XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-444 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 Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 940000.00 940000.00 940000.00 940000.00 940000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 0 World Bank Ministry of Economic Coordination, National Institute of Energy, National Institute of Water Resource Management, ELECTRA S.A., SEMAP, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 4700000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1124 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 717120.00 717120.00 717120.00 717120.00 717120.00 0 UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 0 UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 0 UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 0 UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 0 UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 0 UNDP General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 3585600 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3752 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP General Directorate for the Environment, Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 620000.00 620000.00 620000.00 620000.00 620000.00 0 UNDP General Directorate for the Environment, Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) 0 UNDP General Directorate for the Environment, Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) 0 UNDP General Directorate for the Environment, Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) 0 UNDP General Directorate for the Environment, Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) 0 UNDP General Directorate for the Environment, Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) 3100000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3923 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Energy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologies]]+ 351636.40 351636.40 351636.40 351636.40 351636.40 0 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 0 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 0 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 0 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 0 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 896469 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 1493736 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 0 UNIDO Ministry of Industry and Energy, ELECTRA, ECOWAS Center 1758182 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5344 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Directorate General for Environment (DGA), Directorate General of Energy (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy), CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 639466.67 639466.67 639466.67 0 UNDP Directorate General for Environment (DGA), Directorate General of Energy (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy), 493203 UNDP Directorate General for Environment (DGA), Directorate General of Energy (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy), 617698 UNDP Directorate General for Environment (DGA), Directorate General of Energy (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy), 460519 UNDP Directorate General for Environment (DGA), Directorate General of Energy (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy), 1571420 UNDP Directorate General for Environment (DGA), Directorate General of Energy (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy), 1918400 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5524 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, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cabo Verde Republic of Cabo Verde 16.09802 -22.874093 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 732928.00 732928.00 732928.00 732928.00 732928.00 456564 UNDP Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) 502801 UNDP Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) 659997 UNDP Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) 687345 UNDP Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) 2870537 UNDP Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) 515830 UNDP Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Planning (MAHOT); in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy (MTIE) 3664640 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9705 Global Environment Facility To strengthen systemic and institutional capacity for reducing multiple threats to globally significant marine ecosystems and achieve sustainable blue growth in Cape Verde Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) / General Directorate for Environment (DGA) with Ministry of Economy and Employment (MEE) / General Directorate Marine Resources (DGRM) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 757572.80 757572.80 757572.80 757572.80 757572.80 35905 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) / General Directorate for Environment (DGA) with Ministry of Economy and Employment (MEE) / General Directorate Marine Resources (DGRM) 60475 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) / General Directorate for Environment (DGA) with Ministry of Economy and Employment (MEE) / General Directorate Marine Resources (DGRM) 268604 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) / General Directorate for Environment (DGA) with Ministry of Economy and Employment (MEE) / General Directorate Marine Resources (DGRM) 3787864 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9812 Global Environment Facility To catalyze market-based integration of renewable energy and energy efficiency (sustainable energy) technologies in water ressource management Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Electric