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PHASE I (Round 1) |
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OUTCOME 1: Develop and adopt national PA planning and management standards |
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Specific actions |
Description |
Progress snapshot |
Steps taken this quarter (if any) |
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Activity 1.1 |
Set up 4 working groups in each state to develop |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
Providing support to established working groups:
• Chuuk State Invasive Species Taskforce
• Kosrae State Resource Management Committee
• Pohnpei State Resource Management Committee
• Yap State Environment Stewardship Consortium
• Chuuk Invasive Species Taskforce
• National – President’s Sustainable Development Council
Opportunities:
USDA Forest Services Stewardship Council to be designated per USFS Forest Legacy Program and submission of Kosrae Yela Conservation Easement Site to protect one of the remaining stand of endemic trees (Terminalia carolinensis) |
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Activity 1.2 |
Present 4 studies, discuss and fine tune at regional workshop and tailor strategy |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
• 1st FSM-PAN Gap Assessment Workshop: 20 – 23 October 2008; 2nd iteration 18 Mar. – 1 Apr. 2009; 3rd iteration targeted for Feb. 2010 and aligning to National/Sub-national and Micronesia Challenge (MC) standards and criteria
• 2nd MC Effective Measures Workshop slated for
15 – 19 Feb. 2010 to move forward on standardized regional monitoring protocols
• Finalizing the FSM-PAN Sustainable Finance Plan; awaiting endorsement at State & National Leadership Conference (targeting FY10)
• Aligning to outcomes of the “Getting Maps and Forest Inventory Assessment Data in the Hands of the Users Workshop and State-wide Assessment and Resource Strategy (SWARS) Kickoff” Workshop: Mar. 2009; deadine 18 Jun. 2010
• State teams develop priorities (forestry-related issues), identify GIS layers to these issues and weigh them to provide guidance to geospatial modeling and analysis (SAP) component of SWARS: Aug. 2009; Advance SAP Exercise: Dec. 2009
• Providing guidance to SWARS and Forest Legacy Program developments: Sept. 2009 onward; USDA Forest Service State & Private Forestry National Meeting on State Assessments & Strategies: November 17-19, 2009, Broomfield, CO |
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Activity 1.3 |
Initiate procedure to official adoption of standards by state authorities |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Will be subsequent comprehensive gap assessment outcome - 3rd iteration with the States - to develop the FSM-PAN Framework's design and criteria of the : targeted for Feb. 2010 |
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Obstacles faced in implementing Activity 1: |
Endorsement of FSM-PAN SFP dependent State & National Leadership Conference which has yet to be scheduled |
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Lessons learned in implementing Activity 1: |
Linking to similar activitie/project/program(s) maximizes on resources, project/program deliverable(s) and effective partnership |
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OUTCOME 2: Complete comprehensive FSM-PAN gap assessment |
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Specific actions |
Description |
Progress snapshot |
Steps taken this quarter (if any) |
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Activity 2.1 |
Conduct review of data and identify regions for further study |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
• Will be subsequent to the comprehensive gap assessment outcome - 3rd iteration with the States: targeted for Feb. 2010
• Linking to FSM Atolls Food Security (multi-sectoral) Vulnerability and Adaptive Assessment: slated for 17 Mar. – 7 Apr. 2010; provided support to Kosrae State partner to participate in the FSM Atoll Forest Inventory and Vegetation Survey Training: 27 – 30 October 2009 |
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Activity 2.2 |
Overlay map of PAs onto map of key biodiversity components and set targets |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
• On-going; linked to FSM-PAN Gap Assessment Workshop outcomes and outputs (refer to 1st & 2nd Iterations summary notes) |
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Activity 2.3 |
Develop detailed recommendations for potential new PAs, especially MPAs |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Ongoing; linked to FSM-PAN Gap Assessment Workshop outcomes/iterations (3rd itertion) and relevant GIS mapping initiatives (e.g. FSM SWAR's spatial analysis and modeling component). |
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Activity 2.4 |
Summarize results of 2.2 into report and discuss broadly |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Pending gap assessment’s third iteration (Feb. 2010) outcomes and outputs (maps) |
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Obstacles faced in implementing Activity 2: |
