UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Global Environment Facility
PROJECT DOCUMENT
Title:
Priority Actions to Consolidate Biodiversity Protection in the
Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem
Number:
CUB/98/G32 (GEF)
CUB/99/G81/A/5G/99 (Capacity 21)
Duration:
5 years
Project site:
Sabana-Camagüey Region, Cuba
UNDP Sector:
200-201
UNDP Sub-sector:
Environment (Biodiversity and Capacity Building)
GEF Implementing Agency:
UNDP
Executing Agency:
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
(CITMA)
Estimated starting date:
August 1999
UNDP-GEF contribution:
US$
3,889,000
UNDP-Capacity 21 contribution:
US$
471,300
Government of Cuba contribution: US$ 15,269,000
UNDP FINANCING
GEF
Capacity 21
US$ 3,889,000
US$ 471,300
PARALLEL FINANCING
Government of Cuba US$ 15,269,000
Canadian sources
US$ 300,000
Canadian contribution:
US$
300,000
GEF Focal Area:
Biodiversity (OP 2: Coastal Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems)
Brief description:
This project focuses on the northern archipelago of the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem (SCE) and couples the
implementation of critical sustainable development activities -- to be financed by the Government of Cuba (GoC),
Capacity 21 and other donors -- with others designed specifically to protect globally significant biodiversity. The
project therefore has two main thrusts. The first focuses specifically on biodiversity conservation. Project activities
will incorporate biodiversity into integrated coastal zone management through zoning, establishment of essential
protected areas (a total of 127,547 ha) for demonstration and potential replication, a biodiversity monitoring
program, institutional strengthening, and training, education and awareness raising of key sectors of the population,
including decision makers. By the end of the project eight key protected areas will have been established, the entire
northern archipelago will have been zoned for biodiversity conservation, technical and administrative staff of local
and national institutions will have been trained in integrated coastal management, biodiversity valuation, biodiversity
conservation and sustainable use, zoning, and biodiversity monitoring. In addition, biodiversity values and themes
will have been incorporated into provincial and national curricula, four case studies will have been carried out aimed
at identifying and applying appropriate incentives and regulatory mechanisms, as well as economic instruments
aimed at long-term financial sustainability of conservation efforts in the SCE. The second, closely related and
complementary thrust, of the project is to promote participatory planning for sustainable development by improving
access to information and promoting capacity building that engender participatory and integrated planning.
On behalf of
Signature
Date
The Government of Cuba
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UNDP
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Name/Title
PROJECT DOCUMENT
1. IDENTIFIERS:
Project Number:
Project Name:
Duration:
Implementing Agency:
Executing Agency:
Requesting Country:
Eligibility:
GEF Focal Area:
GEF Programming Framework:
CUB/98/G32
Cuba: Priority Actions to Consolidate Biodiversity Protection in the
Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem
5 years
United Nations Development Programme
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA)
Cuba
CBD Ratification: 09/03/94
Biodiversity
OP 2: Coastal, Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
2. SUMMARY:
The northern archipelago of the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem (SCE) in central Cuba contains marine and terrestrial
biodiversity of unquestionable global significance. This diversity is threatened principally by conventional tourism
development, and, more locally and to a much lesser extent, from over-fishing and agroindustrial pollution. The successfully
completed first stage of the project (1993-1997) established the scientific and institutional foundations for biodiversity
conservation through integrated management of the entire SCE. The consolidation stage proposed here focuses on the
northern archipelago of the SCE and couples the implementation of critical sustainable development activities -to be financed
and implemented by the Government of Cuba (GoC)- with others designed specifically to protect globally significant
biodiversity. Project activities will incorporate biodiversity into integrated coastal zone management through zoning,
establishment of essential protected areas (a total of 127,547 ha) for demonstration and potential replication, a biodiversity
monitoring program, institutional strengthening, and training, education and awareness raising of key sectors of the
population, including decision makers. By the end of the project eight key protected areas will have been established, the
entire northern archipelago will have been zoned for biodiversity conservation, technical and administrative staff of local and
national institutions will have been trained in integrated coastal management, biodiversity valuation, biodiversity
conservation and sustainable use, zoning, and biodiversity monitoring. In addition, biodiversity values and themes will have
been incorporated into provincial and national curricula, and four case studies will have been carried out aimed at identifying
and applying appropriate incentives and regulatory mechanisms, as well as economic instruments aimed at long-term
financial sustainability of conservation efforts in the SCE.
3. PROJECT COSTS AND FINANCING (MILLION US$):
GEF:
Project:
Administrative Costs:
Subtotal GEF:
Co-financing:
Government of Cuba:
UNDP Capacity 21
Canadian sources (various)
Subtotal co-financing:
Total project cost:
15.269
0.471
0.300
16.039
19.928
4. ASSOCIATED FINANCING (MILLION US$):
96.970
3.776
0.113
3.889
5. OPERATIONAL FOCAL POINT ENDORSEMENT (copy provided at the time of submission of project brief)
Name:
Mr. Ricardo Sanchez Sosa
Organization:
Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment
Date:
7 August 1998
6. GEF IMPLEMENTING AGENCY CONTACT:
Nick Remple
Regional Coordinator, UNDP-GEF
Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean
Tel: (212) 906 5426; Fax: (212) 906 6688
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AMA
ANC
CECA
CICA
CIEC
CIET
CIGEA
CIM
CIP
CITMA
CNAP
DPA-CITMA
DPPF
ENPFF
GEOCUBA
IDO
IES
IGEO
IGP
IIF
INRH
INSMET
IPF
ISPJAE
MEP
MES
MICONS
MIMC
MINAGRI
MINAZ
MINFAR
MINTUR
MIP
OLPP
UH
UMA
UNAIC
Environmental Agency, CITMA
National Aquarium of Cuba, CITMA
Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies
Center for Environmental Inspection and Control, CITMA
Coastal Ecosystem Research Center, CITMA
Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Center
Center for Environmental Information, Management and Education, CITMA
Center for Marine Researches of the University of Havana, MEP
Center for Fishery Researches, MIP
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
National Protected Area Center, CITMA
Direction of Environmental Policy of CITMA
Provincial Delegation of Physical Planning, MEP
National Enterprise for the Protection of Flora and Fauna, MINAGRI
GEOCUBA, MINFAR
Institute of Oceanology, CITMA
Institute of Ecology and Systematics, CITMA
Institute of Tropical Geography, CITMA
Institute of Geology and Paleontology, MINBAS
Institute of Forestry Researches, MINAGRI
National Institute of Hydraulic Resources
Institute of Meteorology, CITMA
Institute of Physical Planning, MEP
Higher Polytechnical Institute “José Antonio Echevarría”, MES
Ministry of Economy and Planning
Ministry of Higher Education
Ministry of Construction
Ministry of the Industry of Construction Materials
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of the Sugar Industry
Ministry of the Armed Forces
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of the Fishery Industry
Local Organizations of the People’s Power
University of Havana, MEP
Environmental Unit, CITMA
National Union of Architects and Engineers of Cuba
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. CONTEXT ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Description of the Subsector .................................................................................................................................. 1
2. Country Strategy .................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Previous assistance received by the country .......................................................................................................... 3
4. Institutional framework of the Subsector ............................................................................................................... 4
B. JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................................ 5
1. Problems to be addressed: Present situation .......................................................................................................... 5
2. Expected situation at the end of the project .......................................................................................................... 6
3. Beneficiaries.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Project Strategy and Institutional Arrangements ................................................................................................... 9
5. Reason for the assistance of UNDP as Executing Agency .................................................................................. 11
6. Special considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 12
7. Coordination Arrangements ................................................................................................................................ 13
8. Support capacity of counterparts ......................................................................................................................... 14
C. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE.......................................................................................................................... 15
D. IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES, RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES ........................................................................ 15
1. GEF-supported activities (with co-financing from GoC and Canadian Sources)................................................. 15
Immediate objective 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Immediate objective 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Immediate objective 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 20
2. Capacity 21 supported activities (with co-financing from GoC).......................................................................... 22
E. INPUTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
1. Contribution of the Government .......................................................................................................................... 26
2. Contribution of UNDP/GEF ................................................................................................................................ 27
3. Contribution of UNDP/Capacity 21 ..................................................................................................................... 27
4. Contribution of Canadian Institutions .................................................................................................................. 29
F. RISKS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Institutional and financial sustainability .................................................................................................................. 29
G. PRIOR OBLIGATIONS AND PRE-REQUISUTES ......................................................................................... 30
1. Prior obligations ................................................................................................................................................... 30
2. Pre-requisites ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
H. PROJECT REVIEWS, REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS.............................................................................. 31
I. LEGAL CONTEXT ............................................................................................................................................... 32
J. BUDGETS .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
1. Budget for Government contribution to the Project ............................................................................................. 33
2. Budget for UNDP-GEF contribution to the Project ............................................................................................. 34
3. Budget for Capacity 21’s contribution to the Project ........................................................................................... 35
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K. ANNEXES ........................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Annex I: Work plan................................................................................................................................................ A-2
Annex II: Project Planning Matrix ....................................................................................................................... A-20
Annex III: Training program ................................................................................................................................ A-27
Annex IV: Equipment requirements .................................................................................................................... A-29
Annex V: Terms of Reference and Description of Positions ............................................................................... A-33
Annex VI: Incremental Cost Analysis ................................................................................................................. A-39
Annex VII: Map of the project area ..................................................................................................................... A-45
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A. CONTEXT
1. Description of the Subsector
1.
The Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem covers an area of 75,000-km2, encompassing the northern
Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago (SCA) along with its shallow sea shelf, the northern central watershed of
the main island from Punta de Hicacos to Nuevitas Bay, and the Exclusive Economic Zone of the adjacent
ocean (see map in Annex VII). The archipelago or SCA stretches approximately 465 km along the northcentral coast of Cuba and is comprised of some 2,517 keys that account for 60% and 93.8% of the total
number and area, respectively, of all Cuban keys. The SCA contains extensive plant formations, such as
Cuban wetlands and dry forests - of high global significance (Dinerstein et al., 1995) - and mangroves are
common on the keys and along the main island’s coast. The biggest keys are populated with a variety of
vegetation types, including mangroves, semi-deciduous forests, microphyllous evergreen forests, coastal
xeromorphic plant complexes on sandy and rocky coasts, and halophytic communities.
2.
The SCA also possesses coral reefs of great regional significance. The entire outer border of the
marine shelf is fringed by a fore reef, while it is estimated that there are over 100 km of reef crests and
over 500 km of fore reefs, with lush seagrass beds. Kelleher et. al. (1995) recognise the need to strengthen
protected areas coverage of the reefs of the SCA. Furthermore, the Nature Conservancy (1998) considers
the marine shelf of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago as a high priority conservation zone. The SCA also
forms an essential part of the Greater Antilles and Bahamian Marine Ecosystem, one of the Global 200
Ecoregions listed as global priorities for conservation of biodiversity by the World Wildlife Fund (Olson
and Dinerstein, 1997).
3.
This rich mosaic of terrestrial and marine habitats contains a high diversity of plants and animals and
high levels of endemism, ranking the zone among the richest in Cuba, itself the island with the greatest
diversity in the West Indies. Cuba also ranks unusually high relative to the US and Canada when compared
on an area-by-area basis: 39 times as many bird species per hectare, 30 times as many amphibian and
reptile species per hectare, and 27 times as many plant species per hectare. Due to its enormous natural
value and its vulnerability to marine pollution, this zone was declared a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area by
the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Such recognition has only previously been granted to the
Australian Great Barrier Reef.
4.
To date, 708 species of terrestrial flora have been recorded in the area, of which 126 are endemic and
12 are of localized distribution. The SCA also harbors a wide diversity of both species and subspecies of
terrestrial fauna, representing large numbers of endemic and migratory species: 958 species of terrestrial
fauna have been recorded, 542 of them insects, (though a poorly studied group), and 209 species of birds.
The highest endemism rates are found in molluscs and reptiles.
5.
Due to its geographic location, the SCA serves as a destination and migratory corridor for many
birds. Of birds, 48% migrate between Cuba, North America and South America. It is estimated that from
35% to 52% of the total number of birds found on the keys according to vegetation type are migratory. Of
migratory birds, four are endangered (Charadrius melodus, Vermivona celata, Falco peregrinus and Falco
columbarius) while one is subject to lesser risk under managed conditions (Phoenicopterus ruber). Eleven
endemic genera have been recorded, along with 107 endemic species and 47 endemic subspecies of which
33 are exclusive to the SCA. Birdlife International lists Cuba as among the top fifteen conservation
priorities world wide, by virtue of being an endemic bird area.
6.
In the soft bottoms of the marine shelf, 88 macroalgae and seagrass species have been identified,
with 155 species of algae found in reefs. To date, 447 benthic invertebrate species have been found on the
soft bottoms of the marine shelf and 374 in the reef. To date, 447 species of benthic invertebrates have
been inventoried in the soft bottoms of the marine shelf and 374 in the reefs (for reefs, only information
about sponges, gorgonians, scleractinia, milleporina and mollusks has been included). The diversity of fish
species is also very high, with 642 registered species.
7.
In several taxonomic groups it has been demonstrated that, as a result of increased sampling efforts
both on the keys and the marine shelf, the number of species discovered has tended to rise, providing a
clear demonstration of the SCA’s enormous potential for discovery of new species. The SCA is home to
species of great importance to conservation, both globally and regionally. Species such as the flamingo, the
manatee (endangered), the queen conch, migratory birds, iguanas, snails belonging to the Cerion and Ligus
genera, the Antilles crocodile, and dolphins, may be seriously threatened by expanding economic activities.
8.
The Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago appears to be very important in the biogeographic processes
related to biological diversity in the northern Greater Caribbean and therefore in conservation and
sustainable use of regionally shared natural resources. Migratory marine species, (turtles, sharks, beak fish,
tuna) and numerous metapopulations of reef and seagrass species are shared with both the United States
and The Bahamas (and possibly Bermuda).
9.
Evidence also points to the SCE as a propagule source for the Greater Caribbean region. From 1991
to 1997, drift cards launched from the north of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago (Bahamas Channel)
reached eastern Florida (23% of the cards) and other coasts of eastern USA and Bahamas. Others were
recovered in Bermuda with 0.8% in southern Jamaica. At the same time, it has been demonstrated that the
Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary imports larvae of species 1 to 2 months into their larval phase from a wide
area of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago (from Cárdenas Bay to Cayo Coco) and from other areas of
western Cuba. (Roberts, 1997)
2. Country Strategy
Policies, legislation and institutions related to environment and biodiversity
10. In 1994, as a result of increasing awareness of the crucial importance of the environmental
dimensions of economic development and sustainability, Cuba created the Ministry of Science,
Technology and Environment (CITMA) with its Environment Agency, the Environment Units in CITMA’s
Provincial Delegations, the National Center for Protected Areas, the Environment Management and
Auditing Center, and the Environmental Information, Dissemination and Education Center (CIDEA). Just
before, the National Center of Biodiversity (belonging to the Institute of Ecology and Systematics) was
created.
11. To incorporate the environmental dimension into the country’s development, considerable supportive
or enabling legislation has been formulated and approved: the Law on the Environment (July 1997); the
Resolution on Environmental Impact Assessment, and Resolution 168/95 “Rules for the Realization and
Approval of Environmental Impact Assessments” (October 1995); the Law on the Tax System (October
1994) introducing taxes to be levied on use or exploitation of natural resources, and for use in
environmental protection; the Resolution on Inspection by Government of the Environment and Toxic
Chemical Products (1995) and the creation of CITMA’s Environmental State Inspection Body; the Law on
Foreign Investment highlighting the principle of sustainable development and addressing environment
protection in the process of foreign investment; the Decree-Law 164 “Rules for Fisheries”(May 1996) and
the creation of the Inspection Body of the Ministry of Fisheries; and Resolution 111/96: Regulations on
Biological Diversity (1996). Currently, the Law on Soil Use, Territorial Ordering and Urbanism, the
Decree-Law on Protected Areas, and the Decree-Law on Management of the Coastal Zone are under
discussion and pending approval. Finally, Cuba is currently preparing a National Biodiversity Strategy and
Action Plan (UNEP-GEF), in which the protection of the SCE and especially the SCA are emphasized.
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12. Cuba participated in the United Nations Conference on the Environment held in Rio de Janeiro,
signed Agenda 21 and has signed and ratified both Global Conventions (CBD, UNFCCC). Cuba also
participated in the World Conference on Sustainable Development of Small Island States, and is a signatory
and active member of an important number of international and regional agreements, conventions, and
protocols relating to the environment, (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora-CITES, Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous
Wastes and their Disposal, MARPOL, CEPOL, SPAW, Protocol of Kyoto, etc.). In 1994, Cuba developed
a National Program for Environment and Development as a national Agenda 21, which became the
National Environmental Strategy in 1996.
Environmental management and conservation of biodiversity
13. Current basic activities undertaken by the Cuban Government include hydrographic basin
management plans in areas with ecosystems and species of global significance (e.g., Turquino-Manatí
Plan, Commission for Hydrographic Basin Management, among others), and pollution reduction in key
biodiversity areas of the SCE. At the same time, Cuba has developed a globally important National
Program for Manatee Protection to be implemented within the framework of the protected area system
identified under the initial, pilot project and to be implemented under the project proposed here.
14. In the mid-1980s, due to its natural, archaeological, cultural and scientific value, the Ministry of
Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) - the former Cuban Academy of Sciences - designated
the SCA as a high priority area for biodiversity conservation. The Government has proposed much of the
central part of this ecosystem as a Biosphere Reserve. This reserve will be integrated into the broader
system of protected areas proposed by the initial pilot project.
15. In addition, in collaboration with the Institute of Ecology of Jalapa, Veracruz, Cuba is preparing a
Coastal Biodiversity Atlas financed by Science and Technology for Development (CYTED), participates in
the UNESCO project “Mangrove Recovery in Selected Areas of the Cuban Archipelago”, and is also
taking part in the regional Caribbean Coastal Marine Productivity project (CARICOMP) funded by
UNESCO and UNEP.
16. Other relevant activities include the construction and operationalization of the Coastal Ecosystem
Research Centre in Cayo Coco, and construction of infrastructure for mitigation of marine environmental
degradation.
17. In 1992, the GEF, during its Pilot Phase, authorized US$ 2.0 million in financing to assist Cuba in an
initial pilot project entitled Protecting Biodiversity and Establishing Sustainable Development in the
Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem. This project formed the first part of a planned multi-phase process to
ensure the conservation of biodiversity in the context of sustainable development in the SCE. The initial