power transmission and distribution (centralised grids)]]+ 593828.00 593828.00 593828.00 21780 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 154874 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 1092317 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 54860 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 141719 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 154694 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 43926 UNIDO Ministry of Economy and Employment-Direction of Energy; Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ; ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), National Agency for Water and Sanitation (ANAS) 1781484 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10863 Global Environment Facility Enhance climate-resilient food production and nutrition in productive landscapes through nature-based solutions in support of Cabo Verde’s voluntary LDN targets Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Degraded lands in Cabo Verde provide many important ecosystem goods and services. These lands provide not only economic benefits, but also social and environmental services. Global environmental benefits related to the establishment of an effective Land Degradation Neutrality system that balances gains and losses of productive land and supports resilient and productive landscapes with a mosaic of land uses and diverse livelihood opportunities will also generate socio-economic benefits for the local communities in the project targeted areas. These benefits include: ? Strengthening of value chains and improvement of market access for revenue and income generation, with improved employment opportunities for rural women and youth in particular; ? Improved food, nutritional and water security for vulnerable rural households that are often headed by women, strengthening their human rights to access to food and water; ? More resilient and equitable livelihoods for both women and men; ? Reduced risk (natural disasters, market volatility, access to information and finance) related to investing in value-chain development, restoration and SLM on degraded lands; and ? Improved access to finance for smallholders for investing in new business plans related to SLM for achieving LDN.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAA) CEO Endorsement Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ 2183105 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10871 Global Environment Facility Strengthen national and local governance for the conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and species of global and national significance through effective management and sustainable financing, and firmly position biodiversity as being foundational to the country’s social and economic resilience. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. Through Component 1, the project will deliver an updated and progressive biodiversity policy and legislative framework in line with global best practices, including a new Biodiversity and Natural Resources Policies Law, revised NBSAP and a new plan for PA network management. It will introduce diversified PA governance categories for the national PA network that enable more inclusive approaches to biodiversity conservation including collaborative management. Component 1 also aims to achieve at least a 50% increase in financing for biodiversity management achieved through systematic planning and at least three new financing solutions. These measures will enable improved biodiversity conservation outside PAs, improved management effectiveness of the PA network, and increased and diversified financing that strengthens the resilience of biodiversity governance. Through Component 2, the reformed PA network management procedures will contribute towards improved overall PA management effectiveness at system level, while enhanced stakeholder engagement (see Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Prodoc Annex 7) will broaden the constituency of support for biodiversity conservation and increase recognition of the value of biodiversity. Collectively, these measures will contribute towards more effective conservation practices, benefiting Cabo Verde’s globally significant species and ecosystems. Through Component 3, demonstrated co-management of the two pilot sites will inform national policy and practices, facilitating national upscaling with the likely outcome that land use conflicts and external pressures on PAs are reduced, and local communities and businesses become more concerned and engaged in conservation activities. Project support for sustainable livelihoods at the same sites will inform wider adoption of conservation-compatible land uses and strengthen the uptake of PA co-management approaches. Overall, the project contributions are expected to provide direct benefits to a total of 49,748 people, consisting of some 26,534 men and 23,214 women on the two islands that will host the project’s pilot activities: Boa Vista: 6,871 men, 5,927 women and total of 12,798 people; and Santo Antão: 19,663 men, 17,287 women and total of 36,950 people. By the end of the project, these local level actions are expected to result in 2 community landscape management plans approved and implemented, 40 people benefiting from new conservation-related employment opportunities (50% women), 40 people benefiting from new ecotourism development opportunities (50% women), 60 fishermen participating in a community-based monitoring scheme that benefits marine biodiversity through more sustainable fishing practices, 100 people trained in writing of project proposals / business plans, 40 people supported to submit applications