XM-DAC-41114-PROJECT-00078842 United Nations Development Programme Application of Ridge to Reef Concept for Biodiversity Conservation and for the Enhancement of Ecosystem Services and Cultural Heritage in Niue_NIUE Ridge to Reef Full-Sized Project Niue Ministry Natural Resource UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Global Environment Fund Truste registry.ws@undp.org https://www.undp.org/samoa Niue The Implementing Partner shall ensure that all of its obligations set forth under the section entitled “Legal Context and/or Risk Management Standard Clauses” are passed on to each responsible party, subcontractor and sub-recipient and that all the clauses under this section entitled “Risk Management” are included, mutatis mutandis, in all sub-contracts or sub-agreements entered into further to the Project Document Consistent with the Article III of the SBAA [or the Supplemental Provisions to the Project Document], the responsibility for the safety and security of the Implementing Partner and its personnel and property, and of UNDP’s property in the Implementing Partner’s custody, rests with the Implementing Partner. To this end, the Implementing Partner shall: a) put in place an appropriate security plan and maintain the security plan, taking into account the security situation in the country where the project is being carried; b) assume all risks and liabilities related to the Implementing Partner’s security, and the full implementation of the security plan. Social and environmental sustainability will be enhanced through application of the UNDP Social and Environmental Standards (http://www.undp.org/ses) and related Accountability Mechanism (http://www.undp.org/secu-srm). XM-DAC-41114-OUTPUT-00088927 United Nations Development Programme Application of Ridge to Reef Concept for Biodiversity Conservation and for the Enhancement of Ecosystem Services and Cultural Heritage in Niue_FSP Niue Ministry Natural Resource Global Environment Fund Truste UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME registry.ws@undp.org https://www.undp.org/samoa Niue Alofi capital of a political entity -19.052940 -169.919570 Structural transformation, including green, inclusive and digital transitions 1540 434729 880151 1183906 1018088 933705 816635 246000 28 United Nations Development Programme -719 United Nations Development Programme 41 United Nations Development Programme 421733 United Nations Development Programme 636722 United Nations Development Programme 913518 United Nations Development Programme 858316 United Nations Development Programme 834772 United Nations Development Programme 393667 United Nations Development Programme 159046 United Nations Development Programme 4217124 Niue Ministry Natural Resource Consistent with the Article III of the SBAA [or the Supplemental Provisions to the Project Document], the responsibility for the safety and security of the Implementing Partner and its personnel and property, and of UNDP’s property in the Implementing Partner’s custody, rests with the Implementing Partner. To this end, the Implementing Partner shall: a) put in place an appropriate security plan and maintain the security plan, taking into account the security situation in the country where the project is being carried; b) assume all risks and liabilities related to the Implementing Partner’s security, and the full implementation of the security plan. Social and environmental sustainability will be enhanced through application of the UNDP Social and Environmental Standards (http://www.undp.org/ses) and related Accountability Mechanism (http://www.undp.org/secu-srm). Project Objective: 1. Incorporation of cultural and traditional values and approaches in natural resources protection and management 2. The freshwater lens safeguarded in the long term 3. Terrestrial and reef species are being utilized on a sustainable basis to an increasing number of community members Outcome 1: 1.1 Extent of the protected estate in various forms and through different protective mechanisms 1.2 Efforts in place for the recovery of species at risk 1.3 Status of completion and adoption of management plans for various conservation areas Outcome 2: 2.1 Promotion of R2R approach by Village Councils and Government departments 2.2 The extent to which biodiversity and natural resources are taken into account in central and local planning, management and daily life 2.3 Level of awareness, sensitivity and understanding of the value and vulnerability of natural resources Project Objective: 1. Cultural values and constraints are reported as being eroded away 2. Freshwater lens at risk from agricultural chemicals, and septic tank effluent 3. Some reef species such as Tridacna sp., and Holothuria sp., have been reported as diminished. Peka, Lupe and Uga populations have declined; utilization rates to be established during the first year Outcome 1: 1.1 Tapu areas are many but not all are known or acknowledged; Huvalu Forest Conservation Area (5,400 ha) and Namoui Marine Reserve (27.67 ha) are the only Protected Areas 1.2 Hega (blue-crowned lory) and the olive small-scaled skink are considered endangered; Uga and Peka are currently considered as threatened. Both are being harvested unsustainably. 