phase of the project ended in 1997 and was subject to an independent evaluation (available on request from
UNDP-GEF, New York). This evaluation assessed the accomplishments of the project against the
objectives of the Project Document, as well as against the defining features of coastal zone management
initiatives as described by The Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental
Protection (GESAMP; Olsen et al. 1997).
3. Previous assistance received by the country
18. Cuba has undertaken several projects related to biodiversity conservation supported by international
technical assistance. These include:
 Protecting biodiversity and establishing sustainable development in the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem
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(UNDP/GEF, pilot-phase)
Country Study on Biological Diversity (UNEP)
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (UNEP)
Atlas of coastal biodiversity, in collaboration with the Inst. of Ecology of Jalapa (CYTED)
Mangrove swamps recovery in selected areas of the Cuban Archipelago (UNESCO)
Regional project CARICOMP (UNESCO/UNEP).
4. Institutional framework of the Subsector
19. In 1975, the new Constitution of the Republic of Cuba recognized the need to protect the
environment, and in 1977 Cuba created the National Commission for the Protection of Environment and
Natural Resources (COMARNA). All central institutions were members of this Commission and all
provinces and municipalities were represented in the then Academy of Sciences of Cuba and in
COMARNA. Within COMARNA, technical specialists, scientists and environmental agents coordinated
and integrated the work of several sectors to make decisions in an environmentally responsible way. Also,
it was in charge of the aspects related to international programs, agreements, conventions, protocols and
treaties regarding environment.
20. In 1994, there was a restructuring of the state apparatus in search of more functional efficiency, and
in the environmental arena, the functions of COMARNA and the Academy of Sciences were absorbed by
the new Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA). COMARNA disappeared as such,
but not its functions: they were strengthened and perfected in the new institutional structure. The name of
the Academy of Sciences of Cuba has been assumed, as originally, by a new organization of members
selected among outstanding scientists to assist in resolving policy problems and provide scientific guidance
to the country, and to stimulate and reward excellent scientific work, among other functions.
21. CITMA acts as rector of scientific, technical and environmental policy. Within the environmental
branch, its operative function is executed through the new Environmental Agency, which, in turn, is
integrated with the Center of Environmental Inspection and Control (CICA), the National Protected Area
Center (CNAP), the Center of Environmental Information, Management and Education (CIGEA), and
several scientific institutes (that belonged to the former Academy of Sciences of Cuba), such as the
Institute of Ecology and Systematic, Institute of Oceanology, Institute of Tropical Geography, Institute of
Meteorology, and the Coastal Ecosystems Research Center. The National Zoological Park, the National
Aquarium, and the National Museum of Natural History also belong to the Environmental Agency. This
Ministry maintains its representation at the level of provinces in the Provincial Delegations of CITMA
(DPCITMA) whose activity related to environment is carried out by the Environmental Units (UMA) in
each province.
22. The institutions under CITMA, together with other institutions and scientific and technical groups
from the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Ministry of the Fishery Industry, Ministry of the
Basic Industry, Ministry of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education,
Ministry of the Construction, Ministry of the Industry of Construction Materials, Ministry of Tourism, etc.,
have worked jointly in integral studies and projects of the SCE. These and other institutions and ministries
(Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Sugar Industry, National Institute of Hydraulic Resources, etc.) will
participate in the present project because they play an important role in the implementation of integrated
coastal zone management in the SCE.
23. Cuba is maintaining a sustained trend towards refining the decision making process regarding land
use and physical planning as well as environmental issues in development at policy level. This can be seen
in the expeditious strengthening of the institutional framework and legal system, and the increased
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awareness, experience and know-how of Government. The Institute of Physical Planning (of the Ministry
of Economics and Planning) is the governing agency for physical planning and regulation of land use and
its work is closely coordinated with CITMA concerning environmental issues. As it has the necessary
logistical, technical and human resources, the Ministry of Fisheries also plays an important role in
environmental management and is supported by the new Decree-Law 164 Rules for Fisheries and its body
of fishery inspectors.
24. In spite of being a developing country, Cuba possesses the human resources required to carry out
research and biodiversity conservation through integrated management of coastal ecosystems, as has been
demonstrated with the highly successful execution of the pilot-phase project (CUB/92/G31). This is the
result of more than a century of scientific tradition of the country, and the emphasis and investment of
resources of the Government in education and scientific development of the country. Therefore, Cuba
occupies an advanced and privileged position to undertake the project. The community of scientists that
work on aspects of biodiversity and environmental management at present includes internationally
renowned specialists in their respective disciplines. Also, the country possesses herbaria, botanical gardens,
natural history museums, and scientific libraries that were founded more than 150 years ago. The group
that undertook the final evaluation of the GEF pilot-phase project, (Olsen and others, 1997), has lauded the
strength and competence of national scientific personnel.
B. JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT
1. Problems to be addressed: Present situation
25. The pilot-phase project identified several threats and underlying causes that need to be addressed for
effective biodiversity conservation. The main current and potential threats in the SCA are summarized
below:
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31% of Cuba’s sugar cane production takes place in the watersheds of the main island opposite the
keys, accounting for localized pollution at river mouths. While locally more serious, this pollution has
not constituted a serious threat to the keys to date due to the wide marine expanse separating them
from the main island. Other potential sources of pollution include a number of rice plantations, and the
tilapia culture ponds in Morón and near the Máximo River which discharge nutrients into the sea. All
these threats to sustainable development and biodiversity are currently receiving special attention from
the Cuban Government through actions including institutional and legal strengthening, establishment
of authorities for watershed management, implementation of inventories and audits of pollution
sources, investments in waste treatment, etc.
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SCA has been a traditional fishery area where some resources have suffered overexploitation, and
certain fishery areas have been deteriorated due to noxious fishing practices. Up to the present, there
are no marine protected areas that contribute to the recovery and maintenance of fishery resources of
the region.
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The SCA is presently the focus of an expanding, large-scale tourism development program. The
development of “sun and sand” tourism requires basic environmental measures such as preservation of
water quality, adequate waste treatment, appropriate design measures regarding infrastructure and
location, etc. Biodiversity protection has not yet been a significant factor in tourism development
planning. Human exploitation of the SCA’s keys to date has been very limited and is restricted mainly
to more conventional tourism development on Coco and Guillermo keys. Currently planned tourism
must be developed in an ecologically responsible manner, compatible with biodiversity conservation.
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Otherwise, planned infrastructure and activities will pose a serious threat to the flora, fauna, habitats
and landscapes of the SCA.
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Key government staff lack adequate training and capacities in environmental monitoring.
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Territorial and sectoral planning by provincial staff does not always incorporate environmental
considerations in a systematic and comprehensive manner.
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There is limited awareness and understanding of sustainable development concepts amongst decisionmakers.
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The level of environmental awareness among communities and civil society is limited, thus hindering
broad-based participation, ownership and pride from civil society in sustainable development.
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There is limited access to and exchange of information on sustainable development practice and
methodologies.
2. Expected situation at the end of the project
26.
The expected situation at the end of this project is the following:
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Eight key priority protected areas will be established for conservation, demonstration and potential
replication. These areas have been selected as a result of studies carried out during the pilot phase of
the project, and their management reflects the implementation of the conservation priorities identified
in the Strategic Plan of the SCE. Protected areas will be legally established, their management plans
will be designed and implemented, visitors centers will be created, information materials will be
printed for distribution, interpretive talks will be established, park personnel will be qualified in
biodiversity planning and management, and basic scientific and logistical equipment will be provided
to assure adequate monitoring and feedback for planning and management functions. It should be
pointed out that the SCA has been mostly uninhabited and that its resources have been subject to very
little use by inhabitants from the main island.
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Institutional capacities will have been consolidated and coordinated for integrated long-term sustained
management. There will exist an Integrated Coastal Management Authority (Autoridad para el Manejo
Integrado Costero - AMIC) of the SCE. This will entail formal structuring (institutional and interinstitutional), training of relevant personnel, and acquisition of basic equipment necessary for
integrated coastal management. At the end of the project, the AMIC of the SCE will be formalized and
implemented. As a result, the prevalent sectoral focus regarding biodiversity management will have
been eliminated, as well as the lack of coordination and integration in decision making. There will be
one Authority responsible for coastal management.
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Classification and detailed planning incorporating conservation and biodiversity protection approaches
will have been carried out in prioritized areas. The emphasis of the pilot phase project was very much
on physical planning as a fundamental way to achieve biodiversity conservation in the archipelago.
The follow-up actions in this phase will include training of personnel involved and supply of basic
equipment. Further refining the larger scale classification of the ecosystem undertaken in the pilot
phase, this project will carry out classification at a reduced scale with the objective of offering more
precise information for planning at a local level in areas with high biodiversity.
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A network of small stations for biodiversity monitoring will be established. Workshops will be held to
train personnel and analyze, periodically, results of monitoring activities, tendencies that affect
biodiversity of global significance, and management action/ solutions to factors causing environmental
stress. Basic scientific and logistical equipment will be provided. This approach will allow for adaptive
management by means of incorporating feedback coming from biodiversity monitoring activities.
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Principles of environmental and natural resource economics will begin to be applied for biodiversity
conservation and management. This will be achieved through training of personnel, four specific
environmental economics case studies with corresponding workshops, and minimum equipment. This
will ensure that external costs on the environment and biodiversity are considered in development
plans and programs, and that potential benefits from the use of economic instruments are maximized
and appropriately targeted. While the pilot phase did impart some training resource economics, this
phase will hone these basic skills by working through four case studies. This hands-on experience with
case studies will not only improve technical capacity, but also ensure that policies for capturing and
optimizing revenues from protected areas and the integrated coastal management system as a whole are
effective and based on the most recent applied experience and research in this area.
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Education and awareness on biodiversity conservation issues will have improved due to the design and
introduction of provincial educational policies, workshops and seminars to sensitize decision-makers
and the different economic and community sectors that affect biodiversity, production of didactic
materials, promotion of the values of biodiversity through the mass media; collaboration with different
educational levels, workshops, conferences, seminars and events that promote the protection of
biodiversity of global significance, activities of popular participation; and systematic evaluation of the
population's perception on biodiversity, environment, and sustainable development. As a result of these
activities the project will incorporate the principles and values of biodiversity into environmental
education and into GoC- and Capacity 21-supported activities targeted to furthering sustainable
development. Building on education and awareness activities of the pilot phase, this phase will adopt a
more systematic approach, based on prior experience, to integrating biodiversity priorities into
educational programs and standard activities.
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Environmental focal points from key ministries and institutions in the project area will have been
trained in soil, water and air quality testing, improving the control of environmental hazards through
better monitoring and institutional collaboration. Particular emphasis will be given to the monitoring of
environmental impacts generated by tourism, construction and infrastructure development. Training
will be provided in a workshop environment and the application of acquired skills will be monitored by
the project team. Update/refresher courses will be offered as needed to meet additional training needs.
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Provincial staff of the Physical Planning Institute, CITMA, environmental research stations and other
key sectors in the project area will have received training on environmental planning and zoning
guidelines, waste treatment, environmental inspection and information systems management. A series
of workshops will be followed by a monitoring process to assess the consideration of environmental
issues within the municipal planning cycle (planes parciales), tourism development, capital investment/
infrastructure projects and key agro-processing industries (ie. sugar complexes). Again, subsequent
training will be scheduled as needed to consolidate the application of skills.
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Capacity 21 support will have capitalized on the opportunity to generate a Cuban vision on sustainable
development, through an inter-disciplinary exercise with different national institutions and
stakeholders. Capacity 21 will have assisted this process by supporting a SD training module
addressing the dynamics, challenges and opportunities of the SCE region – including fundamental SD
concepts, sectoral guidelines, integrated planning and monitoring approaches and group
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discussions/exercises using case studies from the SCE region. It would also provide an additional
opportunity for disseminating Cuba's national environmental strategy (Estrategia Ambiental Nacional,
CITMA 1997) and related norms. Training will have been provided to provincial government decisionmakers from the Poder Popular assemblies as well as ministerial delegates, sectoral representatives and
other senior technical staff working in the project area. It is expected that several of the participants
will subsequently join the Integrated Coastal Management Authority.
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Broad-based environmental awareness will have been created among communities and civil society.
This element is reflected in the SCE Strategy paper and picks up on the national environmental
agenda's instruction to "…create a spirit of co-responsibility, cooperation and coordination for
environmental protection...revolutionizing work methods by seeking effective participatory means for
strengthening environmental management and inspection as well as permanent monitoring systems, to
facilitate control by government instances, encourage self-regulation by involved stakeholders and
stimulate the participation of the media and communities." Diverse pedagogic approaches - workshops,
community meetings, media campaigns, research activities, exchanges, contests and in-kind support to
local initiatives – will have been applied to sensitize local government, schools, mass organizations,
neighborhood associations, cooperatives, social clubs and the public at large on the environmental
uniqueness of the area, its conservation needs and options for community participation. Environmental
concepts will be linked to tangible issues of local interest and in-kind support will be available for
small scale, community-driven conservation initiatives. This component will have also assisted
CITMA in disseminating the SCE process, the national environmental strategy, the environmental code
of conduct, voluntary measures (acuerdos voluntarios) for environmental protection and mechanisms
for community vigilance.
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Access to and exchange of information on sustainable development practices and methodologies will
have improved. There is a keen interest - shared by both CITMA and the UNDP Country Office - in
sharing project methodologies, institutional arrangements, impacts and lessons with other coastal
regions that are facing accelerated tourism and infrastructure development. While a replication of the
SCE process is the prerogative of the Cuban government and outside the funding requested for the
second phase, the Capacity 21 contribution will have ensured that the learning derived from the project
is assessed, systematized and 'appropriated' by the different participants as part of an internal
evaluative process, and that this information is made available to interested parties in Cuba.
3. Beneficiaries
27. Cuba will benefit greatly from a systematic and rigorous implementation of integrated coastal zone
management for biodiversity protection, through a co-management modality. The creation of an Integrated
Coastal Management Authority of the SCE, establishment of eight protected areas, and a network of
monitoring and management laboratories, among other actions, will undoubtedly have a transcending
effect on the capacity of the country in general and CITMA in particular for biodiversity conservation and
the establishment of sustainable development.
28. CITMA and other national and local scientific and technical institutions will increase their capacity
to conduct scientific research relevant to biodiversity management and monitoring through training and
equipment that they will receive. The project will also increase their capacity to take an informed approach
to biodiversity conservation and environmental issues in the region once they are equipped with current
knowledge and effective tools.
29. The National Protected Area Center (CNAP), the National Enterprise for the Protection of Flora and
Fauna, and the Provincial Delegations of CITMA will benefit from the establishment and operation of a
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vast protected area system in the SCE that includes marine areas in an official way for the first time.
Personnel managing these areas will receive all necessary training and skills to fulfill their responsibilities.
Management of the network will be undertaken on a scientific basis utilizing current monitoring
information to facilitate decision-making.
30. The National Institute of Physical Planning (IPF) and the Ministry of Construction (MICONS),
among other related organizations will benefit from continuing the process of incorporation planning and
design approaches that account for biodiversity and environmental economics, as well as from applying
low-impact technologies and construction methods in development planning.
31. Communities that rely on the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago for their livelihoods (mainly tourism
and fisheries) will benefit from greater stability and sustainability of the resource base, improved
environmental quality, and greater environmental sensibility that affects their day-to-day actions. These
communities will also play a more active role and participate in the decision-making process as a result of
the use of co-management arrangements. This will build a sense of ownership and self-esteem among the
communities as they are made to feel responsible for biodiversity conservation and sustainable
development.
32. Other parts of the country and other Caribbean nations are likely to benefit from the lessons,
experiences, and knowledge base created by this project.
4. Project Strategy and Institutional Arrangements
Project Strategy
33. The strategy of this project is based on findings of the pilot-phase project and the Strategic Plan for
the SCE, which highlighted that in order to address the above mentioned threats and achieve sustained
biodiversity conservation, Cuba would have to not only undertake targeted measures for conserving
biodiversity, but also take the initial step of strengthening its capacities in environmental monitoring and
sustainable development planning. Most of the biodiversity conservation activities are incremental in
nature and therefore eligible for GEF financing. Establishing and honing basic sustainable development
capacities, however, are in the long-term sustainable development interest of Cuba given the domestic
benefits that are likely to accrue from sound environmental management based on the participation of key
national, regional and local stakeholders. Since such activities lie outside the mandate of the GEF, Capacity
21 is a strategic partner in this project being uniquely positioned to support participatory planning for
sustainable development. This Project Document, therefore, reflects both GEF and Capacity 21 activities.
34. The project proposed herein will initiate implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity
conservation and sustainable development of the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem, as developed in the pilotphase project. Implementation of the strategy will be based on broad-based participation from a wide
variety of stakeholders. These include the various sectors, disciplines, institutions and territories found in
the SCE. Among the main stakeholders involved in designing the current proposal are several ministries,
local and provincial administrations and non-governmental organizations, including fishermen,
construction workers, tourism, hotels, and such. The conservation strategy for the SCE was formulated in
numerous workshops and meetings using participatory, consensus-building methods for problem analysis
and identification of solutions and priorities.
35. The project strategy will be implemented with the aim of achieving integrated management of
coastal ecosystems with interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral, and trans-territorial participation as well as local
community participation. Cuba currently possesses a variety of mechanisms for consultation and popular
participation (Account Rendering Assemblies of Local Government), mass organizations (Technical
