XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-65 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank National Conservation Agency; Ministry of Agriculture; El Tarf Wilaya CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1840000.00 1840000.00 1840000.00 1840000.00 1840000.00 0 World Bank National Conservation Agency; Ministry of Agriculture; El Tarf Wilaya 9200000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-795 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP CNOA-RIOD CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 241666.67 241666.67 241666.67 0 UNDP CNOA-RIOD 0 UNDP CNOA-RIOD 0 UNDP CNOA-RIOD 0 UNDP CNOA-RIOD 0 UNDP CNOA-RIOD 725000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1114 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP UNOPS CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 708124.00 708124.00 708124.00 708124.00 708124.00 0 UNDP UNOPS 0 UNDP UNOPS 0 UNDP UNOPS 0 UNDP UNOPS 0 UNDP UNOPS 0 UNDP UNOPS 0 UNDP UNOPS 3540620 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3927 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 1648000.00 1648000.00 1648000.00 1648000.00 1648000.00 0 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 0 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 0 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 0 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 0 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 0 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 166773 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) -1 UNEP UNEP/DTIE with the Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Environnement et du Tourisme (MATET) 8240000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3952 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Culture CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Algeria Touat 27.56511 -0.16424 Tindouf 27.67111 -8.14743 Tassili-n-Ajjer 26.08333 6 Tamanrasset 22.785 5.52278 Wilaya de Laghouat 33.58333 2.66667 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 1077428.40 1077428.40 1077428.40 1077428.40 1077428.40 0 UNDP Ministry of Culture 0 UNDP Ministry of Culture 0 UNDP Ministry of Culture 0 UNDP Ministry of Culture 3968353 UNDP Ministry of Culture 385398 UNDP Ministry of Culture 536679 UNDP Ministry of Culture 5374447 UNDP Ministry of Culture 5387142 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5808 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 Rural Development CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Algeria Algiers 36.73225 3.08746 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 646666.67 646666.67 646666.67 0 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 191881 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 216215 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 316771 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 308907 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 1774246 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 1940000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9806 Global Environment Facility Project Objective: Conserve, sustainably harvest and sustainably manage Algeria’s globally significant cork oak forest ecosystems • Area of unprotected landscapes under improved practices (GEF-7 Core Indicator 4). o Target: 18,530 ha • Area of protected landscapes under improved practices (GEF-7 Core Indicator 1). o Target: 4,000 ha • Number of small and medium-size enterprises (SMSEs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) deriving income from sustainable commercialization of NTFPs, making use of a traceability system in the context of operational incentives for ecosystem services. o Target: 60 SMSEs (with at least40% women, representing the gender distribution in the pilot sites) Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility FAO Directorate-General for Forests (DGF), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (MADRP) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Agricultural land resources]]+ +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ 682328.80 682328.80 682328.80 682328.80 682328.80 292899 FAO Directorate-General for Forests (DGF), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (MADRP) 215710 FAO Directorate-General for Forests (DGF), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (MADRP) 321181 FAO Directorate-General for Forests (DGF), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (MADRP) 3411644 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10080 Global Environment Facility To promote an integrated and comprehensive solid waste management by fostering technology deployment, dissemination, and transfer in collaboration with private sector Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.81. Information received from SOPTE shows that the project will have a payback period of between 30 and 36 months depending on the sensitivity of input parameters. One of the significant parameters is the price of NPK-enriched organic-based fertilizers that will be produced by the UNDP-GEF project. The financial model proposes to sell these fertilizers between 10% and 30% less than the unit price of chemical fertilizers. The investments made by the PPP will create approximately 140 new jobs and around 410 indirect jobs in the integrated solid waste value chain. The investments and human capital, supported with technical assistance from GEF financing, will result in the integrated solid waste management scheme shown in Figure 2 above. This scheme delivers global environmental benefits through the five levers that are discussed in Annex I. Further, by delivering a circular waste economy using environmentally-friendly solid waste management technologies the GEF-financed project will reduce the volume of solid waste disposed in open dumps that have detrimental impacts on air quality and result in ground and water pollution. Similarly, by providing a better means of treating poultry waste, the project will reduce the negative health and environmental impacts of poultry waste management in the baseline (Annex K).82. It is worth noting that the UNDP-GEF project is regarded as a pilot project for the implementation of the SNGID 2035 – the national strategy for the integrated management of waste – and the scaling up of activities proposed under Outcome 3 to replicate the integrated management of municipal solid waste in all 48 Wilayas in Algeria will squarely support the realization of the socioeconomic and GHG emission reductions listed in Table 2 above.