Investing in forests and protected areas for climate smart development WB
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The project aims at improving sustainable management of forests and wildlife protected areas in order for communities, who live close to these areas, to be able to benefit from and contribute to inclusive economic development. The project will contribute towards addressing the persistent high rates of forest, habitat and wildlife loss; for example the 2.5% for...
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The project aims at improving sustainable management of forests and wildlife protected areas in order for communities, who live close to these areas, to be able to benefit from and contribute to inclusive economic development. The project will contribute towards addressing the persistent high rates of forest, habitat and wildlife loss; for example the 2.5% forest loss per year and associated loss of community livelihoods. Forestry, wildlife and tourism have been hit hard in Uganda by the global Covid-19 pandemic with reported revenue loss of 7 million USD per month for Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) and the tourism industry, due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions. UWA and the National Forest Authority, (NFA) depend largely on their own collected Non-Tax revenue to run their operations. The Covid-19 situation has reduced capacity of these agencies to finance their operations and exacerbated risks like lack of protection and monitoring of wildlife resources. The project has the objective of securing the natural resource base and preserving livelihoods of forest-dependent communities through capacity development, livelihood investments and improved capacities of mandated agencies, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The project will focus on selected landscapes within the Albertine Region of Uganda. Despite the region being endowed with natural resources ranging from forests, oil, agricultural land and tourism resources, the area has a high degree of poverty prevalence with multidimensional poverty levels above the national average. Twenty to thirty percent of the population live in food poverty resulting from lack of access to land, low agricultural productivity, crop raiding and environmental degradation. Environmental degradation and climate change drives several dimensions of poverty and creates deprivations in terms of people's opportunities and choice to find a route out of poverty. The proposed intervention is expected to contribute to poverty reduction both in the short and long term and within different dimensions of poverty. The intervention is assessed to have a balanced approach with regards to sustainable use of natural resources on the one hand and strengthening and development of sectors with potential to drive economic growth on the other hand (forestry and tourism). The project's total budget is 30 million SEK, all of which will be funded by Sida. The project constitutes the first Phase of a planned Sida-World Bank co-funded programme. Funding for this first phase has focus on securing the resource and livelihoods of forest and protected area dependent communities and supporting preparatory activities for the second phase i.e analytical studies and designs of infrastructure to be implemented in the second phase. The first phase constitutes a period of 2 years (1 October 2020 to 30 September 2022) and it will be overlapping with the second phase. The World Bank has secured funding of 148.2 million USD (78.2M IDA loan and 70M Grant) for the second phase. During the first phase, the WB will seek the necessary government and parliamentary approval for phase 2 and start preparations for implementation. In the interim Sida (phase 1) will support activities to address immediate challenges in the face of Covid-19. The Joint Advisory Committee is the strategic decision making body for the MDTF. Sida will participate in the committee as an observer. Reports from the project will be submitted to the committee semi-annually for approval. Based on the reports provided, bilateral follow-up and dialogue will be carried out between Sida and the World Bank. Furthermore, Sida will participate in field missions that will be conducted at least once per year as part of the follow-up of this project.
