XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-25 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP NACRES CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 241666.67 241666.67 241666.67 0 UNDP NACRES 0 UNDP NACRES 0 UNDP NACRES 0 UNDP NACRES 725000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-488 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 CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 260000.00 260000.00 260000.00 260000.00 260000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 1300000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-512 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 CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1740000.00 1740000.00 1740000.00 1740000.00 1740000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment 8700000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-633 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 Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Water sector policy and administrative management]]+ 500000.00 500000.00 500000.00 500000.00 500000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 0 World Bank Ministry of Agriculture 2500000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1137 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Government of Georgia CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 860000.00 860000.00 860000.00 860000.00 860000.00 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 0 UNDP Government of Georgia 4300000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1458 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 CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 320802.67 320802.67 320802.67 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment 962408 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3557 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 228333.33 228333.33 228333.33 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 685000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3949 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 Fund (CPAF) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 333333.33 333333.33 333333.33 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Fund (CPAF) 0 UNDP Caucasus Protected Areas Fund (CPAF) 1000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4012 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 333333.33 333333.33 333333.33 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 1000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4157 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 Protection And Natural Resources CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biofuel-fired power plants]]+ 308333.33 308333.33 308333.33 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment Protection And Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment Protection And Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment Protection And Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment Protection And Natural Resources 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment Protection And Natural Resources 925000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4835 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 256727.20 256727.20 256727.20 256727.20 256727.20 0 UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) 0 UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) 0 UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) 1119749 UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) 1283636 UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) 163887 UNDP Agency of Protected Areas (APA) 1283636 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5467 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 400000.00 400000.00 400000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia 1095242 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia 1199992 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia 104750 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia 1200000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5468 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, Municipality of Batumi CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 284333.33 284333.33 284333.33 0 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, Municipality of Batumi 483348 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, Municipality of Batumi 60220 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, Municipality of Batumi 543568 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, Municipality of Batumi 853000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5825 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Rural land policy and management]]+ 307828.00 307828.00 307828.00 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus -321974 UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus 838310 UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus 321974 UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus 884460 UNEP Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia through Regional Environment Centre (REC) for the Caucasus 923484 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9227 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 and Natural Resources Protection CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Georgia Zestaponi 42.10916 43.03602 Tbilisi 41.69411 44.83368 Sagarejo 41.73691 45.32596 Rustavi 41.56271 44.9787 Poti 42.14272 41.67384 Marneuli 41.48758 44.79845 Kaspi 41.92776 44.42355 Kareli 42.03042 43.8955 Gori 41.98532 44.1129 Aspindza 41.57314 43.24842 Akhmeta 42.03495 45.20804 Akhalkalaki 41.40514 43.48629 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 782000.00 782000.00 782000.00 782000.00 782000.00 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 601532 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 488574 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 114317 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 16037 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 