to micro-credit schemes and other sources of financing / funding (50% women), and 4 existing community cooperatives, production units and enterprises strengthened, and 4 new ones established and operational (total 8). Through Component 4, increased capacity for gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women will strengthen their participation in conservation-related activities and in benefiting from and advocating for biodiversity. The Gender Action Plan (Prodoc Annex 9) specifies specific strategies and actions that will result in gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women through the project’s activities. The systematic biodiversity monitoring framework will provide increased cumulative benefits from a partnership approach, and provide an increased volume of data that support evidence-based conservation practices that should improve conservation outcomes. Improved knowledge management and information sharing will strengthen overall biodiversity governance by ensuring that it is science-based, well-informed and takes account of a wide variety of sources and experiences. It will also contribute greatly towards national capacity development for effective biodiversity conservation. Cumulatively, it is anticipated that the project will take the governance of biodiversity in Cabo Verde to a new level, with an improved policy and legal framework, improved capacity for PA management, law enforcement and monitoring, increased financial resources, a clear way forward on co-management of protected areas, increased engagement of private sector businesses and investors, and strengthened monitoring and knowledge management that informs adaptive management and planning. This will increase the management effectiveness of the national PA network and the governance of biodiversity outside PAs, resulting in improved biodiversity status, more secure ecosystem service provision and ecosystem-based adaptation and more resilient rural communities. Global Environment Facility UNDP National Directorate of Environment under Ministry of Agriculture and Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cabo Verde +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 0 UNDP National Directorate of Environment under Ministry of Agriculture and Environment 3484703 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10999 Global Environment Facility To advance the adoption of electric mobility in the transport (maritime and road) sector particularly for remote villages integrated with the use of renewable energy (RE) options. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The proposed GEF/UNIDO project aims to promote awareness of the new e-mobility, vehicle sharing and low-voltage electricity supply solutions, so that these solutions feature in Cabo Verde’s energy and mobility future. This will help address climate change issues by demonstrating technology solutions that are more resilient and environmentally friendly at the same time that it is contributing to reduce GHG emissions through the implementation of the pilot projects. Through the implementation of the pilot projects, the project is estimated to reduce 15,482 in direct GHG emission reductions and 154,820 in indirect emissions reductions, totalising 170,302 CO2eq of emission reductions during the lifetime of the proposed infrastructure for the pilots (10 years). Considering the potential for change in these sectors, including the GHG reductions related to ‘last-mile’ electricity supply (using swappable batteries replacing small fossil-fuelled generation), the use of small-format electric vehicles to displace the use of larger fossil-fuelled vehicles (including gains from the greater uptake of public transport that will accompany better options for first- and last-mile travel), the use of electric outboards displacing the use of gasoline-fuelled outboards and marine electrification extending to other vessels, and many others, the proposed project has the potential to seed an annual decrease in GHG emissions of to the order of around 10,000 tonnes CO2e per year. This estimate is based upon the following: · Displacing around 10% of the fossil fuel used by the land-transport sector through a shift to low-voltage, small-format electric vehicles. · Powering around 50% of the artisanal fishing fleet with electric propulsion systems (which results in a minor change in comparison to that expected to be achieved through a shift in mobility modes to small-format electric vehicles). · Base data for GHG emissions from land transport: 230,000 Ton of Equivalent Petroleum (tep) total fuel consumption for Cabo Verde[1], transport making up 28% of Cabo Verde internal fuel consumption[2] and the GEF emissions factor of 2.7 kg CO2e/liter for petrol. It is estimated that the project will be benefiting directly and immediately 2,000 people, comprising the inhabitants of the two target villages in which the pilot projects are to be deployed and the stakeholders directly benefiting from training and other capacity building activities. Having into account the “Cabo Verde Village 2040” vision, the proposed project has the potential to influence the future make-up of every village in Cabo Verde, plus a proportion of those living in the urban environment. Currently over 30% of Carbo Verde’s population lives in villages[3], which is around 160,000 persons. Suppose battery swap mobility were to be used by 10% of the urban population within 20 years’ time, a further 56,000 persons (based on current population data) would stand to gain. Together, there is the potential for the project to influence the energy and mobility habits of around 215,000 persons (split relatively evenly between women and