XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-133 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (INRENARE) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1680000.00 1680000.00 1680000.00 1680000.00 1680000.00 0 World Bank Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (INRENARE) 0 World Bank Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (INRENARE) 0 World Bank Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (INRENARE) 0 World Bank Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (INRENARE) 0 World Bank Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (INRENARE) 8400000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-348 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP National Institute of Natural Renewable Resource CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 600000.00 0 UNDP National Institute of Natural Renewable Resource 0 UNDP National Institute of Natural Renewable Resource 0 UNDP National Institute of Natural Renewable Resource 3000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-681 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank CEASPA CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 241666.67 241666.67 241666.67 0 World Bank CEASPA 0 World Bank CEASPA 0 World Bank CEASPA 0 World Bank CEASPA 0 World Bank CEASPA 725000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2102 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1200000.00 1200000.00 1200000.00 1200000.00 1200000.00 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 0 World Bank Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority 6000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3021 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP UNDP CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 345413.20 345413.20 345413.20 345413.20 345413.20 0 UNDP UNDP 0 UNDP UNDP 0 UNDP UNDP 0 UNDP UNDP 0 UNDP UNDP 0 UNDP UNDP 0 UNDP UNDP 1727066 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3631 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 318309.00 318309.00 318309.00 0 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 0 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 0 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 586860 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 250953 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 71114 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 20000 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 954927 UNEP ANAM (National Environment Authority) 954927 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3889 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 800000.00 800000.00 800000.00 800000.00 800000.00 0 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 0 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 0 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 0 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 0 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 0 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 4000000 IADB National Environmental Authority (ANAM: Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), Panamanian Tourism Institute (IPAT: Instituto Panameño de Turismo de Panama) 4000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4098 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility IFAD National Environment Authority (ANAM); Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 300000.00 0 IFAD National Environment Authority (ANAM); Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) 0 IFAD National Environment Authority (ANAM); Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) 0 IFAD National Environment Authority (ANAM); Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) 1500000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5287 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama Panama City 9.33404 -79.89172 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 639394.00 639394.00 639394.00 768638 UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) 916914 UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) 0 UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) 19480 UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) 47342 UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) 1651139 UNEP National Environment Authority (ANAM) 1918182 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5546 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Autoridad National del Ambient (National Environmental Authority) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1917800.00 1917800.00 1917800.00 1917800.00 1917800.00 0 World Bank Autoridad National del Ambient (National Environmental Authority) 3959571 World Bank Autoridad National del Ambient (National Environmental Authority) 5629429 World Bank Autoridad National del Ambient (National Environmental Authority) 9589000 World Bank Autoridad National del Ambient (National Environmental Authority) 0 World Bank Autoridad National del Ambient (National Environmental Authority) 9589000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9589 Global Environment Facility Establishment of an ecosystem-based biodiversity friendly cattle production framework for the Darien Region of Panamá. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility CAF Agricultural Development Bank (BDA) in cooperation with ANCON CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Panama Reserva Hidrológica Filo del Tallo - Canglón 8.36125 -77.88921 +![cdata[Agricultural development]]+ +![cdata[Livestock]]+ 703945.00 703945.00 703945.00 703945.00 703945.00 0 CAF Agricultural Development Bank (BDA) in cooperation with ANCON 3447084 CAF Agricultural Development Bank (BDA) in cooperation with ANCON 72441 CAF Agricultural Development Bank (BDA) in cooperation with ANCON 200 CAF Agricultural Development Bank (BDA) in cooperation with ANCON 0 CAF Agricultural Development Bank (BDA) in cooperation with ANCON 3519725 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9804 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 (MiAmbiente) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama Tonosí 7.40684 -80.44217 Panamá 8.9936 -79.51973 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 593607.33 593607.33 593607.33 247573 UNDP Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) 469585 UNDP Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) 1420876 UNDP Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) 1780822 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9889 