XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1116 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 590000.00 590000.00 590000.00 590000.00 590000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Government of Armenia 2950000 GEF 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Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 385554.40 385554.40 385554.40 385554.40 385554.40 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNEP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNEP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNEP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNEP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNEP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNEP Ministry of Nature Protection 1927772 GEF 1927772 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2537 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 Energy and Energy Resources CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 3000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2800 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 158333.33 158333.33 158333.33 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) 475000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3571 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 268333.33 268333.33 268333.33 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia 805000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3762 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 316666.67 316666.67 316666.67 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 950000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3878 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 Energy and Natural Resources CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 1500000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3935 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 209000.00 209000.00 209000.00 209000.00 209000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Urban Development 1045000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3945 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 330000.00 330000.00 330000.00 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Trust Fund (CPAF) 990000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3973 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 Energy and Natural Resources CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Energy policy and administrative management]]+ 364000.00 364000.00 364000.00 364000.00 364000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 0 World Bank Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 1820000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4737 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 940000.00 940000.00 940000.00 940000.00 940000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 756122 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 76290 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 993992 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 4700000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4742 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Social Protection]]+ 320000.00 320000.00 320000.00 320000.00 320000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection 1600000 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection 92944 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection 1507056 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Municipalities of Yerevan and other main cities, Ministry of Nature Protection 1600000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4954 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 Agriculture CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Agricultural policy and administrative management]]+ 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 900000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5038 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 284333.33 284333.33 284333.33 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection 734198 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection 846906 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection 112708 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection 853000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5145 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 182648.67 182648.67 182648.67 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Nature Protection; Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of Agriculture; SME Development National Center of Armenia (SMEDNC) 547946 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5353 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Agriculture CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 595433.80 595433.80 595433.80 595433.80 595433.80 0 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Agriculture 1917630 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Agriculture 705638 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Agriculture 2623268 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Agriculture 2977169 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5483 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, The Armenian National Agrarian University, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 294414.00 294414.00 294414.00 0 UNEP The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, The Armenian National Agrarian University, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy 627484 UNEP The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, The Armenian National Agrarian University, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy 160495 UNEP The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, The Armenian National Agrarian University, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy 0 UNEP The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, The Armenian National Agrarian University, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy 836746 UNEP The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, The Armenian National Agrarian University, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy 883242 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5716 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 250000.00 250000.00 250000.00 749780 UNDP Ministry of Nature Protection 750000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-8005 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 787500.00 787500.00 787500.00 787500.00 787500.00 0 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 0 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 1000000 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 124922 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 0 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 678636 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 678109 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 1455833 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 3937500 IFAD Rural Areas Economic Development Programme 3937500 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10138 Global Environment Facility Building institutional and technical capacities to meet enhanced transparency requirements as defined in Article 13 of the Paris Agreement Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The socioeconomic benefits of improved MRV in the area of climate change are—while indirect—potentially significant. As an International Energy Agency (IEA) report on the socioeconomic issues related to the low-carbon transition states, “It is a multifaceted challenge in which the actors are inter-dependent and for whom the solutions have immediate local benefit (e.g. improved quality of life, employment, investments) as well as long-term global benefits, such as reduction of CO2. For the transition to be a success, a variety of stakeholders representing socio-economic sectors will need to actively participate: policy makers, energy planners, the research community, academia, businesses and industry, and individuals.” (IEA Experts’ Group on R&D Priority-Setting and Evaluation (2011). Summary Report: The Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy: Socio-Economic Considerations. Baden, Austria: IEA, 24-25 May 2011: 7.) Under Outcome 2.1 of the project (Armenia uses an integrated MRV system for continuous data collection and reporting under Article 13), the new MRV system will streamline existing data collection and reporting activities, which will result in a more efficient use of public funds. Under Component 3 of the project, activities that support NDC tracking and modeling to estimate the socioeconomic dimension of climate change impacts will provide the information and motivation necessary for decision-makers to set more robust and meaningful targets. Improved MRV in several sectors will also enable Armenia to align its policies and measures with commitments under its current and future NDCs (“Climate change mitigation strategies for agriculture: an analysis of nationally determined contributions, biennial reports and biennial update reports.” In Climate Policy. Vol. 19, No. 6 (July 3, 2019): 688.) and to understand the co-benefits, including socio-economic benefits, of actions to address climate change. Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia Yerevan 40.18111 44.51361 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 330000.00 330000.00 330000.00 245464 UNDP Ministry of Environment 426855 UNDP Ministry of Environment 985053 UNDP Ministry of Environment 990000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10280 Global Environment Facility Reduce transport sector GHG emissions by promoting transition to e-mobility Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.1. Throughout stakeholder consultations a range of co-benefits associated with e-mobility development in Armenia has been identified, including the development of domestic supply chain, improved national energy security (less dependence on imported oil), improved air quality in urban centers, and increased demand for electricity where Armenia has access capacity. As can be seen from Figure 20 below, improved air quality has been identified by responded as one of the most important co-benefit followed by potential to attract and develop domestic car manufacturing sectors. Figure 20. Importance of e-mobility benefits 2. After successful completion of all project’s components, including the EV public procurement project, the attraction of foreign investment from automotive companies can be initiated via analyzing the investment environment and the subsequent amendment of the relevant legislation, norms, and incentives. By this moment, key EV manufacturers will be aware of the governmental interest in e-mobility development as a result of the continuous procurement projects, participation in relevant tenders, and uptake of EVs in the private sector as a result of various policies and consumer stimulation mechanisms. Potentially, this outcome will create a significant number of new jobs. 3. The above applies not only to cars but also to vehicle components production, charging stations, batteries, and so on. An analysis of the current situation of the automotive sector will allow to find potential development vectors, and the already recommended intersectoral group on electric mobility, due to its versatility, may be able to conduct this assessment. 4. Important for a long-term development, participation in this project will enable Armenia and its stakeholders to continue learning about e-mobility policymaking and development from other countries by taking part in international e-mobility communities, conferences, sharing experiences with other countries participating in the Global Electric Mobility Programme. Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Armenia Yerevan 40.18589 44.51808 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 197400.67 197400.67 197400.67 430801 UNEP Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia 105427 UNEP Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia 592202 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10365 Global Environment Facility To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Degraded lands in Armenia, including forest land, pastures and cropland provide many important ecosystem goods and services important for food and water security as well as for conservation and recreation. These lands provide not only economic benefits, but also quality of life and heritage values cherished by many people. Global environmental benefits related to the establishment of an effective Land Degradation Neutrality system that balances gains and losses of productive land and supports resilient and productive landscapes with a mosaic of land uses and diverse livelihood opportunities will also generate socio-economic benefits for the local communities in the pilot districts of Lori and Syunik related to: · Strengthening of value chains and improvement of market access for revenue and income generation, with improved employment opportunities for rural women and youth in particular · Improved food, nutritional and water security for vulnerable rural households that are often headed by women, strengthening their human rights to access to food and water · More resilient and equitable livelihoods for both women and men · Reduced risk (natural disasters, market volatility, access to information and finance) related to investing in value-chain development, restoration and SLM on degraded lands · Improved access to finance for smallholders and small-scale livestock owners for investing in new business plans related to restoration and SLM for achieving LDNGlobal Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Armenia Shamut 40.93894 44.79424 Lorut 40.93717 44.77142 Karinj 40.97237 44.68979 Atan 40.92972 44.84302 Ahnidzor 40.90764 44.82041 +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ 436621.00 436621.00 436621.00 436621.00 436621.00 541989 FAO Ministry of Environment 829355 FAO Ministry of Environment 51065 FAO Ministry of Environment 2183105 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10854 Global Environment Facility To promote land degradation neutrality, restore and improve the use of land and water resources in Armenia’s Lake Sevan Basin to enhance the sustainability and resilience of livelihoods, biodiversity and globally significant ecosystems. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The envisaged benefits to local and national stakeholders will be interconnected with the aggregated environmental benefits enabled by the project’s features: (i) embedded integrated benefits and synergies across focal areas, (ii) mechanisms for integrated decision making and (iii) landscape-scale designed interventions. The project incentivizes local actors away from destructive behaviour through engaging them in biodiversity friendly livelihoods around protected areas, KBAs/IBAs, enlisting community support for safe wildlife migration corridors. The project will support gender equality and women’s empowerment, through inclusion in decision-making processes on natural resource management, delivery of capacity building on improving financial management skills, and disseminating information on available financing options for local community organizations, helping to enhance small-scale entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on engaging women-led community-based organizations and local enterprises. Project activities will emphasise priority inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, war refugees, and other vulnerable groups.Livelihood benefits will be generated for local households through increased soil productivity, soil and water conservation, access to low-value grant assistance for interventions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, and through access to capacity building on sustainable nature-positive LDN complaint agricultural practices, best practices in ecotourism, biodiversity conservation, and alternative livelihoods. Awareness, technical knowledge and access to financing are key to ensuring that stakeholders will be able to adopt innovative, environmental-friendly practices. Approximately 65,800 people stand to benefit directly from various project’s interventions. The project aims at increasing capacity of 200 public sector employees and 100 PAs staff who will be participating in training activities . PA staff will have an increased knowledge and capacity for biodiversity management and environmental law enforcement. The local authorities will be supported/coached to writing eligible proposals under existing state-programmes in order to leverage additional funding for sustainable pastures and livestock management, improved water infrastructure of remote pastures, local rural development and market access and refurbishment of irrigation infrastructure with financing from available national and local financing programmes. In the same vein, the local natural resource users will be trained and supported to attract additional funding to implement SLM measures. Local tourism entrepreneurs will be trained and supported to implement eco-tourism activities. About 200 of local producers/farmers will benefit from micro-grants and an estimated income increase of at least 20% as a result of the implemented SLM measures. This is a conservative percentage, as income generation from recommended SLM measures will likely provide more benefits: e.g. according to past donor-supported projects[1], application of rotational grazing alone can provide an estimated net profit of up to $16 per sheep (after subtracting the costs per sheep of about $8). In general relatively limited investment sin the irrigation infrastructure has proven economically profitable, for example: repair of small reservoirs could increase water availability and support expansion of cultivation areas (that previously were not suitable); the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is 227% and the payback period is 1 year; the repair and lining of water storage basin reduces water losses and leads to increased water supply. The IRR is 15% and payback period is 8 years; construction of drip irrigation systems incrases with approximately 40-50% the fruit and vegetable yields and the IRR is 29% and payback period approximately 5 years. Approximately 