men). Additionally, the project will adopt an electric battery set that can be adapted to be used in both maritime and terrestrial transports as well as be used by the population to face their energy needs. This will be particularly important for remote population in the island that don’t have access to the existing grid or existent mini-grids at the same time, that will contribute to reduce waste, as the same batteries can have the double of the function, reducing waste typologies to be managed. There are also many other benefits to be realised from establishing the new technology solutions, including improved access to more affordable electricity and mobility, improved local air, ground and water quality, improved robustness and dependability, greater resilience, and improved quality of life. The fact that the battery set is supplied through renewable energy (PV) and can be used for several purposes, makes the villages and its population more resilient to climate change hazards and events. These have the potential to make village life more attractive and may be an enabler to slow the movement of population from villages to urban settings. [1] Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy (2019) [2] Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy (2019) [3] Derived from World Bank data: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS?locations=CV Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy; UNIDO CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cabo Verde 336268.67 336268.67 336268.67 23879 UNIDO Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy; UNIDO 1008806 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11255 Global Environment Facility The proposed project will accelerate Cabo Verde's transition to green and blue economy, transforming agriculture, fisheries and tourism sectors to conserve and sustain the archipelago's unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems, as these sectors support the country's wealth and depend on healthy and productive terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Indicators: # of direct beneficiaries (disaggregated by sex) # of NBS initiatives that have been upscaled in terms of (1) financial growth, (2) geographic scope, and (3) sectoral scope (supports BGI IP Tier 2 indicator 2.1.1 for the transformation lever on Governance Policies, GCP indicator 2) Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Table 8. Project alignment with pillars for decent rural employment Alignment of project activities with the FAO's 4 pillars for Decent Rural Employment Project Components 1. Integration of nature into development and fiscal policies and planning of key economic sectors Project Outcomes Project Outputs Alignment with FAO’s decent rural employment pillars Activities in the project Comments 1.1 Ecosystems Services Valuation (ESV) informs monitoring of ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, tourism, and fisheries decision-making 1.1.1 Ecosystem service valuation conducted in target PAs and buffer zones Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issue 1.1.1 Employment-enhancing agricultural and rural development polices and strategies Assign economic values to natural resources and ecosystem services involving various valuation methods, such as market prices, replacement cost, contingent valuation and fishing resources rent, in usable ways to be accessed by intersectoral stakeholders in decision-making Support satellite accounts development and the National Institute of Statistics (INE) to focus on natural capital. These accounts will include physical, monetary, and interactive information related to natural resources, providing policymakers and researchers with detailed insights into the state and trends of natural capital. Integrate natural capital accounting results into policy development and decision-making processes through specific recommendations This activity contributes to the development of employment-enhancing agricultural and rural development policies by providing insights into the economic contributions of natural resources and ecosystem services to rural economies. Understanding the economic value of these resources can inform policies that prioritize sustainable resource management, leading to the creation of jobs in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and eco-tourism. Developing satellite accounts focusing on natural capital provides policymakers with detailed insights into the state and trends of natural resources. This information can be used to design employment-enhancing policies that promote the sustainable use of natural resources. For example, policymakers can identify areas for investment in rural infrastructure, such as irrigation systems or renewable energy projects, which can create employment opportunities in construction and maintenance. Integrating natural capital accounting results into policy development ensures that employment-enhancing strategies are informed by the sustainable management of natural resources. Policymakers can use this information to develop targeted interventions that support rural employment, such as training programs for sustainable agriculture practices or incentives for green businesses. By incorporating natural capital considerations into policy decisions, employment opportunities in rural areas can be maximized while ensuring environmental sustainability. 