UNITED NATIONS EP United Nations Environment Programme Distr. LIMITED UNEP (DEPI)/CAR WG.35/INF.4/Rev. 1 6 October, 2014 Original: ENGLISH and SPANISH Sixteenth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment Programme and Thirteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region Cartagena, Colombia, 11-13 December 2014 Report of the Activities LBS Regional Centres, Cimab (Cuba) and IMA (Trinidad and Tobago) 2013-2014
Report 2013 2014 Regional Centre -LBS RAC-Cimab, Havana, Cuba Date and Host Country Source of contributed by RAC- Cimab (Cuban pesos) SSFA: Landbased Sources and Activities (LBS) Protocol: Difficulties and Challenges within countries participating in the GEF-CReW Project. (GFL-2324-2732-4A58-2201). 1) Preparation of questionnaires and coordination with the LBS focal points and those of the GEF CReW Project of Spanishspeaking countries involved in the study (Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras). 2) Work missions to the countries- surveys and interviews with players involved in the ratification/membership process in each country (focal points of the LBS Protocol and GEF CReW Project). 3) Collection and analysis of the results of the April 2013 - March 2014. Havana, Cuba. 1) To identify the main problems/difficulties faced by Spanishspeaking countries involved in the GEF- CReW Project in order to ratify the LBS Protocol. 2) To identify the main challenges that countries have to face once the LBS Protocol has been ratified. 3) To propose a methodology in order to assess the difficulties/challenges faced by countries when ratifying and/or supporting the LBS Protocol which may be applicable to the UNEP CAR/RCU- GEF CreW Project 60,000 21,591.58 RAC- Cimab, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala. 1) A study of the main problems, difficulties, weaknesses and challenges faced by Spanish-speaking countries involved in the GEF CReW Project (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras) for the ratification of the LBS Protocol in order to comply with the obligations laid down by the LBS Protocol. 2) A proposed methodology for this type of study which can be replicated in English-speaking 2
Coordination Meeting of Focal Points from Spanishspeaking Countries Participating in the GEF-CReW Project questionnaires/ interviews carried out during the work missions. 4) Preparation of the final report. 5) Regional Workshop to discuss the results of the study and to approve the proposals made. 6) Designing and printing of a brochure. Coordination and execution of a work meeting with Focal Points from Spanish-speaking countries participating in the GEF-CReW project Havana, October 16-17, 2014 countries involved in the GEF CReW Project. 4) To identify training sessions aimed at assisting countries, in accordance with the obligations laid down by the LBS Protocol, in particular, Annexe III pertaining to domestic wastewater. 5) To disclose information on the obligations in a simple and reader friendly manner, following the ratification of the LBS Protocol. 1. To have technical discussions to agree on a plan to implement the activities currently being developed by the countries (SSFA). 2. To have a professional exchange to discuss the scope of a regional training event under planning 3. To promote the Land-based Sources and Activities Protocol (LBS) 4. To proceed to UNEP CAR/RCU GEF CreW Project RAC- Cimab, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala countries involved in the GEF CReW Project. 3) An individual roadmap for each country evaluated where it shows that a schedule and an approximate cost need to be prepared for the ratification of the Protocol. 4) A brochure which shows explicitly the countries main obligations once they are member states to the LBS Protocol Completion and signature of the SSFAs for Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica with UNEP CAR/RCU. Completion and signature of the RAC- Cimab SSFA with UNEP CAR/RCU 3
symbolically sign the SSFA. Side Activities: Participation of the Director and a RAC-Cimab expert in the Regional Workshop: Regional Platform on Nutrient Management in the Wider Caribbean Region. Trinidad and Tobago, May, 2013. The RAC-Cimab Director received and accompanied the Regional Director of the Caribbean Environment Programme during his visit to Cuba in April, 2013. Participation of the RAC-Cimab Director in the 1st Meeting of the Contracting Parties (COP) in the Protocol concerning the Pollution of Land-based Sources and Activities (LBS Protocol) in the Wider Caribbean Region, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, October 2012 Participation of the RAC-Cimab Director in the Regional Expert Panel Monitoring by taking part in teleconferences, discussions and other activities undertaken by the panel since its inception. Participation of the Director and a RAC-Cimab expert in the Second Meeting of the Scientific, Technical and Advisory Committee to the Protocol Concerning Pollution from Land-bases Sources and Activities, in Managua, Nicaragua, June 2014 4
Global Partnership on Nutrient Management Caribbean Platform (GPNM) Meeting Project No: NFL-2324-2H52-1151- 3302 Finalized arrangements for a suitable hotel to host the meeting. Arrange hotel accommodation for meeting participants. Organize arrangements with hotel for meeting. Identify Interpreters for the meeting. Assist with the coordination and facilitation of activities during the meeting. Host a cocktail reception. Report 2013 2014 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE LBS-RAC/IMA, Trinidad and Tobago Dates of May 7 th -9 th, 2013 Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago To provide a regional forum for member countries to share information on their level of awareness of nutrients management, their strategies to address surplus/excess nutrients run-off at the national level and to provide recommendations to promote effective sustainable nutrient management across the region Source of UNEP- CAR/R CU Estimate of in kind Contribution of (TT$) 35,000 50,000 UNEP- CAR/RCU, RAC/IMA, RAC- CIMAB,UN EP DEPI, CAALCA, NOAA, IVEMAR, GEF CREW, CEHI, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, DominicanR epublic, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Platform on Nutrient Management launched. Report on the Global Partnership on Nutrients Management Caribbean Platform Meeting. A GPNM Caribbean action plan. 5
