Samoa's Country Priorities (15-10-007)

The following preliminary information was offered to the G-PAS on 15th October 2007 for eventual regional synthesis.

SAMOA'S PRIORITY PROJECTS IN THE GEF FOCAL AREAS FOR THE PACIFIC ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Priority number
NATIONAL PROJECTS
Detailed title of the proposal and its current status of preparation (concept, PIF, project document)*

GEF Focal Area and Operational Strategy
List 2 to 3 expected major outcomes of the proposed project in terms of
List 3-5 main project activities
Identify link to national strategies or reports to the conventions
Co-financing sources (in-kind and cash co-financing listed separately)
Global environmental benefits
National sustainable development benefits
1
Sustainable Management of Forest Resources on Savaii Island

Biodiversity
1. Protection of forest genetic resources
2. Protection of terrestrial biodiversity
3. Development of model for Community Protected Areas on customary lands
1. Sustainable development of forest resources among rural communities
2. Improved support for rural livelihoods from forest products
3. Improved governance for Community Protected Areas
4. Establishment of Community Protected Areas on customary lands
1. Build capacity for the sustainable development of forests
2. Develop income generating activities for affected stakeholders
3. Implement pilot projects to support the establishment of Community Protected Areas
1 National Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2005-2007
2 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
3 National Policy on Forestry for Sustainable Development
4 National Policy for the Conservation of Biodiversity
Cash
-UNDP
-JICA
- AusAID
In-kind
- Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MNRE)
- Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF)
- Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development (MWCSD)

2
Integrated Climate Change Adaptation in Samoa

Climate Change (adaptation)
Not Applicable
1. Enhanced early warning systems
2. Improved management of climate health
3. Enhanced food security
4. Strengthened resilience of coastal communities
1. Improve weather and climate services
2. Build capacity to deal with climate-related diseases
3. Build capacity in food security
4. Protect coastal wetlands
1 National Policy on Combating Climate Change
2 National Adaptation Plan of Action
3 Coastal Infrastructure Management Strategy
Cash
- Government of Samoa
- World Bank
- FAO
In-kind
- MNRE
- MAF
- MWCSD
- Ministry of Health (MoH)

3
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Abatement through Energy Efficiency and Biofuel Applications in the Electricity Sector

Climate Change (mitigation)
1. Reduced GHG emissions
2. Reduced reliance on fossil fuel
3. Experience in climate change mitigation strengthened

1. Savings in consumer electricity costs due to reduced demand
2. Savings in fossil fuel costs for electricity generation due to more efficient supply operations
3. Use of biofuel as alternative to fossil fuel developed
4. Savings in energy use for buildings due to improved design and construction
1. Improve energy efficiency of electricity enduses (demand management)
2. Improve energy efficiency of electricity production (supply management)
3. Improve energy efficiency of buildings
4. Conduct research in biofuel as alternative to fossil fuel

1. National Policy on Combating Climate Change
2. National GHG Abatement Strategy 2007-2017 (draft)
3. National Energy Policy
Cash
- Government of Italy
- ADB (energy)
- UNDP
In-kind
- MNRE
- MWCSD
- Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure (MWTI)
- Electric Power Corporation (EPC)
- Research & Development Institute of Samoa (RDIS)
4
Sustainable Management of Coastal Resources at Vaiusu Bay

Multi-focal Areas:
- Biodiversity
- International Waters
- Land Degradation
- Climate Change

1. Improved protection of marine biodiversity
2. Enhanced conservation of marine ecosystems
3. Improved quality of inshore waters
4. Reduced marine pollution from land-based activities
5. Use of mangroves as carbon sinks strengthened
1. Enhanced amenity of the bay area
2. Increased levels of fish and shellfish
3. Greater protection of mangroves
4. Better protection of marine resources
5. Cleaner coastal waters
6. Use of mangroves as protection against storm surges and sea level rise strengthened
1. Protect the mangrove forests
2. Conserve the marine resources
3. Reduce pollution in the bay from human activities
4. Clean-up the old rubbish dump at Vaitoloa (within the bay area)
1. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
2. National Policy on the Conservation of Biodiversity
3. National Action Plan on Land Degradation
4. National Policy on Waste Management
5. National Chemicals Management Strategy 2007-2017 (draft)