1.1.2 Integrated and comprehensive terrestrial and marine sustainable development and investment plans in target PAs and their buffer zones benefitting vulnerable communities Pillar 4 Governance and social dialogue Issue4.2.1 Representation and empowerment of the rural poor, particularly women and youth, in social dialogue and policy dialogue through rural workers’ organizations, producers’ organizations and civil society organizations Support existing, and establish where missing, multi-stakeholder committees in each protected area, representative of livelihood and natural resource user groups Design investment plans for targeted protected areas (potentially financed through vehicles identified under Component 3) to respond to sustainability needs with a clear rationale for livelihoods, economic advancement, revenue generation, and social development with a green and blue economy approach This activity directly aligns with the goal of representation and empowerment by ensuring that rural communities, particularly marginalized groups such as women and youth, have a voice in decision-making processes related to protected areas. By including these stakeholders in multi-stakeholder committees, their perspectives, needs, and concerns can be addressed in policies and decisions affecting their livelihoods. This empowerment through representation fosters social dialogue and ensures that policies are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all community members. Designing investment plans for protected areas with a focus on sustainability and livelihoods supports the empowerment of rural communities, ad builds economies for their future. These plans can incorporate strategies that promote economic advancement and social development while ensuring the conservation of natural resources. For example, investments in eco-tourism infrastructure can create employment opportunities for local communities, particularly women and youth, while also preserving the natural environment. Additionally, integrating a green and blue economy approach emphasizes sustainable practices that benefit both people and the environment. By including marginalized groups in social and policy dialogues and investing in initiatives that benefit their communities, these activities help to create a more inclusive and equitable rural development framework, in which people play a part in their own socioeconomic development. 1.1.3 Integrated ecosystems monitoring and reporting systems operational at local, regional and national levels Pillar 4 Issue4.2.1 Representation and empowerment of the rural poor, particularly women and youth, in social dialogue and policy dialogue through rural workers’ organizations, producers’ organizations and civil society organizations Support the uptake of technology and provide capacity building on devices such as mobile apps, sensors, and online platforms to facilitate data collection, submission, and analysis among tourism, agriculture and fisheries stakeholders. Utilize user-friendly tools that align with the local context and technical capabilities of participants There is a potential that improved ecosystems monitoring can enhance protection of natural resources which are used for peoples’ livelihoods. There are also opportunities for creating new roles and paid partnerships between government and local communities, or researchers, universities and populations to monitor the state of ecosystems by local citizenry. 1.2. Improved inter-sectoral governance mechanisms support nature-positive decision-making 1.2.1 Multi-stakeholder policy dialogues strengthened to support policy coherence locally and nationally Pillar 4 Issue4.2.1 Representation and empowerment of the rural poor, particularly women and youth, in social dialogue and policy dialogue through rural workers’ organizations, producers’ organizations and civil society organizations Create a Multistakeholder Dialogue Forum for protected areas including the Parliamentary Committee for the Environment, MAA-DNA, DGASP, MM-DNPA, IMAR, Ministry of Tourism, NGOs, Community-based associations, ICIEF and key private stakeholders in the tourism, agriculture and fisheries sectors Creating a Multistakeholder Dialogue Forum for protected areas provides an avenue for rural workers’ organizations, producers’ organizations, and civil society organizations to participate in social and policy dialogue. This inclusion helps to ensure that the representation and empowerment of the rural poor, particularly women and youth, are considered in decision-making processes related to protected areas. Project Component 2. Nature-based Solutions in agriculture, fisheries and tourism sectors 2.1 Nature-based solutions for sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and productive ecosystems benefiting the agriculture, fisheries and tourism sectors 2.1.1-2.1.3 Participatory technical programs strengthened for transition to sustainable practices (agriculture, fisheries, tourism) Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issue 1.1.1 Diagnosing the rural employment situation1.1.2 Pro-poor and gender-sensitive employment centred agricultural rural development polices and strategies 1.1.3 Value-chain development for decent work 1.2.1 Upgrading of small-scale agriculture 1.3.2 Rural people’s entrepreneurial and managerial skills 1.3.4 Group cooperation and producer organizations 1.4.1 Disaster risk management and climate change adaptation 1.5.1 Employment oriented training and agricultural education 1.6.1 Rural women and youth Conduct TAPE exercise to identify agroecological transition potential in target zones. Establish farmer field schools focused on converting to agroecological practices Establish demonstrations and pilot plots to showcase techniques suited to NbS (agroforestry, sustainable fisheries etc.) Strengthen farmer support systems (inputs, techniques, networks, demonstrations, organizational development) for climate resilient sustainable production Improve community-based and