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility IADB Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama Coiba Island National Park 7.46667 -81.78333 Baru Volcano National Park 8.84459 -82.52044 Protected Forest San Lorenzo  9.2966 -80.02223 San Lorenzo Protected Landscape 9.32296 -80.00185 Portobelo National Park 9.48584 -79.58029 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 251142.33 251142.33 251142.33 0 IADB Ministry of Environment 150000 IADB Ministry of Environment 0 IADB Ministry of Environment 0 IADB Ministry of Environment 0 IADB Ministry of Environment 150000 IADB Ministry of Environment 753427 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10142 Global Environment Facility To support the realisation of the potential of native microorganisms to contribute to the agriculture sector while generating global environmental benefits, in accordance with the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.1. The project has a strong training component that will benefit the following: a) researchers from INDICASAT involved in the discovery of promising extracts and compounds from endophytic fungi, for use in the agricultural sector, as well as staff of institutions involved with the management of biological resources outside the academic community and local students interested in learning about the development and testing of research processes in relation to the use of microbes for agricultural purposes; b) technical staff from MiAMBIENTE and local stakeholders directly involved in coffee production trained in negotiations of ABS agreements; d) coffee producers trained on the use of conservation-based biological crop protection agents; and e) local communities in La Amistad National Park (World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve) and in the Volcán Barú National Park and buffer zones participating in environmental education about the importance and use of biodiversity and genetic resources, with specific reference to microbes. Research teams from INDICASAT will also benefit from new equipment to be provided by the project, and staff from the La Amistad National Park (World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve) and Barú Volcano National Park will be supplied with equipment to conduct environmental education activities locally. In addition, the project may provide monetary and non-monetary benefits derived from the marketing of a crop protection product that will be shared equitably between the users and providers of the genetic resource. The project will directly benefit 1,070 people (535 women; 535 men).Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama Panamá 8.9936 -79.51973 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 287747.33 287747.33 287747.33 260102 UNDP Ministry of Environment 732657 UNDP Ministry of Environment 863242 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10285 Global Environment Facility To strengthen jaguar conservation capacity and connectivity between core protected areas in the Chagres National Park-Darien National Park complex Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Socio-Economic Benefits: The socio-economic benefits to be offered by this proposed project may be expressed at multiple levels. As stated above, cattle ranchers often lose as much as 10% of their animals and associated income from causes other than jaguar predation and mainly due to sub-optimal management practices, a situation which may be exacerbated by predation by jaguar, and thus a further economic loss to the cattle rancher. The project will help cattle ranchers to minimize losses and improve income through jaguar-centric strategies for enhanced management of cattle ranches such as use of night enclosures and corrals; enhance spatial distribution of cattle, natural prey and felines through thoughtful location of water sources; fencing of forested areas; use of breeding seasons; design and location of calving paddocks; use of experienced animals, donkeys and bells; change of livestock operations; strategic herd movements; timely discard of carcasses; use of cattle breeds with defensive disposition; efficient cattle health programs; use of the Wagon Wheel paddock system; physical and chemical repellents; shade management; diversified food source; and use of electric fences. These benefits to the cattle rancher as a consequence of improved management and reduced predation by jaguars may be considered as ‘payments for enhancing coexistence’, which achieve a dual purpose of promoting biodiversity conservation and alleviating poverty through increased income. At the community level, the protection of jaguars and their prey have tremendous eco-tourism potential which can support job creation and provide community livelihoods. Reforestation efforts to be supported by the project also bring broader community benefits in terms of ecosystem services such as the production of water, in addition to global environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration and direct support to the conservation of wildlife by contributing to the maintenance of a critical corridor necessary for the survival of numerous species of global importance.The project project will directly benefit 1,575 women and 1,925 men in the communities of the project intervention area. The jaguar-centric cattle ranching management plans and reforestation efforts will provide numerous opportunities for both women and men to participate in training in the application of improved cattle management practices, the operation of nurseries to produce seedlings for reforestation, in jaguar monitoring, and in campaigns to better disseminate the necessary socio-cultural relations between cattle ranchers and the jaguar and the benefits of coexistence. Improved management and reduced predation by jaguars will strengthen the resilience of cattle production and the resilience of the cattle ranching community, and by extension will directly support the economic position and the livelihoods of ranchers. Additionally, the project’s gender mainstreaming approach will ensure that women receive their fair share of project benefits, and especially women ranchers or those directly working on cattle ranches, with a direct positive impact on their economic independence. Cost-Effectiveness: Firstly, the project is expected to be cost-effective by complementing the baseline investments defined under the ‘GEF Alternative’, while contributing the GEF Biodiversity Focal Area (BD-1-2a) and the