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Content
Front page ...............................................................................................................................................1
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................3
2. Project overview .............................................................................................................................4
Project components:...........................................................................................................................5
Important project milestones: .............................................................................................................6
Progress during the Inception period ...................................................................................................7
4. Analysis of the situation .................................................................................................................9
5. Overview of the project implementation process ..................................................................... 10
Project organizational Structure ................................................................................................... 10
Monitoring &Evaluation.................................................................................................................. 12
6. Social and environmental safeguards ........................................................................................ 15
7. Gender mainstreaming ............................................................................................................... 16
8. Stakeholder Engagement ............................................................................................................ 18
9. Conclusions and recommendations/way forward ........................................................................ 20
List of Annexes: ............................................................................................................................... 20
Annex 1. Minutes of the Inception Workshop .......................................................................... 21
List of Participants:..................................................................................................................... 22
AGENDA ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Organizational Chat of the project ................................................................................................ 36
Annex 2. Minutes of the Project Steering Committee .............................................................. 42
Annex 3. Updated risk log frame ............................................................................................... 47
List of Appendixes ........................................................................................................................... 51
Appendix 1. AWP – 2023 ............................................................................................................. 51
Appendix 2. Inception Workshop (List of Participants, PPT presentations) ................................ 51
Appendix 3. Project Steering Committee (Order nr. 124 of 28.07.23, PPT presentation, List of
participants, AWP - 2023 activities, AWP Budget 2023) ............................................................. 51
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1. Introduction
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has prioritized the conservation and sustainable
use of biodiversity, the reduction of land degradation and the protection of its fresh water
sources, as part of national environmental programs and plans. The legal framework is
complex and subject to continuous adjustment in order to better align with the EU framework
policy. The harmonization process is challenging, so far there have been great efforts to adjust
national legislation to better align national legislation with EU directives, for example the EU
Water Framework Directive, the EU Habitats Directive and the EU Directive on the birds.
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) (2015-2020) had prioritized
national efforts to increase the efficiency of protected area coverage, recognizing the
importance of wetlands in the Prut River basin, such as the Padurea Domneasca, and
supporting a cross-border Prutul de Jos Biosphere reserve.
The Environmental Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2023 provides a general policy framework
for the expansion of protected areas and their assurance and sustainable management
(expected increase from 5.5 to 8% coverage) emphasizing the need to increase the protection
of key biodiversity areas to reduce the impact negative anthropic.
The recent 2019-2020 monitoring results in the Prut de Jos Biosphere Reserve indicate an
alarming decrease in the water level of Lake Beleu causing a reduction in aquatic plants and
an increase in fish mortality.
In the wetlands of the Lower Prut there are 118 threatened species, which are vulnerable to
climate change. These include plant species, 16 mammal species, 34 bird species, 9
amphibian species, 7 reptile species, 9 fish species, 9 insect species and 7 mollusk species.
The most vulnerable are waterfowl species, followed by amphibians and reptiles.
The key risk factors associated with climate change are rising temperatures, decreasing air
humidity, fires, drying up of water bodies, and food shortages resulting from climate impacts
on bottom-dwelling species.
For valuable key species, the most important but also the most vulnerable habitats are aquatic
and marsh ecosystems, grasslands, forests and wetlands with sandy or stony beds, bushes,
shrubs and reeds. In order to reduce the negative effects of climate change, integrated
monitoring of water, soil, air and biota is needed to identify appropriate adaptation measures,
such as the reconstruction of degraded habitats, the formation of ecological ecosystems,
corridors between fragmented habitats, as well as the exclusion of anthropogenic pressures
that prevent the expansion of areas occupied by endangered species, so that, depending on the
evolution of the climate, a sufficient number of individuals of each of the threatened species
can survive.
The project "Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with focus on high-
nature value areas in the Prut River basin" in the Republic of Moldova is aligned with the
priorities highlighted in the UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025, which promotes integrated
development solutions led by countries. The environmental solution puts nature and the
environment at the center of national economies and ecological planning and recovery. The
project will promote integrated approaches to long-term resilience of wetland ecosystems,
including demonstration of viable options for restoration of wetland and forest ecosystems,
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increased efficiency of existing wetland management, sustainable income streams for local
wetland communities and entrepreneurs, including ecotourism.
The Inception workshop aimed to present the purpose and objectives, project components,
activities, work plan and expected results and is seen as an opportunity for stakeholders to
join the dialogue on the green urban development challenges and solutions proposed by the
project.
2. Project overview
The objective of the project is to achieve ecological integrity of key floodplain wetlands in the
Prut river basin, ensuring positive status of biodiversity, land and water resources, as well as
ecosystem services. This will be achieved through provisions for the minimum environmental
flow and hydrological repair of declining wetlands and strengthening the PAs management
hosting valuable wetlands habitats and key species.
The GEF investment will be based on an integrated river basin management approach that
ensures the continuity of wetland ecosystem services sustaining livelihoods in the Prut river
basin at approximately 20,803 ha of high value wetlands in the Lower Prut Biosphere
Reserve, the Royal Forest Nature Reserve and surrounding floodplain. The project-driven
hydrological repair of Camenca river’s floodplain, will bring an additional 8.3 million m3 of
water annually to nourish declining wetlands in the Prut river mid-section, ensuring the
survival of approximately 11,175 ha of valuable floodplain habitat even under a severe
climate induced water scarcity scenario.
The project-supported improvements of legal and financing frameworks for wetlands and
protected areas will enable sustainable management of Prut basin’s wetlands, hosting globally
important migratory aquatic birds species such as herons, egrets, spoonbills, ibises nesting
and feeding in these areas.
The project’s demonstration activities and strengthened regulatory framework will pave the
way for a more systematic approaches to improving wetlands condition. Involving private
sector and strengthening knowledge about voluntary environment certification and “greening”
businesses as well as strengthening regulatory framework and legal enforcement will reduce
the threats to biodiversity values coming from sectoral land and resource use (agriculture,
forestry, food industry, oil exploitation). Supporting local communities accessing affordable
financing for their local businesses will help alleviate the pressure on natural resources.
Long-term Solution: The Long-term solution for the sustainable development and
conservation of the high value wetland ecosystems in Moldova includes promotion of
effective wetlands management models, aligned with Integrated Water Resources
Management (IWRM) principles, within the context of supporting and securing sustainable
and resilient livelihoods for local resources users, whose daily existence depend greatly on the
integrity and productivity of these high value wetland. The project targets the KBAs and
wetland areas which best demonstrate the values and the problems of wetland conservation
and management in Moldova’s Prut Basin: 1) Padurea Domneasca Nature Reserve IBA/KBA
located in the middle section of River Prut, hosting Moldova’s oldest floodplain forests,
stretching over 6,032 ha and 2) the MAB/UNESCO Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve covering
14,771 ha, hosting the country’s largest natural lakes, also designated Ramsar sites.
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Project components:
Component 1 Enhanced regulatory and financing environment
Outcome 1.1. Better fiduciary and financial environment for long term resilience of
wetland ecosystems. This project outcome will allow overcoming barriers that prevent an
increase of financing, conservation and sustainable management of wetlands.
• Regulations and regulations that allow the sustainable use of wetlands and the
clarification of some legislative aspects related to the status of protected areas,
economic activities in protected areas, harmonization with the IUCN classification,
etc.;
• Technical assistance for the "Apele Moldovei" Agency for the development of
amendments to the Regulation of the Stînca-Costești dam;
• Support for ongoing reform of the National Environmental Fund to improve funding
for sustainable wetland management;
• Support for the local authorities in the targeted regions (Glodeni, Fălești and Cahul) to
introduce the aspect of biodiversity in the local development strategies;
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• Supporting local eco-tourism initiatives (collaboration with the Local Action Group
from the Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve);
• Collaboration with the National Tourism Authority (ANT) and the National Tourism
Association (ANTRIM);
• Innovation Challenge competition: identification of innovative tourism products
(SMART)
• Development of an integrated cross-border tourist package Moldova-Romania.
Exploring connections with other itineraries with tourist destinations in the Danube
basin (DanubeParks regional platform).
During the project implementation the M&E will be conducted following GEF and UNDP
guidelines and according to the M&E plan. The main tasks of the M&E plan include an
annual monitoring of indicators in the project results framework, annual project
implementation reports (PIR), ongoing monitoring of environmental and social risks and
implementation of SES requirements, supervision missions, updating GEF core indicators and
METT (at midterm and project end), monitoring of Global Environmental Benefits, ongoing
monitoring of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and the Gender Action Plan, Project Board
meetings, oversight mission by the UNDP-GEF team, mid-term and terminal GEF7 Core
Indicators and METT updates, an Independent Terminal Evaluation (TE), project final
conference. The Project Manager will ensure the collation of all the project evaluative
knowledge and information, supporting the project’s adaptive management, and final project
report.
Important project milestones:
➢ Terrestrial protected areas created or under improved management for conservation
and sustainable use on an area of 20,803 ha;
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➢ The surface of the renatured land 14,225 ha;
➢ Mitigated GHG emissions 556,806 tCO2-eq;
➢ The number of direct beneficiaries broken down by gender - 5,000 (50% women).
The Inception phase of the project with a duration of 2022-2026, marks the launch of the
UNDP-GEF project " Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with focus on
high-nature value areas in the Prut River basin ".
The draft Annual work plan (operational) and the draft budget for year 1 were developed.
Project results, achievements and indicators were discussed in detail in an open and
participatory way, involving the whole team, beneficiary and key stakeholders. The proposed
updated version is presented in the Appendix 1.
Project Inception workshop, June 7, 2023. In the inception phase, the Inception workshop
was organized with key stakeholders to ensure their support for project implementation.
Vizibility of the Project Inception Workshop is done through the UNDP website, MoE
Facebook site, NOEPI Facebook site:
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ministerulmediuluimoldova?locale=hi_IN
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid026PqE8qQm6TGPPQjWxT5Gmb3ubhM
2iTkGRzQ4Y7PZx5rANPyN6befNJTCnGSva4EFl&id=100065324656901&mibextid=Nif5o
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This phase is summarized in this Inception Report and establishes a new basis for project
implementation, reflecting changes in circumstances and/or practical methodological and
implementation issues. This Inception report is to ensure that all relevant parties have the
same basic information, the same understanding and are committed to the implementation of
the project; especially for its first year of implementation. The project team organized the
initiation workshop. The Inception workshop was held in a hybrid format (physical/online
presence), the Inception workshop minutes, agenda and the list of participants are presented in
the Annex 1, Appendix 2.
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The event was attended by the project team, representatives of the UNDP-GEF Regional
Technical Advisor, UNDP Moldova, external experts, members of the Project Steering
Committee, as well as numerous representatives of national government agencies, NGOs and
academic representatives.
The agenda of the Inception workshop included several topics of interest such as:
• Policy and legal framework in the field of protected areas and wetlands;
• Presentation of the current situation, problems and potential solutions in the
management of the Prut river basin (Costești-Stînca sector, Camenca and Prut
rivers);
• Vegetation of wetlands in the Prut river basin, sustainable biodiversity
conservation measures;
• Biodiversity of aquatic fauna in the Prut basin under the aspect of ecosystem
adaptation to climate change;
• Biodiversity management and the potential for expansion of the "Pădurea
Domnească" Reserve with regard to the rehabilitation of the Camenca river
with the support of the UNDP project;
• "Prutul de Jos" biosphere reserve – wetland of international interest;
• Detailed presentation of the project components;
• Presentation of the Work Plan for 2023;
• Presentation of important stages of the project, monitoring and
evaluation of the project in accordance with UNDP and GEF norms (on-line);
• Social and environmental protection risks in GEF projects (on-line);
• Presentation of the composition of the Project Oversight Committee and
its key functions;
• Next steps and summary and conclusion.
The workshop focused on explaining the project's objectives, strategy and plan work to the
public and on discussing partnership opportunities during project implementation. Also, the
procedures for monitoring and evaluation of GEF projects were discussed, the logical
framework was updated and some indicators were proposed to be revised. After the Inception
Workshop, the Project Work Plan for 2023 has been updated, obtaining feedback from the
participants, and the proper implementation of the project start.
The Project Steering Committee (PSC) has been established by the Order of the Ministry of
Environment 124 of 28 July 2023, as well as the Regulation of its functioning. Total 13
members of the PSC representing the following institutions: Ministry of Environment, UNDP
Moldova, "Apele Moldovei" Agency, "Moldsilva" Agency, P.I. National Office for
Environmental Project Implementation, Institute of Ecology and Geography of USM, Glodeni
District Council, Cahul District Council, Biotica NGO and AMNTRIM NGO. The Order on
establishment of the Project Steering Committee, regulation of the Project Steering
Committee, minutes of the first meeting of PSC, agenda and the list of participants are
presented in the Annex 2, Appendix 3. The Project Steering Committee is responsible for
ensuring the achievement of key project deliverables and making consensus strategic
management decisions when the Project Manager requests guidance, including approving
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project plans and reviews, as well as meeting the requirements of the Annual Work Plan. The
first meeting of the Project Steering Committee was held on 10 August 2023.
Project Assurance is also the responsibility of each member of the Project Steering
Committee, by performing objective and independent project supervision and monitoring
functions. This role ensures that project management milestones are properly managed and
completed.
Visibility of the PSC meeting were done via the official site of the Ministry of Environment :
https://www.mediu.gov.md/ro/content/4403;
https://onipm.gov.md/content/ecosistemul-r%C3%A2ului-prut-va-fi-revitalizat-%C3%AEn-
cadrul-unui-proiect-de-conservare-%C8%99i-gestionare;
https://www.facebook.com/people/Oficiul-Na%C8%9Bional-de-Implementare-a-Proiectelor-
%C3%AEn-domeniul-Mediului/100067161134175/?locale=hi_IN.
Project partners remain committed to supporting project activities, and local natural resource
users will be interested in participating in the project. Project results will be adopted and
institutionalized for further replication and upgrading.
The assumptions underpinning the project design all are explicit and are still valid. The
project strategy is still adequate and fully supported by the Government and stakeholders
during the Inception Workshop. The project activities are slightly adjusted to reach synergy
with other ongoing projects and activities, i.e. already developed touristic wine/gastronomic
packages to be improved and completed with additional site visits of biodiversity
conservation and wetlands important sites of the project areas.
There are new threats/risks that may affect the relevance and viability of the project. Moldova
is facing massive challenges after hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees entered the
country seeking shelter from Russia’s invasion to Ukraine in 2022. As of today, over 250,000
people from Ukraine have crossed the country's border, out of which over 100,000 remained
in Moldova, these numbers being in continuous rise as the military actions intensify. Almost
90% of the total number of refugees are women with children – one of the most vulnerable
group of persons being highly exposed to different risks and challenges. Moldova is already
struggling with its own economic difficulties. According to the latest UN report, the Republic
of Moldova is the first in the top five countries to receive refugees from Ukraine - with almost
1,400 people per 10,000 inhabitants. The United Nations Development Program states that
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over 30% of Moldova's population could fall below the poverty line due to the conflict in
Ukraine, and every second Moldovan is at risk of becoming poor next year.