commercial fisheries management, aquaculture to ensure local fisheries-based food and nutrition security and improve income opportunities Conduct rapid diagnostic and provide organizational and administrative support to producers' associations that have the capacity to develop local development initiatives (circular economy, diversification, wholesale markets, collective bargaining approaches) Develop Action Plan for the implementation of artisanal fishing co-management in the target communities and fishing zones to support marine and coastal ecosystems Increase area of restoration in key watersheds through improved agricultural practices, and water conservation measures Support eco-tourism initiatives around coffee, cheese, fruits, and wine value chains in protected areas buffer zones This activity contributes to diagnosing the rural employment, and state of people’s livelihoods, by assessing the potential for transitioning to agroecological practices. Understanding the potential for such transitions helps identify opportunities for creating employment in sustainable agriculture. This exercise will also identify what are the most lucrative sustainable livelihoods that could potentially be invested in in the production side. Establishing farmer field schools helps implement pro-poor and gender-sensitive policies by providing training and support for small-scale farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, leading to employment creation. Establishing demonstration and pilot plots to showcase techniques suited to NbS (agroforestry, sustainable fisheries etc/)supports value-chain development by showcasing sustainable techniques such as agroforestry and sustainable fisheries, which can create employment opportunities along the value chain. Strengthening support systems for small-scale farmers promotes the upgrading of small-scale agriculture by providing inputs, techniques, and organizational development support, leading to improved productivity and employment. Investments in improved management and NbS solutions will support individual fisherfolk to improve organizational capacity, coordination and potentially utilize collective bargaining to attain higher prices and greater revenue along the value chain. This activity enhances rural people’s entrepreneurial skills by providing support to producer associations, fostering organizational development, and promoting collective bargaining approaches. Issue This activity promotes group cooperation by developing action plans for artisanal fishing co-management, which involves local fishing communities and producer organizations in decision-making processes related to fisheries management. It invests in a more resilient sector contributing the social structures underpinning the local industry which can be quite atomized. Establishing demonstrations, improving fisheries management, and providing support to producer associations can specifically target rural women and youth, ensuring their inclusion and empowerment in employment and enterprise development initiatives. Increasing restoration in key watersheds and enhancing capacity building on ecosystems restoration contribute to disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, which indirectly supports sustainability of rural livelihoods. Supporting eco-tourism initiatives provides employment-oriented training and education opportunities in agricultural value chains, promoting rural employment and enterprise development. These activities collectively contribute to the FAO's objective of creating decent rural employment and fostering enterprise development by addressing various aspects of rural employment, including policy formulation, value-chain development, small-scale agriculture, skills development, and group cooperation, while also addressing issues related to disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, and the inclusion of rural women and youth 2.1.4 Restoration and sustainable use of prioritized grasslands, agricultural, coastal zones in protected areas and their buffer zones to maximize ecosystem services. Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issue 1.2.1 Upgrading of small-scale agriculture Revegetate, reforest, re-green with endemic vegetation, indigenous trees and climate-resilient species in key watersheds, PA buffer zones and degraded areas Implement conservation of sand dunes, sea grasses and other coastal vegetation with support from private sector partners with alignment with tourism objectives Coral zones protection and rehabilitation Establish, support and upscale nurseries with native and climate-resilient species Upscale agroecological techniques for invasive species management, soil and water restoration All the restoration activities lead to indirect positive benefits. By increasing adaptive capacity, supporting biodiversity and soil health, activities seek to protect populations from degradation, erosion and climate disasters—thereby supporting more resilient livelihoods, especially for those dependent on the sustainability of natural resources. 