Global Wildlife Program Components 1,2 and 5. Secondly, the project is expected to be cost-effective as a result of its ability to bring together various partners including regulatory, productive (private sector) and Civil Society entities in public-private partnerships which will produce tangible outcomes in favour of wildcats and their prey, forests connectivity, increased income to cattle ranchers from enhanced management practices, and extended socio-economic benefits to the communities in the project intervention area. Thirdly, project intervention measures were chosen based on a qualitative analysis of their alignment with national policies and priorities, their technical feasibility, estimated individual costs, probable execution times, availability of favourable enabling frameworks (in the political, legal, institutional, private sector willingness, and environmental aspects), and the estimated time for their design and implementation. This approach allowed for an effective identification of those interventions that can be implemented in the project cycle, have the highest probability of co-financing, and those that are most likely to consolidate alliances, not just nationally, but which also provide opportunities for regional and other possible South-South exchanges critical to the success of the ‘Wildcats Conservation and Research Centre’, while achieving tangible economy of scale in knowledge management through the maximization of experiences and lessons learned. Finally, the cost-effectiveness of the project is further strengthened through the involvement of UN Environment Programme as the GEF Implementing Agency and Yagaura Panama Foundation as Project Executing Agency, together with the Ministry of Environment. This ensures that a competent organization with substantial project management experience is able to support project execution and strengthen the administrative, financial and technical oversight of the project, with priority on efficient execution of funds, achievement of economies of scale, and the maximization of return on project investments. Technical Soundness of the Project: The project is considered to be technically sound, given that: a. Jaguar—centric Cattle Ranching Management Plans will be developed based on sound technical and proven best practices and economic viability. b. Environmental compensation and offsetting regulations in Panama provide an enabling framework for public-private alliances for reforestation in support of connectivity needed to sustain multiple keystone species. c. The Project will minimize technical difficulties in applying innovative approaches by developing and implementing agreed protocols for collection, processing and dissemination of information, technology transfer and knowledge management, extending to South-South collaboration. d. The involvement of the private sector and Civil Society brings years of experience and technical know-how, thus providing a high degree of assurance to the quality of projects outputs and outcomes. e. The Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture Development and Yaguara Panama Foundation are committed to lead and consolidate cattle ranching management practices that support jaguar conservation through the institutionalization of jaguar-centric management plans. f. The project employs decentralized structures that ensure the participation and contribution of local stakeholders at the level of communities in the project intervention area, municipalities, and productive sectors. Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment and Yaguará Foundation CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Panama Darien National Park 7.812492 -77.740995 Chagres National Park 9.391723 -79.419835 Nargana Protected Wild Area 9.382597 -78.969093 Soberanía National Park 9.1464 -79.723467 Protobelo National Park 9.556829 -79.475582 Buenos Aires community. Cañitas, Chepo 9.244423 -78.81951 Agua Buena de Chucunaque community, Darién 8.631793 -77.95289 Punta Patiño Private Nature Reserve. Darién 8.249238 -78.261077 Serranía de Pirre, Darien National Park 7.86413 -77.709796 Bahía Piñas Private Nature Reserve - Jaque. Darién 7.57659 -78.140326 Filo del Tallo - Canglón Hydrological reserve, Darién 8.42446 -77.971126 Cana, Darien National Park 7.754401 -77.674735 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 594954.00 594954.00 594954.00 267730 UNEP Ministry of Environment and Yaguará Foundation 476576 UNEP Ministry of Environment and Yaguará Foundation 176422 UNEP Ministry of Environment and Yaguará Foundation 550140 UNEP Ministry of Environment and Yaguará Foundation 1784862 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10588 Global Environment Facility Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Sustainable agronomic practices and treatments developed by FAO have shown improvements in soil quality, nutrient content and availability, and resistance to degradation[1]. Some of these practices such as crop rotation, the integrated use of fertilizers and bio-pesticides, organic agriculture, combined with good agricultural and livestock practices adapted to the climate, will generate environmental, social and economic benefits of impact for the beneficiaries. The project has estimated to directly benefit 4,000 producers (1,400 women and 2,600 men), including at least 600 young people of both sexes, who will be targeted by various activities that include capacity building in the techniques proposed by the project, training of Field Schools with producers, technical assistance and extension, dissemination of climate, productive and agro-environmental information, training of young people and women in the use of ICTs and environmental monitoring technologies (drones, GPS, etc.), and direct investment in replicable production models in other parts of the selected basins or in other basins. Therefore, direct benefits will be estimated for those who are beneficiaries of these actions, and indirect benefits for other producers and their organizations may benefit from information through the means that have been proposed in the Communication Strategy, specific training, knowledge and access to financing sources, digital extension, etc. On the other hand, the project will generate positive externalities such as, the capacity for carbon fixation and water infiltration in the areas recovered with agroforestry and / or riparian forests and conservation of local biodiversity, etc. Although the beneficiaries in general (direct and indirect) do not quantify these benefits, the positive externalities will generate a high-value social NPV that indirectly shows that the best productive practices have returns within the farms and for the community in general. With these beneficiaries and with other benefits such as access to information through digital means, greater knowledge and access to credit, digital extension, and positive externalities, it is estimated that for each direct beneficiary, at least four other people may be impacted. of the execution areas, that is, about 16,000 people. The environmental benefits of the project include the reduction of emissions measured with the CORE Indicator 6.