Authorities struggle to deal with the ongoing flood of refugees; however, the project may be a
possibility for people to recover some of their economic capacities after the Ukraine crisis is
over. Local authorities (which are important stakeholders in the project) are possibly currently
overwhelmed by the number of refugees from Ukraine and will probably be less inclined to
participate in workshops or other project-activities. The Moldovan project team will observe
the situation in relation of effects from the Ukraine crisis. If any problems occur and actions
are needed (e.g. problem in the stakeholder participation – conducting meetings) the project
team will immediately clarify the next steps. Considering this situation and in order to get
information on the status of the project will be established on a regular basis (monthly) via
meetings.
✓ During implementation, coordination with other agencies and initiatives will be sought
periodically;
✓ Regular information, lessons learned and best practice exchange platforms between
various interventions will be jointly explored to strengthen collaboration;
✓ The Project Oversight Committee will facilitate coordination with other initiatives and
hold project working groups accountable for synergies.
The project implementation process has started with the Inception workshop. The workshop
has the objective to involve relevant multi-stakeholders, to discuss and update the project
components and activities, to identify possible new risks for project implementation. The
Project annual workplan has been discussed and agreed, as well as budgeting for first year of
activities. The composition of Project Steering Committee has beed identified and agreed.
The Work Plan was realistically revised and updated (Appendix 1), obtaining feedback from
the participants, and the proper implementation of the project start, and approved by the PSC.
The proposed changes are consistent with GEF policies and provide for several activity-level
changes. No changes are foreseen at the objective or result level.
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assessment. The Project is implemented in line with UNDP rules and procedures
(http://content.undp.org/go/userguide/results ).
The Project Steering Committee (PSC) is responsible for providing general oversight to
ensure achievement of results on the primary project outcomes and making consensus
strategic management decisions when guidance is required by the Project Manager, including
approval of project plans and revisions, as well as meeting the requirements of the Country
Programme Action Plan and Annual Work Plan. PSC meetings will be organized by the PSC
as needed, but not less than once every 6 months. Formal minutes shall be prepared and
adopted for each meeting of the PSC, detailing any proposals made and decisions taken.
Based on the approved Annual work plan (AWP), the PSC may review and approve project
quarterly plans when required and authorize any major deviation from these agreed quarterly
plans. It is the authority that signs off on the completion of each quarterly plan as well as
authorizes the start of the next quarterly plan. It ensures that required resources are committed
and arbitrates any conflicts within the project or negotiates a solution to any problems
between the project and external bodies. In addition, it approves any delegation of its Project
Assurance responsibilities.
UNDP is the Senior Supplier operating under the terms specified below. The structure of
the project organization is presented in Figure 1. In order to ensure UNDP’s ultimate
accountability, PSC decisions should be made in accordance with standards that ensure best
value for money, fairness, integrity transparency and effective international competition.
Project reviews by this group are made at designated decision points during the running of a
project or as necessary when raised by the Project Manager. This group is consulted by the
Project Manager for decisions when Project Manager tolerances (normally in terms of time
and budget) have been exceeded.
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is responsible to assume overall responsibility for the
implementation of the project and for the timely and verifiable achievement of project
objectives and results. It will provide support and input for the implementation of all project
activities. MoE is the central public administration authority responsible for the development
and promotion of state policies and strategies in the area of environment protection and
climate change. It is the GEF and UNCBD national focal point leading the process of national
biodiversity conservation and is also the Implementing Partner for this project. The
Directorate of biodiversity policies of the MoE has the basic mission of developing and
promoting the state policy in the sphere of reasonable use of natural resources, conservation
of biodiversity, state protected natural areas, forest stock, hunting stock and biological
security, within the limits of its competence and conditions provided by the environment
legislation in force, by the Regulations of the Ministry and Regulations of the Directorate.
The Secretary of the State of the Ministry of Environment is the Chair of the Project Steering
Committee.
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The Ministry is the Project Implementing Partner. The Directorate of Biodiversity Policies
hosts the GEF OFP office and FP for the CBD Convention and its Protocols. Leading role in
the Project Steering Committee, policy development and development of regulatory
instruments and institutional capacities and the technical execution of the project activities
The Ministry will provide leadership to the project management team that will be hosted by
the NOEPI and will act as the liaison with government authorities from different sector
players and ensure that the project cooperates with other relevant projects and initiatives.
The project design incorporates several features to ensure continuous and effective
stakeholder participation in project implementation. UNDP is committed to ensuring
meaningful, effective and informed participation of stakeholders in the formulation and
implementation of UNDP programs and projects.
Above all, UNDP requires that its projects be designed with the meaningful and effective
participation of all stakeholders. This foundation for sustainable development ensures that
local people and other stakeholders play a key role in promoting the achievement of
sustainable development goals.
Monitoring &Evaluation
The reassessment of the project's risk and the specification of risk mitigation measures
for the first year are presented in Annex 3.
The project team and the UNDP Country Office supported by the UNDP Regional Technical
Advisor will be responsible for project monitoring and evaluation conducted in accordance
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with established UNDP and GEF procedures. The Project Results Framework provides
performance and impact indicators for project implementation, along with their corresponding
means of verification. In addition, the relevant GEF Tracking Tool will also be used to track
project impact (the tracking tool is submitted as a separate file). UNDP’s Environmental and
Social Screening tool and Quality Assurance Report will also be used.
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Figure. 1. Structure of the project organization
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6. Social and environmental safeguards
During the Inception Workshop relevant discussion took place explaining the UNDP's social and
environmental management system (SES) that are based on several programming principles (such
as Leave No One Behind; Human Rights; Gender Equality, Sustainability and Resilience,
Accountability) and several project-level standards ( such as Biodiversity, Climate Change,
Community Health and so on) that may be triggered by the project and therefore the UNDP CO
and the project team will apply the Environmental and Social Assessment Procedures iteratively
throughout the project to avoid any potentially harmful accidental impacts on local communities
(people) and the environment arising from project activities. Risk Log Frame is presented in the
Annex 3.
The iterative application of the screening procedure is part of the social and environmental
management system of UNDP, which includes: quality assurance, screening and classification,
stakeholder engagement and response mechanism, monitoring and reporting and compliance, etc.
Key SES documents for the project:
• ProDoc
• Annex 6: UNDP Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP)
• Annex 10: Environmental Social Management Framework (ESMF) and its
annexes that prescribe especially the GRM
• Annex 11: Gender Analysis and Gender Action Plan
• Annex 9: Stakeholder Engagement Plan
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A Process Framework is prepared when UNDP-supported projects may cause restrictions in
access to natural resources in legally designated parks and protected area. The key relevant outputs
are:
• Output 2.1.1 Revised PA category upgraded international designation, improved zoning,
mapping, management and business plans for Lower Prut Biosphere reserve.
• Output 2.1.2 Management units and communities at targeted PAs capacitated to
comply with/enforce management/buffer zone regimes.
Risk Management
Seven Risk Categories
7. Gender mainstreaming
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A gender analysis and gender action plan (Annex 11) of the Project document were developed to
help mainstream gender during project implementation and to ensure that project interventions
targeting local communities will promote equal benefit sharing and women's participation. The
gender analysis highlighted the fact that women are underrepresented among decision-makers at
national and local level. Women's access to land and natural resources is hindered by stereotypes
and their lack of knowledge of their rights. In rural areas, women manage about 19% of the
agricultural land area, a much smaller area than men, and the potential to generate income is more
limited.
During the Inception phase gender consideration and equality has been applied for all key
arrangements and activities. Thus, the project management team were selected and hired - there
are both women. The participants to the Inception workshop – women attended more then 50% of
participants. Among the members of the Project Steering Committee – the majority of members
are women. The chair person of the PSC is a women.
The distribution of resources between women and men is unequal, and the pandemic and
economic difficulties are intensifying gender disparities. The project will foster an environment
that will help overcome gender bias, promote women's empowerment and promote inclusion and
equal opportunities.
According to the Gender Action Plan, the key gender mainstreaming elements of the project
strategy could be summarized as follows: (i) balanced representation and meaningful participation
of women and men in key project activities, including those related to capacity building and
management planning of protected areas; (ii) involvement and mobilization of individuals, local
women's groups, women's NGOs to participate in the implementation of the project and benefit
from business opportunities that are created within the various components of the project; (iii)
better access for women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses (sustainable tourism,
ecological agriculture, etc.) to the opportunities offered by the project; to the technical assistance
they may need to apply within the various calls for proposals launched by the EU4Cahul project,
training, participation in information and awareness trainings and seminars; (iv) mainstreaming
the gender dimension in all legal and political activities supported by the project under Component
1 through a strategic social and environmental assessment approach.
Gender considerations will be fully integrated into project implementation and will underpin
regional (district-level) and local development planning as well as community-level project
activities by creating a platform for participation in decision-making at the community level local.
Under Component 1, the project will support district and local authorities to include biodiversity
conservation and monitoring in local development strategies and advocate for the public
promotion of women's rights and gender-sensitive management and conservation measures and
biodiversity.
Within Component 2, the project will support participatory approaches at the local level in both
protected areas within the consultations regarding the Management Plan of the "Pădurea
Domnească" Natural Reserve and within the local consultations regarding the revision of the
project of the Management Plan of the "Prutul de Jos" Biosphere Reserve , and will include
women's organizations and local community representatives to enable their participation in natural
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resource management decision-making, as women's input, knowledge and guidance are invaluable
to any productive and sustainable efforts to restore wetlands, lakes and areas riverside.
Under Component 3, project efforts will be directed towards strengthening local women's
entrepreneurship, enabling women's participation in calls for proposals and various other local
projects and education/awareness activities.
The project guarantees gender balance in all project activities (e.g. workshops, meetings, seminars,
community events etc.), including access to project financial assistance. Following the UNDP-
GEF Guideline "Gender Mainstreaming", the gender analysis has identified key considerations
that can promote gender mainstreaming and that, in general, can improve outcomes associated
with each of the related components in the project. The project will provide details on the direct
beneficiaries of the projects disaggregated by gender as a co-benefit of the GEF investment
(indicators 1,10,12 and 13). During the implementation of the project, the actions proposed in the
EU Action Plan on Gender Equality will be detailed and incorporated into the annual work plans
of the project.
The project will ensure that it integrates a gender perspective in all legal and policy changes and
stakeholder consultations, supporting women's rights and striving to provide equal opportunities to
participate in deliberative processes.
8. Stakeholder Engagement
During the Inception phase of the project, the multi-stakeholder participatory approach has been
applied. Such the participants to the Inception workshop represented as governmental public
authority at central level, including specialized departments and agencies, academia and
universities, local publc administration from the targeted project administrative districtss (raions),
non-governmental organisations in the field of environmental protection, biodiversity, tourism,
women and youth etc. Total 35 participants to the workshop has reprezented the key project
stakeholders.
The process of drafting and adopting legislative amendments will include close cooperation
primarily with the institutions responsible for PA and watershed management: i.e. the Ministry of
the Environment; "Apele Moldovei" Agency; Agency "Moldsilva"; The Parliament of the
Republic of Moldova (relevant committees); The Environment Agency, the Environmental
Reference Laboratory, local public authorities, local ecological inspectorates.
The project design has been discussed with experts from the Division on Biodiversity Policy of
the Ministry of Environment (ME). During the PPG preparation phase, specific updated
information has been collected by the local experts from the “Moldsilva” Agency (Forestry)
(MA), Environmental Agency (EA), National Agency for Food Security (NAFS), as well as a
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number of focused scientific research institutes in the field of botany, zoology, genetics,
microbiology, ecology, crop sciences.
Agency “Moldsilva” (forest) is a semi-autonomous state enterprise that operates under MOE
which develops and implement measures on the conservation, restoration of the forests in the state
managed and protected areas; develops proposals for legislation on protected areas, acts as the
agency for the enforcement of legislation and ensures the observance of the legislative regimes. It
also keeps inventory of natural areas including flora and fauna in such areas. “Moldsilva” manages
approximately 50 % of the total surface of the state protected natural areas. Moldsilva will be a
key partner for the implementation of the project activities mainly in the monitoring and
enforcement areas. Through its state forestry units, the agency will provide technical assistance,
co-financing and support in implementing project components. Moldsilva will help build
cooperation with local communities.
ICAS- Forest Research and Management Institute under the Agency “Moldsilva”. ICAS provides
the scientific backbone for the management and development of the forestry sector by producing
and disseminating scientific and technical information, providing specialized advice,
recommending and implementing new and modernized technologies, developing innovative
products that contribute to increase competitiveness of the forestry sector. ICAS will be a key
partner in implementing the reforestation activities in PAs system. Its main responsibilities will
involve the re-validation of the activities in the demonstration areas that were selected at PPG
stage; support in rehabilitation of wetland areas and forest plantation, facilitation of engagement
with local authorities/communities; technical assistance in developing the technical works to
support in monitoring, and redress measures.
The Moldovan Agency “Apele Moldovei” is under MoE responsible for the implementation of
state policy in the area of water resources management; it also manages water inventory, surface
water bodies and hydrotechnical constructions. Agency “Apele Moldovei” will facilitate
monitoring of fresh water basins and management and restoration of Camenca river.
The project will continue to collaborate with a Coalition of Environmental NGOs for promotional
activities, such as Eco Contact, the National Council of Environmental NGOs and the Association
of Environmental Journalists and Ecological Tourism from the Republic of Moldova to raise
awareness and supports an appropriate legal, policy and funding framework for sustainable
wetland management.
In addition, the project will facilitate the cross-border dialogue with the Romanian counterparts on
the scientific data underlying the minimum adjusted ecological flow and the negotiations
regarding the amendments to the Stânca-Costești Hydrotechnical Node exploitation Regulation,
and the meetings will be led by the representatives of the Government of the Republic of
Moldova.
Formal and informal partnerships will be developed and established with gender balance and
gender mainstreaming approaches in mind. The project team will ensure that gender
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mainstreaming aspects are addressed and integrated into all aspects of the project's stakeholder
engagement activities.
The UNDP-GEF project " Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with focus on
high-nature value areas in the Prut River basin " was launched through the Inception Workshop
on June 7, 2023.
During the workshop, the basic activities of the project were reviewed and updated, also a
dialogue was initiated between the key partners, the stakeholders, in the area of the project. The
potential risks of implementation in the first year of the project were evaluated and methods to
reduce them were proposed.
The Project Steering Committee of the Project was appointed by the Order of the Ministry of
Environment and at its first meeting on 10 August has discussed the outputs of the previous
activities, the annual Workplan for 2023, and approved the annual Project budget for 2023.
In the future, the project team will ensure the activities according to the presented annual plan.
List of Annexes:
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Annex 1. Minutes of the Inception Workshop
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
P.I. NATIONAL OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION
INCEPTION WORKSHOP
Minutes
07 June 2023
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Venue: Conference Hall of the Bristol Hotel, Str. Puskin 32, Chisinau
Chisinau, 2023
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Introduction
The inception phase of the project “Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with focus on
high-nature value areas in the Prut River basin”, UNDP-GEF-PIMS-6551, was concluded by a national
inception workshop held at Bristol Hotel on 7th June 2023 to mark the official launch of the project. This
workshop was a combination of physical and virtual attendance.
Excellency Ms. Iordanca-Rodica Iordanov, Minister of the Environment, Excellency Ms. Daniela
Gasparikova, Representative Resident, UNDP-Moldova, and Mr. Nicolae Arnaut, Director of P.I.
National Office for Environmental Projects Implementation, have officially opened the workshop.