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Brigades of Working Youth, Cuban Pioneers’ Union, Junior-School Students’ Federation, Committees for
the Defense of the Revolution, Cuban Women’s Federation, University Students’ Federation, etc.) and
non-governmental organizations (National Union of Cuban Architects and Engineers, Pro Naturaleza,
Cuban Botanical Organization, Cuban Zoological Society) that make it possible to guarantee broad
community participation in environmental decision-making.
36. Capacity 21 will play a significant role in the implementation of this project that follows on from the
pilot-phase project. The Capacity 21 contribution will be essential for catalyzing the participation of key
regional and local stakeholders - line ministries, local government, state enterprises, agricultural cooperatives, mass organizations and community groups - within the proposed integrated coastal
management framework. Given the recognized capacity limitations of these actors in terms of
environmental monitoring and sustainable development planning, Capacity 21 support shall target the
"non-biodiversity" elements of environmental management that are outside GEF's mandate yet essential to
the conservation of the coastal ecosystem: land use planning and zoning, regulations for tourism
development and capital investments, the adequate disposal of sugar, agrochemical and urban wastes,
raising environmental awareness among communities and civil society, and the incorporation of
sustainability issues within the development planning cycle.
37. The underlying strategy of the Capacity 21 component is to promote sustainable development by
overcoming barriers such as the lack of sufficient training and sensitization of key actors. This lack of
training has perpetuated a sectoral focus in development planning, the construction of environmentally
inappropriate infrastructure, deficiencies in planning and zoning, overfishing, habitat destruction due to
harmful fishing practices, extraction of arid materials in the keys, inappropriate methods of oil exploitation
and prospecting, introduction of exotic species, illegal hunting and fishing, and tourism activities that are
destructive to biodiversity. The existing institutional and legal system, together with the increasingly
participatory nature of decision making, will contribute to the continuation of activities in support of
sustainable development.
Institutional Arrangements
38. Capacity 21 and GEF supported activities will be jointly managed, while financial reporting will be
undertaken separately for the two. The project’s Steering Committee will be responsible for leading the
project, implementing the project strategy, approving plans, and monitoring and evaluation of results and
lessons learned. The Steering Committee will play an important role within the Integrated Coastal
Management Authority, particularly in ensuring that appropriate environmental regulations are established.
The Steering Committee will be chaired by the Project Director and will consist of the following members:
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Institute of Oceanology
Institute of Ecology and Systematics
Coastal Ecosystems Research Center
Institute of Meteorology
National Center for Protected Areas
Center for Environmental Inspection and Control
Center for Environmental Information, Management and Education
Direction of Environmental Policy, CITMA
Environmental Units of Matanzas, Villa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Ávila, and Camagüey
GeoCuba
Fishery Research Center
Institute of Physical Planning
Ministry of Constructions
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39. The Steering Committee — composed of representatives of the different sectors and disciplines
relevant to the objectives of the project in SCA — will be integrated within the Integrated Coastal
Management Authority of the SCE. This Authority will be formalized and implemented under the aegis
of the present project. The Steering Committee will have an important role within the AMIC of the SCE. It
will ensure that appropriate environmental regulations are established and that they are formulated so that
economic development initiatives are appropriately evaluated by the AMIC. As a result of the initial pilot
project, a basic strategy, structure and institutional infrastructure already exists so that the Steering
Committee can successfully continue the execution of its responsibilities based on pilot phase experiences
and with the objective of implementing project activities in an effective and efficient way. The Steering
Committee will meet periodically and promote inter-sectoral integration and coordination.
40. The National Protected Area Center of CITMA, together with the National Enterprise for the
Protection of Flora and Fauna of the Ministry of Agriculture (supported by the Provincial Delegations of
CITMA and the organizations of People’s Power of the Provinces and Municipalities) will be charged with
the gradual implementation of the vast Protected Area System in the SCA. The Environmental Units of
CITMA will play an important and direct role in each one of the provinces.
41. The Institute of Physical Planning (Ministry of Economics and Planning) and its Provincial
Directorates of Physical Planning will collaborate with other relevant institutions of the project to establish
a clear delineation between areas to be protected and areas prioritized for development. The Institute will
also continue conceptual strategic environmental planning for other important keys where biodiversity
could be seriously damaged by tourism development if adequate planning is overlooked. These keys are
mainly Paredón Grande, Las Brujas, Ensenachos, Cruz and Esquivel.
42. Environment monitoring of the broader SCE will be carried out through a network of small
Environment Monitoring Stations to be set up in the provinces. CITMA will be responsible for the
implementation of this network through its Provincial Delegations and with the support of the Popular
Power bodies (local government) in the relevant provinces and municipalities. CITMA’s Environment
Units will play an important and direct role in this effort.
43. CITMA’s Environment Units together with the National Center for Protected Areas, the National
Center of Biodiversity, and the National Enterprise for Flora and Fauna Protection (Ministry of
Agriculture) together with the participation of other relevant institutions, (Fisheries Ministry, National
Institute of Hydraulic Resources, Ministry of Sugar, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Tourism, etc.)
will lead the operational planning for environmental rehabilitation and recovery actions (affected species,
habitats and landscapes identified by the pilot project). This will involve measures to control organic
loading and pollution, regulate dams and reservoirs, construct culverts and bridges in marine roads
(bermroads), reintroduce species, monitor and protect threatened species populations, as well as carry out
environmental education, research, and monitoring.
5. Reason for the assistance of UNDP as Executing Agency
44. The assistance of UNDP is requested because it is a non-profit, multilateral, neutral organization of
development assistance. The objectives of this Project fit well with objectives defined in the cooperation
framework between UNDP and the Government of Cuba for the environmental sector. Also, UNDP has
defined the biodiversity sector as among its prioritized lines of activity.
45. UNDP will receive the political support of the Government of Cuba in this endeavor. Government
commitment to the goals of this project are embodied in the recognition of the importance of preserving its
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rich biodiversity patrimony, the ratification, in March, 1994, of the Convention on Biological Diversity,
and the significant co-financing being provided by the government. Cuba has also developed a National
Environmental Strategy (1996) as part of its national application of Agenda 21. This strategy identifies
several problems related to environmental management that constitute a pre-requisite for biodiversity
protection in Cuba, such as the control and planning of marine pollution in the fragile insular area of the
keys. A series of regulations and decrees offer support to the environmental strategy. Cuba is also
preparing a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, with the support of UNEP, where SabanaCamagüey Ecosystem (SCE) in general, and the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago (SCA) in particular, have
been identified as priorities for conservation.
6. Special considerations
46. The project is targeted to the conservation of biodiversity -- biodiversity that is of great regional
significance. The target area of the project is one where on the one hand the potential for tourism
development could result in significant development and construction activity, and on the other activities
such as fishing, sugar industry, and agriculture in general continue to jeopardize biodiversity. This makes it
extremely important to lay the foundation for integrated coastal management, the protection of biodiversity
and maintenance of ecological sustainability.
47.
Keeping in mind,
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the national efforts that have been carried out in the field of environmental conservation and
the sustainable use of natural resources;
- the scientific and technical level of our country;
- the richness of biodiversity values in the region;
- the high fragility of the ecosystems due to their insular condition;
- the commitments acquired by Cuba in the Agreements of Rio de Janeiro (signed and ratified),
the Action Program for Sustainable Development of Small Insular Developing States,
approved in the Conference of Barbados;
- the notable and well known success of the pilot-phase project (CUB/92/G31);
- that Cuba has signed and ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity; and others
previously mentioned, amid the great economic difficulties that we face; and
- the wide participation of women in society (more than 50% of project personnel are women),
we consider that there exist elements that fully justify the eligibility of the Republic of Cuba to
undertake the project that it intends to execute. An element of great significance in favor of the eligibility
of Cuba to carry out this project is the excellent review provided by the final evaluation of the pilot-phase
project (Olsen et. al., 1997).
48. This project is expected to accomplish phases 3 and 4 of an accepted cycle of integrated coastal
management (GESAMP) – phase 3 consists of formal adoption and financing of a CZMP and phase 4
consists of implementation of programs that form part of the CZMP. The pilot-phase project has
accomplished phase 1 (identification and evaluation of problems and opportunities) and phase 2
(elaboration of programs).
49. Protection of the regionally and globally significant biodiversity of the SCE will be achieved by
incorporating principles and practices of biodiversity conservation into on going and planned programs and
projects of sustainable development. This will involve the coordination of baseline activities aimed at
securing sustainable development and incremental activities targeted to the conservation of globally
significant biodiversity. This alternative course of action is based on the lessons and experiences gained by
the pilot-phase project, as well as on the recommendations of the independent evaluation. Finally, it is
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guided by the priorities and interests of the Strategic Plan (SCE Plan Estrategico).
50. The project has applied the incremental costs approach to identify additional targeted actions needed
to secure global benefits and estimate the level of GEF contribution, building on existing and planned
national efforts. The project has also leveraged additional resources from the Government of Cuba,
Capacity 21 and other donors to bridge the gap between the realistic baseline and the sustainable
development baseline. While Cuba has recognized the importance of sound biodiversity conservation and
management, it can not realize the full raft of measures necessary for conservation by means of its own
limited resources. For this reason, it has sought the support of GEF to be able to maximize global benefits
from biodiversity conservation through this important initiative.
7. Coordination Arrangements
51. For implementation of integrated coastal management and the envisioned inter-sectoral biodiversity
conservation strategy, coordination and integration among key participant institutions are essential
elements. CITMA will lead the research, monitoring and management activities at the national level and
will be responsible for coordinating the activities of research centers and national entities (universities,
government entities, and private companies).
52. The activities of the GEF project will be executed by a group of institutions under the direction of
CITMA, coordinated by a Cuban Steering Committee and later on, once formalized and implemented, by
the Integrated Coastal Management Authority of the SCE. The participant institutions or collaborators are:
1) Institute of Oceanology (IDO), CITMA
2) Institute of Ecology and Systematics (IES), CITMA
3) Coastal Ecosystems Research Center (CIEC), CITMA
4) Institute of Tropical Geography (IGEO), CITMA
5) Institute of Meteorology (INSMET), CITMA
6) National Protected Area Center (CNAP), CITMA
7) Center for Environmental Inspection and Control (CICA), CITMA
8) Center for Environmental Information, Management and Education (CIGEA), CITMA
9) Direction of Environmental Policy of CITMA
10) National Aquarium of Cuba (ANC), CITMA
11) Environmental Unit (UMA) of Matanzas, Provincial Delegation of CITMA
12) Environmental Unit (UMA) of Villa Clara, Provincial Delegation of CITMA
13) Environmental Unit (UMA) of Sancti Spíritu, Provincial Delegation of CITMA
14) Environmental Unit (UMA) of Ciego de Ávila, Provincial Delegation of CITMA
15) Environmental Unit (UMA) of Camagüey, Provincial Delegation of CITMA
16) GeoCuba, MINFAR
17) Institute of Geology and Paleontology (IGP), MINBAS
18) Institute of Forestry Investigations (IIF), MINAGRI
19) National Enterprise for the Protection of Flora and Fauna (ENPFF), MINAGRI
20) Center of Fishery Investigations (CIP), MIP
21) Faculty of Economy of the University of the Havana
22) Institute of Physical Planning (IPF), MEP
23) Higher Polytechnical Institute “José Antonio Echevarría” (ISPJAE), MES
24) Provincial Delegation of Physical Planning (DPPF) of Matanzas, MEP
25) Provincial Delegation of Physical Planning (DPPF) of Villa Clara, MEP
26) Provincial Delegation of Physical Planning (DPPF) of Sancti Spíritu, MEP
27) Provincial Delegation of Physical Planning (DPPF) of Ciego de Ávila, MEP
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28) Provincial Delegation of Physical Planning (DPPF) of Camagüey, MEP
29) National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH)
30) Higher Pedagogical Institute of Matanzas, MINED
31) Higher Pedagogical Institute of Villa Clara, MINED
32) Higher Pedagogical Institute of Sancti Spíritu, MINED
33) Higher Pedagogical Institute of Ciego de Ávila, MINED
34) Higher Pedagogical Institute of Camagüey, MINED
35) Ministry of Construction (MICONS)
36) Ministry of the Industry of Construction Materials (MIMC)
37) Ministry of the Sugar Industry (MINAZ)
38) Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR)
39) Corporation “Gaviota”
40) Corporation “Cubanacán”
41) Corporation “Horizontes”
42) Agency “Rumbos”
43) National Union of Architects and Engineers of Cuba (UNAIC)
53. Other Cuban institutions could be invited to participate or collaborate in the project as appropriate
opportunities arise.
8. Support capacity of counterparts
54. The level of training and hands-on experience of personnel from relevant institutions and agencies is
generally high, partly as a result of the pilot-phase project. Cuban specialists (scientists, engineers,
architects, etc.) are well qualified and familiar with the latest theoretical and applied methodologies in their
respective disciplines. Supported with appropriate technical assistance, they can undertake research and
monitoring programs, integrated coastal management, protected area management and environmental
planning, undoubtedly at the level of international standards. However, national experts will need targeted
support in certain specialized areas, as well as in other areas where there is a need to keep abreast with
recent developments, in spite of the existence of a good knowledge base, due to our great economic
restrictions. Related to this targeted expertise is the need for bolstering infrastructural facilities that can
assist in the execution of relevant professional activities. Such activities include monitoring (environmental
monitoring stations that are in the process of remodeling) and the administration of the protected areas
system (interpretive centers, administrative and control facilities, basic services, etc.). The well-equipped
Coastal Ecosystems Research Center, with some additional financing, will facilitate many of the activities
of this GEF project. It will serve as the coordination center of the environmental monitoring stations,
among other possible functions that will be determined within the context of integrated management of the
Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem.
55. The National Protected Area Center, the Center for Environmental Inspection and Control, the
Center for Environmental Information, Management and Education, and the Environmental Units
(provincial), all from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment constitute a strong foundation
of environmental institutions. These institutions are capable of undertaking the urgent and ambitious
objectives of this project, as they did so for the pilot-phase project (CUB/92/G31).
56. All government ministries that will be involved in this project have trained personnel and essential
infrastructure to begin the present project, and can work as counterparts to international specialists and
expertise.
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C. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE
57. The general development objective of the Project is to assure the conservation of valuable marine
and terrestrial biodiversity of Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem (SCE) and in particular of the SabanaCamagüey Archipelago (SCA), north of Cuba. The project purpose is to ensure that immediate biodiversity
management is established in the SCE through adaptive, integrated coastal management based on
institutional strengthening and coordination, the progressive establishment and implementation of a
protected area system and a network of monitoring stations with unified criteria, and an effective program
on biodiversity education and awareness. (See the project planning matrix in Annex II)
D. IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES, RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. GEF-supported activities (with co-financing from GoC and Canadian Sources):
Immediate objective 1
1. Establish eight key protected areas for conservation, demonstration and potential replication.
Success criteria
 8 protected areas legally recognized and approved by the Government, in areas of biodiversity of global
significance, with detailed management plans.
 Essential infrastructure and equipment necessary for monitoring and providing scientific input for
protected area planning and management in place.
 Greater sensitization and participation of communities and key actors in matters related to biodiversity
conservation.
 Qualified personnel are dedicated to the protected area network for effective management.
Result 1.1
1.1 Eight protected areas legally established and fully-functioning with detailed management plans.
Activities for Result 1.1
1.1.1 Elaboration of proposals and presentation to the
Government.
Responsible parties
Ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment, National Protected Area Center,
Provincial Delegations of CITMA and Local
Organizations of the People’s Power
1.1.2
Management of each Protected Area
Elaboration of management plans.
1.1.3 Construction of essential infrastructure (visitors’
centers, management and observation facilities,
interpretive trails, signaling and mooring buoys,
etc.) and allocation of minimum scientific and
logistical equipment.
Protected Area Management and Project Staff
1.1.4 Establishment of the personnel payroll for the 8
protected areas (park rangers, scientific
technical, management, and service personnel).
Protected Area Management
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1.1.5 Training of protected area personnel
(scholarships, training on protected areas, study
tours, events, consultancies, etc.)
Project Director, National Protected Area
Center, Protected Area Management and
Provincial Delegations of CITMA
1.1.6 Functioning of protected areas (surveillance and
control; elimination of exotic species; rescue of
endemic and endangered species or those of
global significance, rehabilitation of valuable
areas; interpretive services, breeding farms ex
situ, etc.)
Protected Area Management, Provincial
Delegation of CITMA, National Protected
Area Center, National Enterprise for the
Protection of Flora and Fauna, Park Rangers
Bodies, and others
Result 1.2
1.2 Information on the biodiversity of the SCA and its importance and need for protection within the eight
protected areas distributed to a wide group of stakeholders.
Activities for Result 1.2
1.2.1 Elaboration of posters, brochures and leaflets on
local biodiversity and related topics
Responsible parties
Provincial Delegations of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center, National Enterprise for
the Protection of Flora and Fauna, Center for
Environmental Information, Management and
Education, and Project Director
1.2.2 Participation in local radio and TV programs, as
well as utilization of the press and other media
to promote topics relevant to protected areas
Provincial Delegations of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center, National Enterprise for
the Protection of Flora and Fauna and Center
for Environmental Information, Management
and Education
1.2.3 Frequent talks at local and national venues on
importance of the project strategy and major
achievements.
Provincial Delegations of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center, National Enterprise for
the Protection of Flora and Fauna and Center
for Environmental Information, Management
and Education
Result 1.3
1.3 Dissemination and exchange of protected area management experiences.
Activities for Result 1.3
1.3.1 Workshops to exchange experiences and
discussions on methodology and innovative
approaches.
Responsible parties
Provincial Delegations of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center and National Enterprise
for the Protection of Flora and Fauna
Immediate objective 2
2. Consolidate the institutional coordination capacities for integrated, sustained and long-term coastal
management in aspects related to biodiversity conservation.
Success criteria
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Prevalent sectoral focus and lack of coordination and integration in decision making will have been
eliminated, particularly for biodiversity management, and there will be a single legal authority
responsible for coastal management.
Capacity to facilitate successful coordination agreements among sectoral institutions with clearly defined
procedures for decision-making and communication will have been established.
Biodiversity management will be based on relevant scientific information, therefore avoiding decisions
that are not sensitive to biodiversity of global significance.
Management, zoning and planning compatible with and adaptable to the conservation requirements of
biodiversity of global significance.
Adaptable management actions based on feedback from monitoring the impact of actions and stress
factors on biodiversity.
Established and functioning biodiversity monitoring stations.
Costs of environmental variables and biodiversity conservation are included in development plans and
programs.
Key personnel in AMIC are qualified in the necessary disciplines for biodiversity management.
Result 2.1
2.1 Integrated Coastal Management Authority (AMIC) of the SCE, formalized and in operation.
Activities for Result 2.1
2.1.1 Multi-sectoral, participatory discussion of the
proposal for structure, functions, and
responsibilities and mandate of the Integrated
Coastal Management Authority.
Responsible parties
Ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment, Environmental Agency, and
Provincial Delegations of CITMA,
Environmental Units, Direction of
Environmental Policy of CITMA, Direction
of the Project and Legal Advisor of CITMA
2.1.2 Presentation of the AMIC proposal to the
Government for its approval
Ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment
2.1.3 Allocation of basic equipment necessary for
Integrated Coastal Management.
Project Director
2.1.4 Relevant training of key personnel involved in
Integrated Coastal Management, particularly
aspects related to biodiversity conservation.
Project Director
2.1.5 Implementation of the AMIC
Environmental Agency, Direction of
Environmental Policy of CITMA, Provincial
Delegations of CITMA and Project Director
Result 2.2