644961 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 126691 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 158530 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection 3910000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9730 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia Kareli Municipality 42.02123508 43.89354815 Sagarejo Municipality 41.73578183 45.33106029 Kvareli Municipality 41.949077624 45.81494451 Gori Municipality 41.98248989 44.11133062 +![cdata[Rural development]]+ 484322.67 484322.67 484322.67 806574 UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) 0 UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) 254978 UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) 0 UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) 0 UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) 0 UNEP The Regional Environment Centre for the Caucasus(REC Caucasus) 1452968 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9879 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia Tbilisi 41.69411 44.83368 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 608828.00 608828.00 608828.00 243928 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) 513784 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) 535788 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) 278331 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) 160922 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) 1732753 UNDP Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia; Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) 1826484 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10151 Global Environment Facility Support the national efforts to implement LDN targets of Georgia through restoration and sustainable management of the degraded pasturelands (National Targets 1 and 4) Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Describe the socioeconomic benefits to be delivered by the project at the national and local levels, as appropriate. How do these benefits translate in supporting the achievement of global environment benefits (GEF Trust Fund) or adaptation benefits (LDCF/SCCF)? Please also explain explain how the project promotes full and productive employment and decent work in rural areas, aiming at the progressive realization of their right to Decent Rural Employment [1]. Grazing lands in Georgia provide forage for beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, horses and other types of domestic livestock, but also carry other important ecosystem functions. Conservation values of these lands are extensive and provide many essential ecosystem services, such as clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. Scenic, cultural, and historic values of these lands provide not only economic benefits, but also quality of life values cherished by many people. The proposed project will provide global environmental and socio-economic benefits in the form of the following benefits: Environmental/Biophysical · Effective Land Degradation Neutrality system in place · Healthy, productive pasturelands (747 ha restored and 20,000 ha under SLM) · Increased CO2 sequestration in pasturelands Socio-economic · Improved livestock value chains · Improved food & nutritional security · Improved livelihoods · Reduced risk (natural disasters, market volatility, access to information and finance) · Improved access to finance for small scale livestock owners · Gender equality [1] Specific guidance on how FAO can promote the Four Pillars of Decent Work in rural areas is provided in the Quick reference for addressing decent rural employment (as well as in the full corresponding Guidance document). For more information on FAO’s work on decent rural employment and related guidance materials please consult the FAO thematic website at: http://www.fao.org/rural-employment/en/. Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia Gurjaani, Naniani 41.665 45.70444 Kazbegi, Sno 42.60762 44.63997 Dmanisi Ganakhleba 41.48737 44.11136 +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ 592161.33 592161.33 592161.33 443004 FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) 590412 FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) 16254 FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) 657340 FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) 35720 FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) 1753138 FAO Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (MEPA); Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) Georgia (Type: CSO) 1776484 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10643 Global Environment Facility Enable a transformative shift towards sustainable urban development within and outside of Kutaisi City of Georgia by strengthening planning and institutional frameworks, demonstrating and scaling-up investment in integrated low-carbon electric solutions in transport and sustainable land management practices. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Economics 1. The Project will deliver social, economic and environmental benefits as a result of the envisioned technical assistance activities and the demonstration pilots. These include: (a) direct energy savings; (b) mitigated greenhouse gas emission from AFOLU sector; (c) increased efficiency of electric transport mobility and associated costs savings; (d) reduced emissions from transport sector in terms of reduction of atmospheric contaminants in urban area, which reliefs public health risks associated with baseline vehicle emissions; (e) development of innovative businesses contributing to economic growth and job creation; and (f) enhanced quality and user experiences. 2. There is not any feasibility study that demonstrates the long-term economic benefits of green urban development or green public transport for Kutaisi. There is a lack of good practices and demonstrations of low carbon urban transportation in Kutaisi. In order for Kutaisi to adopt green urban and green transport development, evidence from demonstrations are needed. 