The visibility of the Inception Workshop was done through the UNDP website, Ministry of Environment
Facebook, NOEPI Facebook website:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid026PqE8qQm6TGPPQjWxT5Gmb3ubhM2iTkGRzQ4
Y7PZx5rANPyN6befNJTCnGSva4EFl&id=100065324656901&mibextid=Nif5oz
The meeting was moderated by Ms. Inga Podoroghin and Mr. Nicolae Arnaut.
List of Participants:
Off-line participants:
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9. Alexandru Tabacaru - Lead Specialist, "Moldsilva" Agency;
10. Radu Stratuta - Deputy Director, "Apele Moldovei" Agency;
11. Mariana Codreanu – lead specialist "Apele Moldovei" Agency;
12. Nicolae Arnăut - Interim Director , IP "ONIPM";
13. Angela Lozan - Project Manager IP "ONIPM";
14. Victoria Covali - Project Assistant IP "ONIPM;"
15. Aurel Lozan - Expert in biodiversity and forests;
16. Ion Rosca - Director, National Botanical Garden "Alexandru Ciubotaru" Institute, USM;
17. Victoria Nistreanu - Laboratory Head, Dr. Institute of Zoology, USM;
18. Dumitru Bulat - Head of laboratory dr.hab, Institute of Zoology, USM;
19. Ala Donica - Scientific researcher, Institute of Ecology and Geography, USM;
20. Serghei Bucatari - Interim Director, RN "Pădurea Domnească" IS;
21. Viorica Palade - Deputy Director of Science RB "Prutul de Jos";
22. Vasile Raru - Head of Agriculture Section, Cahul District Council;
23. Ala Ojoga - Senior Specialist, Glodeni District Council;
24. Lilia Curchi - Executive Director, AJMTEM;
25. Gavgaș Ion – legal consultant, Ecological Society BIOTICA;
26. Țarigradschii Valeriu – Glodeni District Council.
27. Buimestru Carolina – journalist of Radio Europa Liberă.
1. Justina Grigaraviciene - High Councilor of the EU in the field of environment and green transition;
2. Natalya Panchenko - UNDP Regional Technical Coordinator – GEF (Turkey);
3. Jiri Dusik - Specialist in social and environmental standards, Central Europe and Central Asia GEF;
4. Guranda Natalia - Executive Director, AO EcoContact.
5. Lilia Taranu – team lead of the Climate change project, ONIPM
6. Ion Cotofana – freelance environmentalist
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Agenda of the inception workshop
INCEPTION WORKSHOP
June 7, 2023
Bristol Hotel, Str. Pushkin 32
Chisinau
AGENDA
Angela Konovalenko
The policy and legal framework in the field of
9.20 – 9.45 Head of Biodiversity Policy
protected areas and wetlands.
Division, MoE
9.45 - 10.10 Presentation of the current situation, problems and Mariana Codreanu
potential solutions in the management of the Prut river Principal specialist
basin (Costești-Stînca sector, Camenca and Lower Prut "Apele Moldovei" Moldovan
rivers). Water Agency
10.10 – 10.40 Vegetation of wetlands in the Prut river basin, Ion Rosca
sustainable measures for biodiversity conservation. Dr., Director, Botanical Garden
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10.40 -11.10 (Institute)/ SUM
Biodiversity of aquatic fauna in the Prut river basin in Dumitru Bulat
the aspect of Ecosystem based adaptation to climate Dr. hab, Head of laboratory,
change. Institute of Zoology/SUM
11.10 - 11.30 Coffee break
Plennary session on Project implementation issues
Biodiversity management and the potential for Sergei Bucatari
expansion of the "Pădurea Domnească" Reserve in Interim director
11.30 - 11.45
terms of the rehabilitation of the Camenca river with NR "Paudurea Domnească"
the support of the UNDP project
"Prutul de Jos" biosphere reserve – the wetland of Viorica Palade
11.45 - 12.00
international interest. Deputy director RB PJ
Detailed presentation of the project components and Angela Lozan
12.00 - 12.45
the work plan for 2023 year. Project Manager, NOEPI
Approval of the Work Plan for 2023 and presentation Angela Lozan
12.45-13.00 of the composition of the Project Board and key Project Manager, NOEPI
functions (member institutions).
Presentation of important milestones of the project,
Natalya Panchenko
13.00 -13.25 monitoring and evaluation of the project according to
Technical Regional Coordinator
UNDP and GEF rules (on-line). UNDP –GEF (Turkey)
13.25 - 13.35 Social and environmental protection risks in GEF
Jiri Dusik
projects (on-line) Social and Environmental
Standards Specialist – Europe
and Central Asia
13.35 – 13.45 Presentation of the composition of the Project Inga Podoroghin
Oversight Committee and its key functions Specialist in the UNDP program
Moderators – Inga Podoroghin,
13.45 -14.00 Next Steps & Summary & Conclusion
Nicolae Arnaut
14.00 Lunch
Opening/Welcome session
The meeting of the initiation workshop was opened by Mr. N. Arnaut, director IP ONIMP who address a
greeting message to the workshop participants. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of
implementing this project in the Republic of Moldova, in the context of climate changes, which are
increasingly being felt lately.
Ms. Iordanca-Rodica Iordanov, the Minister of the Environment, also came with a message of
greeting, who mentioned the importance of wetlands for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has prioritized the conservation and sustainable use of
biodiversity, the reduction of land degradation and the protection of its fresh water sources, as part of
national environmental programs and plans.
The legal framework is complex and subject to continuous adjustment in order to better align with the EU
framework policy. The harmonization process is challenging, so far there have been great efforts to adjust
national legislation to better align national legislation with EU directives, for example the EU Water
Framework Directive, the EU Habitats Directive and the EU Directive on the birds.
NBSAP (2015-2020) prioritized national efforts to increase the efficiency of protected area coverage,
recognizing the importance of wetlands in the Prut River basin, such as Pădurea Domneasca and supporting
a cross-border biosphere reserve in the Lower area.
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The Environmental Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2023 provides a general policy framework for the
expansion of protected areas and their assurance and sustainable management (expected increase from 5.5
to 8% coverage) emphasizing the need to increase the protection of key biodiversity areas to reduce the
impact negative anthropic.
He also thanked the development partners UNDP-GEF for this project, which is very important, through
the activities they propose - the restoration of wetlands within the Pădurea Domnească Reserve and the
Prutul de Jos Biosphere Reserve, the local public authorities - the Cahul District Council and the Council
Glodeni District, for the support offered both during the writing of the project and further for the successful
implementation of the project.
Mrs. Daniela Gasparicova Resident Representative, UNDP Moldova also welcomed the participants in
the initiation workshop and emphasized that the " Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands
with emphasis on areas of high natural value in the Prut river basin" Project from the Republic of Moldova
is aligned with the priorities highlighted in the Plan UNDP Strategic 2022-2025, which promotes country-
led integrated development solutions. The environmental solution puts nature and the environment at the
center of national economies and ecological planning and recovery.
The project will promote integrated approaches to long-term resilience of wetland ecosystems, including
demonstration of viable options for restoration of wetland and forest ecosystems, increased efficiency of
existing wetland management, sustainable income streams for local wetland communities and
entrepreneurs , including ecotourism.
After the opening session, the seminar participants, according to the agenda, were invited to watch a video
made by the UNDP - Moldova- "The meadow area on Camenca river, compromised by human activity,
could "come back to life ".
Mr. Nicolaie Arnaut thanked the UNDP team for this video, which actually reflected the state of affairs in
the area of the Pădurea Domnească reserve - the area of activity of the project, which demonstrates once
again the need to improve the situation of wetlands and offered the words of Mrs. Angela Konovalenko ,
Head of To the Biodiversity Policy Directorate, MM to present the " Policy and legal framework in the
field of protected areas and wetlands".
Mrs. A. Konovalenko, in her presentation, focused on the existing legal framework at the moment,
namely: Law no. 1538/1998, regarding the fund of natural areas protected by the state ; , Law no . 94 /
2007 regarding the ecological network, Law No. 132/2018 regarding the establishment of the "Prutul de
Jos" Biosphere Reserve, Law no. 71/2022 for the foundation of the "Lower Dniester" National Park and
Government Decision no. 414/2000 regarding the approval of the cadastre of objects and complexes from
the fund of natural areas protected by the state, Government Decision No. 782/2000 for the approval of the
framework regulations of national parks, natural monuments, resource reserves and biosphere reserves. She
mentioned the main regulations that allow the protection of wetlands and their sustainable conservation.
Mr. N.Arnaut, according to the agenda, gave the floor to Mrs. Mariana Codreanu, Principal Specialist of
"Apele Moldovei" Agency, for the “Presentation of the current situation, problems and potential solutions
in the management of the Prut river basin (Costești-Stînca sector, Camenca and Lower Prut)."
Mrs. M. Codreanu pointed out: Water resources are under permanent and increased pressure due to the
continuous increase in quantitative and qualitative requirements.
According to the Water Law of the Republic of Moldova, partially harmonized with the DCA, the
management of water resources in the Republic of Moldova is carried out on the basis of watershed
districts, which are the main unit of water resources management. Watershed districts in the Republic of
Moldova are: the Dniester watershed district and the Danube-Prut and Black Sea watershed districts.
In order to ensure a mechanism for public participation in the sustainable management of water resources
(provides DCA) and in monitoring the implementation of the PGDBHN, the Government created the
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DBHN Committee which brings together representatives of governmental institutions, academics, local
public authorities and non-governmental organizations.
The committee is a coordinating and consultative structure, independent in the exercise of its duties, which
has the competence to participate in the activities of efficient management of water resources within the
limits of the respective hydrographic basin district and which is governed, in its activity, by the provisions
of national legislation, of the requirements of international treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a
party and the Committee's regulations.
The purpose of the Committee is to ensure effective collaboration between the central and territorial public
administration authorities for water management and protection and the local public administration
authorities, water users in the respective hydrographic basin district, beneficiaries of water management
services, representatives of scientific research institutions, civil society organizations regarding the issues
of management, use and protection of water resources on the territory of the respective watershed district.
At the moment, the ecological problems in the Prut river basin are:
• Surface water pollution, silting of rivers
• Changing the flow regime of small rivers - Large volumes of impounded water can affect the
natural flow for most surface water bodies. Natural runoff indicators (flow and water level) are
used as benchmarks for managing the impact of catchments on surface water bodies.
• Floods - The whole course of the Prut is characterized by a major flood risk, with larger areas in
the sectors Criva - Lipcani, Movileni - Pruteni, Zagarancea - Ungheni, Nemțeni - Cotul Morii -
Obileni, as well as on the small rivers Lăpușna) creation/restoration of wetlands and
renaturalization of rivers;
• The decrease and scarcity of water resources in certain areas, but also throughout the basin during
dry years
• Chemical and microbiological pollution of groundwater
The multiannual average flow of the Prut tributaries varies from 1.21 m 3 /s (Gîrla Mare river) to 2.64 m 3 /s
(Camenca river). The highest volume of water is characteristic for the Camenca river (83.38 million m 3 ),
and the lowest for the Gîrla Mare river (10 million m 3 ). Table 2 shows the estimated values for the main
tributaries of the Prut.
Apele Moldovei Agency allocated 2 million lei for the maintenance of the dam and presented and executed
the following: cleaning and painting works of the stairs in the injection gallery, piezometers, parapets and
metal constructions, permanent works of mowing the dry slope, cleaning the storm drains and water
drainage; verification and maintenance works of cranes and hydromechanical equipment, verification and
maintenance works of high-voltage transformers and electrical systems, permanent annual borehole
cleaning works, permanent sanitation works of the dam crown and access roads, sanitation works of the left
bank of the Prut river.
Mr. Ion Roșca, Ph.D., Director, Botanical Garden (Institute)/USM, came with a report on "Vegetation of
wetlands in the Prut river basin, sustainable biodiversity conservation measures." Dlui mentioned the main
characteristics of the flora and vegetation of the wetlands, in particular he referred to the particularities of
the aquatic and marshy ecosystems, their current state and development trends, rare and endangered
species.
At the same time, he came up with proposals for preserving the biodiversity of the wetlands in the Prut
basin namely:
- Establishment of the "Prutul de Mijoc" Ramsar wetland. "Middle Leek" Wetland The "Middle
Prut" wetland area includes the beds of the Prut and Camenca rivers, the Costești-Stanca
reservoir, the sloughs, marshy places, forests and meadows of the Prut meadow, as well as their
surroundings. It is located between the villages of Corpaci (Edineț province) and Pruteni
(Fălești province). The total length of the wetland is approximately 80 km. The total area is
14,000 ha.
- Reassessment and adjustment of the current surface of the 3 wetlands.
- Extending the area of protected areas in the Prut meadow by establishing new PAs (based on
GBNI research from 2008-2009, it was proposed to establish the "Tamarix-Valcele" protected
area located in the overflow area of the Sărata river into the Prut river. It is necessary to re-
evaluate the area respectively and the promotion of the initiative to create a protected area in
the wetland in the village of Vîlcele, Cantemir).
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- In the context of EU integration, it is necessary to create cross-border protected areas and their
joint management ( Prut Lakes Ramsar Zone de Jos borders the "Lower Danube" Biosphere
Reserve )
- Development of management plans for all PAs in the Prut basin.
Next, Mr. Dumitru Bulat, Dr. hab., head of laboratory, Institute of Zoology/USM, spoke, who reported,
"Biodiversity of aquatic fauna from the Prut basin under the aspect of ecosystem adaptation to climate
change".
Mr. D. Bulat, presented the results of multi-year research in the Prut river basin, and pointed out that, in
the macroecosystem of the Prut river, 5 types of major habitats with characteristic species and associations
were identified: The area of thresholds, fords and gravels; Typical bed area with deep and slightly
transparent water; Costesti-Stânca reservoir area; Beleu and Manta natural lakes area; The area of flooded
surfaces with temporary or permanent water coverage supplied during floods by the Prut river (sluices and
blind arms, flooded agrocenoses, etc.).
During the reproductive period and the high floods, the ichthyofaunic composition is strongly influenced
by the species from fl. Danube and r. Prut. The investigations carried out during the years 2010-2023 in the
Prut river basin attest to a total number of 62 species assigned to 22 families and 13 orders:
From the number of identified species:
• 14 are considered endemic to the Danube basin,
• 7 species are considered anthropochorally translocated allogenes.
According to the status of the IUCN list: 2 species are critically endangered (CR), 2 endangered (EN) and 2
vulnerable (VU).
At the same time, he came up with recommendations for recovery and improvement of the state of the
ichthyofauna of the Prut river ecosystem:
- Improving the natural reproduction conditions of highly competitive indigenous species
- (maintaining the appropriate water level, expanding wetlands, restoring protective strips along river
banks, installing artificial nests in areas with a shortage of woodpeckers).
- The systematic popularity of the Costești-Stânca with species of ameliorative-economic importance
(carp, bream, catfish, pike, bream, bream, roach, etc.).
- Stricter surveillance of fishing activity and tightening of sanctions.
- More effective collaboration at inter-state and inter-institutional level in the field of protection and
exploitation of fish resources.
Mr. Serghei Bucatari, Interim Director, RN "Pădurea Domnească" IS, communicated about " Biodiversity
management and the potential for expansion of the "Pădurea Domnească" Reserve with regard to the
rehabilitation of the Camenca river with the support of the UNDP project".