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In terms of progress under the World Bank directly funded component, the following was accomplished by March 2023: _Resurvey and boundary marking of 69.25Km in Rwensambya forest reserve, installation of 208 concrete boundary pillars in Rwensambya (78) and Kakasi (65) to confirm and protect the legal integrity of the said forest reserves had been completed. Similarly, boundary resurvey for Kasokwa (8.5Km), Muhangi (40.75km), Kibengo (15.49km), Rwensambya (130km) and Nkera (13.13km) was ongoing. Procurement of a bulldozer, tipper truck and 5 out of 8 vehicles (i.e 5 pickups) and 4x4 station wagon, and a field map kit, 6 workstations, office and field equipment including desk top computers, laptops, tablets, printers, binoculars and cameras was completed. _Procurement of service providers for raining of Community Resource Management Groups around 10 protected areas for UWA and scoping for 3 visitor centres in Bugoma, Budongo and Echuya were completed and approved by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Under Sida complementary funding phase 1:Securing Uganda's Natural Resource Base in Protected Areas Project. Despite earlier Covid 19 and procurement delays that necessitated extension of the implementation period to 30th June 2022, during the period July 2022 -June 20223 there was tremendous progress in implementing targeted activities and progress towards achievement of targeted objectives. Examples of what has been achieved is summarized below according to project components: Results Achieved under the Project according to project components are as detailed below: 1.1 Enhanced Monitoring of protected areas This component focuses on providing protective equipment and gear, food rations, vehicle fuel and maintenance to enhance forest monitoring and patrols in the targeted forests and wildlife protected areas. During the reporting period, besides the utilisation of previous equipment (including camping gears), watch towers and 2 telescopes, the project further provided required food ratios, vehicle fuel and maintenance which enabled enhanced monitoring and patrols reducing the level of illegal activities. Procurement of two telescopes and construction of two guard towers in Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP) was as well completed. 1.2 Human wildlife conflict prevention (UWA) and restoration of forest cover through enrichment planting Targeted activities under this component were completed with further 9.2Km of elephant deterrent trenches constructed (4km in Queen Elizabeth and 5.2km in Murchison Falls National Parks (bringing the total to 21.2km). This has reduced the impact of damage created by elephants in communities surrounding the two national parks where the trenches have been constructed. 1,136.5hectares of forest were restored through raising of 632,500 tree seedlings, enrichment planting and control of human activities comprised of 550ha in Kasyoha-Kitomi, 586.5ha in Bugoma Central Forest Reserves. The said areas have been planted with natives species native to the areas and these were maintained through strip slashing and spot weeding. The survival of the trees planted is over 70%; considered adequate to supplement natural regeneration. 1.3 Fire prevention, management with communities in QENP, TSWR and MFNP, Enhanced community awareness on need of forest conservation Under this component 60Km of fire breaks have been established in the 3 targeted wildlife protected areas, assorted equipment procured while sensitization meetings about the importance of conserving forests around the target forest reserves and strengthening informer net works to provide vital intelligence was completed. 1.4 Civil works designs for priority infrastructure investments Targeted designs for priority infrastructure investments planned to be implemented using World Bank funds were completed under UWA including staff accommodation, tourism entry gates, multi-purpose centres, birds hikes and fire towers and Bills of quantities these were approved by UWA management. For NFA, the procurement of a consultants to make the designs was awaiting approval of terms of reference by the World Bank. Achievements for January-December 2022 Component 1. Improved management of protected areas implemented by NFA and UWA Component 1.1 Enhanced monitoring of protected areas _The project provided camping and protective equipment, food rations and fuel and vehicle maintenance for 5 Forest Reserves of Kalinzu, Kasyoha-Kitomi, Bugoma, Budongo and Wambabya and 3 National parks of Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Tooro-Semliki. This has enhanced monitoring, recovery of 50hectares from fresh encroachment in Bugoma Forest reserve, apprehending of 84 suspects involved in illegal activities and six convictions by the courts of law. _Procurement of protective equipment, telescopes and construction of guard towers to facilitate patrols in Queen Elizabeth (QENP) and