56.00000000 75.00000000 2018 20000 60 20000 53 92 4600 94 2590 The Environment Division The Observer Media Group Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI) Yes There is a National Communication Strategy, which was developed by the Environment Division and is being implemented. Currently, this communication strategy is being updated and will improve the scope of DLDD related issues. Environment Awareness Group (EAG) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 5 5 6 5 GEF Small Grants Programme, Coordinator Environment Division Antigua Barbuda The Humane Society Percent increase in the number of DLDD related programmes being implemented by the existing CSO and STIs Yes The GEF Small Grants Programme works with CSOs in developing projects to help their communities in DLDD related programmes. These projects include reforestation efforts and arresting land degradation caused by roaming animals. The GARD Center has provided training in DLDD related initiatives, specifically in sustainable agricultural practices. The Environment Awareness Group (EAG) also provides training to young people in environmental protection. This training focuses on good agricultural practices . The Precision Center (PC) Horticultural Society Environment Awareness Group (EAG) The GARD Center Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI) The Antigua State College The John Hughes Community Group Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 5 7 5 3 The Environment Division Environment Awareness Group (EAG) GEF Small Grants Programme 20.00000000 Yes Nationally, the Environment Division will be using the Victoria Park Botanical Gardens as a demonstration site for some UNCCD initiatives such as reforestation and horticulture. To achieve this goal, the Environment Division will launch a massive public education campaign aimed at increasing the number of visitors to the Gardens. More specifically, in collaboration with the EAG, Antigua State College and the Victory Centre (school for children with special needs), the Environment Division will host an After School Programme which educate children about how to address issues of DLDD. While in the gardens, facilitators will provide educational programs that will seek to change behaviour. Additionally, there are other initiatives presently being developed. The GARD Center Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) No No 3 The Environment Division has developed a project and applied for funding on this basis. The funding will also be instrumental in updating the draft NAP. Once the funds are received, consultations will be held to commence this process. The Environment Division, Senior Environment Officer UNCCD Focal Point 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 The coordination and management of projects in Antigua and Barbuda, particularly those funded through the Global Environment Fund (GEF) and related Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEA) is a two-tiered system. The PMC is a high level cross-sectorial committee comprising of lead policy makers and heads of departments. The function of the PMC is to focus mainly in procurement, Institutional arrangements and financial management of the project. The PMC is also responsible for approving and circulating financial reports to the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) and other relevant agencies. The PMC is charged to monitor implementation of the project activities according to the approved Work Programs and approve any essential deviations from it if necessary. Meetings of the PMC are held monthly. The TAC, which acts as a technical advisory body to the PMC providing technical guidance, policy recommendations and support, facilitating communication, cooperation and coordination among relevant stakeholders and other project partners. Essentially the TAC coordinates and reports on the implementation of MEA related projects on the ground Sustainable Island Resource Management Mechanism (SIRMM) Project Coordinator National Portfolio Formulation Exercise (Antigua and Barbuda) Senior Environment Officer, Environment Division Focal Point for UNFCCC, UNCBD and UNCCD No 4 Yes The Environmental Information Management and Advisory System (EIMAS) is a GIS mapping tool used to assist government agencies assess current data on specific environmental indicators. However, this system is not being networked throughout agencies as yet, which creates a lag in data updates. Yes Yes The focal point provides training on the Environmental Information Management and Advisory System (EIMAS) to relevant agencies and stakeholders. Sustainable Island Resource Management Mechanism (SIRMM), Project Coordinator National Focal Point UNCCD Yes Yes 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 No The country is in the process of establishing a Sustainable Island Resource Framework Fund (SIRF Fund) which is a mechanism that will be used to address the areas of environmental management at the national level. Discussions are currently being held with the relevant ministries. Chief Environment Officer The Establishment of the SIRF fund 3 3 3 No XCD - East Caribbean Dollar XCD - East Caribbean Dollar 80000.00000000 78000.00000000 Yes Antigua Budget Estimates 2013 Senior Technician, Ministry of Agriculture The Antigua Public Utilities Authority 0.00000000 2013 Financial constraints have lead to an actual decrease in government budget allocation for improved technology transfer. Part 1 of 1 PIMS 1899 Sustainable Island Resource Management Mechanism (SIRMM) Country Antigua and Barbuda Completed Government USD - US Dollar 3214100.00000000 UNDP USD - US Dollar 20000.00000000 Intl/Reg orgs. USD - US Dollar 530300.00000000 Private USD - US Dollar 601100.00000000 Bilateral USD - US Dollar 250000.00000000 Local Communities USD - US Dollar 87800.00000000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 24000.00000000 21600.00000000 No 13 6 12 3 XCD - East Caribbean Dollar XCD - East Caribbean Dollar Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 The Government is still awaiting the funds to commence the NAP Alignment project Ediniz Norde 2014-08-19 fostinas@gmail.com Diann Black Layne (Amb) dcblack11@gmail.com 2014-08-21 Antigua and Barbuda