Mr. informed - the territory on which the reserve's forests are located is crossed from north to south in the
western part along a length of about 40 km by the Prut river, the only permanent watercourse with high
flows during periods of precipitation. Its bed is strongly winding, forming sudden bends, so-called
meanders, which in many places come close to each other. Wetlands in the reserve are represented by 7
aquatic ecosystems as follows:
- "La Fontal", relict lake, surface of 24.2 ha ;
- " Horseshoe " , state of the Prut river, area 6.8 ha;
- " Chilia ", headwaters of the Camenca river, area 18.0ha;
- " Cărbunăria ", headwaters of the Camenca river, area 70.8ha;
- " Balta Ursului ", the old part of the Camenca river, area 6.7ha;
- " Șiganca ", headwaters of the Camenca river, area 11.5ha;
- "Kilometrul 1005", the Prut River, area 5.4 ha.
660 plant species belonging to 328 genera and 92 families from the Pteridophyta and Magnoliophyta
groups were determined on the territory of the reserve. As a result of field research, it was determined that
the most numerous families in vascular plant species are Asteraceae, Poaceae, Lamiaceae and Fabaceae,
which comprise about 38% of the reserve's flora.
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Aquatic and swamp vegetation in the "Pădurea Domnească" Natural Reserve is present in the stands that
are supplied with water following atmospheric precipitation and floods. In these places, there are
populations of common gorse, lentil, on the banks Salcia and Răchita grow in abundance.
Surface basins in the reserve are represented by; 39 reservoirs of the Prut r. (in case of floods these
reservoirs can accumulate and store a volume of water 4307096 m3.), and 11 reservoirs of the Camenca r.
called by the locals bulhacuri.
In the context of the expansion of the territory of the reservation, a special phenomenon is represented by
the tributary of the Prut – the Camenca river, which, entering the main bed, flowed parallel to the Prut for a
distance of about 45 km, forming an island and thus improving about 20,000 ha of meadow, where also
find the "Pădurea Domnească" reserve. Also here we can talk about the protected area "Suta de Movile",
which was in the protection zone of the Reserve, on a total surface of 2000 ha.
Mrs. Viorica Palade, Head of the Scientific Section RN "Prutul de Jos" IS , presented " The "Prutul de
Jos" biosphere reserve - wetland of international interest". The "Prutul de Jos" biosphere reserve was
founded by Law No. 132 /2018 and operates based on the Operating Regulation, GD No. 122 /2021. It was
included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, recognized by the program "Man and the
Biosphere" (MaB), being approved by the decision of the Conference of the Parties to UNESCO. RB aims
to preserve elements and physical-geographic formations, plant and animal species of national and
international importance, conducting research in the global monitoring system.
According to the floristic composition, the Biosphere Reserve includes a gene pool consisting of 530
species of vascular plants, including 10 species of trees, 11 shrubs, 5 vines. Species included in the Red
Book of the Republic of Moldova: Nymphae alba, Trapa natans, Thelypteris palustris, Vitis sylvestris,
Salvinia natans, Leucojum aestivium, etc. Mammals: 42 species, of which 12 are rare, included in the Red
Book of the Republic of Moldova, Birds: 240 species.
The territory of the biosphere reserve is divided into the following functional areas:
• core zone, of integral protection, intended exclusively for the conservation of biodiversity and the
creation of natural conditions for the development of biocenoses. Any economic activity is
prohibited in the core area. Only scientific research is allowed;
• buffer zone , of natural management, object of study and application of the results of scientific
research for the conservation and development of the genetic background, the restoration of the
main types of forests, ponds, meadows, etc.
• transition zone , intended to reduce the anthropogenic impact in the adjacent territories.
The lands in the transition zone can remain with the owners, who are obliged to respect the regime
established in the reservation. Certain traditional land use activities associated with agriculture, forestry,
grazing and fishing are allowed in this area.
Mrs. V. Palade mentioned that RB is a component of the tourist circuit in the area and actively participates
in the tourist LAGs in the southern area.
Important problems facing the administration at the moment are: oil extraction, poaching and non-
compliance with the protected area regime.
Moderator Ms. I. Podoroghin thanked Ms. V. Palade for the presentation and opened the question-answer
session.
Question-answer session
Question (Q). Mrs. Veronica Josu took the floor, who thanked her research colleagues for the useful
information, proposals and recommendations presented in the presentations, at the same time she
mentioned that at the moment, within the political direction in the field of biodiversity, amendments are
being drawn up to Law 1538/1998 Regarding at the bottom of the natural areas protected by the state and
all this information will be transposed in the respective changes. In the same way, Mrs. V. Josu asked about
the impact of the Railway on the Ramsar wetland, which crosses the Biosphere Reserve, being located in
some areas even 5-6 m from the Prut river, the washing of the embankment takes place, in the context of
the development of the port Are you whining and the traffic flow is intensifying?
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Answer (A). Mrs. V. Palade communicated to the question that the railway has both advantages and
disadvantages, for the reservation the railway has a plus, because it constitutes a defense dike against the
sand that is washed from the slopes, preventing it from reaching the Beleu lake, in exchange is an obstacle
for migrating amphibians. Passages are made for animals, but they are insufficient.
Comment (C). Mrs. Veronica Josu , mentioned that next to the railway, a very big problem is the
extraction of oil, which cannot be solved in any way, because the wells were drilled before the creation of
the Lower Prut Nature Reserve.
A. Mrs. V. Palade, the roads created for access to the wells were already built when the reservation was
created. Because of this, many materials such as clay, clay, sand, have ended up in Lake Beleu,
contributing to its clogging. As for the washing of the railway embankment, I propose that the railway
administration identify financial sources for the consolidation of the slope, especially since it is not a large
portion.
C. Mr. A. Lozan mentioned that he was invited as an expert who contributed to the writing of the project
and is very happy about its launch. At the same time, he thanked his research colleagues for the
presentations made. He came up with some suggestions, at the presentation made by Mr. I. Roșca and the
project team, when the procedures for the designation of wetlands will be finished, they should be named,
respecting the local names, taking into account the traditions and history of the places, for example, the
idea to Mr. V. Țarigradschi to name the newly created wetland Țutora, which was once a protected area
founded by ruler Alexandrul cel Bun, also to include the coral reefs in the area, which have an indissoluble
connection with the water circuit in the wetland respectively with the Camenca river. He also
recommended to Mr. that the specialists who have worked in this area and know it very well should be co-
opted during the implementation of the project.
As for oil extraction in the Lower Prut area, this is a very acute problem, I confirm that these drillings were
done before the designation of the Lower Prut reserve, and the construction of the access roads to these
wells, with clay and clay from a quarry from the Brînza village area, contributed a lot to the clogging of
this lake and as a result the willows are expanding. The Botanic Garden (Institute) has worked a lot on the
development of willow hedge methods, but it is too late.
When identifying a new wetland of the Middle Prut, I would like to make a recommendation that the
member of the IUCN Commission correctly determine the area of the wetland, because it is a wrong
practice of the predecessors in the Republic of Moldova to introduce land that does not meet the
requirements of the wetland .
Please respect the IUCN principle 75% the object of conservation and not the other way around. Regarding
Mr. Bulat D.'s presentation, it is a very valuable presentation, given that fish is the basis of food for birds
and bird populations depend on its abundance.
Mr. A. Lozan noted the presence of the Cega species in the Prut river, which is a very important ecological
indicator.
C. Mr. V. Țarigradschi took the floor, who welcomed the launch of the project, mentioning its importance
for the localities of the Prut Valley, at the same time he came with a greeting message from the Glodeni
District Council and the Camenca Basin Committee.
Q. Mrs. Victoria Nistreanu, who allows the damming of the Camenca river, why are measures not taken
against the people who carry out unauthorized dams, why is the "Apele Moldovei" Agency not working in
the field?
A. Mr. Radu Stratulat answered: "Apele Moldovei" agency , since 2018 after the reformation, we do not
have territorial structures, i.e. we do not have staff that would deal with the inspection, nor do we have the
quality of surveying agent, it is under the competence of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate .
A. Mrs. Mariana Codreanu mentioned that the state institutions do not allow the damming of the waters,
more than what is prohibited by law.
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Mrs. Angela Lozan, presented the detailed presentation of the project components. UNDP-GEF-PIMS-
655, "Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with emphasis on areas of high natural value
in the Prut river basin".
Information about the project Implementation period: 2022-2026. GEF Implementation Agency: UNDP;
Implementation partner: Ministry of the Environment
Funds from GEF Biodiversity Focal Area
BD 2-7: $624,270
BD 1-1: $ 152,648
Funds from the GEF Biodiversity focal area transferred to Land Degradation, focal area LD1- 4 USD
86,324.
Total GEF project funding: $863,242, including, UNDP funding: $50,000, total co-financing: $20,272,000
Basic indicators of the project: Terrestrial protected areas created or under improved management for
conservation and sustainable use (hectares) 20,803. Surface of renatured land (hectares) 14,225. Mitigated
GHG emissions (tCO2-eq) 556,806.
The number of direct beneficiaries disaggregated by gender 5,000 (50% women).
Project sites - Wetlands in Prut with globally important biodiversity
• Padurea Domneasca Nature Reserve
• Jos Prut Biosphere Reserve (Fig 1.)
Fig.1 Map of selected project sites: Biosphere Reserve “Prutul de Jos” and Scientific Reserve “Padurea
Domneasca”
The aim of the project is to achieve the ecological integrity of key floodplain wetlands in the Prut river
basin, ensuring the positive state of biodiversity, soil and water resources, as well as ecosystems.
The GEF investment will be based on an integrated watershed management approach that ensures the
continuity of wetland ecosystem services that support livelihoods in the Prut River Basin on approximately
20,803 ha of valuable wetlands in the Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve, the Forest Nature Reserve Stately and
the surrounding floodplain.
Hydrological reconstruction of the floodplain of the Camenca River will bring an additional 8.3 million m3
of water annually to supply the declining wetlands in the middle section of the Prut River, ensuring the
survival of approximately 11,175 ha of valuable habitat of floodplain even under a severe climate-induced
water scarcity scenario.
Improving the legal and funding framework for wetlands and protected areas will enable sustainable
management of the Prut Basin wetlands, which host globally important migratory waterbird species. The
project's demonstration activities and strengthened regulatory framework will pave the way for a more
systematic approach to improving wetland management.
Engaging the private sector and strengthening knowledge about voluntary environmental certification and
business 'greening', as well as strengthening the regulatory framework and law enforcement, will reduce
threats to biodiversity from sectoral land and resource use (agriculture, forestry, food industry).
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Fig.2 Map of Camenca River in the area of the Scientific Reserve “Padurea Domneasca”
Project components:
a) Legislative framework - Improving the national regulatory and policy framework for the
conservation and sustainable management of wetlands:
• Regulations and regulations that allow the sustainable use of wetlands and the clarification of some
legislative aspects related to the status of protected areas, economic activities in protected areas,
harmonization with the IUCN classification, etc.;
• Technical assistance for the " Apele Moldovei" Agency for the development of amendments to the
Regulation of the Stînca-Costești dam;
• Support for ongoing reform of the National Ecological Fund to improve funding for sustainable
wetland management;
• Support for the local authorities in the targeted regions (Glodeni, Fălești and Cahul) to introduce
the aspect of biodiversity in the local development strategies;
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b) Biodiversity conservation - Improving the protection and management of key biodiversity areas in
wetlands located on the Prut River:
• Supporting the Ramsar designation of the Padurea Domneasca Scientific Reserve .
• Supporting the preparatory works for the MAB UNESCO designation of the Danube Delta and
Lower Prut Trilateral Reserve (Romania-Ukraine-Moldova).
• Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and conducting training sessions for Protected Area (PA) staff.
• Development of management (and business) plans for the Padurea Domneasca Nature Reserve
• Completion (update) of the Management Plan of the Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve;
• Elaboration of a business plan of the protected area.
• Supply of field equipment
• Development of an integrated monitoring database in the Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve, which is
compatible with the monitoring database of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.
• Wetland restoration work. Rehabilitation of the natural water course of the Camenca river in the
area of the Pădurea Domnească Reserve
• Afforestation / reforestation of riparian zone ecosystems in the Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve
(Cahul region):
✓ Old Crihana - 7.11 ha;
✓ Manta – Pașcani -10.94 ha;
✓ Isaac's ford - 2.65 ha;
✓ Huts - 21.62 ha;
✓ Cheese - 4.87 ha;
✓ Valeni - 2.83 ha.
c) Sustainable use - Demonstration of sustainable wetland use practices:
• Supporting local businesses to carry out environmentally friendly activities and to have access to
affordable financing (in coordination with the EU4Cahul project);
• Collaboration with ODIMM: business greening;
• Supporting local eco-tourism initiatives (collaboration with the Local Action Group from the
Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve);
• Collaboration with the National Tourism Authority (ANT) and the National Tourism Association
(ANTRIM);
• Innovation Challenge competition: identification of innovative tourism products (SMART)
• Development of an integrated cross-border tourist package Moldova-Romania. Exploring links
with other itineraries with tourist destinations in the Danube basin (DanubeParks regional
platform).
d) Lessons learned, dissemination of results - Knowledge management:
• Awareness campaigns;
• Joint activities with other similar initiatives;
• Dissemination of results, sharing of good practices together with: WWF, ICPDR; Administration
of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve; Danube Parks, bilateral or trilateral ministerial
commissions, etc.
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• Final project conference.
Expected results:
• Terrestrial protected areas created or under improved management for conservation and sustainable
use on an area of 20,803 ha;
• The surface of the renatured land 14,225 ha;
• Mitigated GHG emissions 556,806 tCO2-eq;
• The number of direct beneficiaries broken down by gender - 5,000 (50% women).
The design of the project is based on lessons learned from other donor-supported projects - some examples:
• Funded by the EU "Consolidation of protected natural areas for the protection of biodiversity and
sustainable development in the Danube Delta and the Lower Prut" Joint Operational Program
Romania-Ukraine-Moldova 2007-2013
• FEM projects "Improving the coverage and effectiveness of the management of the system of
protected areas in Moldova
• GEF Environmental Fiscal Reform in Moldova
Coordination and exploration of synergies with similar initiatives:
- EU4Cahul
- DanubeParks – Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
- EU4Environment
- ADA / EcoContact project "Improvement of resistance to climate in biosphere reserve Prutul de
Jos
- WWF GEF DYNA project
Mechanism for maximizing synergies:
• During implementation, coordination with other agencies and initiatives will be sought periodically
• Regular information, lessons learned and best practice exchange platforms between various
interventions will be jointly explored to strengthen collaboration
• The project board will facilitate coordination with other initiatives and hold project working groups
accountable for synergies
The Government of the Republic of Moldova maintains its commitment to implement the current
activities and strategy for the protection of protected areas and wetlands and their sustainable use
• Project partners remain committed to supporting project activities and local natural resource users
will be interested in participating in the project
• Project results will be adopted and institutionalized for further replication and upgrading
Risks (monitored by the project team and the UNDP country office)
• Limited cooperation between government agencies with mandates for water, forest and biodiversity
management
• Co-financing does not materialize
• There will be no significant changes to improve wetlands funding
• The lack of prioritization of the minimum ecological flow in the Prut basin under the conditions of
climate change
• Lack of technical knowledge, data and awareness for integrated management of the Prut river basin
• Weak implementation of environmental regulations in wetlands
• Continuation of water pollution coming from different sectors (agriculture, oil)
• Vulnerability to climate change
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• Enhanced enforcement / anti-poaching activities in protected areas may create conflict with local
communities
• The impossibility of carrying out cross-border activities with the involvement of the Ukrainian
authorities (MAB UNESCO designation of the Danube Delta and Lower Prut Trilateral Reserve
(Romania -Ukraine-Moldova).