2.2 Inventories and rapid ecological assessments implemented in areas that contain biodiversity of global
significance, are prioritized for protection or are facing mounting pressures.
Activities for Result 2.2
2.2.1 Relevant training in specialized inventories and
rapid ecological assessments.
Responsible parties
Project Director
2.2.2 Minimum equipment necessary for undertaking
Project Director
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inventories and quick ecological assessments.
2.2.3 Assessment of the health status of coral reefs.
Institute of Oceanology, Coastal Ecosystem
Research Center and Monitoring Stations.
2.2.4 Assessment of the health status of mangrove
swamps.
Institute of Ecology and Systematics,
Coastal Ecosystem Research Center, Institute
of Forestry Researches of the Ministry of
Agriculture, Terrestrial Ecosystem Research
Center and Monitoring Stations.
2.2.5 Assessment of the health status of seagrass beds.
Institute of Oceanology, Coastal Ecosystem
Research Center, Center for Coastal and
Environmental Studies and Monitoring
Stations
2.2.6 Inventory of marine and terrestrial species in
protected areas.
Institute of Oceanology, Institute of Ecology
and Systematics, Coastal Ecosystem
Research Center, Center for Coastal and
Environmental Studies, Terrestrial Ecosystem
Research Center, National Aquarium and
Monitoring Stations.
2.2.7 Inventory and mapping of marine and terrestrial
ecosystems in protected areas.
Institute of Ecology and Systematics, Institute
of Oceanology, Coastal Ecosystem Research
Center, National Protected Area Center,
Center for Coastal and Environmental
Studies, Terrestrial Ecosystem Research
Center, Monitoring Stations and Geocuba.
2.2.8 Consolidation and enrichment of biological
collections that serve as frameworks for the
validation of inventories.
Institute of Ecology and Systematics, Institute
of Oceanology and Coastal Ecosystem
Research Center.
Result 2.3
2.3 Detailed zoning and planning carried out in prioritized areas, incorporating criteria for conservation and
protection of biodiversity of global significance.
Activities for Result 2.3
2.3.1 Detailed zoning of protected areas.
Responsible parties
National Protected Area Center, Research
Centers and Provincial Delegations of
CITMA
2.3.2 Planning at detailed scale of the keys Coco,
Guillermo, Santa María and Sabinal for the
protection of high biodiversity values.
Institute of Physical Planning, National
Protected Area Center, Research Centers and
Provincial Delegations of CITMA
2.3.3 Planning at strategic scale on the environmental
resource base of the keys Esquivel, Francés,
Ensenachos, Paredón, Cruz, Las Brujas y
Research Centers, National Protected Area
Center, Institute of Physical Planning,
Provincial Delegations of CITMA and Local
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Fragoso, for the protection of high biodiversity
values.
Organizations of the People's Power.
2.3.4 Allocation of essential equipment necessary for
ecological zoning and planning
Project Director
2.3.5 Training of the planning personnel in
incorporating the environmental dimension in
master plans and projects (workshops,
scholarships, etc.)
Project Director
Result 2.4
2.4 Network of small biodiversity monitoring stations in operation.
Activities for Result 2.4
2.4.1 Training of monitoring personnel in the periodic
analysis of status and trends that affect
biodiversity of global significance and potential
remedial actions to control for environmental
stress factors (workshops, scholarships, etc.)
Responsible parties
Project Director
2.4.2 Supply of essential scientific and logistical
equipment necessary for monitoring.
Project Director
2.4.3 Construction of basic infrastructure for
monitoring stations.
Provincial Delegations of CITMA,
Environmental Units and Local Organizations
of the People's Power.
2.4.4 Annual methodological workshops on monitoring.
Project Director
2.4.5 Conduct continuous biodiversity monitoring in the
SCE.
Monitoring stations and scientific institutions.
Result 2.5
2.5 Capacity for the inclusion of principles of environmental and natural resource economics in biodiversity
conservation and management established.
Activities for Result 2.5
2.5.1 Training of key personnel in environmental and
natural resource economics (scholarships,
events, consultants, etc.)
Responsible parties
Project Director
2.5.2 Four specific case studies in areas already
contaminated or degraded, carrying out an
economic cost-benefit assessment for the
rehabilitation of these specific areas.
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana, Higher Politechnical Institute “José
Antonio Echevarría”, Council of Experts and
Provincial Delegations of CITMA
2.5.3 Workshops on the results of the 4 case studies.
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana, Higher Politechnical Institute “José
Antonio Echevarría” and Council of Experts
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2.5.4 Development of specific training software.
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana and Higher Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio Echevarría”
2.5.5 Minimum equipment for software use, modeling
and mathematical operations
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana and Higher Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio Echevarría”
2.5.6 Applied research on the economic valuation of
biodiversity resources, environmental costs and
benefits.
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana, Higher Politechnical Institute “José
Antonio Echevarría” and Council of Experts.
2.5.7 Economic analysis of impact caused by pollution.
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana, Higher Politechnical Institute “José
Antonio Echevarría” and Council of Experts
2.5.8 Studies on the design of economic instruments
and related legislation for biodiversity
conservation, sustaining protected areas and
policy measures (at a macro level).
Faculty of Economics of the University of
Havana, Higher Politechnical Institute “José
Antonio Echevarría” and Council of Experts
Immediate objective 3
3. Educate and inform communities and key actors active in the SCE about the need for and importance of
biodiversity conservation.
Success criteria
 Incorporation of conservation principles into sustainable development education curricula and activities
implemented on the part of the Government of Cuba.
 Design and introduction of provincial educational policies on biodiversity.
 Availability of a guiding strategy on environmental education activities in the provinces.
 A more systematic approach to environmental education based on past experience in incorporating
biodiversity issues into objectives, programs and standard educational activities.
Result 3.1
3.1 Provincial strategies and environmental education programs elaborated and in execution.
Activities for Result 3.1
3.1.1 Workshops to elaborate environmental education
strategies and programs directed to the sustainable use
of biodiversity.
Responsible parties
Center for Environmental Information,
Management and Education, National
Aquarium, and Project Director.
Result 3.2
3.2 Communities and key actors possess a higher degree of knowledge, sensitivity and sense of participation
in biodiversity issues relevant to the overall SCE.
Activities for Result 3.2
3.2.1 Workshops and seminars to sensitize decision-
Responsible parties
Project Director, Center for Environmental
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makers and different economic and community
sectors on the impact of economic activities on
biodiversity.
Information, Management and Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.2 Preparation and publication of didactic materials
on biodiversity.
Project Director, Center for Environmental
Information, Management and Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.3 Promotion of public service messages on the
conservation and wise use of the biodiversity of
the SCE through mass media (press conferences,
radio, T. V., Internet, WEB, national networks,
etc.)
Project Director, Center for Environmental
Information, Management and Education,
National Aquarium and Environmental Units
3.2.4 Collaboration with different teaching institutions
and levels on biodiversity issues (training of
professors and teaching materials on
biodiversity)
Center for Environmental Information,
Management and Education, National
Aquarium and Environmental Units.
3.2.5 Workshops, conferences, talks, seminars and
events that promote the protection of
biodiversity of global significance.
Project Director, Center for Environmental
Information, Management and Education,
National Aquarium and Environmental Units.
3.2.6
Center for Environmental Information,
Management and Education, and
Environmental Units.
Activities of popular participation
3.2.7 Editing and reproduction of promotional
materials on biodiversity (videos, bulletins,
posters, workbooks, games, pictures, etc.)
Project Director, Center for Environmental
Information, Management and Education,
National Aquarium and Environmental Units.
3.2.8 Elaboration of itinerant expositions and an
increased use of local museums to display and
share biodiversity information.
Center for Environmental Information,
Management and Education, and
Environmental Units.
3.2.9 Development of national and international events
to exchange experiences on biodiversity
conservation.
Project Director and Center for Environmental
Information, Management and Education
3.2.10 Development of environmental campaigns
oriented to specific elements of biodiversity
such as endangered species, ecosystems under
high threat, habitats in need of rehabilitation,
among others.
Center for Environmental Information,
Management and Education, and
Environmental Units.
3.2.11 Promote the use of art in educational and
Center for Environmental Information,
awareness raising activities on biological
Management and Education, Union of Cuban
diversity.
Writers and Artists and Environmental Units
Result 3.3
3.3 Systematic assessment of the population's perception on biodiversity, environment, and sustainable
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development.
Activities for Result 3.3
3.3.1 Design and application of instruments to evaluate
environmental perceptions of the local
communities and key actors in relation to the
biodiversity in SCA.
Responsible parties
Center for Environmental Information,
Management and Education, and
Environmental Units.
2. Capacity 21 supported activities (with co-financing from GoC):
Immediate objective 4: Strengthen the awareness and capacity for the environmentally appropriate
integrated coastal management among the institutions, sectors and main communities along the SabanaCamagüey Ecosystem to reach sustainable development.
Result 4.1 Network for environmental monitoring (implemented by the Government of Cuba, the GEF and
other donors) strengthened as a complement to the biological diversity monitoring by means of a training
process and the technical support of the main involved institutions.
Success criteria:
 Greater capacity for the detection of environmental problems in early stages
 Greater application of recommended measures for the mitigation or solution of environmental
problems
 Availability of additional technical resources in support to the environmental inspection activities
 Greater sensitization in relation to the prevention of environmental risks among the involved sectors
Activity 4.1.1 Design and execute three training workshops directed to the monitoring of environmental
quality of the water, soils and air. Workshops will be carried out in the Coastal Ecosystem Research Center
of Coco Key and the University of Ciego de Ávila. Approximately 20 people will participate in each
workshop, and they will be directed to the following topics and participant institutions.
- Quality of marine and terrestrial water: the training will approach analytical techniques for
monitoring the water quality; for wastes treatment and management of databases including new
software and statistical packages. Participants will include technical personnel of CITMA and its
Environmental Monitoring Stations, as well as the designated personnel of the ministries of
agriculture, sugar, hydraulic resources, fisheries and construction in the five provinces comprised in
the project area.
-
Quality of soils: the training will deal with the monitoring of degradation, salinity and coastal erosion
of the soil. Participants will include technical personnel of CITMA and its Environmental Monitoring
Stations, as well as the designated personnel of the ministries of agriculture, sugar, and construction in
the five provinces comprised in the project area.
-
Quality of the air: the training will deal with the monitoring of emissions of gases and aerosols and
the quality of rainwater. Participants will include technical personnel of CITMA and its
Environmental Monitoring Stations, as well as meteorologists and chemists responsible for the quality
of the air in the five provinces comprised in the project area.
Activity 4.1.2: Design and execute six workshops directed to the monitoring of impacts related to the
economic activities and investments (for example the construction of infrastructures and waste treatment).
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A workshop will be carried out in each one of the five provinces of the project area and a regional
summary workshop to share case studies, methodologies, common challenges and other relevant issues.
Participants will be from sectors and companies related to physical planning, economic development,
conservation and tourism. Twenty persons will participate in the workshops, and 40 in the regional one.
Activity 4.1.3: Design and execute a shop directed to the monitoring of the dynamics of the physicalgeographical processes of the coastline. Approximately 20 representatives of institutions, sectors and
interdisciplinary groups in the area of the project will participate (geomorphologists, terrestrial and marine
ecologists).
Activity 4.1.4: Evaluate the application of the knowledge acquired in the environmental monitoring, and
identify additional training requirements and carry out updating workshops, embracing elements according
to the detected needs. This evaluation will be done in two stages (mid-term and end of the project).
Result 4.2 Training of the technical personnel, strengthened by means of the training of around a hundred
persons as a support to environmental management
Success criteria:
 Greater consideration of environmental variables in the activities of development planning and use and
zonation of the territory
 Greater adhesion to the environmental codes in the treatment and disposition of solid and liquid
wastes, and air emissions generated by human settlements and the agroindustrial activity
 Improved capacity for the detection of environmental problems in early stages
 Greater awareness concerning the prevention of environmental risks among provincial planners, local
government and agroindustrial companies.
Activity 4.2.1: Design and execute five provincial workshops in aspects respectively related to the
environmental zonation and planning, waste treatment, environmental inspection, management of
environmental information systems, and environmental mitigation. The Provincial Directions of Physical
Planning, CITMA, Environmental Monitoring Stations and key agroindustrial companies in the project
area will participate.
Activity 4.2.2: Monitoring the consideration of environmental approaches in the development and physical
planning and in the wastes treatment and disposition. Additional training requirements and technical
support will be identified and updating workshops will be carried out, embracing elements according to
detected need.
Result 4.3 Strengthened institutional and inter-sector awareness in relation to the matters of environmental
conservation and sustainable development for the integrated coastal management.
Success criteria:
 Greater incorporation of the environmental dimension in the partial plans of territorial classification
(covering municipal and local levels) and development plans of the strategic sectors (e.g. sugar
industry, agriculture, fisheries, construction, tourism)
 Implementation of measures by the local government and the sectors mentioned before that stimulate
the integrated coastal management as initiatives of inter-institutional and inter-sector coordination and
preventive or corrective actions for the environmental protection.
 Decrease of the incidence of negative environmental impacts in the project region (example: reduction
and/or mitigation of the focuses of pollution documented by the Environmental Units)
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
Greater incorporation of the environmental dimension in the sectoral development plans and in the
partial plans of territorial ordering
Activity 4.3.1: Elaboration of an integrated training program that approaches sustainable and
environmental development topics that comprise principles, guidelines, methodology, case studies and
challenges, appropriate to the Cuban reality and in particular to the dynamics of the project area. This
program will include an interdisciplinary process of research, documentation and determination of
pedagogical methods, directed to decision-makers at provincial level and technical personnel with
management responsibilities.
Activity 4.3.2: Realization of a workshop in each province comprising general concepts and applications
of sustainable development and environment, directed to provincial decision-makers (Presidents and Vicepresidents of the Provincial People's Power and linked sectoral delegates).
Activity 4.3.3: Realization of a workshop in each province on applied guidelines, approaches and case
studies for sustainable development and environmental management directed to second level and municipal
decision-makers (for example, directors of physical planning, environmental units, sugar complexes,
agricultural, fisheries, forestry, construction and tourist companies).
Activity 4.3.4: Provide logistical/technical support (national consultants, impression of materials,
realization of workshops) to the inter-institutional initiatives of environmental coordination in operation,
through the provincial delegations and environmental units (example: council of watersheds, flora and
fauna and other “ad hoc”committees).
Activity 4.3.5: Monitoring of the sustainability aspects in the development management and in the
integrated coastal management, and identification of additional training requirements and realization of
updating workshops, covering elements according to detected need.
Result 4.4. Environmental education and awareness processes executed at community level, linking the
local governments, mass organizations and the civil society.
Success criteria:
 Sensibilization of community members and institutions concerning environmental legislation,
institutional roles and local responsibilities for the prevention and control locally-generated
environmental pollution and degradation.
 Increase of the support to the Environmental Units of CITMA on the part of the community of actors
in the detection and control of local sources of pollution
 Greater initiative of the communities in the prevention of environmental pollution derived from the
local economic activity
 Horizontal transfer of environmental initiatives locally operated between the community actors along
the project area.
Activity 4.4.1: Discuss and assign responsibilities to the Environmental Units of CITMA for the
coordination of training and promotion activities (workshops, seminars, press, radio, TV, posters, etc.), as
well as guard the equipment contributed by the project dedicated to support the realization of workshops,
meetings and other foreseen activities in the communities.
Activity 4.4.2: Design, reproduce and classify didactic materials in the form of flexible modules of
education/training and promotion directed to the diverse community actors and sectors (6 thematic
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pamphlets relevant to sustainable development, 8 posters with educational purposes). In these modules
different formal and not formal pedagogical means will be applied as a way of stimulating the local
participation and local appropriation of knowledge.
Activity 4.4.3: Program and execute a series of at least 10 workshops, 10 seminars, 5 encounters, 10
exchanges, 5 competitions and other activities in the communities involving high-priority topics such as
surveillance to prevent illegal hunting, fishing and lumbering; actions for the protection of habitats of
species of concern; actions to prevent local environmental pollution; etc..
Activity 4.4.4: Provide direct non financial support (logistical and in kind, such as photocopies, posters
impression, transportation, prizes for competitions, feeding, per diem and facilities for the meetings) for
initiatives at small scale of environmental awareness operated by diverse actors of the local community,
local governments, schools, social and sport associations, agricultural and fishing cooperatives, Cuban
women's federation and neighbors' committees, among others.
Result 4. 5. Documentation, systematizing and transfer of the experiences and lessons acquired during the
implementation the project CUB/92/G31 to selected institutions and sectoral representatives of other
coastal areas of high biodiversity where infrastructure investments are contemplated.
Success criteria:
 Documentation on the deep evaluations of the process of the project carried out by the actors.
 Exchange of the experiences and matters relevant to the project, among the executive group of the
project and the participants of the workshops, and the visiting delegations from other coastal areas that
face quick development of tourism and infrastructure.
Activity 4.5.1 Organize and carry out a workshop in each of the 5 provinces with the different participants
of the project with the purpose of evaluating the reached results, and another summary workshop in one of
the provinces to enrich the final evaluation of the project. These workshops should be programmed to
coincide with and to enrich the final evaluation of the project. The results of the workshop, both
quantitative and qualitative, will be included in a report to provide local information directed to the formal
process of evaluation. Approximately 20 persons of the five provinces of the project area will participate in
the workshops and around 50 persons will participate in the synthesis inter-provincial workshop.
Activity 4.5.2 Program and establish contacts with the governments' provincial representatives and sectors
of the areas of concern that face the same challenges to determine the needs of information modalities for
the diffusion and transfer of experiences.
Activity 4.5.3 Program and carry out processes of consultations, visits and exchanges in order to share the
most important aspects of the project (approaching methodologies, institutional framework, coordination
issues, limitations and solutions) and stimulate the replication of the process in other localities.
E. INPUTS
58. The project will be building on a series of activities aimed at environmental management of the SCE.
These are activities that will take place over the life of the proposed project, irrespective of any actions
undertaken by the project. While these baseline measures (realistic baseline) are important in ensuring
better environmental management, there is considerable scope to strengthen and therefore maximize their
impact through additional actions. UNDP’s Capacity 21 program and the Cuban government will provide
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inputs for these additional measures aimed at capacity building for sustainable development. These
additional measures must be in place for securing biodiversity conservation efforts and constitute the
“sustainable development baseline” (i.e., that which ought to occur in the country’s own national
sustainable development interest). The realistic baseline is estimated at US$ 96.97M and the sustainable
development baseline at US$ 100.05M. Therefore, resources that need to be leveraged to bridge the gap
between the realistic and sustainable development baselines are $3.08M ($2.356M of the leveraged
baseline is being contributed by the government and the remaining from Capacity 21 and Canadian
sources). The incremental costs of implementing specific biodiversity conservation measures have a GEF
component of 3.9M, a Cuban component of 12.9M and a Canadian component of 0.027M. The full
incremental costs analysis and matrix are shown in Annex VI.
59. The following matrix (Table 1) shows the project components and the breakdown of the costs
between GEF contributions and non-GEF contributions (in millions of USD). Increment 1 shows non-GEF
financing that has been leveraged to undertake sustainable development activities that serve as an
important foundation for biodiversity conservation (Government of Cuba, UNDP/Capacity 21 and
Environment Canada, among other Canadian institutions). Increment 2 represents the costs of activities
beyond national sustainable development interest that primarily generate global benefits. Some non-GEF cofinancing has been secured for Increment 2 as well (Government of Cuba, Canadian institutions).
Components
1. Protected Areas
Management
2. Consolidated
capacity for the
long-term
management of
coastal zones
3. Education and
awareness
SUBTOTAL