58,800 local farmers will benefit from the refurbishment of irrigation systems on demonstration plots in selected villages, demonstrative drip irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting facilities, in the selected in the villages, which are currently struggling with a higher degree of land degradation and poor livelihoods. The generated experience is replicable at the Sevan basin landscape level, particularly through the guidelines, manuals, land use planning tools in particular the LUP4LDN software, demonstrates experiences at local level, aided by the awareness events and radio/TV talk shows. Through the awareness events and dedicated radio and TV shows that are being listened to by a large number of local community members, it is possible that number of beneficiaries of the project will be much larger. Improved awareness and technical knowledge, and assistance to access available funding, will result in improved livelihoods resilience leading to reduced economic losses associated with water scarcity, and greater agricultural productivity, increased revenues and employment prospects and diversification of income sources. The project’s micro-grant scheme (aligned with UNDP low-value grants procedures) include gender sensitive and inclusive criteria that will prioritise mid and small farmers and vulnerable families, including women, youth and vulnerable people thus prioritising support to the most vulnerable from environment and social perspective. Greater resilience will result in reduction in economic losses associated with climate shocks. At national level, the estimated annual economic losses in the agriculture sector driven by drought, hail, floods, spring frosts and mudflows has been estimated at about 15-30 billion AMD for the recent years.[2] Cost benefit analysis will be undertaken for individual investments to be made on demonstration plots. Due to the planned awareness and training events and due to the regional LDN Targets and enabling policies that the country is developing (under similar donor funded projects such as FAO) there is a good prospective potential for scaling up sustainable land management measures and integrated LDN compliant integrated and spatial land use planning at the level of the entire Lake Sevan basin. [1] Based on examples recorded in UNCCD/WOCAT database and examples use in feasibility analysis under AF funded projects in the region. [2] Fourth National Communication to UNFCCC Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Armenia Yerevan 40.18111 44.51361 +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 356939 UNDP Ministry of Environment 3598631 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11046 Global Environment Facility The Project Development Objective (PDO) are (i) to increase the area under sustainable landscape management in selected locations and (ii) to promote sustainable economic activities to communities in targeted landscapes in Armenia. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.1. The project will implement innovative measures in integrated forest and wetland restoration including rebuilding of fragmented forests and mining site restoration to the benefit of local communities in Armenia. Project sites in Ararat, Lori and Syunik provinces as well as in vicinity of Lake Sevan in Gegharkunik province that were selected based on restoration opportunity and relevance to local communities and will jointly contribute to improved land conditions on 25,800 hectares of land, while acting as a replicable model for scaling-up resilient landscape restoration in other vulnerable rural areas in Armenia. Landscape restoration and sustainable land management practices are a core pillar of Armenia’s Mitigation, Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction strategies[1], with estimates suggesting 0.16 percent of GDP at risk of floods alone that could be reduced by NBS[2][3]. The project will furthermore implement measures to support and grow non-timber forest production and infrastructure for ecotourism development, generating sustainable employment and income diversification opportunities in vulnerable communities. 2. The EIRR is calculated at 11.9 percent and the NPV at US$4.87million with a 6 percent discount rate, which proves the project’s overall economic viability. The EIRR is estimated higher for the investment Components 2 and 3 (at 15.3 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively). Direct and indirect economic benefits are expected from multiple sources, of which this analysis quantifies the following direct benefits under conservative assumptions: (i) avoided costs associated with resilience gains (reduced infrastructure damage from mudflows, reduced crop loss from floods, among others); (ii) benefits from increased GVA of non-timber forest production and ecotourism respectively; (iii) benefits from increased carbon sinks. This analysis compares the component and total project costs with their estimated economic benefits for the first 25 years, discounted to 2023. Costs are discounted assuming disbursement will take place during 2024-2028. The NPV remains positive under alternative discount rates (11.2 percent, US$0.37million) and increases significantly when adding the economic benefits of additional carbon sink from the analysis (NPV is US$13.35million at 11.2 percent discount rate and a carbon price of $10/tCO2, EIRR at 32 percent). 3. Development Impact and Poverty Reduction. The project makes significant effort to address the situation of poverty in forest villages, where income is heavily reliant on forest dependent sources. By improving agricultural productivity and diversifying incomes away from forest products, the project is projected to increase incomes of direct beneficiaries by generating additional ecosystem services per farming household. 