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Organizational Chat of the project
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Next, Ms. Angela Lozan presented the Presentation of the Work Plan for 2023. For the year 2023, the
June-December period, several activities and results are expected.
Component/Result 1.1. Better fiduciary and financial environment for long-term
resilience of wetland ecosystems. This project outcome will enable barriers to increased funding,
conservation and sustainable management of wetlands to be overcomed.
Preparatory Activities/Project Initiation: Development of the Project NIM Capacity
Development Plan, AWP, Project Covid-19 Protection Measures Plan, Establishment of the Project
Committee, Initiation Workshop, hiring of staff and technical experts, finalization of IP agreements
and key partners, office security.
Output 1.1.1: Rules and regulations developed, consulted and adopted by relevant
institutions that promote the identification, monitoring and wise use of wetlands under
international treaties.
Activity 1.1.1.1 Developing legal changes to address improved wetland management,
including support for the new NBSAP.
Activity 1.1.1.2 Stakeholder involvement
Activity 1.1.1.3 Support for the revision of the Regulatory Regulation of the Stanca Costești Dam, to
include the revised minimum ecological flow accounting for climate change.
Outcome 1.1.2 The National Ecological Fund (NEF) empowered to prioritize financing the
conservation and sustainable use of wetlands
Activity 1.1.2.1 Improvements to the legal framework governing the National Ecological Fund
to increase PAs and support wetlands
Result 1.1.3 Local development strategies compatible with biodiversity in three target districts
designated and being implemented
Component 2. Improving the protection and management of key biodiversity areas in wetlands
Component 3 Demonstration of sustainable use/livelihoods in wetlands
Outcome 3.1 New sustainable income streams created for communities and small entrepreneurs from
the sustainable use of wetland resources
Output 3.1.2 Eco-tourism packages for wine/food routes adjusted to incorporate biodiversity
observation in two communities
Activity 3.1.2.2 Development of a cross-border tourist package (Moldova-Romania).
Activity 3.1.2.4 Support for COVID safety protocols and tourism recovery
Component 4 Knowledge management
Output 4.1 Development and dissemination of gender-sensitive KM and KM products
Component 5 Monitoring and Evaluation
Output 5.1 : Project results properly monitored and evaluated
Ms. Inga Podoroghin thanked Ms. A. Lozan for the presentation and proposed that the questions be
addressed at the end of the presentation session and gave the floor to Ms. Natalya Panchenko
Regional Technical Coordinator UNDP - GEF (Turkey).
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The output of this initial stage will be an initiation report and a revised logical framework and updates
that will describe changes that may have occurred since the project was conceived.
After the initiation phase, the implementation phase begins, during which implementation monitoring
and progress towards the Development Outcome will be continuous.
The mandatory final evaluation will be organized before the end of the project. As you know,
monitoring usually indicates whether the project is on track, and terminal evaluation will tell us
whether the project has achieved the expected results.
The combined M&E knowledge will inform adaptive project management (I will discuss adaptive
management shortly). Implementation must be kept on track and the project must be implemented
under the assumption that there will be no extension, as extensions are unfunded and therefore
discouraged.
Project monitoring is the ongoing measurement of the project's results, and the main question is
whether the project is really making a difference on the ground. The Project Results Framework is the
main monitoring tool and the Project Monitoring Plan will support the monitoring process and serve as
the basis for project reporting.
Mrs. N. Panchenko demonstrated an excerpt from the Project Monitoring Plan, including indicators
and targets, data source collection, frequency, accountability, means of verification, and risks and
assumptions.
She also explained that the annual progress reporting process is called the project implementation
evaluation, it is a mandatory annual reporting to the GEF regarding implementation and progress in
terms of the development result, key indicators and risks and guarantees. MTR is another milestone
for learning and improving project design (using adaptive management).
The PIR is an important process, a mandatory annual reporting to the GEF, which invites the project to
reflect on progress, challenges and solutions. It starts in early June and ends in September and includes
input from the project team and key project supervisors and partners (optional).
The PIR is not just a simple reporting exercise, it needs elaborate and sufficient responses and
reflective analysis to assess and provide sufficient information to the GEF about the strategic impact
of the project and to evaluate the project's performance and to assess the issues of implementation,
changes, lessons learned, and a report on co-financing and stakeholder engagement.
Based on the progress of the project, the project is then evaluated. The terminal evaluation will be
organized at least 6 months before the end of the project and will allow reflection on the final results,
lessons learned and knowledge generated by the project and the scalability of the results.
Annual reports (AIRs) and terminal evaluation are key milestones used to assess project performance
and progress towards impact; provides key information to project management for possible changes to
the project implementation strategy.
It is recommended that a medium-sized project conduct an informal (internal) assessment of project
progress (including an update of GEF and METT baseline indicators) at mid-term to see if the project
is on track to achieve its end-of-project objectives . and expected results.
GEF Core Indicators (including METT Scorecards) will be assessed at project start, mid-term and
final assessments to comply with GEF reporting requirements.
Final changes have to be negotiated and approved by the regional technical advisor and reflected in the
next annual report (AIR).
However, at the project level, the project manager (ideally supported by the M&E specialist) is
ultimately responsible for project implementation and reporting, implementing appropriate M&E.
Knowledge management experts will ideally support the learning and capture of knowledge generated
by the project. Stakeholders and project partners will have a key role in participating in the project,
and also in disseminating experience and good practices and informing other future programs in the
country.
In addition to safeguards, UNDP will monitor risks. So what’s the difference? Safeguards address the
risks that project activities pose to people and the environment. The risks here refer to the risks for the
implementation of projects exerted by external factors.
Depending on the external factors, risks can be classified into environmental, financial, operational,
political regulatory authorities and so on.
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Each risk is assessed by UNDP and assessed, then the UMP and UNDP CO will develop risk
management measures for each risk. However, as you see here, the risk view should be realistic and
only critical risks should be reported in the annual PIR.
Based on the risk and safeguards assessments and the results of the interim and final assessments, the
project can take adaptive management measures. Adjusting activities, and sometimes even outcomes,
to reduce uncertainty enables learning and informed decision making.
What adaptive management measures can and cannot be done? They are briefly represented on this
slide. As previously mentioned, the project cannot minimize the planned targets of the project
indicators, affecting the GEF core indicators, nor can it change the results and objectives of the
project. We must honor the promise we made to the GEF and use the GEF funds for the project results
and objectives as per the project document
Mrs. N. _ Panchenko gave the floor to Mr. Jiri Dusik , Specialist in Social and Environmental
Standards - Europe and Central Asia
Mr. Jiri Dusik, communicated in his presentation about Social and environmental protection risks in
GEF projects (on-line).
He referred to the fact that an important aspect of the project is the meeting of social and
environmental standards, because they show that whatever the interventions of the UNDP, the
standards constitute the guarantee that the project is carried out according to UN principles, such as,
for example, standards in biodiversity , community health, working conditions, use of resources.
These standards help the project for a good realization. UNDP offers the possibility for people to
submit complaints to people who participated in some activities that could violate their rights.
The project will monitor guarantees and risks. The UNDP social and environmental assessment
procedure was applied throughout the project cycle and risks were fully identified at the time of
project submission to the GEF. Throughout the project, the project team, in particular the SESP expert
and the project manager, will ensure that collateral management is fully addressed and involve full
stakeholder involvement.
UNDP's social and environmental management system is based on several programming principles
(such as Leave No One Behind; Human Rights; Gender Equality, Sustainability and Resilience,
Accountability) and several project-level standards ( such as Biodiversity, Climate Change,
Community Health and so on) that may be triggered by the project and therefore the UNDP CO and
the project team will need to apply the Environmental and Social Assessment Procedures iteratively
throughout the project to avoid any potentially harmful accidental impact on local communities
(people) and the environment arising from project activities.
The iterative application of the screening procedure is part of the social and environmental
management system of UNDP, which includes: quality assurance, screening and classification,
stakeholder engagement and response mechanism, monitoring and reporting and compliance, etc.
It is important to know that UNDP has a Project Level Grievance and Redressal Mechanism that can
receive and address potential complaints related to project activities. In addition, UNDP has a
corporate responsibility system consisting of:
1) Stakeholder response mechanism;
2) Social and Environmental Compliance Unit.
UNDP at the corporate, global level can receive, assess and investigate any complaints of non-
compliance with the SES and other commitments and supports the facilitation of conflict resolution
and mediation.
Key SES documents for the project
At the same time, he recommended that an officer be hired to ensure compliance with these standards
by the project. Similarly, Mr. Jiri Dusik offered to contribute at the methodological level in case of
need.
Ms. Inga Podorghin thanked for the interventions and reiterated that risk assessment, monitoring and
compliance with standards is very important to have a correct course of the project.
Mrs. Inga Podoroghin, presented Presentation of the composition of the Project Oversight
Committee and its key functions
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The Project Supervision Committee (CSP) is responsible for project supervision - to ensure important
strategic decisions by consensus; analyzes progress reports and approves work plans and adaptive
management plans; ensure participation, transparency and coordination of the project;
Upon completion the project, it is ensured that the results have been delivered appropriately; Approve
the closing procedures of the project; CSP working meetings: twice a year, and as needed ( if
applicable).
The C S component of the Project is the following:
✓ Ministry of the Environment
✓ UNDP
✓ Waters of Moldova Agency
✓ Moldsilva agency
✓ Institute of Ecology and Geography/USM
✓ NGO - tourism - ANITRIM
✓ Environmental NGO - AE BIOTICA
✓ APL Glodeni
✓ APL Cahul
During the meetings of the Supervisory Committee, UNDP has the status of a member with full voting
rights, but also delegates a additional representative with observer status within the institution.
Each member of the CSP will sign a declaration of impartiality.
Mrs. Angela Lozan, communicated that it will necessarily be taken into account within the project
activities and the information will be updated, obviously that the forested areas will be extended in all
the localities of the RB Lower Prut, as far as tourism is concerned, we will not duplicate, we will
analyze these information in terms of relevance to the project and we will make those decisions.
Mrs. Ala Donica came up with a proposal to include local initiative groups in the project, for example
in the area of the project in Glodeni activates the local initiative group -Drumul Gospodarilor, which
brings together all the local producers and are members of the GAL -Prutul de Mijloc.
Mrs. Inga Podoroghin, stated that the LAGs were included in the project in order to be able to apply
for grants.
Mrs. A. Lozan, asked that all participants in the workshop who have proposals and suggestions or
other relevant information, send them to her e-mail address.
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Next steps, summary and conclusion
Mrs. Inga Podoroghin, thanked all the participants in the workshop, at the same time reiterated that
the project team is open and interested in collaboration, for the entire duration of the project and will
be grateful for relevant information regarding the project area.
The presentation will be emailed to all participants after the meeting.
The visibility of the Inception workshop will be published on website of the Ministry of Environment,
UNDP website, facebook etc.
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Annex 2. Minutes of the Project Steering Committee of 10 August 2023
MINUTES no. 1
of the meeting of the Project Steering Committee within the UNDP-GEF
Project " Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with focus
on high-nature value areas in the Prut River basin "
Presents
Aliona RUSNAC - Secretary of State, Ministry of the Environment, Chairperson.
Vasile BÎRSAN - Principal Consultant, Biodiversity Policy Directorate,
Secretary
Silvia PANA-CARP - Program Coordinator/Climate Change, Environment and
Energy, UNDP (she was appointed by a letter to the electronic
mail by UNDP Moldova).
Nicolae ARNAUT - Interim Director, IP National Office for the Implementation of
Environmental Projects
Lilia ZAMÁNEAGRă - Principal consultant, Biodiversity Policy Directorate
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Elena STEPANOV - Executive Director, National Association for Inbound and
Domestic Tourism from Moldova
(online )
Absent
Nelea TURCHIN Principal Consultant, Policy Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation
Directorate, GEF National Focal Point
Project manager/assistant
Angela LOZAN - IP National Office for the Implementation of Environmental
Projects, Project Manager
Victoria COVALI - IP National Office for Implementation of Environmental
Projects
Invited persons
Maria NICOLAEV - Associate Program Coordinator/Climate Change,
Environment and Energy, UNDP
The meeting opened with a greeting to the participants from Mrs. Aliona Rusnac
Secretary of State, Ministry of the Environment, Chairman of the Committee who mentioned
the importance of wetlands for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. It stipulated
the importance of prioritizing the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, the
reduction of land degradation and the protection of fresh water sources.
He also noted that the project will promote integrated approaches to the long-term
resilience of wetland ecosystems, including demonstrating viable options for restoring
wetland and forest ecosystems, increased management efficiency of existing wetlands,
sustainable income streams for communities and local wetland entrepreneurs, including
ecotourism.
Mr. Nicolaie Arnăut, Acting Director, IP National Office for the Implementation of
Environmental Projects mentioned that in the context of efforts to conserve biodiversity and
protect the environment, the special importance of wetlands, which are among the most
valuable and complex ecosystems, is emphasized. They represent true natural laboratories,
contributing significantly to the understanding of ecological mechanisms and the development
of sustainable solutions for the conservation of natural resources. Thus, the importance of the
implementation of this project in the Republic of Moldova, in the context of climate changes,
which are increasingly felt lately, is imminent.
He also thanked the UNDP-GEF development partners for this project, which is very
important, through the activities it proposes - the restoration of wetlands within the Jos Prut
Biosphere Reserve.
During the meeting, the following topics were proposed for discussion:
2. Approval of the project's annual work plan. Rapporteur: Angela Lozan, project
manager.
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3. Approval of the project's annual budget. Rapporteur: Angela Lozan, project
manager.
It was discussed :
1) Presentation of information regarding the previous activities of the project.
Rapporteur: Angela Lozan, project manager.
Ms Angela Lozan, presented the previous activities carried out between May and July
2023 as follows:
a) Contracting the project management team;
b) Project launch workshop – June 7, 2023/Environment Day;
c) Minutes of the Project Launch Workshop;
d) Two trainings of the project management team at UNDP headquarters, regarding
financial planning/reporting according to UNDP procedures;
e) AWP Work Plan for 2023;
f) Draft Order and Regulation regarding the Project Oversight Committee (CSP). CSP
approved by Ministry order no. 124 of July 28, 2023;
g) Terms of Reference (ToR) for consultants and specifications for sub-contracts,
according to the Project Agreement.
The detailed information on subject no. 1 is presented in annex no. 1 of the minutes.
The members of the supervisory committee did not have any questions regarding the
information related to this subject.
It was decided:
1. To take note of the information presented by Mrs. Angela Lozan project
manager.
Vouting:
PRO- (Unanimous);
AGAINST -0;
ABSTAINED-0;
2. Approval of the project's annual work plan. Rapporteur: Angela Lozan, project
manager.
Mrs. Angela Lozan presented to the CSP members, the main elements of the annual
work plan for 2023, which include:
- Component 1: Improved regulatory and financing environment.
