INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES IN THE SÃO FRANCISCO RIVER BASIN
STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF THE SÃO FRANCISCO RIVER BASIN AND ITS COASTAL ZONE SAP
PRO J ECT RES ULTS AND BEYOND
I NTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LAND- BAS ED ACTI VI TI ES I N THE S ÃO FRANCI S CO RI VER BAS I N
ANA/ GEF/ UNEP/ OAS
The São Francisco Project
National Background and Context
Implementation of 1997 National Water Policy
GEF Programming Framework OP10 Contaminants Based Operational Program GPA Demonstration Project
Cost and Financing
Development: 2000 2004
Objective: Development of Integrated Watershed Management Program, promoting sustainable development and addressing root causes for actual degradetion
4,771,00017,168,000
275,00022,214,000
GEFGovernment of BrazilOAS/UNEPTotal Project Cost
US$US$US$US$
São Francisco River BasinMosaic of Landsat satelite
images(1991/1992)
Transboundary National Basin – 7 States
ANA priority
The Basin: Opportunities and Challenges
Area: 636,920 km 2
Total length: 2,863 km
States: 7
Municipalities: 503
Population: 13,297,955 (year 2000)
Average Annual Flow: 2,850 m3/s
Major Water Uses [or Demand]: irrigation 138.1 m3/s urban supply 35.3 m3/s
rural 8.7 m 3/s livestock 7.8 m3/s
industrial 12.9 m3/s
Average Water Availability: 7,024 m3 /person/year
The Basin: Economic Potential
Water Resources AvailabilityQ=2,850m 3 /s Q 95 =813m3 /s Q REG =1,815m 3/s
Development Areas9 areas
Hydroelectric Plants10,300 MW (installed) / 26,300 MW (potential)
Irrigated Areas342,712 ha / 800,000 ha (potential)
Main Aquifer SystemsUrucuia-Areado, Bambuí and others
2,061 kmNavigable Waterways
Conservation UnitsFederal, State and others
Critical Issues and Environmental
Impacts from Land-based Activities
Water use conflicts
Point and non-point water pollution
Inadequate soil occupancy and use
Alterations and degradation of the aquatic ecosystem and loss of biodiversity
Restrictions to navigation
Lack of institutional articulation
Undisciplined exploitation of surface water dissociated from groundwater
The DAB Process – 28 activities
Structure, Execution and Results
Project Components:
I. River Basin and Coastal Zone Environmental Analysis
II. Public and Stakeholder Participation
III. Organizational Structure Development
IV. River Basin Management Program Formulation
28 Activities
Federal Institutions (4), State agencies (3), Universities (4), NGOs (4)
Institutional participation: more than 450 institutions
Institutional partners (local execution):
Project Results: Towards the Integrated and Sustainable Management of theSão Francisco River Basin and its coastal zone
Enhanced public and scientific awareness and knowledgeof the river basin and its coastal zone environment
Improved public and stakeholder participation through involvement of local communities
Strengthened institutional framework and staff capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of economic instruments for rational and sustainable water resources management in the São Francisco River Basin and its Coastal Zone
Sucessfull experience integrated water resources management and environmentally sustainable development in the São Francisco River Basin and its Coastal Zone
Public Participation: The DAB/SAP Process
To create The Water Parliament - Basin Committee
São Francisco Basin Committee established June 5, 2001
6,600 stakeholders involved in the mobilization process
66 public events
Representation of 503 municipalities and 13 million people
Competence under the National Policy on Water Resources
227 public events12,097 people 483 organizations 205 consultants and 1,262 voluntaries
Training of more than 4,000 people
In Project Development
26 indigene people
Basin
Committee
The Strategic Action Program: Structure
Strategic actions Strategic actions
Strategic Action Program for the Integrated Management of the São Francisco Basin and
its Coastal Zone SAP
Component IImplementation of the IntegratedBasin Management System for the Basin and its coastal zone
Component IISustainable use of Water Resources and Environmental Restoration of the Basin and of its Coastal Zone
Components
I.1 Strengthening of institutional articulation
I.3 Development of technical instruments for the Integrated Basin Management System
I.2 Implementationof institutional instruments of the Integrated Basin Management System and public participation mechanisms
I. 4 Social Mobilization and Environmental Education
II.1 Foster multiple use of water
II.3 Access to environmental sanitation and measures to be taken in the event of floods and droughts
II.2 Conservation of water, soil and biodiversity
II.4 Sustainable use and protection of groundwater
Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities
Inputs for initial discussion and public participation
1st stage of the GEF São Francisco Project /Activities and preparation of the DAB and SAP
Prepare 29activities
Preparation of the DAB
Structure and details of the SAP components and actions (short-term: 4 years)
Other actions(mainly actions of a structural nature
medium and long term)
Actions eligible for GEF(Non-structural actions
in general)
Preliminary proposal for investments in the Basin
Formulate the SAP
GEF Action Program and Budget
CBHSF (Basin Committee)
PublicParticipation
Knowledge of needs of river basin and its coastal zone
Project Brief SEAIN, PNUMA, GEF Council
Develop Basin Plan and Investment Program
2nd stage of Implementation of the SAPApplication of GEF Funding for proposed actions
GEF funds Estimates and Letters of Consultation (BIRD, BID, JBIC, etc)
The SAP and the Basin Plan (2004 2013)
The Decennal Water Resources Plan forthe São Francisco River Basin (2004 2013)
Components:
Water Allocation Proposal
Non-structural Actions (related to the SAP)· Implementation of the Integrated Basin Management System
for the Basin US$ 30,5 million · Sustainable use of water resources and environmental restoration
of the Basin US$ 47,28 million
Structural Actions· Water resources and land use services and works US$ 42,67 million· Environmental sanitation services and works US$ 1,46 billion· Water resources sustainability in the semi-arid region US$ 155,03 million
Providing a model for the management of similar large river systems in semi-arid and arid regions within Latin America and beyond, including lessons learned such as:
Managing for multiple uses, including both consumptiveand non-consumptive uses, while ensuring the survivalof the river system as a living resource
Establishing Basin Committee as a basic mechanism for integrated, decentralized, and participative management at the basin level
Including public involvement not only in definingIssues of concern but also in developing solutions
Disseminating information throughout the basin andproviding feedback to basin stakeholders and communities on the achieved results
Global Benefits and Lessons Learned
Global Benefits and Lessons Learned
Restoring critical ecosystems, including riparianforests, dune ecosystems, and beach systems, as well as protecting critical species such as native species of fishes
Improving scientific knowledge on the relationship between the Atlantic Large Marine Ecosystem and the São Francisco River Basin and its Coastal Zone
Reconciling potentially competing uses within the basin
Communication and Dissemination
3,000 copies in portugueseof the SAP/DAB for national distribution
3,000 copies in portugueseof the SAP/DAB Executive Summary
15 Complete Collections of the Reports Reference Libraries in the basin
15 Executive Summaries of the Reports Libraries of the main water resources management bodies of the basin
2,500 copies of the SAP/DAB in English for worldwide dissemination, including III GEF IW Conference in Rio de Janeiro
All Reports available in Portuguese and English at: www.ana.gov.br/gefsf/
2,500 copies of the SAP Executive Summary in English
Thanks!
National Water Agency – ANAwww.ana.gov.br
João Gilberto Lotufo Conejo Water Resources Planning Superintendent [email protected]