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy UNDP CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Energy sector policy, planning and administration]]+ 245783 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy & UNDP 4416210 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10170 Global Environment Facility Project Objective: To conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and natural ecosystems, improve the management of natural resources in two communes of the Biban mountain range, and support outscaling across the Biban mountain range. Indicator 1: Area of landscapes under improved management practices Target 1: 32,257 hectares (including 16,259 ha under improved management to benefit biodiversity and 15,998 ha under SLM) Indicator 2: Number of individuals adopting sustainable, nature-based income-generating activities Target 2: 16,815 individuals (including 50% women) Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. 1. The project interventions under Components 1 and 2 will contribute significantly to empowering local populations by increasing involvement in decision-making and planning processes as well as in monitoring and evaluation activities, increasing access to knowledge and skills, increasing access to financial opportunities with continuous technical support, supporting clustering into strong organisations (i.e., producers’ associations and cooperative), and improving management practices in agricultural, pastoral and forest land to increase livelihoods’ resilience. This will enhance local populations’ autonomy and adaptive capacity, and give them the opportunity to become agents of change. Furthermore, the gender-sensitive approach adopted throughout the project will contribute to addressing gender inequalities by creating opportunities for women which often have limited access to land and financial opportunities, and particularly vulnerable to climate change. Gender balance will be promoted by ensuring that women participate actively in decision making, planning and monitoring processes, and benefits adequately from the knowledge-sharing, capacity building and income-generating interventions. 2. By supporting improved management of natural resources for increased land productivity and strengthening Value Chains, the project will increase the range of economic opportunities that exists in the Biban mountain range. As a result, the youth will not be constrained to move to the cities to find decent jobs, they will be able to adopt decent and sustainable livelihoods in the area if they wish to do so. 3. In alignment with the requests from local populations, the Bibans project will contribute to reviving, conserving and adding value to the rich traditional knowledge on the use and transformation of natural resources in the region. Under Component 1, traditional and indigenous knowledge will be built on to undertake the inventories, value assessments and corresponding mapping exercises. Additional consultations with local populations at project inception will enable to refine the identification of the traditional know-how and products that people would like to focus on in the targeted communes. A market analysis will thereafter be undertaken in collaboration with private sector actors to assess the demand and development opportunities for the identified products. Individuals and groups will thereafter be supported in strengthening the Value Chains that present good development opportunities under Component 2. A particular focus will be given to traditional crop species and breeds under the SLM interventions in order to contribute to the conservation of the cultural heritage of the region. The development of ecotourism and cultural tourism packages and the creation of a protected area will further contribute to conserving and adding value to cultural and heritage sites and knowledge. 4. The diversification of agricultural and forest products, improved exploitation practices and increased productivity under Component 2 will increase the diversity of food products available locally for better affordability of diverse and nutritious diets. This will have positive effects on health in the targeted communes. Furthermore, the biological diversity of production systems will further strengthen their resilience to pest outbreaks and climate chocks thereby enabling sustained provision of diverse local products[1]. 5. Agroecology practices will enable improved usage of natural resources, such as solar radiation, atmospheric carbon and nitrogen. In addition, in these improved production systems, the recycling of nutrients, biomass and water will be increased as well as resource use efficiency, and wastes will be reduced. By enhancing biological processes and recycling biomass, nutrients and water, producers will be able to use fewer external resources, thereby reducing costs. As an example, biological nitrogen fixation by legumes in intercropping and rotation systems can enable a major reduction in the need for synthetic fertilizers[2]. As a result, agricultural production will be sustainably increased[3]. 6. Agricultural, pastoral and forest-based income sources and markets will be strengthened under the Bibans project. The diversification of income sources through improved production systems and processing methods over 2,750 ha of agricultural, forest and pastoral land will directly benefit approximately 900 land-users[4] including at least 50% of women which will contribute to stabilising household income for approximately 4,500 individuals. In addition, diversified income sources will increase the resilience of land users to climate and environmental risks. The failure of a crop, forest or livestock species will have lower impact on the households’ income which will be more economically resilient. Environmental benefits 7. The project will have a wide range of benefits for biodiversity conservation and for the maintenance of ecosystem functioning for sustained provision of ecosystems’ goods and services. The project interventions will result in increased vegetation cover, increased soil fertility, improved water availability, greater species diversity in forest, agricultural and pastoral land, and maintained and protected habitat to support biodiversity and species conservation. It will also contribute to addressing pollution issues linked to waste management in the targeted communes by reusing green wastes to produce compost (please see Part II 1.a. 6. Global Environmental