- Component 2: Improving the protection and management of key biodiversity areas in
wetlands.
- Component 3: Demonstration of sustainable use/livelihood patterns in wetlands.
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- Component 4: Knowledge Management.
- Component 5: Monitoring and evaluation.
- Component 6: Project management costs
The detailed information on subject no. 2 is presented in annex no. 2 of the minutes.
The members of the supervisory committee did not have any questions regarding the
information related to this subject.
It was decided:
1. Approval of the project's annual work plan
Vouting:
PRO- (Unanimous);
AGAINST -0;
ABSTAINED-0;
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AGAINST -0;
ABSTAINED-0;
Ms. Silvia PANA-CARP proposed to review the status of members of the IP National
Office for the Implementation of Environmental Projects and the Ministry of the Environment
within the Supervisory Committee within the UNDP-GEF Project "Conservation and
sustainable management of wetlands with focus on high-nature value areas in the Prut River
basin ".
Mr. Nicolae Arnăut proposed that the UNDP members send an official letter to the
Ministry of the Environment with the rigorous reasoning in accordance with the project
agreement.
Mr. Nicolae Arnăut closed the meeting of the Project Steering Committee by
thanking him for his participation and for the valuable contributions made during the
discussions. At the same time, he mentioned the importance of joint efforts to protect and
preserve this ecosystem and the value of the UNDP-GEF project "Conservation and
sustainable management of wetlands with focus on high-nature value areas in the Prut River
basin ".
Annex is:
A. Annex no. 1 - The previous activities of the project – 12 pages
B. Annex no. 2 - The annual work plan of the project - 4 pages
C. Annex no. 3 - The annual budget of the project - 2 tabs
D. Annex no. 4 - Attendance list of participants - 3 tabs
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Annex 3. Updated risk log frame
Project risks
Limited cooperation between government Operational I=2 The project team will further establish and maintain Project team
agencies with mandates for water, forest project partnerships. To ensure their participation,
P=3
and biodiversity management stakeholders will be contacted and engaged using various
strategies and methods that best match their contributions
and interests in the engagement program. Opportunities
for learning and technology transfer from similar
countries will be further explored during the
implementation of the project.
Co-financing does not materialize Financial I=3 Adequate stakeholder consultation with other donors Project team
both during project implementation so that fully
P=4 complementary and non-overlapping activities continue
There will be no significant changes to financial I=4 The materialization of the co-financing will be monitored Project team
improve wetlands funding by the UNDP country office and the project manager and
P=4
addressed in regular high-level meetings between the
UNDP resident representative, the minister/deputy
minister, the director of the "Moldsilva" Agency, the
focal points of GEF and CBD, Ramsar and MAB/
Unesco.
The lack of prioritization of the minimum regulator I=4 Hydroworks on the Camenca River, for example, will be Project team
ecological flow in the Prut basin under the based on project-supported feasibility analysis and
P=4
conditions of climate change climate risk assessments. The pre-feasibility analysis
carried out in the PPG phase highlighted that through the
expected hydrotechnical works, another 8.3 million m 3 of
water
could be brought to the area , thus increasing the
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resistance of the wetlands even in the most unfavorable
climatic scenarios. In addition, under Component 1, the
project will support changes to the Stânca-Costești Dam
Operating Regulations to ensure a minimum adjusted
ecological flow that takes into account climate-induced
water shortage scenarios.
Lack of technical knowledge, data and organizational I=2 The risk was mitigated by the project strategy. The Project team
awareness for integrated management of project will strengthen and expand the current capacities
P=3
the Prut river basin . of the key institutions responsible for district and local
development planning and the enforcement of
environmental regulations in three districts (Cahul,
Glodeni and Fălești) and will provide support in the mid-
term review of local district strategies ( 2020-2024) to
integrate biodiversity and key habitat considerations into
local development plans.
Weak implementation of environmental organizational I=2 The risk was mitigated by the project strategy. The Project team
regulations in wetlands project will strengthen and expand the current capacities
P=3
of the key institutions responsible for district and local
development planning and the enforcement of
environmental regulations in three districts (Cahul,
Glodeni and Fălești) and will provide support in the mid-
term review of local district strategies ( 2020-2024) to
integrate biodiversity and key habitat considerations into
local development plans.
Continuation of water pollution coming operational I=4 The decision to approve legal changes and (eventually) to Project team
from different sectors (agriculture, oil) stop operations rests with the Government. The project
P=5
will work closely with a range of government
stakeholders, partners and resource users/managers,
NGOs and potential investors. From a legal point of
view, the project will work on identifying any critical
conflicts in government policies and regulations related
to the sustainable use of natural resources in protected
areas that would diminish the chances of achieving the
project's objective and will propose subsequent changes
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(Component 1). In addition, the project will provide
capacity-building courses in green business and
introductory courses on ISO 14001 standards to raise the
environmental standards of economic operators,
particularly important for enterprises with a high risk of
water and wetland pollution. The project will collaborate
with NGOs and advocate for the sustainable use of
wetlands under international designation such as Ramsar
and MAB/UNESCO.
Vulnerability to climate change. Environmental I=2 The project will demonstrate and implement measures to Project team
restore degraded riparian lands in the "Lower Prutul"
P=3
Biosphere Reserve and hydrotechnical works to restore
the natural flood regime in the Camenca meadow of the
"Pădurea Domnească" Nature Reserve, which is based on
risk assessments climate studies, feasibility studies and
tested methodologies that will enable stakeholders to
adapt sustainable management of natural resources to any
possible context and threats.
Enhanced enforcement / anti-poaching regulator I=4 The project-facilitated local dialogue with national and Project team
activities in protected areas may create local authorities will primarily raise awareness and
P=5
conflict with local communities educate local communities as well as national decision-
makers about the benefits of biodiversity conservation.
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The impossibility of carrying out cross - political The project will capitalize on the good relations and Project team
border activities with the involvement of cooperation between UNDP and the Ministry of
the Ukrainian authorities (MAB UNESCO Environment and will work actively to strengthen
designation of the Danube Delta and political support and keep wetlands issues high on the
Lower Prut Trilateral Reserve (Romania- political agenda. The project will facilitate regular high-
Ukraine-Moldova). level meetings between the UNDP Resident
Representative, the Minister/Deputy Minister, the
Director of the Moldsilva "Agency", and the focal points
of GEF and CBD, Ramsar and MAB/UNESCO
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List of Appendixes
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Project Title: Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands
Quantum Project ID (Atlas Output ID) 00110584
Annual Work Plan 2023
Andrea Cuzyova
UNDP
Iordanca-Rodica Iordanov
Minister of Environment
Implementing Partner: Ministry of Environment
Responsible prtner: Public Institution “Environmental Projects National Implementation Office” Nicolae Arnăut,
Public Institution “Environmental Projects
National Implementation Office”
Date: August 10, 2023
Proposed Budget
EXPECTED OUTCOMES / Year 2 USD
OUTPUTS Accounts Fund Account Description
COMPONENTS
III IV 2023
Contractual Services-Imp
71800 GEF 5 950
Partn
71600 GEF Travel 2 000
72400 GEF Communic & Audio Visual Equip 0
COMPONENT 6: Project 74100 GEF Professional Services 0
Project Management
Management Costs Contractual Services-Imp
71800 UNDP/TRAC 2 100
Partn
72800 UNDP/TRAC Information Technology Equipmt 11 500
72500 UNDP/TRAC Supplies 2 000
75700 UNDP/TRAC Training, Workshops and Confer 6 000
SUB-TOTAL Implementation Costs 29 550
Total GEF Budget 123 750
Total TRAC Budget 21 600
TOTAL budget 145 350
MINISTRY
MINISTERUL OF ENVIRONMENT
MEDIULUI OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
AL REPUBLICII MOLDOVA
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l. Se aprob6:
l)Componenfa nominalS a Comitetului de supraveghere la proiectul
,,Conservarea Si gestionerea durabild a zonelor umede cu accent pe zone cu
valoare naturald ridicatd din bazinul rdului Prut", (in continuare - Comitet),
conform anexei nr.1;
2) Regulamentul Comitetului de supraveghere la proiectul ,,Conservarea Si
gestionarea durabitd a zonelor umede cu accent pe zone gu valoare naturald
ridicatd din bazinul rtului Prut ", conform anexei nr- 2.
Z.in caz de eliberare a membrilor Comitetului din funcliile delinute,
atribuliile acestora in cadrul Comitetului vor fi exercitate de c6tre persoanele nou
desemnate in funcliile respective, ftrd a fi emis un nou ordin.
3. Controlul asupra execut6rii prezentului ordin se pune in sarcina Dnei
Aliona Rusnac. Secretar de Stat.
coMPoNENTA NOMTNALA
a Comitetului de supraveghere la proiectul UhIDP-GEF
,rConservarea qi gestionarea durabili a zonelor umede cu accent pe zone cu
valoare naturali ridicati din bazinul riului Pruto'
REGULAMENTUL
Comitetului de supraveghere al proiectului UNDP-GEF
,rConservarea qi gestionarea durabili a zonelor umede cu accent pe zone cu
valoare naturald ridicati din bazinul rdului Prut"
I. Dispozifii Generale.
• Rezervația
Naturală
Pădurea
Domneasca
• Rezervația
Biosferei
Prutului de Jos
Componenta 1
Cadru Îmbunǎtǎțit de reglementare çi mediu de finanțare
Titlul proiectului: Conservarea și managementul durabil al zonelor umede Quantum Project ID (Atlas Output ID) 00110584
Rezultatul 1.1.1:Proiecte de legi și regulamente elaborate, consultate și aprobate 71300 GEF Consultanți locali
de instituțiile relevante care promovează identificarea, monitorizarea și
COMPONENTA utilizarea înțeleaptă a zonelor umede în temeiul tratatelor internaționale.
1: Mediu Rezultatul 1.1.2 Fondul Ecologic Național (FEN) abilitat să acorde prioritate 71800 GEF Servicii
îmbunătățit de finanțării conservării și utilizării durabile a zonelor umede contractuale-ImpPartn
reglementare și
finanțare. 71600 GEF Deplasari
Rezultat 1.1.3 Strategii de dezvoltare locală compatibile cu biodiversitatea întrei 72100 GEF Servicii
raioane țintă desemnate și în curs de implementare Contractuale-
Companii
75700 GEF Training, Workshop-uri
și
Confer
Rezultat 2.1.1 Desemnare internațională îmbunătățită pentru categoria AP 71300 GEF Consultanți locali
revizuită, zonare îmbunătățită, cartografiere, management și planuri de afaceri
pentru Rezervația Biosferei Prut de Jos (inclusiv asistență pentru integrarea
acesteia în rezervația biosferei trilaterală cu Ucraina și România) și pentru
Rezervația Naturală Pădurea Regală
Rezultat 2.1.2 Unități de management și comunități din AP-urile vizate, capabile 71800 GEF Servicii contractuale-ImpPartn
COMPONENT să respecte/să aplice regimurile de management/zone tampon, să asigure
A 2: monitorizarea adecvată a biodiversității și a ecosistemelor cheie ale zonelor
Îmbunătățirea umede, să întreprindă activități de conservare axate pe specii și patrulare AP
protecției și 71600 GEF Voiaj
managementului
zonelor cheie de Rezultat 2.2.1 Refacerea fâșiilor de pădure riverană acționând ca o barieră în 72100 GEF Servicii Contractuale-
biodiversitate calea scurgerii agricole și a deșeurilor în Prutul de Jos, la rețeaua Lacurilor Companii
din zonele Manta-Beleu. Ecosisteme împădurite de luncă inundabilă de mare valoare din
umede zona Pădurea Domneasca restaurate prin optimizarea regimului de inundații în
bazinul râului Camenca și reglarea pânzei freatice.
72600 GEF Granturi
72300 GEF Materiale și bunuri
75700 GEF Training, Workshop-uri și
Confer
COMPONENT Rezultatul 3.1.1 Capacități consolidate ale „Grupului de acțiune locală Prutul de 71300 GEF Consultanți locali
A 3: Jos” și ale antreprenorilor locali de a implementa inițiative locale de dezvoltare
Demonstrarea prietenoasă cu biodiversitatea.
utilizării/modilo 71800 GEF Servicii
r de trai durabil contractuale-ImpPartn
în zonele umede
71400 GEF Servicii contractuale -Individ
Rezultat 4.1.1 Campanie de sensibilizare online care vizează autoritățile centrale 71300 GEF Consultanți locali
și locale și factorii de decizie. Seminarii de educație locală și regională
71800 GEF Servicii contractuale-Imp
Partn
COMPONENT Rezultat 5.1.1 Set de activități de monitorizare și evaluare implementate 71300 GEF Consultanți locali
A 5: 71600 GEF Voiaj
Monitorizare și 71200 GEF Consultanți internaționali
evaluare
-care nu ţin de clasificarea Uniunii Internaţionale de Conservare a Naturii: grădină dendrologică; monument de
arhitectură peisajeră; grădină zoologică.
-stabilite prin alte reglementări internaţionale: rezervaţie a biosferei (Programul UNESCO); zonă umedă de
importanţă internaţională (Convenţia Ramsar).
LEGEA NR. 1538/1998 PRIVIND FONDUL ARIILOR
NATURALE PROTEJATE DE STAT
- Hotărîrea Guvernului nr. 784/2000 pentru aprobarea Regulamentului-cadru cu privire la ariile cu management
multifuncţional, Regulamentului-cadru cu privire la rezervaţiile naturale, Regulamentului-cadru cu privire la rezervaţiile
peisagistice şi Regulamentului-cadru cu privire la monumentele de arhitectură;
- Hotărîrea Guvernului nr. 785/2000 pentru aprobarea Regulamentului-cadru cu privire la grădinile botanice, Regulamentului-
cadru cu privire la grădinile dendrologice, Regulamentului-cadru cu privire la grădinile zoologice, Regulamentului-cadru cu
privire la rezervaţiile ştiinţifice ;
- Hotărîrea Guvernului Nr. 803/2002 pentru aprobarea Regulamentului privind procedura de instituire a regimului de arie
naturală protejată Hotărîrea Guvernului Nr. 665/2007 pentru aprobarea Regulamentului-cadru al zonelor umede de
importanţă internaţională;
- Hotărîrea Guvernului nr. 239/2014 pentru aprobarea Regulamentului cu privire la reglementarea efectivului de animale
sălbatice în ariile naturale protejate de stat din fondul forestier de stat.
LEGEA NR. 94/2007
CU PRIVIRE LA REŢEAUA ECOLOGICĂ
- TRANSPUNE PREVEDERILE DIRECTIVEI
92/43/CEE A CONSILIULUI DIN 21 MAI 1992
PRIVIND CONSERVAREA HABITATELOR
NATURALE ŞI A SPECIILOR DE FAUNĂ ŞI FLORĂ
SĂLBATICĂ, PUBLICATĂ ÎN JURNALUL OFICIAL
AL UNIUNII EUROPENE L 206 DIN 22 IULIE 1992.
HOTĂRÂREA GUVERNULUI NR. 414/2000 PRIVIND APROBAREA
REGULAMENTULUI CADASTRULUI OBIECTELOR ŞI COMPLEXELOR
DIN FONDUL ARIILOR NATURALE PROTEJATE DE STAT
a fost elaborată și aprobată întru ţinerea Cadastrului obiectelor şi complexelor din fondul ariilor
naturale protejate de stat potrivit dispoziţiilor Legii privind fondul arillor naturale protejate de stat nr.