General consensus on a coordinated schedule between State partners and Resource teams to conduct 3rd iteration (targeted for Feb. 2010); possibly not having MARXAN Analysis completed; recognizing existing data gaps (e.g. geodata on outlying islands) and technology limitations (e.g.current software and/or sufficient hardware); Implementing the FSM Atolls Food Security Vulnerability and Adaptive Assessment has been re-scheduled (mid-Mar. 2010) due core funding draw down being delayed and inaccessibility of targeted outlying islands during winter months also the time of typhoon/hurricane season |
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Lessons learned in implementing Activity 2: |
Build on existing assessments and incorporate new assessment to add-value to outcome(s); Consistent communication and follow-up on agreed action items to meet outcome targets; Contingency plans if action items are not implemented/completed; Where there are data gaps, identify a way forward with partners and circulate to network(s) for assistance; Opportunities of leveraging funds through small grant schemes (e.g. Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency Matching Grant) |
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OUTCOME 3: Develop capacity-building plan |
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Specific actions |
Description |
Progress snapshot |
Steps taken this quarter (if any) |
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Activity 3.1 |
Finalize a 3-year PA capacity building plan |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
Refer to Pacific Islands Managed & Protected Areas Community Strategic Action Plan: 2010-2012 Final Draft |
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Activity 3.2 |
Implement key capacity building measures |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Ongoing |
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Activity 3.2a |
Launch community-level awareness campaign |
2 = activity fully underway |
• RARE Campaigns launched – Kosrae & Pohnpei States completed; Chuuk launched in 2008 (ongoing) & Yap State pending |
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Activity 3.2b |
Train 4 young champions |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Providing support to recruit next round of FSM-based applicants for the Micronesia Challenge (MC) Young Champions internship |
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Activity 3.2c |
Training in each site of 50% of employees in PA management effectiveness and finance |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Assisting State partner organizations’ strategic action plan development (on-going)
• 1st training-iteration on UNDP Financial Sustainability Scorecard for National Systems of Protected Areas |
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Activity 3.2d |
Workshops in 1 central and 3 outlying communities on participation |
2 = activity fully underway |
• 4 – 1 central & 3 outlying local communities - workshops pending; aligning to FSM Atolls Food Security Vulnerability & Adaptive Asessment consultations with targeted outlying islands (Mar. - Apr. 2010) |
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Activity 3.2e |
Support 10 key NISP signatories |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Provided support to 9th MIC Retreat on Guam – April 2008; support 10th Retreat on Pohnpei – Jan. 2009; providing support to 11th MIC Retreat on Palau – Jan. 2010 |
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Obstacles faced in implementing Activity 3: |
May not have viable FSM applicant(s) for MC Young Champions Internship |
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Lessons learned in implementing Activity 3: |
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OUTCOME 4: Promote financial sustainability in 4 states |
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Specific actions |
Description |
Progress snapshot |
Steps taken this quarter (if any) |
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Activity 4.1 |
Train government officers on UNDP financial scorecard and develop baseline |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Refer to Activity 3.2c; 2nd iteration planned to be in tandem with Federal Grants Financial Management Compliance Training (targeting FY10) |
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Activity 4.2 |
Using results draft state regulations or amendments to allow financial freedom |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Linked to Activities 1.3, 3.2C and Outcome 2; Targeting State and National Leadership Conference for review and endorsement (FY10) |
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Activity 4.3 |
Present sustainable finance plan in workshop and submit for adoption |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Refer to Activity 4.2 |
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Obstacles faced in implementing Activity 4: |
Change of administration required new cultivation process to garner understanding and support for Outcome 4; Emerging national issues (e.g Dec. 2008 tidal surge impacts leading to state of emergency) shifts focus of leadership |
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Lessons learned in implementing Activity 4: |
Actively engaging leadership and partners to keep up the momentum to reach outcome |
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PHASE 2 (Round 3) |