Murchison National Park (MFNP) was completed. Associated equipment procured include Guard Towers, drones and iPads. Component 1.2: Human Wildlife Conflict Prevention _Construction of 10km of trenches (4Km QENP) and 6Km MFNP to control crop raiding especially elephants to reduce community wildlife conflicts. In addition, Wildlife scout groups comprised of 168 members were trained and given equipment to aid in dealing with problem animals Component 1.3: Fire prevention & management with communities in QENP, TSWR & MFNP In order to minimize the impacts of fire outbreaks, 60kms of fire lines were completed and assorted fire equipment for fighting fires in MFNP, TSWR & QENP was procured and dispersed to the respective protected areas for use. All the other stages of developing fire management plans namely field reconnaissance, community and stakeholder consultation meetings and data analysis and drafting of fire management plans were completed. Component 1.4: Civil works designs for priority infrastructure investments. For Procurement of consultants to design, develop costed BOQs for priority investments in phase 2 progressed during the reporting period, the draft contract for the successful bidder was sent to the Solicitor General for clearance before it could be finally signed. The infrastructure to be designed includes staff accommodation, tourism entry gates, multipurpose centers, bird hides and fire towers. Component 2. Increased revenues and jobs from forests and wildlife protected areas Component 2.1: Community livelihoods around Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) and Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) and Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve (TSWR) Through Uganda Wildlife Authority, 249 community members were trained and supported to establish tree nurseries and raised 100,000 fruit and tree seedlings, beehives and rabbit farming to provide alternative resources to reduce pressure on wildlife protected areas UWA completed assessment for monitory value of resources accessed by adjacent communities in national parks. This included training of staff in resource evaluation, data collection and analysis. It was found that the values of resources accessed by communities are estimated at ugx 977.27 million for MFNP, 1.164 billion for TSWR with firewood, fresh fish being the most important around MFNP while in TSWR poles and grass were ranked the most valuable resources. Under NFA, a review and revision of 10 Collaborative Forest Management Agreements and Plans was completed with support from Ecotrust covering Kasyoha-Kitomi, Wambabya and Budongo. Communities around the said forests have been supported with materials, equipment, and 762 Kg of seed to raise tree seedlings for sale, planting on their lands and at the boundaries with the forest reserves. The groups were trained in other enterprises and life skills. Component 2.2 Restoration of forest cover through Enrichment Planting Under NFA, 653,200 tree seedling were produced and used to restore 1,136.6 hectares of degraded forest in Bugoma (1,100ha), Kasyoha-Kitomi (550ha) and Kalinzu (586.6ha) through enrichment planting with local indigenous species. 220 hectares of evasive species were removed in Queen Elizabeth National Park through community labour intensive works (77ha near Kasenyi) and Machine removal 143 ha (Kabatoro131ha, Mweya03ha and Ishasha 9ha). These species have colonised 35% of QENP, are unpalatable to wildlife, are wide spreading and replacing palatable species reducing forage for herbivores affecting the entire ecosystem. Subcomponent 2.1. Investments in tourism Under Bank Executed Activities, a number of studies initiated in 2021 were completed and results of which were included in the second phase of Sida's complementary funding or the World Bank's funded components. These include: a. An assessment and recommendations of current and future growth opportunities for avian tourism in Uganda was completed. Key findings indicated that while bird tourism is one of the most popular and fast growing niche market for nature based tourism with 3.5 million international avian tourism trips globally, Uganda's share of of this niche market was very small with about 700 tourists coming to Uganda specifically for this purpose compared to peers like South Africa that receives about 15,000 tourists. Avian tourism was estimated to contribute about 2 million USD per anum to Uganda's economy. The report acknowledged Uganda as having a huge potential for this niche market due to resource endowment in terms of birds richness and hosting of birds with limited habitat ranges. A number of challenges identified included insufficient online information, insufficient targeted marketing, negative publicity and travel advisories on Uganda, high destination costs, inconsistent quality of accommodation, insufficient human resource capacity, low remuneration and exploitation of guides, lack of guiding resources and inadequate