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigated and the goal of -138,068 tCO2e of gases avoided in the AFOLU sector. To demonstrate the changes in the reduction of emissions and the fulfillment of this indicator and its goal, the modeling tools of FAO, the Global Livestock Environmental Assessment Model [GLEAM] and the Ex-Ante tool of Carbon Balance will be used [ EX-ACT]). Work will be done in coordination with MiAmbiente and MIDA and articulation with the platforms and commitments of the Climate Change Directorate to report and monitor the contributions of the country's commitments established in international agreements. At the beginning of the project, the baseline will be raised in the sub-basins for the execution of greenhouse gases (GHG) generated by productive activities without a project. To measure the changes (with the project), and other measurement will be carried out for the final stage of the project. It is estimated that the changes produced with the good SLM practices should be shown and the goal established in the project should be reached. Another expected environmental benefit is the change in the composition of the productive landscape to verify the application of good agricultural, livestock and agroforestry practices. This will demonstrate concrete results of mitigation, prevention, and restoration of specific areas identified as critical in execution areas. FAO will implement the GLEAM tool for the modelling of GHG in the livestock production activity (milk/meat), which will have a training process for its use and then the application at the level of the 4,600 ha of livestock that is expected to be converted into livestock systems efficient with livestock techniques integrated to the climatic conditions of the sub-basins. It will also support the development of institutional capacities for (i) the use of these tools with specialized personnel, having started training on the use of the EX ACT tool; ii) the acquisition of materials and equipment for the application of the monitoring tools; iii) monitoring and reporting of LDN goals at the local level (sub-basins) that will contribute to the national LDN goals; iv) field assistance to train MIDA and MiAmbiente technical field teams in monitoring emissions; v) development and implementation of RTH Corporate and Products program, creating national capacities for national GHG monitoring, measurement and registries; vi) transfer of information to SINIA, MIDA and IDIAP on best livestock practices, restored areas, GHG reduction by activity; and vii) coordination with MiAmbiente MIDA and ANAGAN on sustainable livestock initiatives (NAMA Ganadero, NAMA rice and the National REDD + Strategy). The social benefits of the project include: i) Strengthening institutional capacities in the planning and ordering processes of the use of the territory and applying techniques for monitoring productive landscapes (GLEAM, EX ACT, others); ii) the capacity building of social and human capital in producer groups by transferring knowledge, processes, and information to informed decision-making; iii) the integration of women and youth in activities enhances their understanding of technology, communication, extension, and monitoring. The project will also develop tools in coordination with the MiAmbiente Directorate of Climate Change and the MIDA Agro-environmental Unit to design, disseminate and train in the application of the water footprint and the carbon footprint in productive systems through RTH Corporate and Products program, to make more efficient use of land and water and increase the resilience of the primary productive sector. Regarding the economic benefits, during the preparation, an exercise was carried out with economic models of (one hectare each) of key items for the project: livestock with silvopastoral systems, agroforestry of coffee with timber, fruit trees, plantain or banana and a hectare of diversified production (rice, corn, beans, pigeon peas, beans, cassava). The result of this exercise without and with the project for an estimated period of 5 years indicates economic benefits derived from an improvement in land use and an increase in productivity per crop. Basic assumptions of the models were: i) the model is for one hectare, but the producer could replicate it in a larger area; ii) the exercise in livestock and agroforestry is long-term (20 and 10 years, respectively) because they are economic recovery activities after the third or fourth year when the project will end; iii) the producer may choose to produce one or more items on a plot depending on the plot's size and financial capacity. However, these models are guides for economic benefits with changes in better soil management with sustainable production techniques of the magnitude of the changes that can occur in the well-being of families, the following values ??are estimated[2]: One hectare with a silvopastoral system, including pasture re-boring, with an initial investment of USD3,390 / ha and annual maintenance costs of USD432, at a 5% discount rate, in 20 years would have an internal rate of return (IRR) of 21%. Without the project, the return at 20 years is negative because productivity remains constant, and maintenance costs almost totally absorb income. One hectare of plantain coffee agroforestry, with an investment of 2,954 / ha and annual maintenance costs of USD1,670, at a discount rate of 5%, by year ten would obtain an IRR 20%. With the monoculture system, the return on investment without the project in the first three years of establishment, there is no income (only maintenance costs). Therefore, after ten years, the return on investment is negative. One hectare of diversified crops (rice, corn, beans, etc.), with an investment of USD1,454 at a discount rate of 5%, would have an annual net profit of USD748. In 5 years, it