2.2 Diversified livelihoods options scaled through NbS investments 2.2.1 Business Development for nature-positive MSMEs, smallholders and their associations Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issues 1.1.3 Value-chain development for decent work 1.1.4 Gender equality in rural employment promotion 1.2.1 Upgrading of small-scale agriculture 1.2.2 Upgrading of jobs and enterprises in the informal rural economy 1.2.3 Innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas 1.3.1 Business environment for micro, small and medium enterprises in agribusiness and marketing sector development 1.3.3 Supporting micro, small and medium enterprises in rural areas 1.6.1 Rural women and youth Conduct value chain analysis to identify key entry points for investment to upscale sustainable production with multi-sectoral impact Support business development of women and youth in nature-positive initiatives linked to blue and green economy Foster and strengthen market linkages for small farmers, fisherfolks, connecting them with buyers, processors, and retailers, such as local markets, restaurants, and hotels Increase reliable and affordable access to agricultural inputs such as seeds, organic fertilizers, and pesticides Support administrative, organizational development to associations, and eco-tourism operators to upscale successful, sustainable initiatives and strengthen competencies of SMEs, strengthening their skills, develop producer associations (cooperatives), promote digital inclusion, innovation and circularity Assist small farmers and small food transformation folks in meeting quality standards and obtaining national certifications (sustainable production, pesticide free) Design innovative models for improved collective bargaining to improve sustainable livelihoods This activity directly contributes to value-chain development by identifying opportunities for investment in sustainable production, which can lead to the creation of decent work along the value chain. Supporting business development of women and youth promotes gender equality by providing them with opportunities in nature-positive initiatives, thereby enhancing their participation in rural employment. Strengthening market linkages and increasing access to agricultural inputs for small farmers contribute to upgrading small-scale agriculture, leading to improved productivity and employment opportunities. This activity supports the provision of reliable inputs which are essential for production and lovelihoods. By investing in more sustainable inputs, the project seeks to render livelihoods more resilient. This activity supports the upgrading of jobs and enterprises in the informal rural economy by strengthening the competencies of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), promoting digital inclusion, innovation, and circularity. Strengthening skills, developing producer associations, promoting digital inclusion, and meeting quality standards contribute to creating a favorable business environment for micro, small, and medium enterprises in the agribusiness sector. Supporting business development of women and youth, as well as strengthening their skills and competencies, directly address the inclusion and empowerment of rural women and youth in employment creation and enterprise development initiatives. These activities collectively contribute to the FAO’s objective of creating decent rural employment and fostering enterprise development by addressing various aspects such as value-chain development, gender equality, upgrading of small-scale agriculture, innovative employment mechanisms, business environment improvement, and support for rural women and youth. 3.1.3 Finance for Nature-Based Solutions accessible to MSMEs, smallholders and their associations Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issue 1.2.1 Upgrading of small-scale agriculture 1.2.3 Innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas 1.3.1 Business environment for micro, small and medium enterprises in agribusiness and marketing sector development 1.3.2 Rural people’s entrepreneurial and managerial skills 1.3.3 Supporting micro, small and medium enterprises in rural areas Create a financing window dedicated to NbS , gender and youth responsive and aligned with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and best practices from government agencies, financial institutions, and development agencies. Provide matching grants for MSMEs, smallholders and their associations to: Investments associated with production (e.g. planting material for agroforestry, equipment for IPM, micro-irrigation systems, etc.) Investments related to storage facilities, and processing units to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance overall supply chain efficiency Provide financial literacy support to interested MSMEs, smallholders and their associations Creating a financing window dedicated to nature-based solutions (NbS) and providing matching grants for MSMEs and smallholders can support the upgrading of small-scale agriculture by facilitating access to finance for investments in production, storage, processing, and value addition. This can also promote innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas by incentivizing investments in sustainable agriculture, processing facilities, and value addition, which can generate new job opportunities. This activity directly contributes to improving the business environment for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the agribusiness sector by providing a dedicated financing mechanism tailored to nature-based solutions, which can support their growth and development. Creating a financing window dedicated to NbS and providing matching grants for MSMEs and smallholders directly support these enterprises in rural areas by providing them with access to finance for investments in production, processing, and value addition, as well as by enhancing their capacity through financial literacy support. Investments supporting value addition in processing and packaging agricultural products to increase shelf life and create opportunities for higher-value sales Providing financial literacy support enhances rural people’s entrepreneurial and managerial skills by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage finances, access credit, and make informed investment