Europe Bank loan it is estimated that some 1,000 new jobs will be created as a result of construction costs of $47.3 million so in total we expect approx. 1025 new green jobs to be created by the project. The annual costs savings in the energy bills of all 28 buildings to be retrofitted over 25 years is estimated at $ 37 million USD (or approx. $ 1.48 million USD per annum) On the basis of direct lifetime GHG emissions avoided of 146,000 tons CO2, reductions estimated by the project at a conservative number of $20 per ton. The number of people benefitting from new employment opportunities and better thermal comfort of the public buildings they are visiting or working has been estimated to reach at least 10,000 people by the end of the project. If one takes into account the indirect GHG reductions then the savings are even higher. By project monitoring activities, the achieved socio-economic benefits will be duly recorded and presented as a part of project’s KM activities, by which the awareness of the key decision makers on the win-win nature of the improved energy efficiency of public buildings is sought to be triggered for the national socio-economic benefits if further EE investments and related GEBs. In addition, the KM activities will feed into and support the national communications of the government of Serbia and the nationally determined commitment (NDC) also. Year 1 and Year 2 of the project will see the KM focus on awareness and training of energy managers, whereas Years 3, 4, and 5 will focus on dissemination of project results and making sure that the national energy consumption database is continually maintained and updated. Key milestones and outputs from the KM approach will include training of energy managers under component 1 and this will be scheduled to take place mainly in Years 2,3 and 4 of the project. A project inception report and project inception workshop (Year 1) under component 3 as well as a continually updated project website, an international EMIS workshop (Year 4 or 5) and a final project report (Year 5) including a lessons learned study (Year 5) which is widely disseminated. Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Mining and Energy CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Serbia Belgrade 44.80401 20.46513 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 468333.33 468333.33 468333.33 24113 UNDP Ministry of Mining and Energy 200952 UNDP Ministry of Mining and Energy 231550 UNDP Ministry of Mining and Energy 1405000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10814 Global Environment Facility To promote FLR and LDN practices for the recovery and restoration of prioritized landscapes that sustain environmental services and food security and establish support mechanisms for achieving and monitoring LDN at the national level. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The proposed project is being developed in parallel with a GCF proposal focusing on Forelst Landscape Restoration (FLR). The proposed project will test FLR activities to be upscaled by the GCF proposal. The pilot area (200 ha) is a rough estimate of potential areas for piloting the FLR approach in the two target municipalities, and will reach a target of 50 households to be involved for the 200 ha. The FLR approaches tested in these 200 ha will be shared and applied within the framework of a follow-up GCF project currently under development, where more than 20,000 ha of degraded and deforested landscapes are planned to be restored. The latter hectares will be accounted for in the GCF project.The first socioeconomic benefit to be generated by this GEF-FAO project is the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women especially for creating new employment opportunities within the forestry sector and establishment of the new green short value chains which can provide adding value to primary forest products out of degraded lands which will normally require years of investments before creating any output (keeping interest for involvement of women in FLR on low level). In the second place, the increase and diversification of household incomes will be another socioeconomic benefit to be generated. This will also provide possibility for women to help decreasing the pressure on forests which is regularly occurring due to their simple one-way utilization for firewood. This includes female-headed households and single women households which often sell right for cutting forests just because they are not able to utilize timber, obtaining extremely low income, often through cutting forest which is not enough mature to bring highest possible income. On a tertiary basis, this project should bring about an increase of income at regional level as well as at sectoral level (green business), as another socioeconomic benefit. Income sources from LDN can be created cooperatively with the Government, as well as local Governments. Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (MAFW) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Serbia +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ 248707.00 248707.00 248707.00 291594 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (MAFW) 109803 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (MAFW) 314600 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (MAFW) 725498 FAO Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (MAFW) 746121 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11301 Global Environment Facility The project objective is to contribute to the country-wide efforts to address the urban cross-sectoral environmental and social challenges through the application of nature-positive, resilient and low-carbon solutions in the triangular metropolitan area (Belgrade, Zrenjanin, Novi Sad) and other cities of Serbia. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.YesGlobal Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Serbia 7065603 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11856 Global Environment Facility Strengthening capacities in Serbia to comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement - CBIT 2, by strengthening Serbia's Policy and Regulatory Framework for transparent climate change reporting, utilizing country-specific tools and data to enhance the Climate Change Transparency System, building institutional and individual capacities for transparent climate policy implementation, and improving Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) and Knowledge Management practices. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The Study on the Socio-economic Aspects of Climate Change in the Republic of Serbia[1] confirms the economy and population's vulnerability to climate change, varying based on factors such as income, expenditures, and activity. Despite potential Gross Domestic Product reductions of up to 3.4% by 2030 and 3.9% by 2050 with associated job losses, investing in GHG emission reduction could mitigate these impacts. While job losses are expected in fossil fuel and agriculture sectors, measures to mitigate heat waves could create new jobs, particularly in forestry-related activities. The Study highlights the need for retraining and an adapted education system to prepare for new practices and sectors with increased employment opportunities. As per the Study findings, investments in reducing GHG emissions align with social goals, as it could limit job losses and stimulate new job creation, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises and forestry-related sectors. Economic development and climate change adaptation are not mutually exclusive but complementary, offering opportunities for Serbian society to transform during the transition process. The socio-economic benefits from implementation of this project and improved climate change MRV in the Republic of Serbia are potentially significant, with impacts on quality of life, employment, and investments, as well as long-term global benefits such as CO2 reduction. Active involvement from diverse stakeholders like policymakers, energy planners, researchers, businesses, and individuals shall support a successful transition to a low-carbon economy. Through Component 2 of the CBIT 2 project, Serbia's enhanced MRV system will streamline data collection and reporting activities, leading to a more efficient use of public funds. Additionally, this component will support NDC tracking and modeling to estimate the socioeconomic impacts of climate change, providing decision-makers with essential information to set robust targets. Improved MRV in multiple sectors will help Serbia align its policies and measures with current and future NDCs and understand the co-benefits, including socioeconomic benefits, of climate change actions. The socio-economic benefits of this project further extend to key sectors of the economy, including energy and agriculture. In the energy sector, enhanced MRV will enable better planning and enforcement of measures by providing accurate data on energy consumption, emissions, and the effectiveness of energy-saving initiatives. This information will guide policymakers and energy planners in developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources, leading to improvements in air quality and public health, as well as job creation in the renewable energy sector. In agriculture, the ETF's improved MRV system will help stakeholders better understand the impacts of climate change on agriculture and support development of Local Adaptation Plans (as per the methodology adopted within CBIT 1 project (GEF ID 10029). By providing reliable data and information, the ETF will support informed decision-making in the agricultural sector, leading to increased productivity, food security, and resilience of rural communities to climate change impacts. Overall, the ETF's enhanced MRV system will contribute to better planning and enforcement of measures by providing stakeholders in the energy and agriculture sectors with accurate data and information. This will support the Republic of Serbia in achieving its climate goals and realizing the socioeconomic benefits of climate change actions. [8] Study on the Socio-economic Aspects of Climate Change in the Republic of Serbia Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection (MoEP) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Serbia Republic of Serbia 43.13859 21.06626 1450000 GEF