Cash
- ADB (sanitation & drainage)
- EU
- Government of Venezuela
- NZAID
In-kind
- MNRE
- MAF
- MWTI
- MoH
- MWCSD
- Samoa Water Authority (SWA)


5.
Sustainable Management of Chemical and Carbon Releases in the Tourism Sector

Cross-cutting Issues:
- Tourism
- Chemicals (including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) & Persistent Toxic Substances (PTSs)
- Carbon Emissions

1. Reduced health risks from POPs and PTSs
2. Reduced production of dioxins and furans
3. Reduced carbon emissions due to tourism travel
4. Use of forests as carbon sinks developed

1. Sustainable management of chemicals
2. Improved environmental and public health from chemical pollution
3. Sustained growth in the tourism sector

1. Develop effective options for the disposal of chemical waste
2. Reduce the local production of unintended POPs
3. Mainstream environmental impact assessment in tourism development
4. Plant trees to offset carbon emissions from tourism operations

1. National Implementation Plan for POPs
2. National Chemicals Management Strategy 2007-2017 (draft)
3. National Policy on Combating Climate Change
4. National GHG Abatement Strategy 2007-2017 (draft)
Cash
- JICA
- EU
- World Bank
In-kind
- MNRE
- MoH
- MAF
- MWCSD
- Ministry of ,Education, Sports & Culture (MESC)
- Samoa Tourism Authority


MULTI-COUNTRY PROJECTS
Detailed title of the proposal and its current status of preparation (concept, PIF, project document)*






1
Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (Pacific regional project under SPREP)

Climate Change (adaptation)
Not Applicable
1. Enhanced resilience of coastal communities
2. Improved conservation of coastal natural resources
3. Greater protection of coastal infrastructures

1. Protect private coastal assets
2. Conserve coastal natural resources and the environment
3. Protect public coastal assets and infrastructure

1. National Adaptation Plan of Action
2. National Policy on Combating Climate Change
3. Coastal Infrastructure Management Strategy

Cash
- World Bank
- Government of Samoa
In-kind
-MNRE
-MWTI
-MWCSD

2
Integrated Water Resources Management (Pacific regional project under SOPAC)
International Waters
1. Improved quality of freshwater
2. Improved quality of inshore waters

1. Improved assessment of underground water
2. Strengthened protection of watershed areas
3. Improved governance of national water resources

1. Improve freshwater quality
2. Rehabilitate watershed areas
3. Develop public-private partnerships for sustainable water resources management
1. National Water Resources Policy
2. National Water Resources Strategy 2007-2017
Cash
-JICA
-EU
-ADB (sanitation)
In-kind
-MNRE
-SWA
-MoH
-MWTI
-MWCSD
-EPC

3
Pacific Invasive Species Management Programme (Pacific regional project under SPREP)
Biodiversity
1. Strengthened regional biosecurity system
2. Reduced risk of new invasions and/or new species becoming established
1. Strengthened quarantine and boarder control services
2. Better programmes focused on specific species and sites
3. Improved techniques for management and cure

1. Create public awareness and collect planning data
2. Build capacity and acquire relevant skills
3. Implement eradication and control pilot projects

1. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
2. National Policy on the Conservation of Biodiversity
3. South Pacific Regional Invasive Species Strategy
4. National Invasive Species Strategy
Cash
-JICA
-Conservation International
In-kind
-MNRE
-MAF
- Ministry for Revenue (MfR)


4
Access and Benefit Sharing (Pacific regional project under SPREP)
Biodiversity
1. Fair sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources improved
2. Availability of genetic resources for utilization increased
1. Better control over access to genetic resources
2. Greater opportunities to engage in benefit sharing arrangements over the use of genetic resources
1. Increase public awareness
2. Build capacity and acquire relevant skills
3. Draft and pass Access and Benefit Sharing legislation
1. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
2. National Policy on the Conservation of Biodiversity
Cash
-AusAID
In-kind
-MNRE
-MAF
-MfR
-RDIS