Support costs
TOTAL
Increment 1
Increment 2
0,000
GEF
2,400
GEF
Total
Non-GEF
Total
TOTAL
Non GEF
12,940
2,400
12,940
15,340
1,083
0,000
1,083
2,588
3,671
0,293
0,000
0,293
0,491
0,784
3,776
12,940
Of which,
GoC = 12,913
Canadian sources = 0,027
3,776
16,019
19,795
0,113
3,889
16,019
0,113
19,908
Of which,
GoC = 12,913 and
Canadian
sources = 0,027
2,588
Of which, GoC = 2,001,
Capacity 21= 0,314
Canadian
sources = 0,273
0,491
Of which, GoC = 0,355
Capacity 21 = 0,136
3,079
Of which, GoC = 2,356,
Capacity 21 = 0,450
Canadian sources = 0,273
3,079
0,113
3,889
12,940
1. Contribution of the Government
Previous investment in the SCA since the beginning
of the pilot-phase project:
Cuban Pesos 79,401,780
Investment of the Government in the current project:
US$
8,431,000
2,025,000
420,000
Scientific/technical personnel full time
Support personnel
Facilities
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Training
Equipment
Miscellanies
Total investment in the project (5 years)
245,000
640,000
3,508,000
15,269,000
2. Contributions of UNDP/GEF
US$
550,000
70,000
60,000
520,000
2,273,000
416,000
3,889,000
Payment and expenses of consultants
Mission costs
Subcontracts
Training
Scientific equipment
Miscellaneous*
Total investment of the project (5 years)
* Miscellaneous includes the administrative cost of US$ 116,000
3. Contributions of UNDP/Capacity 21
Capacity 21 support is designed to complement actions (related to training) for the protection of
biodiversity of global and national significance that will be financed by the GEF and the Cuban
Government, as well as sustainable development actions financed by the Cuban Government and other
donors.
FINANCING OF THE RESULTS
AND OF GENERAL EXPENSES
Cuba
USD*
(in kind)
10,000
1.
CAP 21
USD
Strengthen the environmental monitoring network as a complement of
110,000
the biological diversity monitoring by means of training and technical
support.
2. Strengthen the training of the technical personnel as a support to
3,750
77,500
environmental management.
3. Strengthen the inter-sectoral coordination for the integrated coastal
150,000
81,000
management.
4. Propitiate the environmental education and awareness processes at
15,000
42,000
community level, related to instances of local governments, mass
organizations and instances of the civil society.
5. Document, systematize and transfer the experiences acquired through
0
41,200
the project CUB/92/G31 to other coastal zones where infrastructure
investments are considered putting in danger areas with high biological
diversity values.
SUBTOTAL OF THE RESULTS
178,750
351,700
Evaluation mission
0
10,000
Equipment
0
66,500
Other expenses (materials, services, operations and maintenance)
0
29,500
SUBTOTAL
178,750
457,700
Project support costs
0
13,600
TOTAL
178,750
471,300
* In direct actions such as salaries, fuel, facilities, infrastructure, etc. (indirect actions are not included).
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Total
USD
120,000
81,250
231,000
57,000
41,200
530,450
10,000
66,500
29,500
636,450
13,600
650,050
Inputs for each result have been calculated as follows:
Result 1:
10 workshops x 5 000 = 50 000 (bl 30)
International cons. - 10 000 x 1.5 = 15 000 (bl 11)
National cons. - 5 000 x 1 = 5 000 (bl 17)
Update/refresher training:
2 workshops x 5 000 = 10 000 (bl 32)
Int. Cons.- 10 000 x 0.5 = 5 000 (bl 11)
Nat. Cons. - 5 000 x 1 = 5 000 (bl 17)
Fellowships - 3 x 10 000 = 30 000 (bl 31)
Subtotal: 120 000
Result 2:
5 workshops x 5 000 = 25 000 (bl 32)
Int. Cons. - 10 000 x 0.75 = 7 500 (bl 11)
Nat. Cons. - 5 000 x 0.5 = 2 500 (bl 17)
Update/refresher training:
2 workshops x 5 000 = 10 000 (bl 32)
Int. Cons. - 10 000 x 0.5 = 5 000 (bl 11)
Nat. Cons. - 5 000 x 0.25 = 1 250 (bl 17)
Fellowships - 3 x 10 000 = 30 000 (bl 31)
Subtotal: 81 250
Result 3:
5 cons. X 5 000 x 6 months = 150 000 (bl 17/20)
Trips / per diem - 1 800 x 5 = 9 000 (bl 15)
Impression of materials = 7 000 (bl 53)
10 workshops x 5 000 = 50 000 (bl 32)
Logistical support / facilitating of initiatives of committees - 10 000 (bl 53)
Update/refresher training:
1 workshop x 5 000 = 5 000 (bl 32)
Subtotal: 231 000
Result 4:
Elaboration of materials
6 cons. X 5 000 x 0.5 months = 15 000 (bl 17/20)
Impression of materials - 7 000 (bl 53)
Trips and per diem - 5 000 (bl 53)
Community workshops - 20 x 5 x 200 = 20 000 (bl 32)
In kind contribution to local initiatives - 10 x 5 x 200 = 10 000 (bl 53)
Subtotal: 57 000
Result 5:
Provincial workshops for the project evaluation plus an interprovincial synthesis workshop. 6 workshops x
5 000 = 30 000 (bl 53)
Elaboration of memoirs / evaluation documents 6 x 200 = 1 200
Visits and exchanges
4-person deleg. (provincial government, environmental sector, tourist sector and another productive sector)
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of the 5 provinces during one week
Per diem - 5 000 (bl 53)
Trips - 200 x 25 = 5 000 (bl 53)
Subtotal: 41 200
Total for the 5 results: 530,450
Plus other expenses:
C21Mission for the mid term and final evaluation: 10,000 (2 weeks each time)
Office Material: 200 X 60: 12,000
Photocopies (Xeroxing of materials): 50 X 60: 3,000
Bibliography (Publications): 2,500
Operations and Maintenance: 200 X 60: 12,000
SUBTOTAL: 39,500
Provincial Equipment for Training, Promotion, Events and Community Activities:
Slides Projector X 5: 4,000
Overhead Projector X 5: 4,000
Screen for Slide/Overhead X 5: 1,000
Blackboard X 5: 500
Video and TV sets X 5: 4,000
Computer/Printer/Voltage Stabilizer X 5: 10,000
Photocopier X 5: 10,000
Video Camera X 5: 4,000
Photographic cameras X 5: 4,000
Computer Projector System (Data Show) X 5: 25,000
Subtotal equipment: 66,500
Total project: 636,450
Total contribution Cuba: 178,750
Total contribution of capacity 21: 457,700 plus 13,600 for country office support costs = 471, 300
4. Contributions of Canadian Institutions
Canadian Department of Environment (Regina and LaSalle) support towards water quality monitoring:
173,000
Canadian Nature Federation/Ducks Unlimited/WWF (Canada) will provide some basic equipment and
computers: 16,600
Environment Canada will provide some software: 83,600
Parks Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service will support some research projects and studies in protected
areas: 26,800
F. RISKS
Institutional and financial sustainability
60. Institutional and financial sustainability of activities beyond the life of the project is guaranteed by
the Government’s recognition of the vital importance of protecting biodiversity as part of the country’s
natural capital on which its national sustainable development depends. The Government will guarantee the
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functioning of the Protected Area System and the Council for Integrated Coastal Management upon
completion of the project, including the long-term monitoring programme. Despite the huge economic
difficulties the country is facing, the Government continues to invest considerable resources in scientific
research, institution building and environmental legislation and policymaking, among other elements.
61. Cuba is currently creating the National Fund for the Environment, supported by the recently
approved Law on the Environment. This fund will permit continued financing of activities aimed at
protecting biodiversity in fundamental ecosystems, including those of the SCE. The Fund will be
capitalized from a variety of sources, including entrance and users fees in protected areas, as well as
charges for ecosystem services. By current law, forty percent of income generated from entrance and users
fees is expected to remain within protected area administrations and will be managed and redistributed
according to the possibilities of each protected area to cover its needs with profits it has generated. Design
and legal establishment of the fund is expected to become final later this year. The project will play an
advisory role to the Fund and will provide important inputs towards capitalization of the Fund.
Specifically, activities under Component B of the project proposed here will support the identification and
design of economic instruments aimed at generating adequate revenue for the protected area system and
progressively capitalizing the Environment Fund.
62. The existing institutional and legal system, together with the ever-increasing participatory character
of decision making, will increasingly contribute to sustaining biodiversity conservation activities.
Sustainability will be enhanced over time with an increasingly comprehensive legal framework; the
Resolution on Environmental Impact Assessment, the Decree-Law on Fishing Regulations, and the Law on
the Environment, as well as the Decree-Law on Coastal Zone Management, currently being approved, and
other new laws, will contribute to the sustainability of project objectives.
63. The risk of failing to achieve the targeted basic or incremental investment is minimal, and it is
unlikely that the Government should give conscious priority to a non-sustainable development plan with
short-term goals. It is highly improbable that there be a shortage of suitable staff for the actions proposed
given the wide availability of highly trained people from different educational levels. Participation of the
provinces and sectors involved has been secured since the implementation of the GEF pilot project and
because of their participation in project design.
64. This project intends to impart the experience acquired in the protection of biodiversity in the SCE to
other areas of the country and, where possible, to other countries of the region, thus favoring a more
systematic implementation of integrated management in the zone.
G. PREVIOUS OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Previous obligations
65.
None
2. Pre-requisites
66.
The Government will contribute the personnel and budgets as indicated in Section.
67.
The Government will establish a Steering Committee to guide the project.
68.
The Government will designate the counterpart groups of the appropriate agencies.
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69. The Government will take into account the results of on going research, pilot phase experiences, and
management actions and plans of this project, in decision-making regarding future sustainable
development of the project region, as well as other areas of the country with similar conditions. It will also
establish mechanisms that guarantee the application of guidelines and standards to assure the fulfillment of
the general objectives (as outlined in this UNDP-GEF Project Document) for conservation of the SabanaCamagüey region.
70. The Project Document will be signed by UNDP and assistance to the project will only be provided if
the above pre-requisites are or can be met. If one or more pre-requisites are not fulfilled, UNDP can, at its
discretion, consider suspending or terminating assistance.
H. PROJECT REVIEWS, REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS
71. Current UNDP project monitoring and reporting strategies (Tripartite Project Review [TPR],
Program Performance Evaluation Reports [PPER], Mid Term- and Final Review) will be applied and
complemented by GEF M&E procedures such as the annual Project Implementation Review (PIR) and
independent project and portfolio evaluations. The organization, terms of reference, and precise schedule
will be determined in consultation with signatories to the project document.
72. The Project Director will be responsible for preparing and submitting various reports and reviews
regarding the project’s performance and accomplishments. The final report of the project will be prepared
and presented for consideration in the final review meeting. A draft of the final project report will be
presented to the Government and UNDP at least four months before the final review meeting.
73. In order not to overburden the project team, reporting requirements of Capacity 21, GEF and UNDP
will be streamlined and combined under one format to the greatest extent possible. The project team will be
expected to report on progress of GEF and Capacity 21 supported activities under a similar agreed format.
74. The project’s Monitoring and Evaluation arrangements encompass the collection, analysis, and
dissemination of data and information on issues related to implementation progress and impact assessment.
Monitoring the progress of project implementation will be carried out internally and permanently by
CITMA, and evaluation of implementation and impact of the project will take place in the middle, at the
end and after completion of the project, as commissioned by the Steering Committee.
75. Based on its monitoring and evaluation activities, the project will be able to capture and share
“lessons learned”. This will assist project management to systematically assess the timely and qualitative
fulfillment of workplan objectives and, if necessary, to take corrective measures. M&E findings will be fed
back directly into decision making and enhancement of project quality, as well as to ongoing and
forthcoming GEF initiatives; lessons learned will be compiled, published and disseminated to raise public
awareness of the project’s activities and substantiate its credibility both nationally and internationally.
76. Baseline data and permanently updated data are crucial in order to measure progress of project
implementation and to assess impact. The project will identify objectively verifiable implementation and
impact indicators, including the means and sources of verification. Emphasis will be placed on collecting
and systematizing data already available from various sources in order to avoid the costly collection of
primary data.
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I. LEGAL CONTEXT
77. This project document will be the instrument referred as such in the Article 1 of the Agreement of
Basic Standard Assistance between the Government of Cuba and the United Nations Development
Program, signed by the parties on May 17, 1975. The executing agency of the receiving country, with the
purpose of the Agreement of Standard Basic Assistance, will refer to the cooperative agencies described in
that agreement.
78. Only the following types of revisions can be made to this project document with the signature of the
resident representative of the UNDP, whenever he or she makes sure that the other signatories of the
document of the project do not have objections to the proposed changes:
1) Revisions in, or additions to, any of the annexes of the project;
2) Revisions that do not imply significant changes in the immediate objectives, results, or activities
of the project; but rather are caused by the readjustments of the results already agreed because of
increase in prices due to inflation; and
3) Mandatory annual revisions that reprogram the delivery of the agreed results of the project due to
increase in prices of the experts and other items due to inflation or taking into account the
flexibility of expenses of the agency.
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J. BUDGETS
1. Budget for Government contribution to the Project
Country:
Number of the project:
Cuba
CUB/98/G32
Title of the project:
Priority actions to consolidate biodiversity protection in the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem
Code
Description
10.00
10.01
10.02
11.99
PROJECT
PERSONNEL
Scientific/technical
Support Personnel
Total Component
30.00
31.00
39.00
TRAINING
Training
Total Component
40.00
41.00
42.00
EQUIPMENT
Fungible Equipment
Non fungible
Equipment
Total Component
49.00
50.00
51.00
52.00
59.00
MISCELLÁNEOUS
Operations and
maintenance
Facilities
Total Component
99.00
GRAND TOTAL
Total
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
h/m
$
h/m
$
h/m
$
h/m
$
h/m
$
h/m
$
24,088
8,766
8,431,000
2,025,000
10,456,000
4,818
1,753
1,686,200
405,000
1,620,000
4,818
1,753
1,686,200
405,000
2,091,200
4,818
1,753
1,686,200
405,000
2,091,200
4,818
1,753
1,215,000
405,000
2,091,200
3,471
1,753
1,215,000
405,000
2,091,200
245,000
245,000
45,000
45,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
200,000
440,000
70,000
150,000
60,000
100,000
50,000
80,000
20,000
60,000
0
50,000
640,000
220,000
160,000
130,000
80,000
50,000
3,508,000
701,600
701,600
701,600
701,600
701,600
420,000
3,928,000
220,000
921,600
100,000
801,600
100,000
801,600
701,600
701,600
15,269,000
3,277,800
3,102,800
3,072,000
2,922,800
2,892,800
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2. Budget for UNDP-GEF contribution to the Project
(In US Dollars)
Country:
Number of the project:
Title of the project:
Cuba
CUB/98/G32
Priority actions to consolidate biodiversity protection in the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem
Code
Description
10.00
11.50
11.99
PROJECT PERSONNEL
Consultants
Total of the component
16.00
16.01
19.00
MISSIÓN COSTS
Mission Costs
Total of the component
20.00
22.01
29.00
Total
1999
2000
m/h
$
$
m/h
2002
$
m/h
2003
m/h
$
45.8
45.8
550,000
550,000
50,000
50,000
100,000
100,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
100,000
100,000
70
70
70,000
70,000
7,000
7,000
12,000
12,000
16,000
16,000
18,000
18,000
17,000
17,000
SUBCONTRACTS
National Subcontracts
Total Component
60,000
60,000
5,000
5,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
10,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
30.00
31.00
32.00
33.00
34.00
39.00
TRAINING
Scholarships
Study tours
In-Service training
Meetings and events
Total of the component
180,000
120,000
100,000
120,000
520,000
36,000
20,000
8,000
64,000
36,000
30,000
20,000
28,000
114,000
36,000
30,000
20,000
28,000
114,000
36,000
30,000
20,000
28,000
114,000
36,000
30,000
20,000
28,000
114,000
40.00
45.00
45.72
46.00
49.00
EQUIPMENT and O&M
Fungible Equipment
Operation and maintenance
Non Fungible Equipment
Total of the component
258,000
328,500
1,686,500
2,273,000
38,700
28,500
252,975
320,175
64,500
50,000
843,250
957,750
64,500
50,000
252,975
367,475
64,500
100,000
252,975
417,475
25,800
100,000
84,325
210,125
50.00
52.00
53.01
53.02
54.00
59.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Reporting Costs
Rentals
Others
Country Office support costs
Total of the component
40,000
200,000
63,000
113,000
416,000
15,000
8,000
16,365
136,000
50,000
15,000
36,844
65,000
10,000
50,000
15,000
21,146
75,000
10,000
50,000
15,000
23,399
75,000
20,000
35,000
10,000
15,246
65,000
99.00
Grand Total
3,889,000
582,175
1’268,750
742,475
784,475
511,125
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m/h
2001
$
m/h
$
3. Budget for Capacity 21’s contribution to the Project
(In US Dollars)
Country:
Number of the project:
Title of the project:
Cuba
CUB/99/G81/A/5G/99
Priority actions to consolidate biodiversity protection in the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem
Code
Description
Total
1999
2000
2001
10.00
11.50
11.99
PROJECT PERSONNEL
Consultants
Total of the component
16.00
16.01
19.00
MISSION COSTS
Mission Costs
Total of the component
20.00
20.01
29.00
SUBCONTRACTS
National subcontracts
Total component
30.00
31.00
32.00
33.00
34.00
39.00
TRAINING
Scholarships
Study tours
In-Service Training
Meetings and events
Total of the component
60,000
30,000
30,000
220,000
24,000
304,000
25,000
6,000
61,000
65,000
6,000
101,000
40.00
41.00
42.00
49.00
EQUIPMENT
Fungible Equipment
Not Fungible Equipment
Total of the component
66,500
66,500
33,250
33,250
33,250
33,250
50.00
51.00
52.00
53.01
53.02
54.00
59.00
MISCELLÁNY
Operation and maintenance
Report Costs
Rentals
Others
Country Office support costs
Total of the component
12,000
15,200
3,000
3,000
17,500
13,600
58,300
3,500
13,600
23,100
m/h
$
m/h
$
m/h
$
3.25
3.25
32,500
32,500
2.0
2.0
20,000
20,000
1.25
1.25
12,500
12,500
1.0
1.0
10,000
10,000
m/h
2002
$
m/h
2003
$
m/h
$
1.0
1.0
10,000
10,000
50,000
6,000
56,000
50,000
3,000
53,000
30,000
3,000
33,000
3,000
3,000
2,000
4,000
2,000
4,000
2,000
1,200
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
9,500
6,700
9,500
9,500
99.00
Great total
471,300
137,350
156,250
65,500
62,500
49,700
Note: The Government of Cuba will complement Capacity 21 resources to the tune of USD 178,750 through national consultancies. The total amount of national and Capacity
21 contributions amount to 650,050 USD.
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Note: Justification of UNDP-GEF budget
Mission Costs include the missions for Project evaluation and international meetings. National
Subcontracts cover national audits, access to INTERNET, insurance of vehicles, security services against
burglary and subscription to computer security systems.
A description of the training budget line is shown in Annex III, while the required equipment is reflected
in Annex IV.
Operation and Maintenance includes repair and maintenance of boats, terrestrial vehicles, and electronic
and non-electronic equipment. Reporting Costs cover the design and editing of project documents. Rentals
refer to boats, facilities for project activities and transportation. Others refer to communications, bank
commissions that are not included in expense, and postal shipping.
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K. ANNEXES
Annex I:
Work plan
Annex II:
Project Planning Matrix
Annex III:
Training program
Annex IV:
Equipment requirements
Annex V:
Terms of reference and Description of responsibilities
Annex VI:
Incremental Cost Analysis
Annex VII:
Map of the project area
A-1
Annex I: Work plan
PRELIMINARY WORK PLAN (1999-2004)
Objective 1: Establish eight protected areas for conservation, demonstration and potential replication
Results and activities
Responsible parties
QUARTERLY PROGRAM (in the original the format is per month)
I
II III I
V
Result
1.1 Eight protected areas implemented
and legally established in operation,
with their management plans.
Activities
1.1.1 Elaboration of the proposals and
presentation to the Government
National Protected Area
Center and Provincial
Delegations of CITMA
1.1.2 Elaboration of the management
plans.
National Protected Area
Center, National
Enterprise for the
Protection of Flora and
Fauna, and Provincial
Delegations of CITMA
1.1.3 Construction or assignment of the
infrastructure and scientific and
logistical equipment.
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center,
Environmental Units
and Organizations of the
People's Power.
1.1.4 Establishment of the payroll of
Provincial Delegations
A-2
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
protected area workers
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center
and National Enterprise
for the Protection of
Flora and Fauna.
1.1.5 Training of the protected area
personnel
Direction of the Project
and National Protected
Area Center
1.1.6 Protected area operation
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center
and National Enterprise
for the Protection of
Flora and Fauna
Result
1.2 Promoted information on the SCA
biodiversity and its importance and
need of protection.
Activities
1.2.1 Elaboration of posters, brochures
and leaflets
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center,
National Enterprise for
the Protection of Flora
and Fauna, and
Direction of the Project
1.2.2 Participation in local programs of
radio and TV, as well as
utilization of press and other
media
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center,
National Enterprise for
the Protection of Flora
and Fauna
A-3
1.2.3 Interpretive talks
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center
and National Enterprise
for the Protection of
Flora and Fauna
Result
1.3 Dissemination and exchange of
experiences on protected area
management.
Activities
1.3.1 Workshops to exchange
experiences and for
methodological discussions
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA, National
Protected Area Center,
National Enterprise for
the Protection of Flora
and Fauna
A-4
Objective 2: Consolidate the institutional coordination capacities for an integrated, sustained, long-term coastal zone management in
aspects related to biodiversity conservation
Results and activities
Responsible parties
QUARTERLY PROGRAM (in the original the format is per month)
I
II III I
V
Result
2.1 Integrated Coastal Management
Authority (AMIC) of the SCE
formally established and in
operation
Activities
2.1.1 Multisectoral participative
discussion of the proposal of
structure, functions, attributions,
and subordination of the
Integrated Coastal Management
Authority
Environmental Agency,
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA,
Environmental Units,
Direction of
Environmental Policy of
CITMA and Direction
of the Project
2.1.2 Presentation fo the proposal for the Direction of
AMIC to the Government for its
Environmental Policy of
approval
CITMA and Direction
of the Project
2.1.3 Acquisition of the minimum
equipment necessary for the
Integrated Coastal Management
Direction of the Project
2.1.4 Relevant training of the personnel
related to the integrated coastal
management in aspects related
to biodiversity
Direction of the Project
A-5
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
2.1.5 Implementation of the AMIC
Direction of
Environmental Policy of
CITMA and Direction
of the Project
Result
2.2
Inventories and quick ecological
assessments in areas that contain
biodiversity of global
significance, prioritized because
of the protection needs or the
existing threats.
Activities
2.2.1 Relevant training in specialized
inventories and quick ecological
assessments
Direction of the Project
and Consultant
2.2.2 Minimum equipment necessary for Direction of the Project
inventories and quick ecological and Consultant
assessments
2.2.3 Assessment of the health status of