1538-XIII din 25 februarie 1998
HOTĂRÂREA GUVERNULUI NR. 782/2000 PENTRU APROBAREA
REGULAMENTELOR-CADRU ALE PARCURILOR NAŢIONALE,
MONUMENTELOR NATURII, REZERVAŢIILOR DE RESURSE ŞI
REZERVAŢIILOR BIOSFEREI
Parcul național este amplasat în zona centrală a Republicii Moldova, la o distanță de 46 km nord
de orașul Chișinău. Suprafața totală constituie 33792,09 ha și reieșind din scopul și obiectivele
stabilite, teritoriul este divizat în 4 zone de management, fiecare având un regim corespunzător:
•A. Zona de protecție integrală, cu suprafața totală de 992,4 ha;
•B. Zona de protecție și recreație de scurtă durată, cu suprafața totală de 16836 ha;
•C. Zona de recreere, destinată unui agrement de lungă durată, cu suprafața totală de 723 ha;
•D. Zona economică, cu suprafața totală de 15240,69 ha.
INSTITUȚIA PUBLICĂ PARCUL NAȚIONAL „ORHEI”
ESTE PERSOANA JURIDICĂ DE DREPT PUBLIC LUATĂ LA
EVIDENȚA DE STAT LA 19 NOIEMBRIE 2020, DE CĂTRE
AGENȚIA SERVICII PUBLICE.
SCOP ŞI OBIECTIVE
Programul este parte a Inițiativa Team Europe pentru Apă și Zero Poluare, care vizează
trecerea către un mediu fără toxice pentru toți cetățenii
Programul își propune să îmbunătățească bunăstarea oamenilor din țările Parteneriatului Estic
ale UE și să permită transformarea lor ecologică în conformitate cu Pactul Verde European și
Obiectivele de Dezvoltare Durabilă (ODD). Activitățile Programului vor fi grupate în jurul a două
obiective specifice:
Chișinău,
07 iunie 2023
ZONE UMEDE DE IMPORTANŢĂ INTERNAŢIONALĂ DIN R. MOLDOVA
(ZONE RAMSAR)
Nr. Suprafaţa
Denumirea Amplasamentul Data recunoașterii
crt. (ha)
Lacurile
Prutului
1. 19 152,5 Raionul Cahul 20 iunie 2000
de Jos (nr.1029
în Lista Ramsar)
Raioanele
Nistrul de Jos Căuşeni şi Ştefan
2. (nr.1316 în Lista 60 000 Vodă, Unitatea 20 august 2003
Ramsar) teritorială din
stânga Nistrului
Unguri– Raioanele
Holoşniţa Ocniţa,
3. 15 553 14 septembrie 2005
(nr.1500 în Lista Donduşeni şi
Ramsar) Soroca
ZONE UMEDE DE IMPORTANȚĂ NAȚIONALĂ DIN BAZINUL RÂULUI PRUT
Nr. Suprafaţa
Denumirea Amplasamentul Deținătorul
crt. (ha)
Rezervația științifică Raioanele Glodeni şi
1. 6032 Agenția ”Moldsilva”
”Pădurea Domnească” Făleşti
Aria cu management Lunca inundabilă a
multifunctional „Lunca rîului Prut la nord-vest
2. 50 Primăria oraşului Leova
inundabila cu vegetatie de de oraşul Leova
balta” a raului Prut
Rezervatia naturala mixtă
La nord-vest de oraşul
3. – ecosistemul acvatic 30 Primăria oraşului Leova
Leova
„Lebada alba”
Lunca inundabilă a
Rezervatia naturala mixtă
4. 132 rîului Prut la sud de Întreprinderea agricolă “Drujba”
”Cantemir”
oraşul Cantemir
Lunca inundabilă de La vest de satul Întreprinderea Agricolă
5. 93,6
lângă Antoneşti Antoneşti, Cantemir “Drujba”
La sud de oraşul
Rezervația peisagistică Ungheni, ocolul silvic ÎS Ungheni, Agenția
6. Valea Mare 373 Ungheni, Valea Mare, ”Moldsilva”
parcela 25; Moreni-
Balta, parcelele 26, 27
Actualitatea problemei
Încă la începutul secolului trecut in Valea Prutului, Valea Nistrului și a multor râuri
mici, erau multe suprafețe cu locuri băltoase.
In a doua jumătate a secolului trecut au fost desecate peste 30 mii ha de locuri
băltoase. Au dispărut locurile băltoase Cantemir–Cahul, Balatina–Pruteni din Valea
Prutului, bălțile Chircăiești–Chițcani din Valea Nistrului, Orhei–Ciocâlteni din Valea
Răutului etc. Astfel, ca rezultat al lucrărilor de desecare a locurilor băltoase, au
dispărut suprafețe imense cu vegetație acvatică și palustră, comunități de plante
rare, populații de plante și animale valoroase.
Totodată au fost construite noi bazine acvatice: Lacul de acumulare de la Dubăsari,
Barajul Costești-Stânca pe r. Prut, 16 lacuri de acumulare și circa 1200 iazuri.
Cu construcția acestor bazine acvatice au apărut noi zone umede.
S-a constatat că cu dispariția unor locuri băltoase dispar specii de plante și
animale. Pentru a elabora anumite măsuri savanții sau întrunit la mai multe foruri
științifice unde a fost elaborată un tratat interguvernamental Convenția Ramsar.
Tratatul a fost semnat la 2 februarie 1971 în orașul iranian Ramsar și a intat în
Convenția asupra zonelor umede în Republica Moldova
• Obiectivul declarat al semnării convenției este acela de a proteja biodiversitatea și a
menține într-o stare de conservare favorabilă a zonelor umede (întinderi de ape
stătătoare sau curgătoare, mlaștini, turbării, bălți, apă marină ce nu depășește o
adâncime maximă de șase metri) ca habitat al păsărilor acvatice.
• Republica Moldova a ratificat Convenția asupra zonelor umede de importanță
internațională, in special ca habitat al păsărilor acvatice, prin Hotărârea
Parlamentului nr. 504-XVI din 14 iulie 1999 și a devenit membru al acestei convenții
(RAMSAR) in iunie 2000, atunci când Zona umedă „Lacurile Prutului de Jos” a fost
inclusă in Lista zonelor umede de importanță internațională.
• In această zonă sunt amplasate cele mai mari lacuri naturale din țară – Beleu și
Manta, in perimetrul cărora au fost înregistrate specii rare de plante, 39 de specii
de mamifere, 203 – de păsări,5 – de reptile, 9 – de amfibieni și 41 – de pești.
•
Zonele umede de importanță internațională
Reieșind din aceste noțiuni și analizând hărțile zonelor umede au fost depistate unele
neajunsuri în ceea ce privește hotarele și suprafețele incluse în cele 3 zone umede Ramsar:
• 1. Pentru Zona umedă “Lacurile Prutului de Jos” este indicată suprafaţa de 19152 ha.
A.Andreev, I.Talmaci[1] și a. în lucrarea Convenția Ramsar și zonele umede de importanță
internațională în Republica Moldova au propus ca hotarul de vest să fie albia r.Prut, iar
hotarul de est în zona umedă “Lacurile Prutului de Jos” să fie șoseaua Cahul-Giurgiulești.
• Conform cercetărilor efectuate de Gh.Titica [2] spațiul între calea ferată și șoseaua
Cahul-Giurgiulești este ocupat de vegetație de subdeșert. Comunitățile de plante descrise în
acest spațiu au fost atribuite la asociațiile Taraxaco serotinae-Bothriohloetum ischaemi;
as.Taraxaco serotinae -Festucetum valesiacae; Teucrio polii-Melicetum ciliatae; as.Artemisio
austriacae -Poetum bulbosae I.Pop 1970. Prezența acestor și altor comunități de plante indică
faptul că spațiul între calea ferată și șoseaua Cahul- Giurgiulești nu poate fi atribuit la zonă
umedă.
• Așa dar noi am propus ca hotarul de est al zonei umede “Lacurile Prutului de Jos” să fie până
la calea ferată, care se află în din partea de jos a versantilor . Astfel suprafața zonei umede
“Lacurile Prutului de Jos” este de 12000 ha cea ce este cu 7152 ha mai puțin decât cea
indicată.
Zona umeda “Prutul de Jos”
Zona umedă Prutul de Jos
Spațiul cu vegetație subdesert
Zona umedă „Prutul de Mijloc”
• Zona umedă „Prutul de Mijloc” include albiile raurilor Prut și
Camenca, lacul de acumulare Costești-Stanca, stariţele,
locurile băltoase, pădurile și pajiștile din lunca Prutului,
precum și împrejurimile lor.
• Se află între satele Corpaci(rn Edineț și Pruteni (rn Fălești).
Lungimea totală a zonei umede este de aproximativ de 80
km. Habitatele din Zona umedă „Prutul de Mijloc” ar putea fi
atribuite la 2 categorii mari: acvatice și terestre. Există două
feluri de habiatate acvatice: 1. albiile raurilor Prut și
Camenca; 2. lacurile, starițele și garlele.
• Suprafața totală 14 000ha.
Zona umedă Prutul de mijloc
Impacturi naturale
• Succesiuni rezervatogene.
Recomandari privitor la stavilirea salcișurilor
Impact antropic -Extragerea petrolului
Impact antropic - Garla Manolescu
Propuneri pentru conservarea biodiversității zonelor umede din bazinul
Prutului
• Instituirea zonei umede Ramsar „Prutul de Mijoc”.
• Reevaluarea și ajustarea suprafeței actuale a celor 3 zone umede .
• Extinderea suprafeței de arii protejate din lunca Prutului prin instituirea unor
noi AP (în baza cercetărilor GBNI din perioada 2008-2009 a fost propusă
instituirea ariei protejate „Tamarix-Valcele” amplasată în zona de revărsare a
râului Sărata în râul Prut. Este necesară reevaluarea zonei respective și
promovarea inițiativei de creare a unei arii protejate în zona umedă din satul
Vîlcele, Cantemir).
• În contextul integrării în UE este necesară crearea de arii protejate
transfrontaliere și gestionarea lor în comun (Zona Ramsar Lacurile Prutului de
Jos se învecinează cu Rezervația biosferei ”Dunărea de Jos” )
• Elaborarea planurilor de management pentru toate AP din bazinul Prutului.
Biodiversitatea faunei acvatice
din bazinul râului Prut în aspectul
adaptării la schimbările climatice bazate pe ecosistem
Chișinău 2023
Teritoriul Republicii Moldova grație interferenței
biogeografice, conține o ihtiofaună foarte originală și bogată -
specii endemice, relicte, autoexpansioniști alogeni și
intervinienți, ș.a.
Din cauza hidrobiotopului puternic accidentat (numeroase gropi adânci, copaci înnecați,
meandrări multiple) r. Prut era numit și ”râul somnului și a crapului sălbatic”.
În macroecosistemul r. Prut
au fost identificate
5 tipuri de habitate majore
cu specii şi asociaţii
caracteristice
1– Lipcani,
2 – Bădrajii Noi,
3 – Cuconeștii Noi,
4 – Costești,
5 – Braniște,
6 – Sculeni,
7 – Leușeni,
8 – Leova,
9 – Țiganca,
10 – Cahul,
11 – Slobozia Mare,
12 – Giurgiulești.
Figure 2. Share of different orders in the taxonomic structure of ichthyofauna of the Prut River basin
Figure 1. Fish sampling points in the Prut riverbed within the borders of the Republic of Moldova
Repartizarea speciilor de pești pe familii:
Sunt relativ frecvent întâlnite așa endemite (câra balcanică, dunărița, porcușorul-de-șes, ghiborțul de
Dunăre, răspărul, pietrarul, fusarul, mreana vânătă ș.a.)
Văduviţa - Leuciscus idus (CRRM –VU) Mihalț - Lota lota (CRRM –VU)
Beldița – Alburnoides bipunctatus (CRRM –EN) Păstruga -Acipenser stellatus (CRRM –EN)
7 11 16
3
46
51
Fig. Structura ihtiofaunei r. Prut din punct de vedere al ghildelor trofice. Fig. Structura ihtiofaunei r. Prut din punct de vedere al nișei spațiale ocupate
în activitatea trofică
1
4 1
2 5 22
19
10
41
19
Fig. Structura ihtiofaunei r. Prut din punct de vedere al afinităților față de Fig. Structura ihtiofaunei r. Prut din punct de vedere al ghildelor reproductive
curentul apei în ecosistem.
10
26
26
Fig. Structura ihtiofaunei r. Prut din punct de vedere a duratei ciclului de viață la speciile de pești
Astfel, în prezent, în condiții instabile de mediu și a supraexploatării resurselor piscicole, particularitățile biologice
caracteristice speciilor K-strategice precum talia mare, maturizarea târzie și modul de reproducere unitar devin inoportune,
cedând locul idioadaptărilor caracteristice speciilor oportuniste r-strategice cu: talie mică, ciclul vital scurt sau mediu,
maturizarea timpurie, modul de reproducere porționat, spectrul trofic larg și afinitatea mare față de diferite tipuri de habitate
(euritope).
Figure. Relative abundance (A, % of total catch) of species captured with seine net from the Lower Prut riverbed, Brânza –
Giurgiulești sector, 2016-2022.
Valorile cantitative ale comunităților piscicole din zona litorală în capturile cu năvodului pentru puiet (r. Prut)
Dominanța speciilor de pești din Prutul inferior în diferiți ani de studiu (tronsonul Chîșlița-Prut – Giurgiulești, năvodul pentru puiet)
Investigaţiile ihtiologice efectuate în anul 2010-2020, în ecosistemul bălţilor Manta a stabilit o componenţă ihtiofaunistică de
39 specii de peşti, iar în lacul Beleu - 45 specii de peşti,
atribuite la 12 familii şi 9 ordine: Ord. Clupeiformes, fam. Clupeidae; Ord. Esociformes, fam. Esocidae; Ord. Cypriniformes, fam. Cyprinidae, fam.
Cobitidae; Ord. Siluriformes, fam. Siluridae; Ord. Gadiformes, fam. Lotidae; Ord. Gasterosteiformes, fam. Gasterosteidae; Ord. Sygnathiformes, fam. Sygnathidae;
Ord. Perciformes, fam. Percidae, fam. Gobiidae, fam. Centrarchidae.
Dinamica sezonieră a
valorilor indicilor
ecologici sintetici în
ihtiocenoza lacului Beleu
- speciile reofile sau cu statut de raritate
Lin – Tinca tinca (CRRM –VU)
Țipar – Misgurnus fossilis
Table 4. Relative abundance (%) of introduced Asian cyprinid species in comparison with other fish species in the lower Prut basin
Riverbed of the Lower
Beleu Lake Manta ponds
Prut
1996- 1996- 1996-
No Species 2011 2011 2011
1997 1997 1997 2022
(Bulat (Bulat (Bulat
(Usatîi (Usatîi (Usatîi
2017) 2017) 2017)
2004) 2004) 2004)
Hypophthalmichthys
1 0.1 7.18 0.6 23.55 0.6 30.05 5.71
molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys
2 0 2.83 0 4.40 0 3.7 0
nobilis
Ctenopharyngodon
3 0 3.05 0 3.65 0 5.2 0
idella
4 Cyprinus carpio 4.4 21.43 3.65 9.7 2.0 6.7 5.71
5 other species 95.5 65.51 95.75 58.7 97.4 54.35 88.58
Note: The control fishing in 2011 and 2022 was done with fishing triple-walled net (length of 75 m, mesh size of 50x50 mm).