Benefits for more information). Benefits related to the current situation with COVID-19 The Bibans project will support local populations in the targeted communes in building a livelihood foundation that not only enhances climate resilience but also provides a response and recovery plan to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be done through the establishment and strengthening of Value Chains’ opportunities. For example, under Outputs 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4, livelihoods’ resilience and diversification will be supported through improved management of agricultural, pastoral and forest resources and through the strengthening of crops, PPAMs, NTFPs and small livestock Value Chains to support increased and more reliable income for vulnerable households. The criteria for prioritising the livelihood interventions will include the impact of COVID-19 on local populations. Increased production of a diversity of products and local productions of required inputs (e.g., seeds, seedlings, indigenous breeds) will increase economic reliance in rural areas and reduce their vulnerability to national market restrictions. [1] FAO, 2018. The 10 Elements of Agroecology : Guiding the transition to sustainable food and agricultural systems. [2] FAO, 2016. Soils and Pulses: Symbiosis for life. Rome. [3] Levard L (Gret), Mathieu B (AVSF), 2018. Agroécologie : capitalisation d’expériences en Afrique de l’Ouest. 82pp. [4] This includes approximately 300 crop producers, 200 olive producers, 200 livestock farmers, and 200 harvesters of forest products. Global Environment Facility FAO The National Observatory for the Environment and Sustainable Development (ONEDD) of the Ministry of Environment (ME) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Algeria +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 659452.00 659452.00 659452.00 659452.00 659452.00 492643 FAO The National Observatory for the Environment and Sustainable Development (ONEDD) of the Ministry of Environment (ME) 3297260 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11179 Global Environment Facility Strengthen the resilience of Algeria’s Aleppo pine forest ecosystems through targeted restoration and sustainable forest management at Senalba, Telagh and Beni Imloul Forests Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The project is expected to generate several socio-economic benefits for the target populations: · Creation of green jobs and income generation, particularly for local communities, women, and youth, through sustainable forest management and value chain development · Improved livelihoods and living conditions for vulnerable populations in the target region, many of whom face economic and environmental challenges · Increased income and benefits derived from the sustainable use of forest resources and the development of value chains for wood and non-wood products · Enhanced participation and empowerment of women, who make up 50% of direct beneficiaries, by actively involving them in decision-making, capacity building, technical training, and benefit sharing from project interventions · Support for sustainable enterprises, including Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and women-led businesses, by fostering the adoption of sustainable practices within forest-based value chains · Piloting a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) mechanism to economically recognize and compensate local stakeholders for reducing pressure on forests and adopting practices that contribute to conservation and restoration · Development and promotion of green tourism and local craft activities as alternative sources of income for communities in the project areas · Improved resilience of local livelihoods against environmental and climate challenges through the implementation of sustainable practices that enhance ecosystem healthGlobal Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development/ General Directorate of Forestry CEO Endorsement Date ' Algeria Tafechna 35.12835199 6.600464755 Merine 34.80868824 -0.502026804 Charef 34.56928298 2.94408299 3502968 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11345 Global Environment Facility To strengthen drylands' ecosystem resilience and urban liveability in the three newly developing cities in Algeria optimising resources flow and promoting nature-positive, climate-responsive, circular, and inclusive development Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.By protecting critical environmental areas, the project reduces vulnerable communities’ exposure to climate hazards, thereby improving living conditions, access to ecosystem services, food security, and economic opportunities. This is particularly true for women and marginalized groups engaged in small-scale agriculture and waste value chains. A key focus will be on strengthening Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), especially women-led enterprises, by improving access to finance, capacity-building, and leadership roles in sustainable food production, processing, and circular economy initiatives. The project will also indirectly stimulate green job creation in ecosystem-Based approaches (EBA) and implementation, including wetland restoration, reforestation, and agroforestry. Through the formalization and strengthening of market waste management services, the project aims to ensure better working conditions and economic security for informal waste workers. The project aligns with FAO's commitment to promoting Decent Rural Employment (DRE) by addressing four pillars of decent work:• Pillar 1: Employment Creation and Enterprise Development: By supporting SMEs, particularly those led by women, in sectors such as small-scale agricultural production and circular economy practices, the project fosters entrepreneurship and income-generating opportunities.• Pillar 2: Social Protection: Through capacity-building initiatives, the project aims to enhance the resilience of informal workers by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to secure their livelihoods and protect themselves against economic vulnerabilities.• Pillar 3: Standards and Rights at Work: The project emphasizes fair labor practices, ensuring that workers in the targeted sectors operate under conditions that respect their rights and promote equity.