coral reefs
Institute of
Oceanology, Coastal
Ecosystem Research
Center and Monitoring
Stations
2.2.4 Assessment of the health status of
mangrove swamps
Institute of Ecology and
Systematics, Coastal
Ecosystem Research
Center, Terrestrial
Ecosystem Research
Center, and Monitoring
Stations
2.2.5 Assessment of the health status of
seagrass beds
Institute of
Oceanology, Coastal
A-6
Ecosystem Research
Center, Center for
Coastal and
Environmental Studies,
Monitoring Stations
2.2.6 Inventory of marine and terrestrial
species in protected areas
Institute of Oceanology,
Institute of Ecology and
Systematics, Coastal
Ecosystem Research
Center, Center for
Coastal and
Environmental Studies,
Terrestrial Ecosystem
Research Center,
National Aquarium and
Monitoring Stations
2.2.7 Inventory and detailed mapping of Institute of Oceanology,
marine and terrestrial ecosystems Institute of Ecology and
in protected areas
Systematics, National
Protected Area Center,
Coastal Ecosystem
Research Center,
Center for Coastal and
Environmental Studies,
Terrestrial Ecosystem
Research Center,
Monitoring Stations and
Geocuba
2.2.8 Consolidation and enrichment of
biological collections that serve
as frameworks for the validation
of inventories
Institute of Ecology and
Systematics, Institute of
Oceanology and Coastal
Ecosystem Research
Center
Result
2.3 Detailed zonation and planning in
prioritized areas incorporating the
A-7
criteria for the conservation and
protection of biodiversity of global
significance
Activities
2.3.1 Detailed zonation of protected
areas
National Protected Area
Center, Research
Centers and Provincial
Delegations of CITMA
2.3.2 Detailed planning of the keys Coco,
Guillermo, Santa María and
Sabinal for the protection of high
biodiversity values
Institute of Physical
Planning, Research
Centers, National
Protected Area Center
and Provincial
Delegations of CITMA
Research Centers,
National Protected Area
Center, Institute of
Physical Planning and
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA
2.3.3 Environmental planning at
strategic scale for the keys
Esquivel, Francés, Ensenachos,
Paredón, Cruz, Las Brujas and
Fragoso, for the protection of
high biodiversity values
2.3.4 Supply of the minimum equipment Direction of the Project
necessary for the ecological
zonation and planning
2.3.5 Training of planning personnel in
the inclusion of the biodiversity
dimension in master plans and
projects
Direction of the Project
Result
2.4 Network of small biodiversity
monitoring stations
Activities
A-8
2.4.1 Training of the monitoring
personnel
Direction of the Project
2.4.2 Supply of minimum scientific and Direction of the Project
logistical equipment for
monitoring
2.4.3 Construction of the infrastructure
for the monitoring stations
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA,
Environmental Units
and Organizations of the
People's Power
2.4.4 Annual methodological workshops
on monitoring
Direction of the Project
2.4.5 Monitoring of biodiversity in the
SCE
Monitoring Stations and
scientific institutions
Result
2.5 Aplication of the principles of
resource economy for biodiversity
conservation and management
Activities
2.5.1 Training of the personnel in
environmental economy
Direction of the Project
2.5.2 Four specific case studies to learn
through practice, with the
objective of improving the
technical capacity and keeping
informed the policy oriented to
optimize incomes for the
individual protected areas and
the system as a whole
Faculty of Economy of
the University of
Havana, Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría”, Council of
Experts and Provincial
Delegations of CITMA,
2.5.3 Workshops on the results of te 4
Faculty of Economy of
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case studies
2.5.4 Development of specific software
for environmental economy for
the conditions of the SCE
2.5.5 Minimum equipment to use the
software, and for modeling and
mathematic operations
2.5.6 Researches on the economic
valuation of biodiversity
resources, environmental costs
and benefits
2.5.6 Economic management of impacts
caused by pollution
2.5.7 Studies on the design of economic
instruments for biodiversity,
protected areas and focused
policy
the University of
Havana, Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría” and
Council of Experts
Faculty of Economy of
the University of
Havana, and Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría”
Faculty of Economy of
the University of
Havana, and Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría”
Faculty of Economy of
the University of
Havana, Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría”, and
Council of Experts
Faculty of Economy of
the University of
Havana, Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría”, and
Council of Experts
Faculty of Economy of
the University of
Havana, Higher
Politechnical Institute
“José Antonio
Echevarría”, and
Council of Experts
A-10
Objective 3: Educate and increase the awareness of the community and actors involved in the use of the territory, for biodiversity
conservation
Results and activities
Responsible parties
QUARTERLY PROGRAM (in the original the format is per month)
I
II III I
V
Result
3.1 Provincial strategies and programs
for environmental education
Activities
3.1.1 Workshops to elaborate
environmental education
strategies and programs directed
to the sustainable use of
biodiversity
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, National
Aquarium and Direction
of the Project
Result
3.2 Communities and actors with a
higher degree of knowledge,
sensitivity and participation in SCE
biodiversity issues
Activities of the result 3.2
3.2.1 Workshops and seminars to
sensitize decisionmakers and the
different economic and
community sectors that affect
biodiversity
3.2.2 Production of didactic materials
on biodiversity
Direction of the Project,
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
Direction of the Project,
Center for
A-11
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
I
II III I
V
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.3 Promotion of the biodiversity
values and the Project through
mass media
Direction of the Project,
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, National
Aquarium and
Environmental Units
3.2.4 Collaboration with the different
teaching levels on biodiversity
issues
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.5 Workshops, conferences, talks,
seminars and events that promote
the protection of biodiversity of
global significance
Direction of the Project,
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, National
Aquarium and
Environmental Units
3.2.6 Activities of popular participation
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.7 Edition and reproduction of
promotional materials on
Direction of the Project,
Center for
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biodiversity
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, National
Aquarium and
Environmental Units
3.2.8 Elaboration of itinerant expositions Center for
and increase in the use of local
Environmental
museums on biodiversity
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.9 Development of national and
international events to exchange
experiences on biodiversity
conservation
Direction of the Project
and Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education
3.2.10 Development of environmental
campaigns directed to the
promotion of biodiversity
conservation
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
3.2.11 Promotion of the incorporation of
artistic manifestations to the
educational and sensitizing
activities on biological
diversity
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, Union of
Cuban Writers and
Artists and
Environmental Units
Result
3.3 Systematic assessment of the
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perception of the population on
biodivertisy, environment and
sustainable development
Activities
3.3.1 Design and application of
instruments for the evaluation of the
environmental perception of community
and actors in relation to the biological
diversity of the SCA
Center for
Environmental
Information,
Management and
Education, and
Environmental Units
Objective 4: Strengthen the awareness and capacity for the environmentally appropriate integrated coastal management among
institutions, sectors and main communities along the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem to reach sustainable development.
Results and activities
Responsible parties
I
II
QUARTERLY PROGRAM (in the original the format is per month)
III IV I II III IV I II III IV I II III IV I II
Result
4.1 Network for environmental
monitoring strengthened as a
complement to the biological
diversity monitoring
Activities
4.1.1 Design and execute three training
workshops directed to the
monitoring of environmental
quality of the water, soils and air
Direction of the Project
Research centers
Monitoring stations
4.1.2 Design and execute six workshops
directed to the monitoring of
impacts related to the economic
activities and investments
Direction of the Project
Research centers
Monitoring stations
4.1.3 Design and execute a workshop
directed to the monitoring of the
Direction of the Project
Research centers
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dynamics of the physicalgeographical processes of the
coastline.
4.1.4 Evaluate the application of the
knowledge acquired in the
environmental monitoring, and
identify additional training
requirements and carry out
updating workshops
Monitoring stations
Direction of the Project
Research centers
Monitoring stations
Result
4.2 Training of the technical personnel,
strengthened by means of the
training of around a hundred
persons as a support to
environmental management
Activities
4.2.1 Design and execute five provincial
workshops in aspects respectively
related to the environmental
zonation and planning, waste
treatment, environmental
inspection, management of
environmental information
systems, and environmental
mitigation.
Direction of the Project
Research Centers
Monitoring stations
Stakeholders
4.2.2 Monitoring the consideration of
environmental approaches in the
development and physical
planning and in the wastes
treatment and disposition.
Direction of the Project
Research Centers
Monitoring stations
Stakeholders
Result
4.3 Strengthened institutional and interA-15
sector awareness in relation to the
matters of environmental
conservation and sustainable
development for the integrated
coastal management
Activities
4.3.1 Elaboration of an integrated
Direction of the Project
training program that approaches Research Centers
sustainable and environmental
Stakeholders
development topics that
comprise principles, guidelines,
methodology, case studies and
challenges
4.3.2 Realization of a workshop in each
province comprising general
concepts and applications of
sustainable development and
environment, directed to
provincial decision-makers
Direction of the Project
Research Centers
Stakeholders
4.3.3 Realization of a workshop in each
province on applied guidelines,
approaches and case studies for
sustainable development and
environmental management
directed to second level and
municipal decision-makers
Direction of the Project
Research Centers
Stakeholders
4.3.4 Provide logistical/technical
support to the inter-institutional
initiatives of environmental
coordination in operation
Direction of the Project
4.3.5 Monitoring of the sustainability
aspects in the development
management and in the
integrated coastal management,
Direction of the Project
Research Centers
Monitoring stations
Provincial Delegations
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and identification of additional
training requirements and
realization of updating
workshops
of CITMA
Stakeholders
Result
4.4
Environmental education and
awareness processes executed at
community level, linking the local
governments, mass organizations
and the civil society
Activities
4.4.1 Discuss and assign responsibilities
to the Environmental Units of
CITMA for the coordination of
training and promotion activities,
as well as guard the equipment
contributed by the project
Direction of the Project
CIGEA
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA
4.4.2 Design, reproduce and classify
Direction of the Project
didactic materials in the form of CIGEA
flexible modules of
Research centers
education/training and promotion
directed to the diverse
community actors and sectors
4.4.3 Program and execute a series of at
least 10 workshops, 10 seminars,
5 encounters, 10 exchanges, 5
competitions and other activities
in the communities involving
high-priority topics such as
surveillance to prevent illegal
hunting, fishing and lumbering;
actions for the protection of
habitats of species of concern;
Direction of the Project
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA,
Environmental Units
and Organizations of the
People's Power
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actions to prevent local
environmental pollution; etc.
4.4.4 Provide direct non financial
support for initiatives at small
scale of environmental
awareness
Direction of the Project
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA,
Environmental Units
and Organizations of the
People's Power
Stakeholders
Result
4.5 Documentation, systematizing and
transfer of the experiences and
lessons acquired during the
implementation the project
CUB/92/G31 to selected institutions
and sectoral representatives of other
coastal areas of high biodiversity
where infrastructure investments are
contemplated
Activities
4.5.1 Organize and carry out a
workshop in each of the 5
provinces with the different
participants of the project with
the purpose of evaluating the
reached results, and another
summary workshop in one of the
provinces to enrich the final
evaluation of the project
Direction of the Project
Provincial Delegations
of CITMA
4.5.2 Program and establish contacts Direction of the Project
with the governments' provincial Provincial Delegations
representatives and sectors of the of CITMA
areas of concern that face the
same challenges to determine the
needs of information modalities
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for the diffusion and transfer of
experiences
4.5.3 Program and carry out processes of Direction of the Project
consultations, visits and
Provincial Delegations
exchanges in order to share the
of CITMA
most important aspects of the
project and stimulate the
replication of the process in other
localities
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Annex II: Project Planning Matrix
Project Strategy
Objectively Verifiable
Indicators
Means of Verification
Development goal: Secure
biodiversity protection in the
SCE
 Decline of populations of
protected species is reversed
 Species are able to recover from past actions
 Protected areas provide an efficient means for
species protection and recovery
Project purpose
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 There is a political will strongly rooted in the
Cuban Government regarding biodiversity
conservation, protection and sustainable use
as reflected in the Law on the Environment
and the National Environmental Strategy
 There is an appropriate legal and institutional
framework to implement the proposed priority
actions
 There is adequate balance between
institutional-executive centralization and
institutional-executive decentralization of the
Government’s environmental activity
 There is capable and available staff to
undertake the project actions both at central
and local levels
 The project complements the country’s
actions on sustainable development in the
SCE
Immediate biodiversity
management is established in
the SCE through adaptive,
integrated coastal management
based on institutional
strengthening and
coordination, the progressive
establishment and
implementation of a protected
area system and a network of
monitoring stations with
unified criteria, and an
effective program on
biodiversity education and
awareness
Output 1: Protected Areas
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 Results of managed-population
monitoring
 Results of assessments of the
ecosystem status
Governmental approval of the
 Legal probatory documents of the
institutional framework of
corresponding formal adoptions
integrated coastal management
 Documents of the management
and the protected area system
plans and regulations for protected
together with their management
areas
plans and regulations
 Reports on incidences and
Evidence of achievement of these
management actions for protected
plans and regulations
areas
Evidence of the application of
 Inspection of the infrastructures of
management plans and
monitoring stations and their
regulations for protected areas
functioning
Governmental financing of the
 Review of the reports on the results
infrastructure and functioning of
of monitoring and quick ecological
the network of monitoring
assessments for planning and
stations in the SCE
zoning, as well as inventories and
Evidence of the application of
assessments for management
laws and regulations on planning
purposes
and zoning, and the project
proposals in favor of biological
diversity
Existence of a legal and
 Management plans and regulations
institutional framework
for the eight protected areas
appropriate to implement the
 Specific and general regulations for
proposed protected areas
protected areas
Existence of an up-to-date
 Documents of the finances of
national system of protected area
public and tourist use as a source
classification that is both
for self-financing
compatible with that of the UICN  Register books on the incidence of
and adapted to country conditions
problems and management answers
Eight protected areas of the
in protected areas
Assumptions/Risks
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 The Government is aware of the need to
establish protected areas as instruments to
protect biodiversity and the environment
 Protected areas are an alternative tourist
product besides that of sun and beach. In turn,
these may be self-financed through
ecotourism
 Protected areas will be a source of
employment for the nearest communities
 The absence of permanent human settlements
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Output 2:
Integrated Environmental
Management:
 Council for Integrated
Coastal Management
 Inventory of biodiversity
and quick ecological
assessments for zoning
 Zoning and planning
 Monitoring and
assessments for
biodiversity management
 Economic measures for
biodiversity conservation
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Output 3: Environmental
Education and Awareness
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system are in full operation with
their management plans and
regulations
Protected areas are mostly selffinanced
Existence of Integrated Coastal
Management supported by a
Council for Integrated
Management in the SCE
Inventory of focal groups of
terrestrial and marine flora and
fauna in priority areas
Results of quick ecological
assessments included within
development plans and zoning
Development plans and zoning
carried out on environmental
bases
Network of monitoring stations
implemented with trained staff
and minimal equipment
Knowledge about the general
health status of ecosystems and
populations of global-concern
species
Environmental economic aspects
included in projects and
development plans
More participation of the
population in biodiversity
protection
Relevant trained staff related to
biodiversity protection
Decision-making based on
minimal knowledge of relevant
disciplines
Different products for
environmental education and
awareness
 Inspection of Visitor Centers and
Interpretative Trails in full
operation, among other options
 Official probatory documents of
governmental formalization of the
Council for Integrated Coastal
Management in the SCE and the
Protected Area System in full
operation
 Review of the self-financing
mechanisms set up in protected
areas and their effectiveness
 Reports on the results of
monitoring and their consequences
 Reports on the inventories and
quick ecological assessments and
their consequences
 Reports on the assessments of the
status of ecosystems and species
populations and their implications
in management
 Reports and documents related to
the advances and achievements
made by using economic
instruments for biodiversity
protection
 Inspection of the existence and
quality of different information
products related to education and
awareness concerning biodiversity
 Inquiries to different population
sectors and economic sectors
 Review of guideline- documents at
the different teaching levels
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in the keys will facilitate management and
efficacy of protected areas
There should be effective control and
penalties for actions against biodiversity.
There is legal back up to do it
By completion of the project, the protected
area system and that of economic instruments
should allow for an important share of
financing required for the activities
concerning global-concern biodiversity
management and protection
The Institute of Physical Planning includes
biodiversity dimension within development
master plans
Provincial and local governments are
institutionally and legally entitled to have
active participation in management and
decision making in their territories
The Faculty of Economics of Havana
University is capable to move towards full
application of environmental economics in the
country investment plans. The aforementioned
Faculty will participate in the Project
 There is an ambitious National Program of
Environmental Education and a Government’s
decisive political will for its implementation
 There is adequate institutional structure for
the development of the actions regarding
environmental education and awareness in an
integrated and decentralized way
Output 4: Strengthen the
 Greater capacity for the
awareness and capacity for the
detection of environmental
environmentally appropriate
problems in early stages
integrated coastal management  Greater application of
(Financed by Capacity 21)
recommended measures for the
mitigation or solution of
environmental problems
 Availability of additional
technical resources in support of
environmental inspection
activities
 Greater sensitization in relation
to the prevention of
environmental risks among the
involved sectors
 Greater consideration of
environmental variables in the
activities of development
planning and use and zoning of
territory
 Greater adherence to
environmental codes in the
treatment and disposition of solid
and liquid wastes, and air
emissions generated by human
settlements and agroindustrial
activity
 Greater awareness concerning
the prevention of environmental
risks among provincial planners,
local government and
agroindustrial companies.
 Greater incorporation of the
environmental dimension in plans
of territorial classification and
development plans of strategic
sectors
 Implementation of measures by
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Documents of every capacity
 Participatory methods in workshops with
building, education and
active involvement and participation of key
environmental awareness action
actors.
related with sustainable
 There is a political will from the Cuban
development issues
Government regarding sustainable
 Workshop reports
development and improving scientific and
technical capacity relevant to integrated
 Interviews of representatives of
coastal management.
institutions, stakeholders and local
community organizations, local
 There is an appropriate legal and
governments, etc.
institutional framework to implement the
Capacity 21 objectives in this project.
 Physical verification of equipment
and infrastructure
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the local government and the
sectors mentioned before that
stimulate integrated coastal
management as initiatives of
inter-institutional and inter-sector
coordination and preventive or
corrective actions for
environmental protection.
Decrease of the incidence of
negative environmental impacts in
the project region
Greater incorporation of the
environmental dimension in the
sectoral development plans and in
the partial plans of territorial
ordering
Sensitization of community
members and institutions
concerning environmental
legislation, institutional roles and
local responsibilities for the
prevention and control of locallygenerated environmental pollution
and degradation.
Increase community support to
Environmental Units of CITMA
in the detection and control of
local sources of pollution
Greater community initiative in
the prevention of environmental
pollution from local economic
activity
Horizontal transfer of
environmental initiatives among
communities in the project area.
Exchange of the experiences
among executive group of the
project and participants of
workshops, and visiting
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delegations from other coastal
areas that face rapid development
of tourism and infrastructure.
List of activities of each component
Component 1 (Costs to be assigned to GEF and GoC based on incremental activities/costs)
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Implement management plans for the eight priority provinces
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Build the administration rooms in the parks and action bases
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Create administration and carry out basic protection, as well as creating or increasing the staff for marine and terrestrial patrolling as convenient