A
Fig. Dinamica pescuitului industrial în lacul de acumulare Costești-Stânca în limitele teritoriale ale Republicii Moldova (tone)
Un exemplu elocvent de declin a resurselor piscicole în ecosistemul r. Prut sunt datele statistice ale pescuitului industrial (care
atingeau până la 900 tone/anual în lacul Beleu și bălțile Manta).
Spre exemplu, în anului 2020 în lacul Costești-Stânca s-a constatat o biomasă a fitoplanctonului în perioada vegetativă de
B fitoplanct. = 6,74 g/m3 (Ungureanu L., Tumanova D., 2020), reieșind din valoarea coef. P/B fpl. =175-350 => P fpl. = 11 795 - 23
590 kg/ha.
Luând valoarea coeficientului de conversie a sp. fitoplanctonofage drept ktr.=30, iar cota de valorificare furajeră a
fitoplanctonului de către pești drept K2=30 %, atunci putem obține o producție piscicolă anuală de P pești fitopl. = 117,95-
235,9 kg/ha.
1. In unstable environmental conditions and the overexploitation of fish resources, the biological peculiarities of K-
strategic species, such as large size, late maturation and the unitary mode of reproduction, become inappropriate,
giving way to the idioadaptations of r-strategic opportunistic species, such as small size, short or medium life cycle,
early maturation, portioned reproduction mode, wide trophic spectrum and high affinity to different types of habitats.
2. In the condition of running waters with medium flow speed, with steep banks and low transparency, such as the
Prut River, the advantaged fish taxa will be the omnivorous, benthic and benthosophagous ones.
3. The effect of climate change, expressed by long-lasting droughts followed by massive flooding, has caused the partial
interpenetration of fish zones within the river ecosystem and the more active spread of species, both native and
allogeneic, within the Danube River basin.
Acknowledgments: The
investigations were
carried out within the
framework of the
project no.
Thank you for your 20.80009.7007.06
AQUABIO (State
attention
Program 2020-2023,
Republic of Moldova)
and EU funded projects
MIS ETC 1676 INPOLDE,
BSB165 HydroEcoNex,
BSB 27 MONITOX.
AGENȚIA PENTRU SILVICULTURĂ ,, MOLDSILVA”
REZERVAȚIA NATURALĂ ,,PĂDUREA DOMNEASCĂ”
ÎNTREPRINDERE DE STAT
Glodeni 2023
REZERVAŢIA “PĂDUREA DOMNEASCĂ”
A fost instituită în 1993.
Suprafaţa- 5907 ha.
Reprezintă o pădure de luncă
situată între satele Cobani –
Pruteni pe o distanţă de 45 km.
TERITORIUL REZERVAŢIEI
h ~ - 2,5 m
Sal ~ 3 g/l
FLORA
Pe teritoriul rezervaţiei au fost determinate 660 specii de plante ce aparţin la 328 de genuri şi
92 familii din grupele Pteridophyta şi Magnoliophyta. În rezultatul cercetărilor în teren s-a
stabilit că cele mai numeroase familii în specii de plante vasculare sunt Asteraceele, Poaceele,
Lamiaceele şi Fabaceele care cuprin circa 38% din flora rezervaţiei .
Viorica Paladi
Anul 1991 -Rezervația naturală
,,PRUTUL DE JOS”
• Inginer șef -1
• Pădurar – 2
• Inspector pentru protecția rez. -2
Activități de educare și conștientizare ecologică
Turism
Anul 2021 - Simpozion Științific Internațional ,,Zonele umede-
valori perene cu rol vital pentru omenire”, consacrat aniversării de
30 de ani de la fondarea Rezervației naturale ,,Prutul de Jos””.
Ghid cu speciile
reprezentative
ale Rezervației
,,Prutul de Jos”
Anul 2000 - Zonă umedă de importanță
internațională, habitat al păsărilor acvatice
– Convenția RAMSAR
,,Lacurile Prutului de Jos”
Anul 2018 -Rezervația biosferei ,,Prutul de Jos”
• LEGE Nr. 132 din 13-07-2018 privind fondarea Rezervației
biosferei „Prutul de Jos”.
• HOTĂRÂRE Nr. 122 din 12-08-2021 pentru aprobarea
Regulamentului de funcționare a Rezervației biosferei
„Prutul de Jos”
• A fost inclusă în Rețeaua Mondială UNESCO a
Rezervațiilor Biosferei, recunoscută prin programul „Omul
și Biosfera” (MaB), fiind aprobată prin decizia Conferinței
Părților UNESCO.
• Conform Legii Nr. 1538 privind fondul ariilor naturale
protejate de stat: RB are ca obiectiv conservarea
elementelor şi formaţiunilor fizico-geografice, speciilor de
plante şi de animale de importanţă naţională şi
internaţională, efectuarea de cercetări în sistemul
monitoringului global.
RBPJ – din punct de vedere administrativ se află pe teritoriul
raionului Cahul.
Ciconia nigra -
specie critic periclitată, ocrotită de
lege, inclusă în: Directiva Păsări
(Anexa I); CITES (Anexa II);
Convenția de la Berna, 1979 (Anexa
II); Convenția de la Bonn, 1979
(Anexa II).
Pelecanus crispus
- specie critic periclitată, ocrotită de
lege, inclusă în: Directiva Păsări
(Anexa I); Convenția de la Berna,
1979 (Anexa II); Convenția de la
Bonn, 1979 (Anexa II).
Plegadis falcinellus
- specie critic periclitată, ocrotită
de lege, inclusă în: Directiva Păsări
(Anexa I); Convenția de la Berna,
1979 (Anexa II);
Platalea leucorodia
- specie critic periclitată, ocrotită
de lege, inclusă în: Directiva
Păsări (Anexa I); Convenția de la
Berna, 1979 (Anexa II);
Pelecanus onocrotalus
- specie periclitată, ocrotită de
lege, inclusă în: Directiva Păsări
(Anexa I); CITES (Anexa II);
Convenția de la Berna, 1979
(Anexa II); Convenția de la Bonn,
1979 (Anexa II).
Branta ruficollis
Specie vulnerabilă, ocrotită de
lege, inclusă în: Directiva Păsări
(Anexa I); CITES (Anexa II);
Convenția de la Berna, 1979
(Anexa II); Convenția de la
Bonn, 1979 (Anexa II); SPEC 1.
Haliaeetus albicilla
Specie critic periclitată, ocrotită
de lege, inclusă în: Directiva
Păsări (Anexa I); CITES (Anexa
II); Convenția de la Berna, 1979
(Anexa II); Convenția de la
Bonn, 1979 (Anexa II).
Ardea alba- specie
periclitată, ocrotită de lege,
inclusă în: Directiva Păsări
(Anexa I); Convenția de la
Berna, 1979 (Anexa II);
• Colmatarea
Anul 1925 Anul 2022
Pe teritoriul Rezervației este interzis:
Am modificat aşa de mult mediul
nostru înconjurător, încât va trebui
acum să ne adaptăm pe noi înşine,
pentru a putea exista în acest mediu.
Norbert Wiener
Vă mulțumesc pentru atenție!
• Proiectul UNDP/GEF: Conservarea
și gestionarea durabilă a zonelor
umede cu accent pe zonele cu
valoare naturală ridicată din bazinul
râului Prut
SEMINARUL de LANSARE
7 iunie 2023, Chisinau
Informatii despre proiect
• Rezervația
Naturală
Pădurea
Domneasca
• Rezervația
Biosferei
Prutului de Jos
Componentele
proiectului Imbunatatirea cadrului national regulator
si de politici pentru conservarea si CADRU LEGISLATIV
managementul durabil al zonelor umede
Presupuneri Cooperare limitată între agențiile guvernamentale cu mandate pentru gestionarea apei, pădurilor și
biodiversității
Cofinanțarea nu se concretizează
Nu vor fi modificări semnificative pentru imbunătătirea finanțării zonelor umede
Lipsa prioritizării debitului ecologic minim in bazinul Prutului in conditiile schimbărilor de climă
Lipsa cunoștințelor tehnice, a datelor și a conștientizării necesare pentru gestionarea integrată a
bazinului hidrografic a Prutului
Implementarea slabă a reglementărilor de mediu in zonele umede
Continuarea poluării apei provenind din diferite sectoare (agricultură,petrolier)
Vulnerabilitatea la schimbările climatice
Activitățile îmbunătățite de aplicare / combatere a braconajului în ariile protejate pot crea conflicte
cu comunitățile locale
Anul 1
Sarcină Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Rezultatul 1.1. Mediu fiduciar și financiar mai bun pentru rezistența pe termen lung a
ecosistemelor zonelor umede. Acest rezultat al proiectului va permite depășirea barierelor care
împiedică creșterea finanțării, conservării și gestionării durabile a zonelor umede
Activități pregătitoare/Inițierea proiectului: Elaborarea Planului de Dezvoltare a Capacității
NIM, AWP, Planul de măsuri de protecție a proiectului Covid-19, Înființarea Comitetului de
proiect, Atelier de inițiere, angajarea de personal și experți tehnici, finalizarea acordurilor cu IP
și partenerii cheie, securizarea sediilor de birou.
• Part of the UNDP global support to countries to promote ecosystem and livelihood resilience .
• The mandate for this support is provided by the UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025 which promote integrated
development solutions driven by countries’ priorities, through 6 Signature Solutions
• The Environment solution is putting nature and environment at the heart of national economies and
planning.
• The project is implementing integrated approaches to long-term resilience of wetland ecosystems including
demonstration of viable wetland and forest ecosystem restoration options to ensure persistence of globally
important biodiversity in the Republic of Moldova, and sustainable income streams for communities and
local entrepreneurs at wetlands.
I. GEF/UNDP PROJECT CYCLE:
INCEPTION PHASE
3
GEF/UNDP PROJECT CYCLE: INCEPTION PHASE
Project idea
Project Closure
PIF submission
ProDoc
Project Midterm
submission
Inception phase
GEF/UNDP PROJECT CYCLE: INCEPTION PHASE
Inception
Consultation
Project start Report
Workshops
finalised
Inception Phase
GEF/UNDP PROJECT CYCLE: INCEPTION PHASE
Outcome level:
– Clearance from UNDP-GEF, reported to GEF
– Revised Project Document
– Not recommended , resubmission might be necessary
Output/Activity level:
– Clearance from UNDP Country Office, reported to RTA
– Revised Workplan, Budget Revision
Input level:
– Agreement with UNDP-Regional Technical Advisor
– Substantive Budget Revisions cleared by the UNDP/GEF Regional
Coordination Unit
INCEPTION PHASE: RESULT
9
GEF/UNDP PROJECT CYCLE: IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Term. Eval.
Project idea
TE
Project Closure
PIF submission
‘No-cost’
extensions have
Midterm costs:
Review YOUR TIME
PIRs
Project ProDoc
Midterm submission
Tracking
Tool (TT)
Inception Inception
Workshop Report
IMPLEMENTATION: WHAT IS PROJECT MONITORING?
The continuous measurement of project results
• Asks the main question: Is the project making a difference?
• Indicates project progress toward Outcomes and Objective
• Requires the project team to collect information about project results, and to
analyze and validate these results
• Serves as the basis for project reporting, and involves…
– Measuring the values of all Outcome indicators at project start (‘Baseline’)
– Tracking progress against the targets in the Logical Framework / Results
Framework (‘LogFrame’)
– Conducting regular field visits
– Systematically collecting indicator measurements from project sites
– Conducting regular progress reviews and presentations to the Project Board
– Facilitating, analyzing and following up on external M&E (Midterm Review
and Terminal Evaluation)
Project Monitoring plan
Environment policy
developers
Green farmers
Inception Workshop 1,500 (TBWP, BL 37 , UNDP Within 60 days of CEO endorsement of this
TRAC) project.
Inception Report None Within 90 days of CEO endorsement of this
project.
M&E of GEF core indicators (incl. METT) and project results 7,500 (TBWP, BL 27) Annually and at mid-point and closure
framework indicators
GEF Project Implementation Report (PIR) and other regular project None Annually typically between June-early
reporting as required by IP and UNDP September
• Reporting on progress:
Monitoring Global
GEF Core Indicators and METT
Environmental Benefits
Risk/safeguards monitoring
On-going progress towards
SESP updates as needed
sound management
SESA/ESMF implementation
IMPLEMENTATION: REPORTING DURING
IMPLEMENTATION
• Evaluations:
• Online platform
How?
• Unique web link for each project
IMPLEMENTATION: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
REVIEW (PIR)
Content
Impacts on GEF Strategic priorities/objectives
Rate project performance (objective, outcomes, outputs)
Assess implementation issues/changes/lessons identified
Report on co-financing and leveraged resources
Process
RTAs review and submit final PIRs to UNDP-GEF NY:
HS Highly Satisfactory GEF
S Satisfactory
UNDP/
MS Marginally Satisfactory GEF
Ensures people
An independent affected by projects
Compliance have access to
Review process to appropriate
UNDP’s respond to claims
Accountability grievance
Mechanism
that UNDP is not in resolution
compliance with procedures for
applicable hearing and
environmental and addressing project-
social related complaints
requirements
www.undp.org/secu-
and disputes
srm
• ProDoc
23
Key obligations – Environmental and Social
Impact Assessment (ESIA)
An appropriately scoped ESIA for:
• Act 2.2.1.2 Rehabilitation of the old natural watercourse of Camenca River - this
should be undertaken during the feasibility study and closely coordinated with the
stakeholder engagement to consider potential impacts on the local residents
(flood hazards and impacts on local livelihoods). The local dialogue and the
engagement of the national and local authorities will need to raise awareness
about the benefits of the restoration works and find an agreeable solution.
• ESIA will need to be coordinated with procedures established under EIA Law no.
86/2014 of the Republic of Moldova
24
Key obligations – Process framework
25
Recommended next steps
26
Risk Management
Why manage risk in a UNDP-GEF project?
Probability
1 = Slight 2
2 = Not Likely
3 = Moderately Likely
4 = Highly Likely 1
5 = Expected
Significance
Green = Low -- 1 2 3 4 5
Yellow = Moderate
Red = High Probability 29
Risk Management
Projects don’t
Tips & Notes “need” many
risks
30
Adaptive Management
Assess
Adjust
problem
Reducing
uncertainty
Active
learning
Evaluate Design
Informed
decision-making
Formal, structured, systematic:
not just trial and error
Monitor Implement
31
Adaptive Management
Tools and Approaches
Monitoring/data collection
Impact assessments
Permitted Cannot
changes Remove/add/ change*
Objective and
revise Outcome-
Outcomes
level indicators
Downgrading
Output-level planned
Objective-level
indicators, results is
indicators
targets, etc. NOT
permitted
Corrections of Major changes
baseline errors to any target
*These changes are technically possible with
GEF Secretariat approval,
although this should be avoided. 33
Adaptive Management:
Adjusting the Results Framework / LogFrame
34
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UNDP CO Moldova
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