Report 2013 2014 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE LBS-RAC/IMA, Trinidad and Tobago Second Global Conference on Land-Ocean Connections (GLOC-2) Attendance and participated in meetings and session Dates of 2-4 October, 2013 in Montego Bay, Jamaica To strengthen existing and build new global partnerships, further raise public awareness and support, and inspire follow-up actions that will advance the global agenda as we seek to address the negative impacts of, and seize the opportunities presented by marine litter, wastewater and nutrients. Source of Estimate of in kind Contribution of (TT$) UNEP Lessons learnt on management of marine litter, wastewater and nutrients 6
Report 2013 2014 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE LBS-RAC/IMA, Trinidad and Tobago GEF CReW Project is planning a Regional Media Workshop on Wastewater Participation in GEF CReW Project is planning a Regional Media Workshop on Wastewater Dates of 26-28 November 2013, in Georgetown, Guyana To demonstrate effect on land based pollutant on recreational waters Source of UNEP Estimate of in kind Contribution of (TT$) Presentation on effects of wastewater on recreational water quality, opportunities and challenges for the tourism sector Participation in Teleconferenc e meetings of the Working Group on Assessment and Monitoring Participation in Teleconferenc e meetings of the Working Group on Assessment and Monitoring 4 th June 2013 26 th March 2014 28 th August 2014 Provide feedback on comments of SOCAR Report. To ascertain the level of their water quality monitoring programmes and assess their level of data sharing Continued work to develop the State of Convention Area Report (SOCAR 7
Report 2013 2014 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE LBS-RAC/IMA, Trinidad and Tobago Participation in Survey on Water Quality Monitoring Programmes and Data Sharing in the Wider Caribbean Region Provided response to questionnaire Dates of September 11th 2013 Source of Estimate of in kind Contribution of (TT$) Barbados, Belize, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Panama, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Completed survey sent to CEP Secretariat 8
Report 2013 2014 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE LBS-RAC/IMA, Trinidad and Tobago Participation in Second Meeting of the Scientific, Technical and Advisory Committee (STAC) to the Protocol Concerning Pollution from Land-Based Sources and Activities (LBS Protocol) in the Wider Caribbean Region Participation in Scientific, Technical and Advisory Committee Dates of 10 th -13 th June, 2014 Managua, Nicaragua, - Evaluate the projects and activities implemented by the Secretariat and the LBS Regional Centres (RACs) within the Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution (AMEP) subprogramme during the period 2013-2014; - Review the progress made in the implementation of the Recommendations of the First LBS STAC Meeting, Decisions of the First Conference of Parties to the LBS Protocol and relevant decisions of the Source of Estimate of in kind Contribution of (TT$) UNEP- CAR/RCU, RAC/IMA, RAC- CIMAB,UN EP DEPI, CAALCA, NOAA, IVEMAR, GEF CREW, CEHI, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago -Report on workshop. -Work plan and budget for next financial year. -Recommendations on assessment and monitoring activities. 9
Fifteenth Intergovernmental Meeting and Twelfth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Cartagena Convention; Review the status of ratification and/or implementation of the LBS Protocol in member countries; - Develop the AMEP Work plan and for the 2015-2016 Biennium for subsequent submission to, and approval by, the 2nd Conference of Parties to the LBS Protocol in November, 2014; - Provide recommendations concerning the LBS Protocol for consideration by the 2nd Conference of Parties to the LBS Protocol to be held in November 2014. 10
Report 2013 2014 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE LBS-RAC/IMA, Trinidad and Tobago Participation in Global Partnership for Oceans Water Quality Management Report Workshop Participation in workshop - Presentation given. Dates of 9-10 June, 2014 Managua, Nicaragua, - To establish a baseline, knowledge and data on the status of marine pollutants in the WCR - To establish information on the nature and severity of impacts, - To provide costeffective interventions for each particular subregion and pollutant type, as prescribed by priority and practicality Source of Estimate of in kind Contribution of (TT$) UNEP- CAR/RCU, RAC/IMA, RAC- CIMAB,UNEP DEPI, CAALCA, NOAA, IVEMAR, GEF CREW, CEHI, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago - Information on countries on water quality aspects. - Recommendations for future work in pollution control interventions. 11
Related Activities: 1. Dr. Darryl Banjoomade a presentation entitled An Overview of Plans, Policy and Activities in Trinidad and Tobago for the Improvement of Nutrient Use Efficiency)' at the launch of the Caribbean Platform for the Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM), Trinidad and Tobago May 7 th -9 th, 2013, Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 2. Dr. Darryl Banjoo and Ms Natasha Ramdath made a presentation entitled An Overview of Industrial Wastewater Management in Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago. Concerns and Challenges" at the launch of the Caribbean Platform for the Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM), Trinidad and Tobago May 7 th -9 th, 2013, Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 3. Dr. Darryl Banjoo a presentation entitled An Overview of Water Quality Issues in Trinidad and Tobago " at Global Partnership for Oceans Water Quality Management Report Workshop, 9-10 June, 2014, Managua, Nicargua. 12