Creation of the Visitor Center, interpretative trails and posts for bird observation

Promote settlers’ visits to protected areas and provide demonstrative services in protected areas
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Increase professional staff
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Undertake actions to diminish or eliminate exotic species

Initiate action plan to rescue local endemic species that are endangered or of global concern, and reforestation for conservation purposes as convenient

Keep the flamingo nursery in Máximo River Fauna Refuge
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Initiate plan for ecosystem and degraded-site reconstruction. Practically eliminate logging, hunting and fishing and start substituting or completely substitute logging actions
through alternative reforestation with local population
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Set up signaling systems and buoys for diving and snorkeling as convenient
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Use systems of solar cells for energy, communications, equipment and work means for post for protection and park guards
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Acquire marine and terrestrial transportation for the activities regarding area protection and monitoring

Equipment and materials for the Visitor Center and trails, as well as protected area administrations

Periodically develop workshops
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Train the staff of protected areas
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Component 2 (Costs to be assigned to GEF and GoC based on incremental activities/costs)

Establishment of the Council for Integrated Coastal Management

Staff training and technical assistance concerning biodiversity management and integrated management

Network for databases and Geographic Information System on biodiversity for the SCE management (bases financed by sources other than GEF)
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Minimal equipment for biodiversity management
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Training in methods of inventories and quick ecological assessments and their results
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Inventories of focal groups (indicators) and quick ecological assessments for planning and zoning of responsible development towards biodiversity

Intensive inventories of flora and fauna in special-concern areas (bases co-financed by sources other than GEF)

Marine and terrestrial biological reference collections (bases co-financed by sources other than GEF)
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Minimal equipment for inventory of biodiversity and quick ecological assessments for planning
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Formally include criteria on biodiversity within development plans for the area
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Training in environmentally sustainable planning and zoning
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Minimal equipment for zoning and planning

Establishment of the network for four biological stations for environmental monitoring (infrastructure and staff)

Implementation of the biodiversity monitoring program

Training in monitoring and assessments of the status of ecosystems and populations for biodiversity management

Methodological workshops where results are discussed

Minimal equipment (scientific and logistic) and materials to support monitoring and assessments of the status of ecosystems and populations of global-concern species
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Basic training in environmental economics
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Specific studies on the design of economic instruments for biodiversity, protected areas and focal politics
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Specific research on economic assessment of natural resources, costs, and environmental benefits
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Design of software for specific actions in the SCE
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Economic management of impacts caused by pollution
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Specialized training in economic assessment of biodiversity given by Cuban and foreign specialists
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Implementation of case studies on application of environmental economics
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Workshops on environmental economics to discuss case studies

Equipment and materials to support basic and specialized training, and design of software and case studies
Component 3 (Costs to be assigned to GEF and GoC based on incremental activities/costs)
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Design and implementation of the Provincial Strategies of Environmental Education
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Workshop to elaborate the Environmental Education Program aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the SCA
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Design, edition, reproduction and delivery of the program in the territories and economic sectors

Carry out courses and workshops for experience exchange and training of stakeholders linked to the program implementation (at least two per year)
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Meetings, talks, lectures with officials, entrepreneurs and other decision-makers in the provinces and the capital on biodiversity in the SCE. Development of educational
projects, with emphasis on biological diversity, for each of these sectors
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Design, edition and reproduction of bulletins, serials, videos, photos, games, exercise books, posters related to the subject of biological diversity existing in the SCE
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Development of workshops, seminars, as well as meetings between communicators and specialists

Press conferences of the project with national and international character

Design, edition and reproduction of dissemination materials related to biodiversity in the SCE for the use of the mass media
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Raising awareness in decision makers of the different sectors of economy that impact the environment
Electronic dissemination of project informative materials related to biodiversity (Internet, WEB pages, national networks, etc.)
Promotion and realization through the Project of events with national and international character in the country in relation to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in
the SCE
Make didactic materials supporting environmental education
Increase the environmental education activities that are carried out in teaching centers linked to the project in relation to biodiversity. Train professors and provide support
through teaching materials
Make visits and exchanges to natural and developing areas in the SCA possible for children and young people
Allow dissemination regarding environmental and sustainable use subjects. Train communicators and introduce the environmental dimension in the mass media
Increase the introduction of the environmental dimension in schools, colleges, other teaching centers as well as cultural and didactic-recreational institutions
Make itinerant exhibitions and increase the use of local museums so as to reveal the values of biodiversity of the SCE
Promote greater participation of provincial and national creators so as to integrate the arts to the problems biological diversity is facing in the Project area
Promote activities and citizen participation
Develop environmental campaigns aimed at biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in the SCE
Workshops with local communities and NGOs related to biodiversity protection in the SCA
Elaborate and implement small community projects linked to biodiversity protection in the SCA
Systematic assessment of the people’s state of environmental awareness
Design and application of evaluative instruments for environmental perception regarding the subject of biodiversity in the Project area. Periodic and final assessment
Component 4 (to be financed by Capacity 21)
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Strengthen the environmental monitoring network as a complement of the biological diversity monitoring by means of training and technical support.
Strengthen the training of the technical personnel as a support to environmental management.
Strengthen the inter-sectoral coordination for the integrated coastal management.
Propitiate the environmental education and awareness processes at community level, related to instances of local governments, mass organizations and
instances of the civil society.
Document, systematize and transfer the experiences acquired through the project CUB/92/G31 to other coastal zones where infrastructure investments are
considered putting in danger areas with high biological diversity values.
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Annex III: Training program
In order to guarantee effective implementation of activities such as management, research, monitoring,
education and sustainable use of biodiversity, among others, training activities are essential, including
scholarships, study tours, consultancies, seminars and workshops.
The following describes aspects that will be included in the GEF-supported training of participants and
collaborating personnel of the project.
Objective 1: Establish eight protected areas for conservation, demonstration and potential replication
Results
1.1 Eight protected areas implemented and
legalized, in operation with their
management plans
Training themes
 Integrated management of marine/terrestrial protected areas
 Specialization for park rangers
 Rehabilitation techniques for populations of species
 Approaches and techniques for biodiversity protection
1.2 Disseminate information on the
biodiversity of the SCA and on its
importance and need for protection
 Preparing interpretive materials and education activities in
protected areas
1.3 Dissemination and exchange of
experiences on protected area
management
 Techniques for the organization, direction and facilitation of
workshops
Objective 2: Consolidate the institutional co-ordination capacities for long-term, sustained integrated coastal
management in issues related to biodiversity conservation
Results
2.1 Integrated Coastal Management
Authority (AMIC) of the SCE,
formalized and in operation
Training themes
 Techniques for integrated coastal zone management (adaptable
co-management arrangements)
 Design and administration of information management networks
 Advanced operation of Geographic Information Systems
 Projects Administration and Management
 Techniques for participatory planning and consultation
2.2 Inventories and rapid ecological
assessments in areas containing
biodiversity of global significance,
prioritized for the needs of protection
or the existing threats
 Inventories of marine biodiversity (species and ecosystems)
 Inventories of terrestrial biodiversity (species and ecosystems)
 Assessment of the vitality of coral reefs, mangrove swamps and
seagrass beds
 Assessment of populations of endangered species or in risk of
extinction
2.3 Detailed zoning and planning in
prioritized areas incorporating the
criteria on conservation and protection
of biodiversity of global significance
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2.4
 Monitoring of marine biodiversity (species and ecosystems)
 Monitoring of terrestrial biodiversity (species and ecosystems)
Network of small biodiversity
monitoring stations
Techniques for planning and zoning in ecologically sensitive areas
Construction methods and materials of low impact on biodiversity
Eco-technologies for energy generation and saving, and recycling
Landscape architecture and design of low impact on biodiversity
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2.5 Application of the principles of
environmental and natural resource
economics for biodiversity
conservation and management
 Basic principles of environmental and natural resource economics
Objective 3: Educate and increase the awareness of the local communities and key actors active in the SCE, on
biodiversity conservation principles.
Results
3.1 Provincial environmental education
strategies and programs
Training themes
 Public environmental education
3.2 Communities and actors with a greater  Approaches and techniques to work with human communities
degree of knowledge, sensitivity and
participation in SCE biodiversity issues
3.3 Systematic assessment of the
population perception on biodiversity,
environment, and sustainable
development
 Techniques for the assessment of the community perception on
environment
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Annex IV: Equipment requirements
Justification of the equipment budget
The high degree of scientific and professional experience of the available personnel to support the project
makes it necessary to assign a greater percentage of budget from this project to equipment, contrary to the
way it is done in other projects of the Caribbean and Latin America.
It is extremely difficult for Cuba to acquire and restore equipment (through the ways that are generally
available to other countries) to solve the problems relevant to biodiversity protection. The requested
equipment includes components for research, communication, information management, transportation by
land and sea, cabinet work, dissemination of information, etc.
Equipment
Quant
Equipment
Model
Cost per unit
(US $)
Total cost
(US $)
Eight protected areas:
8
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8
8
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
Air conditioning equipment
Diving tanks
Binocular
VHSc Video Camera
Station wagon for 5 persons
Color TV 29”
Portable Compressor for diving tanks
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Dehumidifier
SCUBA diving equipment
Manual Xerox machine
Panasonic
Sherwood
Nikon
Sony
Toyota
Sony
Bauer
Acer Pentium
Daytron
Sherwood
Canon
650
300
500
1500
19000
600
5000
2500
250
1200
1600
5200
9600
4000
12000
152000
4800
40000
20000
2000
19200
12800
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
80
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Motor boats FB 50 HP
Overhead Projector
Portable electric plant 2.5 kw Diesel
Jet Color Printer A 4
Radio-communication equipment
Slide Projector
Video recorder
Walkie talkie
TOTAL
Leica
Yamaha
Kodak
Honda
HP
Yaesu
Kodak
Sony
Yaesu
5000
10000
300
1500
300
1000
450
300
300
40000
80000
2400
12000
2400
8000
3600
2400
24000
456400
650
400
2000
400
300
500
500
600
80
10
6500
2000
10000
2000
6000
2500
5000
3000
400
100
Five monitoring stations:
10
5
5
5
20
5
10
5
5
10
Air conditioning equipment
Magnetic agitator
DBO5 Analyzer
Anemometer
Diving tanks
Technical two-plate balance of 500 g
Binoculars
Rowing boat
Oceanographic bottles 2L
Calculator
Panasonic
Bioblock
Aqualytic
Sherwood
Sartorius
Nilkon
Yamaha
Canon
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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
VHSc Video Camera
Photographic camera with accessories
Submarine photographic camera with accessories
Station wagon for 5 persons
Stationary Diesel compressor for diving tanks
Portable Diesel compressor for diving tanks
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Dehumidifier
Digestor Kjheldal
Manual Eco-sounder
SCUBA diving equipment
Automatic climate station
Drying heat cabinet
Vaporimeter
Xerox machine
Spectrophotometer vis IR close
Freezer
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Hypsometer
Refrigerated incubator
Motor boats FB 50 HP
Biological microscope
Stereoscopic microscope (dissection)
Modem
Motorcycle with sidecar 350 cc
Pressure cooker
Portable oxymeter
Mono-plate spring balance of 2 Kg.
Mono-plate spring balance of 5 Kg.
pHmeter
Portable electric plant 2.5 kw Diesel
Pluviometer
Laser Printer A 4
Psycrometer
Salinity meter (conductimeter)
Salinity meter (refractometer)
Thermohydrographer
Maximum thermometer
Minimum thermometer
Tents
TV Color 21”
Video Recorder
Walkie Talkie
TOTAL
Sony
Canon
Canon
Toyota
Bauer
Bauer
Acer
Daytron
Karl Kolb
Gabel Co.
Sherwood
Delta
Memmert
Canon
Nova 60
Gold Star
Leica
Blanc Labo
Yamaha
Leica
Leica
GVC
Jawa
INPUD
Aqualytic
Fuji
Fuji
Metrohm
Honda
HP
Tsumuri
Tsumuri
Sony
Sony
Yausu
1500
2000
5000
19000
8500
5000
2500
250
7000
2000
1200
15000
1000
500
1600
10000
400
5000
1000
3000
10000
3500
4000
100
3000
20
900
300
300
1500
1500
300
1000
500
500
500
1000
25
25
60
500
300
300
7500
10000
25000
95000
42500
25000
12500
1250
35000
10000
18000
15000
5000
2500
8000
50000
2000
25000
5000
15000
50000
17500
20000
500
15000
100
4500
1500
1500
7500
7500
1500
5000
2500
2500
2500
5000
125
125
300
2500
1500
4500
600400
650
3000
300
2000
1500
5000
600
8500
5000
2500
4600
9000
3900
3000
3000
4000
1500
5000
1200
8500
5000
15000
23000
45000
Inventories and ecological assessments:
6
1
10
2
1
1
2
1
1
6
5
5
Air conditioning equipment
DQO Analyzer
Diving tanks
Photographic camera with accessories
VHSc Video Camera
VHSc subm. video camera with a repository box
Color TV 29”
Stationary compressor Diesel for diving tanks
Portable compressor Diesel for diving tanks
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Currentgrapher
Current meter
A-30
Panasonic
Aqualytic
Sherwood
Canon
Sony
Sony
Sony
Bauer
Bauer
Acer
Gabel Co.
Gabel Co.
6
1
10
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
6
1
2
4
1
Dehumidifier
Manual Eco-sounder
SCUBA diving equipment
Infrared-close visible spectrophotometer
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Motor boat with FB 50 HP
Biological microscope
Inverse biological microscope
Stereoscopic microscope
Portable electric plant 2.5kw Diesel
Laser printer A 4
Tugboat
Video recorder
Walkie Talkie
Set of sensors for water quality monitor (nitrates,
nitrites, ammonium, phosphates, sulfides, salinity,
temperature, oxygen, turbidity and pigments)
TOTAL
Daytron
Gabel Co.
Sherwood
UNICAM
Leica
Yamaha
Leica
Leica
Leica
Bauer
HP
CEPRONA
Sony
Yaesu
250
2000
1200
20000
5000
10000
3500
5000
4000
1500
1000
2000
300
300
1500
2000
12000
20000
10000
10000
3500
5000
12000
1500
6000
2000
600
1200
Gabel Co.
30000
30000
235400
Panasonic
Hacer
Daytron
650
2500
250
50
50
3500
4000
300
5200
10000
2000
1200
1200
14000
16000
1200
50800
650
2500
2500
10000
3900
15000
15000
60000
93900
Panasonic
Acer
Daytron
HP
650
2500
250
1000
650
2500
250
1000
4400
Panasonic
Sony
Canon
Sony
Acer
650
1500
2000
600
2500
100
32000
10000
50
2500
8000
650
1500
2000
1200
5000
100
32000
10000
400
2500
8000
Four facilities for biological collections:
8
4
8
24
24
4
4
4
Air conditioning equipment
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Dehumidifier
Shelf with doors
Shelf without doors
Biological microscope
Stereoscopic microscope
Jet color printer A 4
TOTAL
Leica
Leica
HP
Planning and zonation:
6
6
6
6
Air conditioning equipment
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Digital Plain meter
Plotter color A 0
TOTAL
Panasonic
Acer
HP
Environmental economy:
1
1
1
1
Air conditioning equipment
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Dehumidifier
Laser printer A 4
TOTAL
Environmental education:
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
8
1
1
Air conditioning equipment
VHSc video camera
Photographic camera with accessories
Color TV 29”
Pentium Computer 450 MHz
Binder
Printing equipment 4 colors A 3
Automatic Xerox binder
Papergrapher A 2
Laser printer A 3
Laser printer color A 3
RICOH
Canon
HP
HP
A-31
1
2
Format editing set Super VHS
Video recorder
TOTAL
JVC
Sony
21000
300
21000
600
84950
Panasonic
Acer
Canon
Toyota
HP
650
2500
10000
25000
10000
1300
5000
10000
50000
10000
76300
650
19000
600
2500
6000
250
100
600
10000
25000
100
300
10000
1000
300
450
300
1950
19000
600
7500
6000
750
100
600
10000
25000
100
300
10000
1000
300
450
300
83950
Project Office:
2
2
1
2
1
Air conditioning equipment
Pentium computer 450 MHz
Automatic Xerox binder
Microbus
Plotter color A 0
TOTAL
Regional Office (facility) for integrated management:
3
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Air conditioning equipment
Station wagon for 5 persons
Color TV 29”
Pentium computer 450 MHz
Data show
Dehumidifier
Binder
Fax machine
Automatic Xerox binder
Microbus
Modem
Overhead projector
Plotter color A 0
Laser printer A 4
Jet color printer A4
Slide projector
Video recorder
TOTAL
Toyota
Sony
Acer
Canon
Daytron
Canon
Canon
Toyota
GVC
Kodak
HP
HP
HP
Kodak
Sony
TOTAL GENERAL
1686500
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Annex V: Terms of Reference and Description of Positions
Note: All of the following positions are being supported and financed by the Government of Cuba.
1. GEF PROJECT DIRECTOR
Responsibilities:
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
Lead and direct all project activities, with advice from the two principal project advisors and the
principal international consultant
Responsible for budget and programming of project activities
Chair the Steering Committee of the Project and the Council of Experts (formed by several Working
Groups)
Manage project staff
Establish working relationships between the project and government representatives
Elaborate guidelines for project implementation
Responsible for reports of project execution and performance
Monitoring and supervision of activities being supported by Capacity 21.
Qualifications:


Doctorate in a scientific discipline
Previous experience with leading scientific projects
Duration: 5 years
2. PRINCIPAL ADVISOR FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE SCE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Responsibilities:
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Advise Project Director and the Council of Experts (comprised of several Working Groups) in issues
relating to marine biodiversity and ecology as well as in integrated coastal management issues
Prepare and review documents and reports of the project
A member of the Project Team, responsible for the scientific quality of project processes and results
Monitoring and supervision of activities being supported by Capacity 21
Qualifications:

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
Doctorate in Biological Sciences
Lead Investigator
Wide experience in advisory and project management functions in the marine sciences field.
Duration: 5 years
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3. PRINCIPAL ADVISOR FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE SCE TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
Responsibilities:
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Advisor to the Project Director and the Council of Experts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecology as
well as on integrated coastal management issues
Prepare and review documents and reports prepared by the project
As member of the Project Team, responsible for the scientific quality of project processes and results
Monitoring and supervision of activities being supported by Capacity 21
Qualifications:



Doctorate in Biological Sciences
Lead Investigator
Wide experience in advisory and project management functions in the field of terrestrial ecology.
Duration: 5 years
4. PRINCIPAL
INTERNATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
CONSULTANT
ON
BIODIVERSITY
MANAGEMENT
AND
Responsibilities:

Provide advice to the Project Director and Principal Advisors on issues ranging from biodiversity
conservation and integrated coastal management to environmental planning issues, based on the most
recent international experience in this arena
Qualifications:


International consultant of high prestige with wide thematic profile in the field of biodiversity
management and environmental planning
Wide international experience in advisory and project management functions
Duration: 5 years
5. EXECUTIVE PLANNER
Responsibilities:


Planning, co-ordination and management of project execution
Inter-institutional co-ordination
Qualifications:


University graduate
Experience in co-ordination, programming and management of projects or companies
Duration: 5 years
6. ADMINISTRATOR
Responsibilities:

Responsible for the financial and administrative activities of the Project
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
Tracking and disbursement of project funds.
Qualifications:

University graduate with experience in the administration of international projects.
Duration: 5 years
7. PROCUREMENT EXPERT
Responsibilities:

Responsible for the purchase of equipment, and related procedures
Qualifications:


University graduate
Experience in handling and managing investments in international projects
Duration: 5 years
8. CO-ORDINATOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Responsibilities:

Co-ordinates and manages Environmental Education results and activities (under objective 3) in the
five provinces of the SCA.
Qualifications:


University graduate
Experience in environmental education and promotion activities
Duration: 5 years
9. INTER-PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR OF THE NETWORK OF MONITORING STATIONS
Responsibilities:



Co-ordinates and manages monitoring activities of the five provincial monitoring stations (output
2.4).
Guarantees the use of a standardised methodology and database structure.
Guarantees the compilation of information generated by the GIS of the project.
Qualifications:


Doctorate degree in Meteorological Science
Work experience in the Coastal Ecosystem Research Centre in Coco Key
Duration: 5 years.
10. LEADER OF THE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION WORKING GROUP
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Responsibilities:



Chairs the Biodiversity Conservation working group (outputs and activities of objective 1 and outputs
2.2 and 2.4 of objective 2) and responds to the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director
Qualifications:



Doctorate degree in a field related to Natural Sciences
Wide experience in ecology and conservation
Experience in the leadership of groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
11. LEADER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKING GROUP
Responsibilities:



Chairs the Environmental Education working group (outputs and activities of objective 3), and
responds to the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group.
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director.
Qualifications:



University graduate
Wide experience in environmental education or communication
Experience in the leadership of groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
12. LEADER OF WATER QUALITY AND COASTAL WORKING GROUP
Responsibilities:



Chairs the Water Quality and Coasts working group, and responds to the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group.
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director.
Qualifications:



University graduate, with a Doctorate in physical or chemical oceanography, or in geology or related
disciplines
Wide experience in the same field
Experience in leading groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
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13. LEADER OF THE REFORESTATION WORKING GROUP
Responsibilities:



Chairs the Reforestation working group and reports to the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group.
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director.
Qualifications:



University graduate, with a Doctorate degree in Biological Sciences
Wide experience in botany or forestry
Experience in the leading groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
14. LEADER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS WORKING GROUP
Responsibilities:



Chairs the Environmental Economics working group (activities of output 2.5 of objective 2) and
reports to the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group.
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director.
Qualifications:



University graduate with a Doctorate in Mathematics or Economics
Wide experience in Economic Sciences
Experience in leading groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
15. LEADER OF THE PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN WORKING GROUP
Responsibilities:



Chairs the planning, construction and design working group (output 2.3 of objective 2) and reports to
the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group.
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director.
Qualifications:



University graduate with a Doctorate degree in architecture, engineering or physical planning
Wide experience in any of the above fields
Experience in leading groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
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16. LEADER OF THE GIS AND DATABASES WORKING GROUP
Responsibilities:



Chairs the GIS and databases working group, and reports to the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the group and elaborates relevant collective proposals from the group.
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
group or the Project Director.
Qualifications:


University graduate with a Doctorate degree in Mathematics or Cybernetics, with wide experience in
geomatics
Experience in leading groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
17. FIVE PERSONS LEADING EACH OF THE FIVE PROVINCIAL COUNCILS OF EXPERTS
Responsibilities:



Chairs the provincial council of experts and reports to the Environmental Unit of the relevant
Province and the Project Director
Co-ordinates the tasks of the Council and elaborates collective proposals
Convenes ad hoc groups for the resolution of problems in specific disciplines at the request of the
Council or the Project Director
Qualifications:


University graduate
Experience in leading groups and projects
Duration: 5 years
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Annex VI: Incremental Cost Analysis
1. BROAD DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The Government of Cuba has acknowledged the importance of conserving its rich biodiversity
heritage by ratifying the Convention on Biological Diversity in March 1994. Cuba has also
developed a National Environment Strategy (1996) as part of its national Agenda 21 exercise. This
strategy identifies several environmental management issues that are a prerequisite for the
protection of biodiversity in Cuba, such as marine pollution control and planning in the fragile
insular area of the keys. A variety of regulations and decrees support the environmental
strategy. Cuba is also preparing a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, with the
support of UNEP, wherein the Sabana-Camagüey Ecosystem (SCE) in general, and the SabanaCamagüey Archipelago (SCA) in particular have been identified as conservation priorities.
2. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVE
The global environmental objective of the project is to ensure conservation of the valuable
marine and terrestrial biodiversity existing in the SCE, and more specifically that of the SCA in
northern Cuba. To date, 708 species of terrestrial flora have been recorded in the area, of which
126 are endemic and 12 are of localized distribution. The SCA also harbors a wide diversity of
both species and subspecies of terrestrial fauna, that includes a large numbers of endemic and
migratory species: 958 species of terrestrial fauna have been recorded, 542 of them insects,
(though a poorly studied group), and 209 species of birds. Of these, 48% migrate between Cuba,
North America and South America. It is estimated that from 35% to 52% of the total number of
birds found according to vegetation type on the keys are migratory. Eleven endemic genera
have been recorded, along with 107 endemic species and 47 endemic subspecies of which 33 are
exclusive to the SCA. The highest endemism rates are found in mollusks and reptiles1.
3. BASELINE
Biodiversity in the SCA is coming under increasing threat principally from development of
“sun and sand” tourism, construction of infrastructure (roads and bridges for tourism), quarries
for extraction of construction material, poor control of public use, local pollution in the main
island across from the SCA (solid waste, agricultural pollution) and over-fishing. Developing
and implementing solutions to several of these issues is clearly in the national interest given the
impact on the national economy and the environmental health of the population. The “realistic
baseline” (i.e., that which can realistically be expected to occur in the near future) is typified by
measures primarily targeted at better environmental management in the SCA. These measures
can broadly be categorized as follows:
Development planning of coastal areas. The government will be establishing a Council for
Integrated Coastal Management (CICM) responsible for guiding developments in the coastal
zone in an environmentally responsible manner. Master plans for tourism development on keys
will be designed. Basic environmental monitoring, studies on environmental damage and on
the assessment of land-based sources of pollution will also be undertaken. The government will
also develop terrestrial and marine biological reference collections.
Environmental Education and Awareness Raising. Education and awareness programs will be
developed at the provincial level. These programs will target decision-makers through raising
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their awareness of how the different economic sectors have an impact on the environment. They
will also target schools, colleges, teaching centers and educators by introducing environmental
awareness courses into curricula. Communications specialists and the mass media will also be
involved in this program on general environmental education and awareness. These programs,
however, do not focus on biodiversity conservation and management.
Investments in Pollution Mitigation. An essential component of targeted programs to address
environmental problems and to improve environmental management is pollution prevention
and mitigation. In the baseline the Government of Cuba will be undertaking substantial
investments in controlling effluents from the sugar industry, tilapia culture, and the domestic
sewage system, all of which are based on the mainland. Given the mounting pressures from
rapid tourism development, the government will also commission engineering works
specifically targeted at alleviating pollution pressures from the tourism sector. Other actions for
environmental management that have a direct impact on the performance of the tourism and
fisheries sectors include: the rehabilitation of Los Perros Bay that is suffering from excessive
salinity, rehabilitation of quarries in the keys, reforestation efforts in the catchment, and the
establishment of fishing reserves. In addition, Environment Canada will be exploring
possibilities for technical cooperation related to waste from the sugar cane industry and a phyto
remediation project with a direct bearing on the Sabana-Camagüey ecosystem.
Coastal, marine and terrestrial Protected Areas Management. Under the baseline some expenditures
will also be allocated towards the legal establishment of coastal, marine and terrestrial protected
areas, but not towards their management.
4. GEF ALTERNATIVE
While these baseline measures (realistic baseline) are important in ensuring better
environmental management, there is considerable scope to strengthen and therefore maximize
the impact through additional actions. UNDP’s Capacity 21 program and the Cuban
government will finance these additional measures aimed at capacity building for sustainable
development. These additional measures must be in place for securing biodiversity
conservation efforts and constitute the “sustainable development baseline” (i.e., that which
ought to occur in the country’s own national sustainable development interest). The Alternative
strategy is therefore a two-staged process: the first is the realization of the sustainable
development baseline and the second stage is the implementation of specific biodiversity
conservation measures. Activities to be implemented as part of the sustainable development
baseline primarily fall under the rubric of development planning of coastal areas and are
described below.
Development planning of coastal areas. Targeted training of CICM members is needed in the
specific fields of inter-sectoral and inter-territorial coordination, environmental monitoring,
zoning and planning, alternative strategies to control poaching, waste treatment options, and
environmental economics to enhance their decision-making capacities. Database management,
GIS capacities, and monitoring networks need to be strengthened to improve the analysis of
data and the detection of trends as an input into zoning and planning frameworks. In
particular, the key development plans need to explicitly take into account environmental
criteria, and one way of ensuring this is by making available training and equipment for rapid
environmental assessments.
In order to ensure better protection of biodiversity within protected areas as well as in the rest
of the SCA, additional biodiversity conservation measures need to be implemented under the
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Alternative strategy. The GEF will therefore complement the leveraged sustainable
development baseline with activities aimed at biodiversity conservation. These include the
following (a more detailed explanation is provided in the main text/ logical framework matrix
of the brief): (i) the establishment and full operation of key marine and terrestrial protected
areas as demonstrations, (ii) integration of biodiversity conservation into development planning
in the SCA through rapid biodiversity assessments, monitoring, and sensitization of CICM staff
to biodiversity conservation principles; and (iii) biodiversity conservation education and
awareness raising.
5. SYSTEM BOUNDARY
The system boundary for the incremental cost analysis includes the SCA, its adjacent waters
and the coastal watersheds on the main island alone, and not the entire country. The analysis is
done for the five-year period of the proposed project.
There are likely to be some incidental domestic benefits from the intervention such as the
increased potential for ecotourism in the SCA and improvements in the long-term sustainability
of the fisheries sector. These benefits, however, are uncertain and difficult to quantify at present.
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INCREMENTAL COST MATRIX (all figures in thousands of US dollars)
Baseline (B)
(environmental management)
Global benefits
Conservation of biodiversity
in the Sabana-Camagüey
ecosystem and
archipelago under threat.
Domestic benefits
Poor local environmental
quality due to noninclusion of
environmental criteria in
planning and decisionmaking.
Protected areas
USD 1,855
Legal establishment of
marine and terrestrial
protected areas.
Costs/ Activities
SD Baseline (SDB)
(improved environmental
management)
Conservation of biodiversity
in the Sabana-Camagüey
ecosystem and
archipelago under threat.
Alternative (A)
(additional biodiversity conservation
measures)
Improved capacities & targeted
measures for integrating
biodiversity conservation
measures into sustainable
development plans.
Improved capacity to
include environmental
criteria in planning.
Protected areas
Increment 1 (SDB-B)
(leveraged for sustainable
development baseline)
Increment 2 (A-SDB)
Conservation of critical
habitat and
improvements in
survival probabilities of
endemic & threatened
flora and fauna.
Improvement in the
performance of
economic sectors
dependent on natural
resources.
Protected areas
USD 1,855
USD 17,194.8
Baseline programs plus:
Design & implementation of
management plans in eight
marine and terrestrial protected
areas; interpretive trails;
promotional brochures for
dissemination; signaling system
& buoys for protection of reefs
from divers & ships; species
recovery plans for endemic &
endangered species; solar cells
as energy source for PAs;
terrestrial & marine
transportation equipment &
upkeep; equipment & materials
for visitor center; study tours
for dissemination of success &
challenges in park
management; basic
infrastructure and
administration and
management of parks.
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Increment: USD 15,339.8
Of which,
GEF: 2,400.0
GoC***: 12,913.0
Canadian sources****: 26.8
Baseline (B)
(environmental management)
Consolidated capacity for
long-term coastal zone
management
USD 6,440
Establishment of a CICM as
a management structure
for coastal developments.
(USD 650)
Master plans for tourism
development on the keys.
(USD 1,030)
Study & inventory of
environmental damages;
assessment of land-based
sources of pollution & a
plan for control.
(USD 2,040)
Marine & terrestrial
biological reference
collections.
(USD 55)
Basic environmental
monitoring.
(USD 2,665)
Education and awareness
SD Baseline (SDB)
(improved environmental
management)
Consolidated capacity for
long-term coastal zone
management
USD 9,028.1
Baseline programs plus:
Training of CICM staff in
inter-sectoral & interterritorial coordination,
zoning & planning; waste
treatment options; env.
auditing.
(USD 309.3)
Training of CICM in env.
economics through 4 case
studies on design &
application of economic
instruments for env.
mgmt., & policy; economic
appraisal of natural
resource use; valuation of
env. impacts. (USD 750)
Equipment for env.
management. (USD 260)
Inclusion of env. criteria into
key dvpt. plans. (USD 270)
Training & equipment for
rapid environmental
assessments. (USD 502.5)
Improve database mgmt. &
GIS support. (USD 190)
Strengthen existing
monitoring network.
(USD 51.3)
Establishment of 4 new
biological stations
associated with the PA
network.
(USD 255)
Alternative (A)
(additional biodiversity conservation
measures)
Consolidated capacity for longterm coastal zone management
Increment 1 (SDB-B)
(leveraged for sustainable
development baseline)
Increment 2 (A-SDB)
USD 10,111.1
Baseline & SDB programs plus:
Technical assistance & equipment
to CICM for integrated
biodiversity management &
recovery of habitats &
threatened species. (USD 350)
Training in economic assessment
& valuation of biodiversity
through implementation of case
studies.
(USD 70)
Inclusion of biodiversity criteria
into key development plans.
(USD 60)
Rapid biodiversity assessments.
(USD 153)
Inventories of focal taxa
(indicators).
(USD 400)
Workshops on methodologies for
biodiversity monitoring.
(USD 5)
Equipment specific to assessing
and monitoring ecosystem &
species populations. (USD 45)
Leverage for SDB
activities: USD 2,588.1
Increment: USD 1,083
Of which,
GoC: 2,001.0
Capacity 21: 314.0
Canadian sources**:
273.1
Of which,
GEF: 1,083
Education and awareness
Education and awareness
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Baseline (B)
(environmental management)
Total costs
USD 1,575
Design & implementation of
provincial strategies for
environmental education;
& awareness raising
among decision-makers of
the environmental impact
of different economic
sectors.
Pollution mitigation
USD 87,100*
Mitigation of pollution from
sugar industry, tilapia
culture, domestic waste
from mainland; control of
pollution from tourism
development;
rehabilitation of Los
Perros Bay; reforestation
in catchment;
rehabilitation of quarries
on keys; designation &
mgmt. of fishing reserves.
Realistic baseline: 96,970.0
SD Baseline (SDB)
(improved environmental
management)
USD 2,066
Baseline programs plus:
Improve citizen
participation in general
environmental awareness;
and transfer experiences
and lessons learned.
Alternative (A)
(additional biodiversity conservation
measures)
USD 2,359
Baseline & SDB programs plus:
Awareness-raising at all levels
about biodiversity conservation.
Pollution mitigation
USD 87,100*
Pollution mitigation
SD baseline:
Alternative strategy:
Plus project support:
Total for Alternative:
100,049.1
USD 87,100*
Of which,
GoC: 355
Capacity 21: 136
Leverage for SDB
activities: USD 0
Non-GEF financing for
SDB activities:
3,079.1
Of which,
GoC: 2,356
Capacity 21: 450
Canadian sources:
273.1
Increment 2 (A-SDB)
Increment: USD 293
Of which,
GEF: 293
Increment: USD 0
Increment:
16,715.8
Project support:
113.0
Total Increment: 16,828.8
Of which,
GEF financing:
3,776
Project support(GEF): 113
Subtotal GEF:
3,889
Canadian sources:
26.8
GoC:
12,913
Subtotal non-GEF:12,939.8
* This is a conservative estimate, as it does not include potential outlays by Environment Canada on technical cooperation for wastes from the sugarcane
industry and phyto remediation. ** Canadian Department of Environment (Regina and LaSalle): 173.0; Canadian Nature Federation/Ducks Unlimited/WWF
(Canada): 16.6; Environment Canada: 83.5. *** These resources from the government of Cuba will go towards the basic infrastructure and administration and
management of the 8 protected areas. **** Parks Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service.
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116,764.9
113.0
116,877.9
Increment 1 (SDB-B)
(leveraged for sustainable
development baseline)
Leverage for SDB
activities: USD 491
Annex VII: Maps
Priority watersheds for mitigation of marine and coastal pollution
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Map of protected areas proposed in the SCE
A-46