1.3 Huvalu Conservation Area and Beveridge Reef – no Management Plan; Reefs covered somewhat by Coastal Management Plan Outcome 2: 2.1 There is currently no comprehensive, holistic approach applied by Village Councils or Government Departments to natural resources management 2.2 Neither sector plans nor Village Development Plans can be said to have mainstreamed biodiversity considerations 2.3 There is a certain level of awareness but it is not deep. The baseline will be established through survey at the Inception Phase End of Project Targets: Project Objective: 1. Culturally significant species, habitats and methods of conservation are identified, recorded and being built upon 2. Biodegradable or certified organic agri- chemicals used exclusively; and at least 80% of septic tank effluent treated, such that risk of contamination of the freshwater lens controlled or removed 3. Access or utilization by communities for food and other uses increased by 25% but on a sustainable basis Outcome 1: 1.1 Additional 2550 ha of terrestrial ecosystems; additional 4500 ha of marine ecosystem; and, additional 200 ha of reef, protected by various instruments by the end of the project 1.2 Species Recovery Plans for Hega and the olive small-scaled skink formulated, adopted and being implemented; Species Management Plans for Uga and Peka formulated, adopted and being implemented. 1.3 Huvalu Conservation Area, Beveridge Reef MPA, Western Reef Conservation Area, and new Confluence Conservation Area, all with management plans adopted and being implemented Outcome 2: 2.1 New Village Development Plans, and reviewed existing ones, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management. 2.2 Corporate Plans, Annual Work Plans and similar key documents, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management; together will collaboration across departmental boundaries. 2.3 Biodiversity considerations become an explicit element in policies, plans, strategies and similar instruments An improvement of 20-50% in awareness and understanding as measured by a repeat survey. End of Project Targets: Outcome 1: 1.1 All 14 villages have confirmed commitment of over 17,000 ha as terrestrial CAs. 1.2 Olive small scaled skink rediscovered, and appears to be fairly robust, given species found on both western and eastern coastal areas. Note discovery on coast of the capital Alofi, the most populated village, indicates high survivability despite highest presence of households and associated pollution and waste, pests, and human and vehicular traffic. More research needed and recovery measures to be formulated for implementation. Public sightings reported of Hega at numerous locations early in the project, audio recordings indicate presence in vicinity of Huvalu forest, though more research needed, and formulation of recovery plans for implementation. Management planning to provide further specifics to manage the uga in each village. 1.3 The management plan will be submitted to cabinet for endorsement before being launched separately in Hakupu and Liku villages 2020. 40% of EEZ approved by cabinet for Niue’s large scale MPA inclusive of Beveridge reef and Antiope reef. Marine spatial management planning undertaken. All 5 villages in the central confluence zone have committed significant % primary and secondary forests to terrestrial CAs. Management plans are being developed on an individual village basis, though keeping in mind connectivity principles between village primary and secondary forests for terrestrial species regardless of formal village boundaries. Outcome 2: 2.1 New Village Development Plans, and reviewed existing ones, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management. 2.2 Corporate Plans, Annual Work Plans and similar key documents, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management; together will collaboration across departmental boundaries. 2.3 Biodiversity considerations become an explicit element in policies, plans, strategies and similar instruments An improvement of 20-50% in awareness and understanding as measured by a repeat survey. End of Project Targets: Project Objective: 1. Culturally significant species, habitats and methods of conservation are identified, recorded and being built upon 2. Biodegradable or certified organic agri- chemicals used exclusively; and at least 80% of septic tank effluent treated, such that risk of contamination of the freshwater lens controlled or removed 3. Access or utilization by communities for food and other uses increased by 25% but on a sustainable basis Outcome 1: 1.1 Additional 2550 ha of terrestrial ecosystems; additional 4500 ha of marine ecosystem; and, additional 200 ha of reef, protected by various instruments by the end of the project 1.2 Species Recovery Plans for Hega and the olive small-scaled skink formulated, adopted and being implemented; Species Management Plans for Uga and Peka formulated, adopted and being implemented. Peka survey results indicate population increased to pre-2004 cyclone Heta numbers with fairly consistent tallys in 2012 to 2019 surveys. Population however not sufficient to allow sustainable harvesting, though shooting season being considered by newly formed Government due to pressure from MPs and village constituents. A managed course of action to be recommended to Govt. 1.3 Huvalu Conservation Area, Beveridge Reef MPA, Western Reef Conservation Area, and new Confluence Conservation Area, all with management plans adopted and being implemented Outcome 2: 2.1 New Village Development Plans, and reviewed existing ones, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management. 2.2 Corporate Plans, Annual Work Plans and similar key documents, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management; together will collaboration across departmental boundaries. 2.3 Biodiversity considerations become an explicit element in policies, plans, strategies and similar instruments An improvement of 20-50% in awareness and understanding as measured by a repeat survey. Outcome 1: 1.1 80% of project target achieved. All 14 villages have confirmed commitment of over 17,000 ha as terrestrial CAs and 40% of EEZ declared Moana Mahu LSMPA. Additional SMRA MPs under development. 