represents an IRR of 75%. Net yearly profit without the project is USD493. Conversion of one hectare of pasture to one hectare of agroforestry with fruit trees (citrus, soursop, mango, etc.) and timber with an initial investment of USD2,722 and average annual maintenance costs up to year 5 of USD523, during a period of20 years, at a discount rate of 5%, would obtain an IRR of 23%. Without the project, the annual income is marginal in relation to a traditional livestock system's maintenance costs. Although these are only indicative values, which can be improved with the demonstration models, the improvements in ecosystem services will also facilitate other benefits such as the opportunity of other agribusinesses (ecotourism, rural tourism, non-timber products, etc.) that can generate income and green jobs, improving the well-being of families and their communities and contributing directly to SDG 1 (poverty reduction) and SDG2 (food security) and indirectly to SDG10 (reduction of inequalities) in areas of execution. [1] http://www.fao.org/soils-portal/soil-management/otras-herramientas-para-mst/es/ [2] Consultancy Report on Sustainable Financial Management for the Sustainable Land Management Project (SLM) and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama. R. Barzev, February 2021. Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment and CATHALAC CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Panama +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ 622602.67 622602.67 622602.67 304752 FAO Ministry of Environment and CATHALAC 878426 FAO Ministry of Environment and CATHALAC 552499 FAO Ministry of Environment and CATHALAC 1867808 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10649 Global Environment Facility Improve the management of the Altitudinal Gualaca Corridor and Landscape (PCAG) to benefit biodiversity conservation and foster sustainable use of natural resources with a landscape approach. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.187. The beneficiaries and stakeholders of the project are identified through a map of actors that have been enriched and complemented through the consultation processes. Beneficiaries and stakeholders that could have a more relevant and direct impact on the activities and results of the Project have been identified and prioritized, as well as those who will be direct beneficiaries of the project.188. The direct beneficiaries are those who have a more direct and strong link with the project activities such as the landscape planning process, the development of the governance scheme and the financial sustainability tool in the case of Component 1 where institutional actors participate (MiAMBIENTE , MIDA, MEDUCA, MIVI, ANATI, MEF, etc.), civil society organizations (NGOs, Universities, OBC, JAAR) and other actors.189. For Component 2, actors related to the management of protected areas (MiAMBIENTE) are included, in addition to the beneficiaries of their environmental goods and services, such as Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Producer and Community Associations; in addition to beneficiaries of ecosystem services such as hydroelectric plants (ENEL Power Green), among others. In addition, those actors directly related to productive activities in livestock, agriculture and fisheries are included, including government institutions that provide support services or technical extension to producers, research and access to agricultural credit (MIDA, ARAP, IDIAAP, BNP, BDA, ANAGAN ) and the beneficiaries that constitute producer associations, community-based organizations (CBOs), and interested individual producers. This component also includes actions for the recovery and/or reforestation of degraded forest and mangrove areas and the conservation of forests outside protected areas, for which reason it involves the participation of institutional stakeholders such as the Ministry of the Environment, who will provide seedlings and/or mobilization of resources for reforestation or enrichment actions and the beneficiaries include producers, CBOs, producer associations and the Rural Aqueduct Administrative Boards (JAAR) that will be beneficiaries of these reforestation and/or enrichment actions of forests and mangroves through the maintenance and improvement of their ecosystem services.190. The Table 6, presents the results of an interested part mapping, carried out to determine its current relevance or importance based on the fulfillment of the objectives and results of the project, and the potential impact they may have during and after the implementation of the project.191. Table 13 contains the participation of the private sector in the Project, according to the type of actor, its location in the landscape and its relationship with the project outputs.Table 13 Private sector engagement in the Project National Socioeconomic Benefits Socioeconomic benefits at the local level Alignment with Global Environmental Benefits Governance Platform to facilitate the management of the PCAG and the Sustainable Use Plan of the PCAG. They will help maintain and improve the provision of ecosystem services of national interest such as the production of hydroelectric energy (Hidroeléctrica Fortuna – green energy). Provision of water, hydroelectric energy, biodiversity conservation and a site of tourist interest that generates economic benefits to local communities that provide lodging, food, and guide services to visitors. 188, 112 ha of areas of landscapes under improved practices (excluding protected areas). Preparation and implementation of farm management plans for sustainable agriculture, livestock and fishing (transformation of traditional farms to sustainable production systems) The productive chain that supplies food to different national markets is strengthened, which contributes to balancing prices of the basic family basket. Important socioeconomic benefits are generated such as productive diversification, food security, increased farm productivity and its long-term sustainability, which generates an increase in socioeconomic benefits for families. Adaptation to the effects of climate change, improving the resilience of productive activities, which generates cost reduction. 