decisions. These activities collectively contribute to the FAO’s objective of creating decent rural employment and fostering enterprise development by addressing various aspects such as upgrading small-scale agriculture, innovative employment creation mechanisms, improving the business environment, enhancing entrepreneurial skills, and supporting rural enterprises. Project Component 3. Sustainable Green and Blue financial ecosystem 3.1 Sustainable finance for the Blue and Green economy sectors is effectively mobilized and channeled to expand Nature-based Solutions 3.1.1 National vehicles are operational to channel sustainable finance Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issue 1.2.3 Innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas 1.3.1 Business environment for micro, small and medium enterprises in agribusiness and marketing sector development Capacity development on Nature-based Solutions finance for the blue and green economy sectors Support the NFCN in establishing its resource mobilization strategy (RMS, while leveraging support from the Global BGI IP Support the NFCN to develop indicators for the Fund’s monitoring, verification and reporting framework These activities will strengthen the national finance mechanism issuing grants to smallholders, MSMEs and organizations seeking to pilot or integrate climate considerations into their activities. Strengthening vehicles to channel finance provides greater financial resources for rural actors to implement their sustainable activities, whose overhead may to be too high otherwise. 3.1.2 Micro Finance Institutions actively engage in the green/blue economy transition Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issue 1.2.3 Innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas 1.3.1 Business environment for micro, small and medium enterprises in agribusiness and marketing sector development Mainstream Green Microfinance principles into the MSME support system Development of innovative micro-finance products for the blue and green economy sectors Mainstreaming Green Microfinance principles and developing innovative micro-finance products for the blue and green economy sectors contribute to innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas. By providing financial support tailored to sustainable initiatives, these activities encourage entrepreneurship and job creation in sectors aligned with environmental sustainability. Mainstreaming Green Microfinance principles and developing innovative micro-finance products also improve the business environment for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the agribusiness and marketing sectors. By offering financial products that support green and sustainable initiatives, these activities enable MSMEs to access capital for business expansion, investment in sustainable practices, and market development. These activities collectively contribute to the FAO’s objective of creating decent rural employment and fostering enterprise development by promoting innovative financing mechanisms that support green and sustainable initiatives, thereby enhancing employment opportunities and improving the business environment for rural enterprises. Project Component 4. Knowledge Management and Learning 4.1 Lessons from sustainable development initiatives captured, developed, and integrated by public, private and CSO sectors 4.1.1 Best practices from sustainable development initiatives leveraged by different users Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issues 1.2.1 Upgrading of small-scale agriculture 1.2.3 Innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas Develop a knowledge-sharing platform to disseminate lessons learned and best practices from the project to key stakeholders Develop sector-specific dissemination circles Experiences of NbS which yield improved livelihoods and socioeconomic development, will be disseminated to rural communities in ways they can access. 4.1.2 Multi-criteria assessment tools to capture/monitor change, lessons and practices for dissemination with the wider SIDS community Pillar 1 Employment creation and enterprise development Issues 1.2.1 Upgrading of small-scale agriculture 1.2.3 Innovative mechanisms for employment creation in rural areas Active engagement with global SIDS platforms and frameworks (e.g., BGI IP, SAMOA Pathway, SIDS Coalition for Nature) and other SIDS-relevant global processes and initiatives; Support existing intra-regional and global SIDS multi-stakeholder partnerships and governance entities to facilitate integrated interventions, sustained and scaled up action and build linkages with external platforms and initiatives Building linkages with external platforms and initiatives, can facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices, leading to the implementation of innovative solutions that generate employment opportunities in rural communities. Multi-stakeholder partnerships can provide resources, knowledge, and technical support needed for small-scale farmers to adopt modern technologies, improve productivity, and access markets Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Agriculture and Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Cabo Verde Pedra Cumprida 15.2064 -23.7069 Chã das Caldeiras 14.9462 -24.3626 Cascabulho 15.2714 -23.1751 Praia Gonçalo 15.2696 -23.1133 Morrinho 15.2614 -23.2066 Pedro Vaz 15.2488 -23.1133 Reserva Natural Integral Ilhéus do Rombo 14.9405 -24.6651 Serra Malagueta 15.1806 -23.6979 Rui Vaz 15.0337 -23.6019 Achada Loura 15.0150 -23.6207 Rincão 15.0592 -23.7641 Entre Picos de Reda 15.0499 -23.7070 Porto Mosquito 14.9533 -23.6819 Cutelo Alto 15.0172 -24.3267 Pai Antonio 15.0233 -24.3273 10024158 GEF