4. Non-quantifiable and in-direct benefits. In addition to the quantifiable benefits described above, the project is expected to generate other non-quantifiable benefits that will contribute to improving the resilience and well-being of local communities. These include indirect use values that determine the reduced loss of lives, pollution abatement and better water resource regulation, while other non-quantified benefits include the future use of recreational areas, ecotourism and bioenergy, but also benefits of biodiversity preservation. [1] See NDC 2021-2030 of the Republic of Armenia (2021); National Adaptation Plan of the Republic of Armenia (2021); Disaster Risk Management National Strategy of the Republic of Armenia (2017) [2] World Bank (2021), Overlooked: Examining the impact of disasters and climate shocks on poverty in the Europe and Central Asia region [3] In addition, according to the Disaster Risk Management National Strategy of the Republic of Armenia (2017), one third of the country’s territory is located on landslide-prone area and a total of 470,000 people or 15% of the whole population is subject to landslides Global Environment Facility World Bank Ministry of Environment - Environmental Project Implementation Unit CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Armenia 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment - Environmental Project Implementation Unit 375000 World Bank Ministry of Environment - Environmental Project Implementation Unit 5450000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11140 Global Environment Facility To contribute to landscape restoration by harnessing indigenous fruit and nut tree biodiversity to improve environment and ecosystem services, support food security and safety, and enhance livelihoods in Armenia Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.YesGlobal Environment Facility UNEP Forest Committee of the Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Armenia 1971590 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-12091 Global Environment Facility Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity in Armenia to meet Enhanced Transparency Framework reporting requirements under Paris Agreement in line with national priorities. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The CBIT 2 project in Armenia shall deliver significant socio-economic and environmental benefits by strengthening the country’s climate transparency framework, institutional capacity and policy effectiveness. Institutional sustainability, technical capacity building, and legal reforms shall create a resilient framework for climate action, positioning Armenia as a leader in climate transparency in the region. These efforts shall enhance the country’s ability to respond to climate challenges while unlocking new opportunities for sustainable economic development, social equity, and environmental resilience. Strengthening institutional and legal arrangements for climate transparency shall be a major outcome of CBIT 2. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities, particularly for the Inter-Agency Council on Climate Change and the Statistical Committee, shall institutionalize climate reporting processes and ensure long-term sustainability. The inclusion of the Ministry of Interior in loss and damage data collection shall enhance disaster response coordination, increasing Armenia’s resilience to climate-related disasters. The anticipated adoption of Armenia’s Climate Law in 2025 shall be a cornerstone of the legal framework for climate action, mainstreaming climate considerations across all sectors. Its secondary regulatory framework, supported by this project, will further strengthen implementation. Improved regulatory clarity shall create an environment that attracts climate investments and fosters green economic growth. Advancing technical capacity through tailored Training and Mentorship Programme shall be another key pillar of CBIT2. Equipping government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society organizations with advanced skills in climate data analysis shall improve climate reporting. The inclusion of gender-sensitive training programs shall promote equitable participation, allowing women and marginalized groups to contribute meaningfully to climate governance. Expanding the mentorship component beyond the GHG inventory to include mitigation and adaptation efforts shall help retain institutional knowledge despite staff turnover, ensuring long-term expertise in climate transparency. The socio-economic benefits of these capacity-building efforts shall be substantial. A more skilled workforce in climate-related fields shall foster new employment opportunities, particularly in data analytics, environmental policy, and sustainable finance. Training on sectors-specific issues shall enhance the ability to track climate-related impacts (such as heat-related illnesses), leading to better public health outcomes. Adding a knowledge section to the existing public climate portal shall foster continuous learning and engagement, empowering local communities, businesses, and policymakers to take informed climate action. International knowledge exchange shall be a crucial aspect of the project, with study tours organized for Armenian officials to learn from peer countries with advanced climate transparency systems. Exposure to best practices in climate budgeting, adaptation, and loss and damage reporting shall strengthen Armenia’s implementation capacity. The introduction of innovative data collection and reporting tools, along with digital tool upgrades, shall further streamline climate governance and improve the efficiency of Armenia’s climate policies. Climate mitigation and adaptation are essential for Armenia's long-term economic resilience, energy security, and environmental sustainability. Strategic investments in these areas shall foster green growth, increase energy independence, and drive innovation across sectors, ensuring a cleaner, more productive, and sustainable future. Moreover, strengthening transparency in climate-related data and governance shall support effective decision-making, helping Armenia transition toward a low-carbon economy while ensuring that adaptation measures protect communities and ecosystems from the adverse impacts of climate change.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date ' Armenia 1400000 GEF