3. Moreover, a robust methodology for quantification of indicated socio-economic benefits in Georgia is currently not in place; aspects such as impact on public health and business and employment will expectedly be assessed as inputs for the economic and technical feasibility studies of integrated municipal projects (i.e. green public transport and green urban development) for Kutaisi City that are envisaged to be elaborated under the main outcome 2 of this project. 4. This low emission electric urban transportation pilot initiative has the potential to provide long-term strategic benefit to Kutaisi. This pilot will provide an opportunity for public and private operators to assess the viability of electric buses in routes around Kutaisi and in Georgia more generally (e.g., the round-trip from Kutaisi City Center to Sataplia Nature Reserve is about 20 km. The pilot will include two li-on battery-operated buses and a fast charger at the end stop complemented with low power overnight chargers at the main bus-park which seems the most economical charging combination). Supporting the achievement of global environment benefits (GEF Trust Fund) 5. SLM related activities will be undertaken on at least 700 ha of urban forest lands in Kutaisi City. Out of the above 700 ha, restoration activities will cover 220 ha of degraded forest lands, while HCF forest loss will be avoided on the rest 480 ha. 6. Implementation of the Project will contribute to estimated CO2 reduction in total of 3.276 million metric tons of CO2 for a period of 20 years (2024-2044). 7. The project will ensure the sustainability and replicability of global environmental benefits in several ways: enhancing the capacity of the national and local authorities to enforce the implementation and demonstrating modern environmentally friendly technologies. Social benefits and Gender 8. To meet the requirements of the GEF Policy on Gender Equality (2017), the Project Gender Action Plan (GAP) will be implemented in accordance with the GEF Policy. The Project will ensure equal opportunities for women and men of Kutaisi municipality to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from the Project. Project activities will be designed and implemented in an inclusive manner. Women's organizations based in Kutaisi will be invited to the consultation meetings. Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 501530.33 501530.33 501530.33 723124 UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 656236 UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 1504591 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10829 Global Environment Facility To mainstream agro-biodiversity conservation into the agriculture sector of the Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Economics · The Project will deliver social, economic and environmental benefits as a result of the envisioned technical assistance activities and the demonstration pilots. · There is not any feasibility study that demonstrates the long-term economic benefits of sustainable agrobiodiversity management with the focus on local vine and wheat varieties (landraces and CWRs). There is a lack of good practices and demonstrations of agrobiodiversity management on a whole. In order to adopt sustainable agrobiodiversity management and practices, evidence from demonstrations will be needed. · Moreover, a robust methodology for quantification of indicated socio-economic benefits in Georgia is currently not in place; aspects such as impact on public health and business and employment will expectedly be assessed as inputs for the economic and technical studies (Study on opportunities for adding value and creation of new products of wild edible plants -vine and wheat varieties - Activity 1 [2.2.1.1]; Market Appraisal /RMA/ for vine and wheat biodiversity friendly products Activity 1 [2.2.2.1]; Model business plans /bankable projects/ on production, processing and marketing of agrobiodiversity friendly products and agro-tourism Activity 2 [2.2.3.2] and study to collect social, economic and gender-related data to assess role of agrobiodiversity and agrotourism in wellbeing and environment sustainability in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region Activity 1 [3.1.3.1]) that are envisaged to be elaborated under the outputs 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3 and 3.1.3 of this project. Supporting the achievement of global environment benefits (GEF Trust Fund) · Area of landscapes under sustainable management in production systems to benefit biodiversity will be increased in total up to 20,000 ha of lands (excluding protected areas) that will be comprised both: non-agricultural (forest) lands and natural pasturelands for in-situ (CWRs) and agricultural lands for on-farm (landraces) conservation and utilization, of which 6 demonstration pilot sites for on-farm (landraces) conservation of vine and wheat local varieties will cover in total at least 500 ha of agricultural lands. · Implementation of the Project will contribute to estimated 613,041 metric tons CO2 eq. mitigation over lifetime of investment (4 years implementation and 16 years capitalization period). · The project will ensure the sustainability and replicability of global environmental benefits, 5,000 civilians, of which 2,600 (52%) women and 2,400 men (48%) will directly benefit from the GEF investment. Social benefits and Gender · To meet the requirements of the GEF Policy on Gender Equality (2017), the Project Gender Action Plan (GAP) will be implemented in accordance with the GEF Policy. The Project will ensure equal opportunities for women and men of Kutaisi municipality to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from the Project. Project activities will be designed and implemented in an inclusive manner. Women's organizations based in target municipalities will be invited to the consultation meetings. Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through the Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Georgia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 592161.67 592161.67 592161.67 200000 UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through the Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 512064 UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through the Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 322838 UNEP Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), through the Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 1776485 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11005 Global Environment Facility Protect human health and the environment through a lifecycle approach aimed at reducing import, use and build-up of industrial persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in manufacturing and recycling sectors. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.182. Broadly, the project will result in the creation of jobs within the manufacturing and recycling sector, not only because of the financial assistance conveyed by the project, but mostly because these sector could be more attractive for the national and international market once they are more compliant with the chemical safety standards which requires the elimination of POPs from the manufacturing processes. The project intends to encourage enterprises in avoiding the use of POPs in the manufacturing of products and to be more careful in the import of chemicals or articles which may contain POPs. This will also ensure that such products can be more safely recycled at the end of their life, in compliance with Circular Economy criteria. This will help enterprises operating within several sectors including plastic, paint, solvents, plating, waste recycling and management to conduct product innovation and ensure resilience of business models during a transition to the circular economy. 183. As a result of the Gender mainstreaming action plan outlined in the project, women will be provided with specific training and learning opportunities to encourage their active participation in the sectors supported by the project.. Furthermore, the adoption of the gender mainstreaming strategy will take consideration of both men’s and women’s experiences, concerns, and needs. With the setting of targets for improving female participation in training in this project, as well as the enlargement of female participation in decision making, this project will contribute to an improved condition of gender equality within existing companies.184. Behavioral changes are also expected as a result of training and communication activities within the project. Behavioral changes and attitudinal changes will promote circular economy and shift the perception of waste to be valued as a resource.185. By incentivizing pilots to scale up operations in the project, additional waste will be collected which will reduce the presence of plastics and hazardous wastes in communities and help prevent POPs. Through communication activities, the project will raise awareness of the health hazards of POPs which will help shift consumption patterns toward sustainable alternatives.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Georgia Telavi 41.91957 45.47002 Tbilisi 41.69411 44.83368 Lopota Resort 42.00742 45.49626 666666.67 666666.67 666666.67 1330429 UNIDO Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 0 UNIDO Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) 2000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11141 Global Environment Facility The project aims to improve biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems and restoration of degraded drylands in Dedoplistskaro Biosphere Reserve (BR), located in the south-eastern part of Georgia, in Kakheti Region. The project area is part of the Caucasus Biodiversity Hotspot and harbours many endemic, rare and threatened species of flora and fauna. The project area is also vulnerable to climate change and damaging human activities, such as deforestation, overgrazing and unsustainable land use and agricultural practices, which result in soil erosion, loss of soil nutrients, changes to the water cycle, and disruptions to the carbon and nitrogen cycles. The project will address these problems and barriers by enhancing national legislation, policies, and capacities for sustainable use of biodiversity in Georgia’s biosphere reserves (Component 1); applying and demonstrating collaborative management of Dedoplistskaro BR (Component 2); and managing knowledge effectively (Component 3). The project will generate global environmental benefits by restoring 10,000 ha of land and ecosystems, improving practices on 20,000 ha of landscape (excluding protected areas), mitigating 1.7 million MtCO2 greenhouse gas emissions, benefiting about 5,000 people (of which 53% are women). The project will also be innovative and transformative by establishing the first biosphere reserves in Georgia and in the South Caucasus Region, which will demonstrate a new model of conservation and development that reconciles the protection of biodiversity with its sustainable use. The project will also leverage the support and resources from various sources and partners, such as national authorities, regional and local authorities, local communities, civil society organizations, private sector actors, research, and academic institutions, etc., who will be involved in the governance and management of Dedoplistskaro BR, as well as benefit from the project interventions and outcomes. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.YesGlobal Environment Facility UNEP The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Georgia 3552970 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11873 Global Environment Facility To promote the integration of restoration practices across the pastureland management sector to improve nature-based outcomes and human well-being Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) CEO Approval Date ' Georgia 1538301 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11934 Global Environment Facility Enhancing Georgia's capacities to comply with the Paris Agreement's Enhanced Transparency Framework. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Benefits and co-benefits This CBIT project is designed to generate global environmental and socio-economic co-benefits. This project enhances national capacities to accurately track, report, and verify climate data. The project supports enhanced reporting and assessments in national GHG inventories, mitigation, vulnerability, and adaptation to climate change impacts, as well as NDC tracking and tracking support needed and received. This will help to ensure Georgia becomes fully compliant with the ETF of the Paris Agreement. The access to more reliable data and improved reporting will also improve the information provided to the Global Stocktake, enhancing the overall capacity to track the actual progress towards the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. The project will support the development of long-term climate strategies in Georgia. The National Transparency Platform will act as the repository of knowledge and information that will inform future decision-making. Output 3.2 includes piloting the integration of the NTP into climate planning and policy, which provides for developing a roadmap, protocols, and tools. By establishing a reliable data collection, analysis, and dissemination system, the project could increase NDC ambition and positively impact policies and plans in other sectors like energy, agriculture, etc. The project will enhance Georgia's capacity to report to other non-UNFCCC MEAs, such as the SDGs, allowing for a streamlined approach across the country's international reporting commitments. By strengthening institutional frameworks, such as national transparency units and data management systems, these projects ensure that climate actions are well-informed, coordinated, and transparent. In addition, the project will generate multiple co-benefits. The project implementation will strengthen Georgia’s institutional and technical capacity by forming a new Transparency Working Group and multiple training initiatives. The project includes a capacity-building programme, with the main beneficiaries being training participants. The participants will consist of a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, the private sector, NGOs/CSOs, and others as listed in  REF _Ref153632132 \h  \* MERGEFORMAT Table 30 08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F005200650066003100350033003600330032003100330032000000 . At the technical and operational level, it will lead to the development of relevant policy instruments that will inform and guide the formulation of cost-effective project proposals in all four ETF modules. At the institutional level, the project will strengthen national coordination frameworks and involve the main stakeholders in implementing the ETF, thereby enhancing policy integration in Georgia. By enhancing stakeholder engagement, including government agencies, private sector actors, and local communities, the CBIT project promotes inclusivity and collaboration in climate decision-making. In the absence of this project, there will be an uncoordinated approach to transparency, as several ongoing initiatives ( REF _Ref174454980 \h  \* MERGEFORMAT Table 7 08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F005200650066003100370034003400350034003900380030000000 ) are being delivered in parallel without an overarching framework for transparency. At the environmental level, the project will give Georgia a clearer idea of the impact of climate change on its territory and its mitigation, adaptation, and support needs. It will also show activities where intervention may result in further co-benefits and support broader national objectives for sustainable development. The NTP will provide better access to climate change information to develop well-informed viable strategies to increase resilience in Georgia, which is increasingly at risk of extreme weather events due to climate change, which has implications for the economic, social, and psychological welfare of vulnerable communities. Responding effectively and timely to these risks requires the strategic combination of updated information and decision-making, thereby creatively linking the expertise, efforts, and actions of diverse stakeholders, including local government, scientists, industry experts, and communities. The CBIT 2 project will provide a social benefit, including gender-responsive approaches, ensuring equal participation and benefiting marginalized groups in climate-related planning and actions. The CBIT 2 Project will also benefit Georgia economically, as improved transparency attracts international climate finance by demonstrating accountability and readiness for investments in mitigation and adaptation projects. The CBIT 2 project will contribute to regional and global knowledge sharing. This project will accelerate the dissemination of best practices and innovations in transparency systems by facilitating peer learning and collaboration among countries. Without GEF support, the government would lack the technical expertise, institutional capacity, and resources necessary to implement these comprehensive transparency Platforms. The additionality of this project is evident in its ability to elevate national efforts, enabling countries to contribute more effectively to global climate goals, improving the accuracy of international reporting, and fostering global cooperation on climate change. These benefits are critical for advancing global environmental stewardship and enhancing adaptation efforts in the face of escalating climate challenges.Global Environment Facility UNEP Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Georgia Baku, Azerbaijan 40.37767 49.89201 1255300 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-12288 Global Environment Facility To systematically reduce the threats posed by mercury-added products (MAPs) and the associated waste to health of female and male residents, and environment in Georgia Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus CEO Approval Date ' Georgia 3000000 GEF