and poorly maintained bird watching infrastructure. The study recommended 11 potential avitourism development sites with potential to provide high quality experience. These included Mgahinga NP, Echuya Forest Reserve, Bwindi NP, Lake Munyanyange in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu forest reserve, Kibale National Park, Bigodi wetland Sanctuary, Semliki Forest National Park, Nzuguto Wetland and Budongo Forest Reserve. Key priorities to be supported include: Research and installing trails, exploration of new areas of the sites and documentation of key species, installing board walks in wetlands, rehabilitation and establishment of camp sites, construction of canopy walks and towers, establishment and maintenance of trail systems, training of local guides, upgrading visitor centres, construction of picnic stops in the parks for bird watchers, provision equipment like binoculars and books, online bookings and payment systems and construction of interpretation centres with shelters, washrooms and picnic spots. Other recommendations, include target marketing, engagement in international bird fairs and festivals and development of information websites, developing local birding and guiding capacity and initiation of bird clubs. b. Planning and feasibility of canopy walks Budongo CFR was completed and will be constructed under IDA financing. c. Design and planning of tourism entrance and reception facilities in 5 National Parks and 3 Central forest reserves was completed and will be effected under IDA financing. d. Assessment of potential for growth for community based tourism enterprises. The assessment established that there were 71 Community based enterprises in the Albertine graben providing products ranging from home stays, hand crafts, participation in village activities (agro-tourism) and cultural performances. A number of interventions by development partners and NGOs had been implemented mainly focusing on infrastructure development, training such as on governance, hospitality, guiding, business management and improved linkages with tour operators. Best practices observed included strong commercial viability, realistic expectations, healthy value chain linkages and appropriate planning of private community partnerships. The study highlighted a number of challenges including weak market linkages with hotels and tour operators, lack of human resource capacity such as limited training and awareness raising on the role of tourism, lack of attention to long term sustainability, limited access to finance for capital investments, limited promotion out reach and access to markets, low advertising and limited product development. The study further highlighted that the devastating impacts of Covid 19 and associated lock down with an average 80% loss in overnight visitors and 75% loss of day visitors in 2020 with some CBTs dropping to zero visitors and a revenue drop of 78% from the 2019 level. The loss in revenue for communities was correlated with doubling in crime recorded by UWA probably due to loss jobs, reduced wages and incomes for communities living around protected areas. The study recommended improvement of market linkages and promotions especially with tour operators, management training for enterprise owners, infrastructure maintenance, refurbishment and expansion, expansion of current products and activities development, hospitality training for staff, improvement of trails and accommodation. The study further recommended 4 priority areas for consideration under the IFPACD project, notably support for existing associations and existing Uganda NGO's working with CBTEs This would focus on supporting organisations like the Uganda Tourism Association (UCOTA), Association of Tour Operators (AUTO), Uganda Hotel owners association under the Umbrella of Uganda tourism association (UTA). Strengthening of these institutions would enhance sustainability of planned interventions in the long run other recommended support included stronger linkages between CBTE, private partners and markets, improving business viability, market access and capture of Uganda traveler expenditure for local experiences, recognition of achievements in the market and strengthening financial capacity of the CBTEs. Subcomponent 2.2. Investments in productive forestry, implemented by MWE During the period, the project supported the completion of the technical capacity assessment of Uganda Timber Growers Association (UTGA), a private member association of private commercial tree farmers in Uganda and the subsequent development of the UTGA business plan. The plan identified a number of areas that will be supported by Sida's second phase of funding notably provision of technical assistance to support the establishment of a timber processing centre, development of quality and value addition in plantation clusters, business operating procedures, tree nursery developments, purchase and maintenance of two field vehicles and office equipment.