1,000 ha. Area of land restored Reforestation and restoration of degraded areas of the PCAG to improve connectivity National goals of reforestation and ecosystem restoration are supported to maintain Panama's Carbon Neutral status. Compliance with national adaptation policies and plans, water security, among others. The participation of beneficiaries in reforestation and landscape restoration activities generates economic benefits. In the long term, reforestation on beneficiary farms can generate other socioeconomic benefits through the use and sale of wood, firewood, fruits, etc. In the case of livestock, the incorporation of trees in the pasture contributes to generating forage for livestock and creating favorable microclimates (temperature reduction up to 4°C), important to produce milk and meat. Mangrove recovery important to maintain the productivity of fisheries associated with the mangrove. All of this generates socioeconomic benefits for the communities. 1,000 ha. Area of land restored 8,576 Tons. CO2 eq. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigated Strengthening the management of terrestrial and marine protected areas Important to maintain the generation of key ecosystem services: water for the provision of communities and the production of hydroelectric energy, tourism and agricultural and fishing production. They generate important services to communities such as water provision, which is key to quality of life and agricultural productivity. Tourism and recreation that generates important income for communities in the upper part and the marine-coastal zone of the landscape. 40,655 ha. Terrestrial protected areas established or under improved management for conservation and sustainable use. 20,731 Marine protected areas established or under improved management for conservation and sustainable use 192. The communication and knowledge management strategy of the Project (product scheduled at the beginning of the project - output 2.3.1) will establish the key activities to be developed, identify the stakeholders involved, the means of communication that should be used for calls and presentation or dissemination of results and key moments (programming) for these consultations and participation processes to be developed in accordance with the Project Document. The budget allocated to the development and implementation of the communication and knowledge management plan is US$ 120,000.00 during the execution of the project. Global Environment Facility CAF Wetlands International, Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) CEO Approval Date ' Panama Gualaca Distric 8.59982 -82.24321 594954.00 594954.00 594954.00 0 CAF Wetlands International, Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) 1784862 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10709 Global Environment Facility Strengthen capacity for biodiversity conservation and increase the adoption of biodiversity-friendly and inclusive practices in select rural areas of Panama. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Ministry of Environment of Panama (MiAmbiente) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Panama shivpuri 25.4238 77.6622 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment of Panama (MiAmbiente) 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment of Panama (MiAmbiente) 700000 World Bank Ministry of Environment of Panama (MiAmbiente) 3505936 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10721 Global Environment Facility Prevent, Reduce and Eliminate the presence and emission of POPs and Mercury in Panama to protect public health and the environment in compliance with the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The Global environmental benefits (GEB) of the project at the CEO endorsement stage are the same as presented at the PIF stage. The project’s GEBs include the following: - 200 ton of equipment and materials containing PCB. - 330 ton materials/residues containing HBCD (2.5 ton of HBCD). - 350 kg of mercury. - 6 gTEQ of unintentional POPs. - 27,063.76 tCO2 eq. The project will bring direct and indirect socioeconomic benefits. The direct and immediate benefits are those related to the implementation of the project itself, including employment of project staff, operators, and others; The project will strength capabilities of the national and local authorities, health sector, municipalities, waste management companies, construction and power sectors companies, creating opportunities for the adoption of new practices and technologies with added value. At the national and local levels, the implementation of the pilot projects will generate opportunities to improve the quality of life of workers in the health, waste management and construction sectors due to improvement in ther working conditions due to the reduction of hazardous substances in their working environment; Also, they will demonstrate that the positive results of these pilot interventions would serve to improve and enforce current regulation for environmentally sound management of POPs and mercury. It is also expected that other LAC parties of the Stockholm and Minanata Conventions will follow and integrate these strategies in their efforts to phase out hazardous substances so the project benefits will extrapolate to other countries in the region. For this, a public awareness and communication strategy of the project results should result in direct gains for the citizens and the environment. The project will also bring obvious indirect benefits. The removal of PCB sources (equipment, waste, and contaminated oil) from the environment, reduction of POPs emissions and sound management of mercury containting waste will prevent the contamination of the environment by these substances. This will translate into economic benefits in terms of reduced cases of illness and death due to POPs and mercury exposure, reduced work hours lost represented by a reduction in cases of illness and death due to exposure to POPs and mercury, savings in health care costs due to adverse effects of POPs and mercury, savings in costs associated with avoided deaths, prevention or minimisation of POPs and mercury contamination in soil, air, water, air and biota, cost savings from management of POPs and mercury contamination of soil, water and biota. In addition, the socioeconomic benefits to be delivered by the project at the national and local levels include: - Support COVID-19 response and mitigation of future pandemics through the promotion of activities that minimize health risks while reducing pollution. - Improved policy, regulatory, monitoring and analysis frameworks, to safeguard human health and the environment. - Assist on improving healthcare waste management and disposal. - Contribute to an increased national capacity for hazardous waste treatment and disposal aligned to international guidelines. - A general increase in awareness about the environmental impacts of POPs, mercury and toxic chemicals. Reduced health impact from the exposure to hazardous chemicals, in particular PCBs, HBCD, Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) and mercury.