• Pillar 4: Governance and Social Dialogue: By engaging various stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, and professional organizations, the project promotes participatory decision-making processes, ensuring that the voices of workers are heard and considered in policy and program development.Global Environment Facility FAO ONEDD (Observatoire National de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable) CEO Endorsement Date ' Algeria 2958103 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11438 Global Environment Facility To enhance the national institutional capacities and enabling policy frameworks, and to improve technological readiness for the successful uptake of green hydrogen in Algeria, thus contributing to Algeria’s net zero development path with social considerations and benefits. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The Algeria Child Project of the GCHP aims to contribute to the overall goal and impact of the programme along with the rest of the national child projects, working in a coordinated manner under the guidance of the Global Child Project. The activities envisaged for the Algeria Child Project will support the country’s energy transition by promoting the adoption of clean hydrogen technologies while delivering wide-ranging socio-economic benefits across the target sectors.The socio-economic benefits of the Algeria Child Project include:• Capacity building and job creation:?By conducting capacity-building activities and awareness raising through national events and workshops as well as through the participation in the thematic working groups, e-training sessions, and the Global Knowledge Platform managed by the Global Child Project, stakeholders will improve their technical skills and expertise needed for the development of the clean hydrogen market. This capacity-building efforts will directly contribute to the creation of skilled jobs and improve the quality of the technical service offered by professionals in sectors linked to hydrogen production, infrastructure development, and technology management. Through the dissemination of knowledge and best practices, the project will support local industries in developing the workforce required to sustain long-term growth in the clean hydrogen economy.• Innovation and industrial development:?The Algeria Child Project will promote technological innovation by encouraging collaboration among industry stakeholders, international experts, and the local governments through the support provided for the strategic planning on green hydrogen implementation in industrial clusters or companies. Also, by participating in the Global Knowledge Platform managed by the Global Child Project, the national projects will share best practices and innovation case studies and their experiences at local level, thus contributing to south-south cooperation and exchange, which will help spur the development of hydrogen-related technologies and industries. This will open-up new economic opportunities in industrial and transport sectors and aim at positioning Algeria and the rest of the countries as global frontrunners in the green hydrogen economy. These industries will create direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the broader socio-economic development of participating nations.• Energy security and economic resilience:?Through its focus on clean hydrogen, the Algeria Child Project will enhance energy security by supporting the development of locally produced hydrogen as a reliable alternative to fossil fuels. This shift will not only reduce dependency on carbon-intensive sources of energy and reduce the country’s carbon emissions, but will also enable a diversification of job opportunities, making the national economy more resilient to changes in the global energy markets. Increased energy diversification will strengthen national energy systems, enabling countries to better meet their energy demands while ensuring a more sustainable and secure energy future.• Gender inclusion and social equity:?The Algeria Child Project will actively promote gender inclusion by ensuring that women and youth participate in all project activities. The project aims for 50% female participation and a 20% youth participation rate in project activities where applicable, thereby creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the clean hydrogen sector. Through the development of gender-responsive knowledge products, the project will support social equity, providing equal access to new employment opportunities and ensuring that the benefits of the green hydrogen transition are widely shared across communities. Women’s voices will be systematically included in decision-making processes at the national level (e.g., validation workshops, stakeholder engagements, pilot design), and this will be tracked through gender-sensitive indicators. Furthermore, the project’s focus on skills, finance, and new industries will contribute to expanding employment opportunities for women in hydrogen-related value chains.• Health and environmental benefits:?By facilitating the adoption of clean hydrogen technologies, the Algeria Child Project will help reduce air pollution in industrial and urban areas, contributing to improved public health outcomes. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels will decrease harmful emissions, leading to better air quality and reducing health problems associated with pollution. Additionally, the environmental benefits will include the significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change impacts and fostering healthier environments for the local population. This will also contribute to meeting national targets and commitments in terms of net-zero or low-carbon development goals. • Knowledge management and sharing:?The creation of the Global Knowledge Platform by the Global Child Project and the local development of knowledge products will facilitate continuous learning, enabling Algeria to access the latest research, best practices, and technological developments in clean hydrogen. This knowledge-sharing ecosystem will enhance the capacity of the country to innovate and implement hydrogen technologies, while also building a global community of practitioners. The socio-economic benefits of this knowledge sharing process will extend beyond the project’s lifespan, as the lessons learned and products developed will continue to be used by future generations of stakeholders, ensuring sustainable and enduring impacts both at national and international levels.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Electricity and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) CEO Approval Date ' Algeria 634932 GEF