The project is implemented in two phases with the same objective and is co-financed by Sweden, the World Bank., Governments of Ireland and Germany through KfW. Phase 1 aims at securing Uganda's forestry and tourism resources in the Albertine region of Uganda from the prevalent threats of illegal logging, mining, encroachment, poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking that have spiked due to the global Corona 19 outbreak. The project further support s timely community livelihood programs in the face of loss of shared revenue from tourism and forestry generated revenues with UWA and NFA, employment in tourism facilities, sale of handcrafts and produce to hotels and restaurants due to effect of the global Covid 19 outbreak. The project further supported preparatory actions for the envisioned Sida-World Bank funded Phase 2 by supporting a number of analytical studies and designs for tourism and forestry infrastructure. The World Bank Board approved a 148.2 million USD project in April 2020 developed with the Ministries of Water and Environment, Wildlife, Tourism and Antiquities, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) with consultation with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic development (MFPED). In the face of of 2021 general elections and the covid19 situation, approval of the project by government was delayed. Sida' s first phase was fundamental to securing the resource from current pressures and securing community livelihoods as a basis for planned investments in the second phase after the main World Bank Project was approved. It was imperative to support UWA and NFA in implementation of their core resource protection activities to ensure the protected areas are shielded from encroachment, illegal exploitation, settlement and poaching. Equally it is important to promptly address human wildlife conflicts to minimize damage, attacks and maintain good relationships with communities neighboring such resources. The protection of forests and wildlife was to ensure that post Covid 19, forestry and wildlife resources are still available for tourists, ensure satisfaction and generate the much needed tourism revenue and provision of other forest goods and services. The Project Investing in Forests and Protected areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD) aims at improved management of forests and wildlife protected areas to increase benefits to communities in target landscapes within the Albertine Region of Uganda. Sweden's support to the project is managed through Window 5 (Promoting Green Growth) of the World Bank's Multi-donor Trust Fund for Implementation of Uganda's National Development Plan and is managed through two overlapping phases: Phase 1 approved in 2020 and equivalent to 30Million SEK (3.5 million USD) aimed at Securing the Natural Resource Base in Protected Areas (2020-2024) in response to impacts of Covid 19 pandemic and Phase 2 approved in 2022 and equivalent to 100million SEK (USD 9million) as additional financing to the World Bank's Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD), a USD 178.2 million World Bank-funded project. Sweden's phase 2 contribution aims at expanding the scope of planned activities and bridging gaps in the aforementioned WB project. Phase 2 builds on the preparatory activities developed during phase 1 particularly analytical studies and infrastructure designs. Sweden's second funding is fully integrated as part of the IFPA-CD. Sweden's support as indicated above contributes to components 1 and 2 of IFPA-CD which are (i) Improved management of protected areas and (ii) increased revenues and jobs from forests and wildlife protected areas while phase 2 contributes to all re Key achievements of the phase 1 of Sweden's funding are as shown below in accordance with project components: Component 1 Enhanced Monitoring of protected areas This component aims at ensuring protection of forests and wildlife resources through monitoring and control of illegal activities and reduction in impacts to communities arising out of protected areas. Targets achieved under this component include: 1.1 Procurement of field equipment and logistics to support monitoring in 3 protected areas (PAs) and 13 Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) -3 motorcycles were procured to aid transportation and monitoring under NFA -Procurement of protective wear and equipment to facilitate patrols in project sites such as camping tents, rain coats, warm suits, gum boots, camping gear and food rations and vehicle fuels and maintenance to aid both UWA and NFA to carryout monitoring and patrols in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls National Parks and Toro-Semliki wildlife reserve and in 13 Central Forest Reserves. - Installation of 2 guard towers fitted with 2 telescopes in Queen Elizabeth National Park and 2 drones and 2 computer IPADs for surveillance and monitoring. The above actions have reduced the level of illegal activities in the target protected areas. For example, under NFA, 84 suspects have been apprehended and 6 have been convicted of forest related crimes while 50 hectares initially encroached in Bugoma were recovered and restored. 