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Health CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Panama Panamá 8.9936 -79.51973 +![cdata[Chemicals]]+ 0 UNDP Ministry of Health 0 UNDP Ministry of Health 2730000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11209 Global Environment Facility Improved and sustained ecological connectivity between the Amistad and Darien biomes by strengthening biodiversity conservation, improving sustainable land use, and promoting circular economy initiatives Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.We confirm that the project design has considered socio-economic benefits to be delivered by the project and these have been clearly described in the Project Description and will be monitored and reported on during project implementation (at MTR and TER).Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Panama 6585388 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11280 Global Environment Facility To conserve and sustainably manage the Darien Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) and their buffer zones, by strengthening governance and collaborative and climate-resilient management, and ensuring a sustainable flow of ecosystem services for people and the planet. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.E.1 Knowledge Management and Communication The project's knowledge management approach is clearly described in Component 4: Capacity building, knowledge management and coordination with the Critical Forest Biomes IP Mesoamerica, and the Global CFB IP platform (see Section B) and its activities have been budgeted and incorporated into the work plan for the delivery of relevant outcomes. Component 4 of the project will be aligned with Mesoamerica's Integrated Program Critical Forest Biomes (CFB) and the platform led by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The project will share knowledge, learning and experiences with the program and other CFB projects through: i) technical assistance and training provided by the program in support of national projects.ii) exchange of information on lessons learned and follow-up outcomes.iii) mechanisms and sharing of strategies to maximize the participation of key stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples; andiv) information sharing/collaboration on resource mobilization mechanisms. Key benefits expected from this project include the exchange of information through the regional program on linking SMFEs to sustainable indigenous forest management approaches, as well as the exchange of information on fire management strategies. The project will also seek to share experiences in Panama on forest monitoring and national certification processes as examples of best practices. FAO and the Government of Panama will contribute to inter-operability of the GEF-8 CFB IP global platform, facilitating cross-fertilization and exchange of best practices and monitoring tools, both in the region and across the globe. The project will also use various regional and global forums and platforms of which Panama is a member to share best practices, tools and strategies, among them: i) The AFOLU 2040 Regional Policy of the Central American Integration System (SICA) - which promotes a carbon neutral path (through forest cover). ii) Regional Initiative of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD) 5GF - Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica.iii) RedParques[1] , which works to improve the financial sustainability and management of PAs.iv) The Bonn Challenge, under which Panama has committed to restore 1 million hectares of forest.v) 20x20 Sustainable Landscapes for Food, Water and Climate Initiative, which aims to change the dynamics of land degradation in Latin America and the Caribbean. vi) The International Tropical Timber Organization. E.2 Socioeconomic Benefits and Decent Rural Employment The project "Panama's Critical Forest Biome: A Collaborative Conservation Initiative in the Darien" is expected to bring important socioeconomic benefits at both the national and local levels. At the national level, conservation of the Darien critical forest biome contributes to maintaining essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. These services are vital for sustaining various sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, fisheries, tourism and energy production. By safeguarding these ecosystems, the project helps ensure the long-term sustainability of these economic activities, building national resilience to environmental shocks and contributing to Panama's overall development goals. At the local level, the project generates direct and indirect socioeconomic benefits for communities living in and around the Darien region. By promoting sustainable land management practices and providing training and capacity building opportunities, the project improves local livelihoods, enhances food security and reduces vulnerability to the effects of climate change. In addition, the project facilitates the creation of green jobs in sectors such as sustainable forestry, ecotourism and biodiversity monitoring, thereby promoting full productive employment in rural areas. These economic opportunities support the progressive realization of the right to decent rural employment and empower communities to participate in conservation efforts and improve their quality of life. These socioeconomic benefits are in line with GEF objectives. By promoting ecosystem conservation and sustainable land management, the project contributes to global environmental benefits such as climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation to climate change impacts. In addition, the project's focus on improving local livelihoods and promoting green employment is consistent with GEF's objectives of promoting sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing countries. Therefore, the socioeconomic benefits of the project directly support the achievement of global environmental and adaptation goals, while promoting inclusive and sustainable development in rural Panama. [59] Latin American Network for Technical Cooperation in National Parks, other Protected Areas, Wildlife and Flora: https://redparques.com/ Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Panama Darien National Park 7.87722 -77.79222 Chepigana Forest Reserve 8.41667 -78.15000 Filo del Tallo Hydrological Reserve 8.40205 -77.95239 Serranía del Darién Hydrological Reserve 8.16667 -77.30000 Darien Province 8.40833 -77.91500 Kuna Wargandi Comarca 9.24200 -78.22000 9585934 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11356 Global Environment Facility To contribute to reduce water contamination and the risk of marine hypoxia in Parita Bay in Panama. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. The Child project will also deliver socio-economic benefits, including:Enhanced skills and green job opportunities: The project will build skills related to Best Management Practices (BMPs) in agroecology. This will create new green job opportunities, empowering individuals with the knowledge and abilities to engage in sustainable agricultural practices. This will be reported under the indirect beneficiaries in Core Indicator 11. Endorsed land use regulation: This project will support the development and endorsement of land regulations and their associated instruments. These regulations will facilitate access to more sustainable economic activities and promote the integrated management of water resources. This will be reported under component 2.By promoting sustainable land use and water management, the project aims to reduce the risks associated with freshwater resources, ensuring their availability and quality for future generations. Relevant literature emphasizes the substantial socio-economic advantages of initiatives to promote land-use policies and adopt sustainable farming BMPs. These efforts have demonstrated the ability to: ü Contribute to local economic development – Land use regulations will facilitate access to more sustainable economic activities and promote the integrated management of water resources. ü Boost Green Economy—The project will create new green job opportunities and empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to engage in sustainable agricultural practices. ü Increase Agricultural Productivity—The integration of sustainable agricultural techniques into land-use policies has resulted in yield increases of 15-25%, bolstering food security and economic resilience. ü Improve Food Security – In Bolivia, the CRIAR project enhanced food security for participants by 32%, significantly lowering the risk of food shortages for households. ü Increase Household Income – Voucher-based initiatives have led to notable income growth, including a 36% increase in earnings for Bolivian farmers and a 12% rise in income for livestock producers in the Dominican Republic. ü Enhance Resource Efficiency and Sustainability – Those who adopted innovative technologies experienced productivity gains of up to 92%, resulting in more efficient resource use and sustainable farming practices. ü Encourage Economic Diversification—Farmers transitioned to higher-value crops, broadening market access and promoting long-term profitability. The IDB has effectively implemented voucher-based strategies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), achieving four of these seven outcomes. As part of its third and second components, the project expects to deliver similar socio-economic benefits through land use planning, technical support, and farm planning processes.Global Environment Facility IADB Centro Regional para el Hemisferio Occidental (CREHO) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Panama 2927523 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11497 Global Environment Facility Strengthen the National Framework for Climate Transparency of Panama Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environmental Benefits and Socioeconomic Benefits The global environmental impacts generated by this project are directly related to the implementation of the ETF in Panamá. The project strengthens the country capacity to accurately report in the areas of national GHG inventories, mitigation, and vulnerability and adaptation to climate change impacts, NDC tracking, tracking support needed and received. It will also lead to a better integration of climate change into policy making, allowing for a better alignment with the UNFCCC obligations, national development needs and priorities, as well as the SDGs. The project will contribute to enhance Panama’s capacity to effectively implement the Paris Agreement, and potentially contribute to increased NDC ambition. It is estimated that the project will have 500 direct beneficiaries benefiting from capacity building activities, including staff of Panamanian ministries, national and subnational decision-makers, the private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other relevant stakeholders, of which 50% are expected to be women. The access to more reliable data and improved reporting will also improve the information provided to the global Stock take, enhancing the overall capacity to track the actual progress towards the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. The project will additionally enhance Panama’s capacity to report to other non-UNFCCC multilateral environmental agreements, such as the SDGs and the MEAs, strengthening a streamlined approach across international reporting commitments of the country. The improve National Climate Transparency Platform will ensure better access to climate change information to develop well informed viable strategies to increase resilience in marginalized communities, which are particularly prone to climate hazards. Frequently affected by floods and landslides, these events have widespread 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 the communities themselves. To achieve this, the PNTC represents an integrated tool of interconnectivity between the sectors and disciplines to manage climate change commitments and impacts. The CBIT 2 project will assist Panama in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and more specifically, SDG 13, by supporting the integration of climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning, building knowledge and improving education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change issues, and promotion of mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in the country.Global Environment Facility UNEP Wetlands International CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Panama Panama City 9.33404 -79.89172 Panama 9 -80 1500000 GEF