1.2 Species recovery to be incoporated as part of CA and SMRAs plans. More research needed and recovery measures to be formulated for implementation however this could not be completed due to COVID19 travel restrictions into Niue to complete research work required. Public sightings reported of Hega at numerous locations early in the project, audio recordings indicate presence in vicinity of Huvalu forest. Management planning to provide further specifics to manage the uga in each village. 1.3 The Huvalu management plan Hakupu and Liku villages, Management plan for SRMA 90% completed. 40% of EEZ approved by cabinet for Niue’s large scale MPA inclusive of Beveridge reef and Antiope reef. Marine spatial management planning ongoing. All 5 villages in the central confluence zone have committed significant % primary and secondary forests to terrestrial CAs. Terrestrial CA plans to be completed in 2022. Outcome 2: 2.1 Management plans for SMRAs and terrestrial CAs provide biodiversity management provide key priority R2R themes for mainstreaming of R2R across all stakeholder sectors. 2.2 SMRA & CA Management Plans purpose is to promote sustainable management practices in communities and nationally. These form the core guiding documents for future conservation and sustainable resource management in terrestrial CAs and SMRAs in Niue. 2.3 Community outreach continues 2021 to ensure project ends with high visibility, to cement the concepts and conservation management themes discussed and committed to date. Questions conducted in 2018-2019 at annual showdays and events. Further surveys to be conducted online prior to project closure. End of Project Targets: Outcome 1: 1.1 Additional 2550 ha of terrestrial ecosystems; additional 4500 ha of marine ecosystem; and, additional 200 ha of reef, protected by various instruments by the end of the project 1.2 Species Recovery Plans for Hega and the olive small-scaled skink formulated, adopted and being implemented; Species Management Plans for Uga and Peka formulated, adopted and being implemented. Peka survey results indicate population increased to pre-2004 cyclone Heta numbers with fairly consistent tallys in 2012 to 2019 surveys. Population however not sufficient to allow sustainable harvesting, though shooting season being considered by newly formed Government due to pressure from MPs and village constituents. A managed course of action to be recommended to Govt. 1.3 Huvalu Conservation Area, Beveridge Reef MPA, Western Reef Conservation Area, and new Confluence Conservation Area, all with management plans adopted and being implemented Outcome 2: 2.1 New Village Development Plans, and reviewed existing ones, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management. 2.2 Corporate Plans, Annual Work Plans and similar key documents, showing an explicitly comprehensive (R2R) and integrated approach towards land, water and natural resource management; together will collaboration across departmental boundaries. 2.3 Biodiversity considerations become an explicit element in policies, plans, strategies and similar instruments An improvement of 20-50% in awareness and understanding as measured by a repeat survey. XM-DAC-41114-PROJECT-00117508 United Nations Development Programme The projects Objective is to enable the achievement of low carbon energy access, sustainable energy, and green growth targets of Niue. Niue Min. of Infrastructure UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Global Environment Fund Truste registry.ws@undp.org https://www.undp.org/samoa Niue The Implementing Partner shall ensure that all of its obligations set forth under the section entitled “Legal Context and/or Risk Management Standard Clauses” are passed on to each responsible party, subcontractor and sub-recipient and that all the clauses under this section entitled “Risk Management” are included, mutatis mutandis, in all sub-contracts or sub-agreements entered into further to the Project Document Consistent with the Article III of the SBAA [or the Supplemental Provisions to the Project Document], the responsibility for the safety and security of the Implementing Partner and its personnel and property, and of UNDP’s property in the Implementing Partner’s custody, rests with the Implementing Partner. To this end, the Implementing Partner shall: a) put in place an appropriate security plan and maintain the security plan, taking into account the security situation in the country where the project is being carried; b) assume all risks and liabilities related to the Implementing Partner’s security, and the full implementation of the security plan. Social and environmental sustainability will be enhanced through application of the UNDP Social and Environmental Standards (http://www.undp.org/ses) and related Accountability Mechanism (http://www.undp.org/secu-srm). XM-DAC-41114-OUTPUT-00114277 United Nations Development Programme The objective of the AREAN project is to enable the achievement of low carbon energy access, sustainable energy and green growth targets of Niue as stated in the Niue Sustainable Energy Road Map (NiSERM), which is the basis of the country’s latest NDC. Niue Min. of Infrastructure Global Environment Fund Truste UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME registry.ws@undp.org https://www.undp.org/samoa Niue Niue semi-independent political entity -19.033330 -169.866670 Structural transformation, including green, inclusive and digital