1.2 Prevention of people-wildlife conflicts -In order to reduce impacts of protected areas on surrounding communities, 21.2km of trenches have been excavated (QENP-10km, MFNP-11.2km) and these have been instrumental in reducing crop raiding by elephants, a situation much appreciated by the community. In addition, 500 bee hives have been provided (QENP 200, MFNP 200 and TSWR 100) as further deterrent to crop raiding by elephants. This has been enhanced further by the construction of a 5km out of targeted 21Km of electric fencing in QENP funded by the World Bank. -Support has been provided to at least two problem hot spots in 6 sub-counties around each of the 3 protected areas to develop and implement land use plans, and 6 sub-counties have been covered. The Plans developed have identified deterrent crops like onions, red pepper, tea and coffee that could be grown around the protected areas. -The project established and trained 283 community members as part wildlife scout groups to deal with problem animals outside the national park. They were provided with equipment for chasing away wild animals like vuvuzelas and are a primary contact with UWA when animals stray out of the protected areas. 1.3 Fire prevention and fire management in cooperation with communities in protected areas -60km of fire breaks were established and maintained for fire prevention in QENP, MFNP and TSWR. In addition, sensitization meeting with communities were carried out on why fire should be prevented. The project further supported acquisition of fire equipment to control fires. -Fire management plans for QENP, MFNP, TSWR were reviewed and updated and assorted fire equipment has been procured, community sensitization meetings held. 1.4 Restoration of forest cover through enrichment planting -Restoration planting of 1,136.5 hectares of natural forest was completed in Kasyoha-Kitomi and Bugoma Central Forest Reserves beyond the planned target of 400 hectares. The areas were re-stocked with indigenous trees to enhance fast recovery, increased stocking and enhancing biodiversity. In addition, 307,200 seedlings have been raised for restoration planting in Kitechura (200ha) Ibambaro (200Ha) Kibego (100ha) and Rwensambya (100Ha) CFRs and planting is planned in the April-May 2024 rains. The total area restored is expected to reach 2,136 hectares by June 2024. -Prepared new fire management plans for and established 60Km of firelines in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls National Parks and Toro-Semliki Wildlife reserve to reduce incidences and negative impacts of fire on wildlife protected areas. -NFA as under the project carried out conservation management zoning in Kalinzu and Budongo into Strict nature reserves, buffer and production zones which expected to enhance biodiversity conservation and management. 1.5 Support livelihoods of communities living around protected areas -10 Collaborative Forest Management groups (CFM) groups have been supported to review and sign new agreements with NFA allowing them to co-manage specified areas of the forest with NFA -18 CFM groups have been supported to establish nurseries to raise 1,040,000 seedlings annually as a way raising income and to supply seedlings to plant on their farmlands. -The Project Established a network of informers around target forest reserve to support monitoring illegal activities in CFRs -13 CFM groups have been supported to develop bee value chain through training, establishment of apiaries, provision of apiary equipment like KTB hives, honey harvesting tools and packaging materials. -Six problem animal hot spots were identified in 6 sub-counties around each of the three PAs to and hot spots and land use plans for these areas have been developed. The plans have identified growing of problem animal deterrent crops like Onions, tea, coffee and red pepper. - Community Resource Management groups were supported with alternative wood and nutritional requirements (Mixed tree and fruit and rabbit farming) - Promote value addition on products associated with conservation (income generating practical skills like liquid soap, briquettes, paper bags, Honey processing and candle making) - Compiled a publication for each PA on community resource access monetary value equivalents for QUENP, MFNP and TSWR - Established and supported community wildlife scout groups to deal with problem animals outside PAS - Supported 6 existing community eco-tourism groups around MFNP, QENP, TSWR, and along major tourism roads in the region - Provide incentives for three community groups/individuals/Clans in Bunyoro & Toro regions who conserve habitats for Chimpanzees & other endangered wildlife (Youth & Women Skilling). -Supported existing private conservation-livelihood model initiatives along the Murchison-Queen tourism road-including Marketing materials for Katoosi Uganda Myths shrine. - Supported 80youths around MFNP, QENP, TSWR and wildlife hot spot region of Kagadi in job skilling activities to reduce redundant labour that would engage in poaching. Skills training included tailoring, phone repairing, motor-cycle repair, Brick laying and concrete practice. 1.5 Civil works of priority infrastructure supported in forests and protected areas The project supported design of key infrastructure to be established to be established in protected areas including staff houses, visitor centres, park entry gates and bird hikes. Designs have been completed and await approval by UWA board and will be constructed with World Bank Funding under IFPA-CD. In addition, under NFA the project has supported the acquisition of boundary survey equipment to aid resurvey of forest boundaries and ArcGIS Advanced Concurrent perpetual license to enable monitoring and mapping.
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