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OUTCOME 1: Capacity building |
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Specific actions |
Description |
Progress snapshot |
Steps taken this quarter (if any) |
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Activity 1.1 |
Develop gap assessment |
4 = activity completed |
• Providing support to Chuuk Marine Rapid Ecological Assessment (2008) and outcomes; linking to FSM Atoll Food Security V&A Adpative Assessment and Consultations |
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Activity 1.1a |
Conduct survey of marine biota focusing on key threatened species |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
• Ongoing; Finalization of Chuuk REA draft report
• Linking to the Atoll Food Security Vulnerability and Adaptive Assessment (Mar. 2010), component of the FSM’s Second National Communication to the UN Climate Change Convention |
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Activity 1.1b |
Assess influence of local people on biota |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Ongoing; Aligned to Outcome 2 and Chuuk REA draft report and recommendations/outcomes |
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Activity 1.1c |
Identify possible participatory management models |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Ongoing; linking to Micronesia Locally Marine Managed Areas Network and Phase 1 - Activity 3.2D |
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Activity 1.2 |
Present results of Chuuk study at community workshops |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Chuuk Conservation Society and partners taking a lead on this activity and will disseminate Chuuk REA reports once printed |
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Activity 1.3 |
Develop management planning process and deliver training to Chuuk communties |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Ongoing and linked to Activity 1.1 and Micronesia LMMA Network and PIMPAC capacity building deliverables |
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Activity 1.4 |
Summarize results of community engagement process and present to MC |
2 = activity fully underway |
• Subsequent to Activity 1.2 and linking to 2nd MC Effective Measures Workshop (mid-Feb. 2010) |
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Obstacles faced in implementing Activity 1: |
Due to vast coverage of country and its state jurisdications, Chuuk State was slated last and was not fully completed in light of rising fuel prices |
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Lessons learned in implementing Activity 1: |
Maximize on State/National/Regional partnership to maximize on mobilization and coordination; An opportunity for peer-to-peer capacity building, technology transference between scientific team and local counterparts/experts and engages resource owners |
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OUTCOME 2: Reduction of PA threats |
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Specific actions |
Description |
Progress snapshot |
Steps taken this quarter (if any) |
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Activity 2.1a |
Hire team of experts to analyze data on economic and social aspects of livelihoods |
4 = activity completed |
• Ongoing by providing support to 5 Sem-Pasifika trainees and 4 State sites; linked to their work plans; 5 FSM-based SEM-Pasifika Practicioners implementing activities 2.3 and collaborating with State partners on Activity 2.1B, 2.2 and 2.4 |
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Activity 2.1b |
Create electronic clearinghouse including decision-making protocols |
1 = just started, limited progress |
• Collaborating with Biodiversity CHM Administrator and GIS National and State Practicioners on developing a centralized repository through the FSM GIS Clearinghouse Project |
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Activity 2.2 |
Train officers in communicating results to reduce threats |
0 = not yet begun, no progress |
• Ongoing; aligned to PIMPAC strategic action plan and Micronesial LMMA capacity building deliverables |
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Activity 2.3 |
Select 4 PAs and develop management plan using monitoring tool |
3 = significant progress, nearly complete |
• Ongoing; refer to Activity 2.1A and SEM-Pasifika progress; Kosrae and Yap sites completed SEM-Pasifika deliverables |
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Activity 2.4 |
Publish lessons learned and present to MC steering committee and partners |
0 = not yet begun, no progress |
• Ongoing; subsequent to Activities 2.1-3; SEM-Pasifika practicioners learning exchange slated for Feb/Mar. 2010 |
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Obstacles faced in implementing Activity 2: |
5 practicioners partially allocate their time to SEM-Pasikia activities which may extend the work schedule |
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Lessons learned in implementing Activity 2: |
Maximize on the Micronesia Challenge partnership and regional networks (e.g. PIMPAC, Watershed Alliance Partnership, PIC, etc) and partners (e.g. Pacific regional intergovernment agencies or NGOs) |