transitions 0 1346978 1742728 1719747 984794 1260815 1079652 501063 139 United Nations Development Programme 33758 United Nations Development Programme 13750 United Nations Development Programme 257817 United Nations Development Programme 409207 United Nations Development Programme 273604 United Nations Development Programme 231857 United Nations Development Programme 27189 United Nations Development Programme 21717 United Nations Development Programme 63908 United Nations Development Programme 3247 United Nations Development Programme 64136 United Nations Development Programme 335623 United Nations Development Programme 310930 United Nations Development Programme 6920 United Nations Development Programme 21066 United Nations Development Programme -4920 United Nations Development Programme 180112 United Nations Development Programme 3982 United Nations Development Programme 90431 United Nations Development Programme 250 United Nations Development Programme 184 United Nations Development Programme 7321 United Nations Development Programme 6144 United Nations Development Programme 46 United Nations Development Programme 9940 United Nations Development Programme 9929 United Nations Development Programme 465881 United Nations Development Programme 361970 United Nations Development Programme 105190 United Nations Development Programme 10359 United Nations Development Programme 3321774 Niue Min. of Infrastructure Consistent with the Article III of the SBAA [or the Supplemental Provisions to the Project Document], the responsibility for the safety and security of the Implementing Partner and its personnel and property, and of UNDP’s property in the Implementing Partner’s custody, rests with the Implementing Partner. To this end, the Implementing Partner shall: a) put in place an appropriate security plan and maintain the security plan, taking into account the security situation in the country where the project is being carried; b) assume all risks and liabilities related to the Implementing Partner’s security, and the full implementation of the security plan. Social and environmental sustainability will be enhanced through application of the UNDP Social and Environmental Standards (http://www.undp.org/ses) and related Accountability Mechanism (http://www.undp.org/secu-srm). Objective 1. Reduction in the overall national energy utilization intensity (toe /1,000 US$ GDP ) 2. Cumulative GHG emission reduction from fossil fuel utilization, tons CO2 3. Cumulative fossil fuel savings due to sustainable energy and low carbon interventions implemented, toe 4. % RE electricity production 5. No. of new jobs created in the application of sustainable energy and LC technologies and techniques in the energy supply and energy end-use sectors in Niue Outcome 1 1. No. of approved and enforced RE and EC&EE policies, and associated guidance and implementing rules and regulations 2. No. of formulated and approved policies and regulations incorporated in the country’s Energy Act Outcome 2 1. No. of sectoral integrated development plans that are implemented and managed through the established and adopted integrated institutional mechanisms 2. No. of low carbon development initiatives facilitated by adopted and enforced institutional arrangements mentioned in Indicator 1 Outcome 3 1. No. of developed and recommended financing schemes/mechanisms with Niue Development Bank for supporting climate resilient and low carbon development initiatives in the country 2. No. of small-scale EE projects and RE technology projects financed either through the adopted financing scheme; or by private sector investment 3. No. of recommended finance/fiscal policies for supporting initiatives on LC development Outcome 4 1. No. of completed feasibility assessments conducted for planned energy-integrated socio-economic development activities that feature RE and EE technology applications 2. Cumulative amount of energy savings from the successfully installed and operational demonstrations (including replications) of sustainable energy and low carbon technology applications, toe 3. No. of RE and EE technologies application projects designed and financed for implementation as influenced by the results and outcomes of the demonstrations Outcome 5 1. Incremental no. of ene Objective 1. 0.109 2. 0 3. 0 4. 1.8% 5. 0 Outcome 1 1. 0 2. 0 Outcome 2 1. 0 2. 0 Outcome 3 1. 0 2. 0 3. 0 Outcome 4 1. 0 2. 0 3. 0 Outcome 5 1. 0 2. 0 Project MYWP and AWP 2020 approved Project Manager and assistant recruited CTA recruited year 1 activities Project MYWP and AWP 2020 approved Project Manager and assistant recruitment completed CTA recruitment completed Year 1 activities as per AWP have been completed Completion of RE & EE Demos Completion of Financing Scheme No. of formulated and approved policies and regulations incorporated in the country’s Energy Act No. of low carbon development initiatives facilitated by adopted and enforced institutional arrangements mentioned in Indicator 1 No. of recommended finance/fiscal policies for supporting initiatives on LC development No. of approved and enforced RE and EC&EE policies, and associated guidance and implementing rules and regulations No. of sectoral integrated development plans that are implemented and managed through the established and adopted integrated institutional mechanisms No. of developed and recommended financing schemes/mechanisms with Niue Development Bank for supporting climate resilient and low carbon development initiatives in the country No. of small-scale EE projects and RE technology projects financed either through the adopted financing scheme; or by private sector investment