Activities of the UNDP Energy & Environment Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina

MSc. Sanjin Avdic, MBA Sector Leader - Energy and Environment

UNDP CO BiH

MSc. Amila Selmanagic-Bajrovic GEF Project Manager

OVERVIEW

• UNDP Energy & Environment Sector

• Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH

• “Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative

• KARST project

E&E Sector: Overview

• Vision: ensure sustainable use of environ. and natural resources

• Focus: strengthen environmental and energy management mechanisms, EE/RES/WSM, environment protection, bi/multirateral obligations, unlocking funds, green jobs, economic growth

• By...

- contributing to local development and povetry reduction

- strengthening/developing human capacity

- creating a favorable environment for energy and environmental activties

E&E Sector: Zooming in

Energy

& Environment

Sector

Water Suppply Management

Environmental protection

Climate Changes

Biodiversity

Energy Efficiency

Renewable Energy Sources

• Unlocking funds via 11 Water Supply Studies

• Improved water supply for 50.000 citizens

• Env. Funds legislation (RS, FBiH and Brcko DC)

• 37 Local Environmental Action Plans

• 1.900 tCO2 emission reduction annually

• BiH’s DNA, CDM Kyoto protocol financial mechanism

• Adaptation & Mitigation / BiH’s climate change model

• LEDs & NAMAs

• Introducing of biodiversity in land-use/spatial planning

• 38 pilot projects

• 6 Sustainable Energy Action Plans

• Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) – in 260 public buildings

Energy

& Environment

Sector

Water Suppply Management

Environmental protection

Climate Changes

Biodiversity

Energy Efficiency

Renewable Energy Sources

E&E Sector: Overview

• BiH’s Low Emission Development Strategy

• BiH’s State of the Environment Report

• Activities on possible mechanisms of adoption of Reports, Studies and Strategic documents on state level

• NAMAs (National Appropriate Mitigation Activities)

Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH • Environmental protection action plan, biodiversity - important priority

• Biodiversity – to be part of the long term Sustainable Development Strategy of BiH and as a tool to fight poverty

Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH • However, BiH’s biggest challenge is…

• Macroeconomic situation

• PESTEL

• Environment - Entity level responsibility

• 1 + 1 = 3 ?

Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH

Social aspect

Economic aspect

Environmental aspect

• disbalanced

Biodiversity/Environment management challenges in BiH

State

Entity

Canton, local level

“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative

• UNEP & UNDP joint initiative

• Title: Enhancing Systematic Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Assessment of Conservation Status of the Mountain Prenj Herpetofauna

• Budget: Seed funding

“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative

• Focus location: Mountain Prenj

• Prenj - mountain range in the Dinaric Alps of southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in eastern Herzegovina (near Mostar).

“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative

Three Project Components:

• Research and inventarisation of

Mountain Prenj herpetofauna and ornithofauna

PC 1

• Innovative tools and evidence-based policy solutions for nature conservation in BiH

PC 2

• Empowerment of local and national stakeholders to play an active role in protection, management and monitoring of biodiversity in BiH

PC 3

“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative

Long-term project goal

• improved conservation status of Mount. Prenj herpetofanual and ornithofaunal species, supported by a functioning system for biodiversity management and monitoring in Bosnia and Herzegovina

“Conservation Management and Biodiversity Monitoring in BiH” Initiative

Short-term project goal

• Verified list of habitats and species of the herpetofauna and ornithofauna followed with database

• Obtain a final and confirmed list of habitats and species of the Prenj ornithofauna and herpetofauna, in oder to apply the IUCN Red List

• Strengthening national knowledge systems

• Capacity development of decision makers and other key stakeholders

• Link conservation efforts with sustainable livelihoods in the area of mount Prenj

KARST project

• ”Integrating karst peatlands conservation into key economic sectors”

• Duration: 07/2009 - 05/2013

• Budget: 950,000.00 USD (GEF)

• Implementation location: Canton 10, three Municipalities – Livno, Bosansko Grahovo, Tomislavgrad

General goal

• Strengthening the long-term preservation of internationally significant karst systems in BiH

• Provide example for their preservation in the entire region

• Strengthening the policy framework and regulations of spatial planning on cantonal level

• Micro-level impact

Results map

Raising awareness

Improving livelihoods

Policy level and capacity building

Field work Monitoring

(NGOs)

government local population

Pro-biodiversity businesses

• Contributions to planning • Tangible contributions to

sectors

Concrete results -raising awareness-

• 15 representative from local government -Slovakian experiences on peatland protection and sustainable development (knowledge increase)

• Equipment and software provided for 7 communal inspectors and officers in Livanjsko polje (all in the function of the spatial plan development and mapping of natural resources)

• 12 media WS - tools and techniques - media campaign -aspect of preserving natural values (great promotion of the field)

Concrete results -raising awareness-

• 8.592 students - raising awareness campaign –biodiversity values

• 40 participants -sessions on cantonal and municipal spatial planning and protection of biodiversity - concrete recommendations for improved status + advocacy

• 7 cantonal inspectors and communal officers – training on rare and endangered species of birds and plants in LP

Concrete results -improving livelihoods-

Micro-capital projects:

• Bosansko Grahovo - handicrafts,

• Possibilities for commercial breeding of white- clawed crayfish in river Sturba

• Promotion of beekeeping in Canton 10

• Institutional protection of Livno wild horses

• Improving gastro offer of the area through protected autochthonous products improvement – Livanjski sir/cheese.

• Employement of returnees and women

Concrete results -policy level and capacity building-

• Hydro-ecological study of Livanjsko polje • Peatland rehabilitation project preparation & submission • Contribution to the Cantonal spatial plan Developed orginal documents and 8 maps on most valuable aspects of biodiversity,: • Zones for water protection, • Comparative maps of current use with map of biodiversity values • Integral proposal for spatial plan • SWOT analysis for land use, analysis of potential impacts of climate changes • Development trends and steps forward

• Cantonal and municipal inspectors - institutional and concrete protection of natural

values. • Holding local informative session of cross-border management of water resources • Create initiatives and promote international formal agreement (Croatia – BiH)

Concrete results -field work and monitoring-

First training for government officers in bird monitoring (on

Cantonal level)

First guidebook on monitoring

Equipment and resources

Popularization!

Education

Conclusion

• Importance of KARST fields and Livanjsko Polje • Utilization of positive practices resulted from KARST project into other

projects (from maps to human resources) • Ensure rehabilitation of the peatland & inspection

• Continuing to monitor bird and indicator plant species population

• Advocating maximum inclusion of products created within KARST project

into spatial plans on cantonal and municipal level

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

+387 33 293 487 +387 62 334 096

sanjin.avdic@undp.org www.undp.ba