The World Bank Report No: ISR13541 Implementation Status & Results Brazil BR GEF Rio Grande do Sul Biodiversity (P086341) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: BR GEF Rio Grande do Sul Biodiversity (P086341) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 8 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 05-Apr-2014 Country: Brazil Approval FY: 2010 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 22-Dec-2009 Original Closing Date 28-Feb-2015 Planned Mid Term Review Date 30-Jan-2013 Last Archived ISR Date 15-Oct-2013 Effectiveness Date 23-Feb-2011 Revised Closing Date 28-Feb-2015 Actual Mid Term Review Date 28-Mar-2014 Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To increase the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in the state's grassland ecosystem through mainstreaming biodiversity conservation within the forestry, agriculture and livestock productive landscapes. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: On-Farm Biodiversity Mainstreaming 1.85 Component 2: Biodiversity Management 2.50 Component 3: Project Management 0.50 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Public Disclosure Copy Progress towards achievement of GEO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview This ISR is based on a technical mission carried out on May 2-3, 2013, a procurement mission carried out on July 18, 2013 in Porto Alegre, with the participation of the Project Implementation Unit, and in the Technical Report sent to the Bank on August 2013. The project overall progress towards achievement of GEO is still behind schedule, but the PIU has been accelerating project implementation. Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR13541 Component 1: On-Farm Biodiversity Mainstreaming . The objective of this component is to rationalize land conversion processes by promoting the adoption of biodiversity conservation practices in the main productive systems of the grasslands. Currently, there are 16 demonstration units under implementation (133% of the target indicator). These demonstration units are established on properties which have volunteered to conduct demonstration practices and are willing to share their experience with neighbors and other landowners under the extension activities of EMATER/RS. There are also 189 subprojects under implementation (38% of the target indicator). The EMATER/RS has already Public Disclosure Copy committed more counterpart funds than planned. Component 2: Biodiversity Management. The objective of this component is to strengthen the capacity of the following State institutions which are responsible for biodiversity conservation to promote and responsible use of the biodiversity in the grasslands (including threatened species and protected areas): Secretariat of the Environment (SEMA); State Foundation for Environmental Protection (FEPAM), Zoo-Botanical Foundation (FZB), and Technical Assistance and Rural Development Enterprise (EMATER/RS). This component has moved forward slower than planned. As a result, the implementation progress is delayed. The process to hire consultancies to elaborate the 2 rapid ecological assessments are being finalized and should start soon; the other 2 are expected to start at the beginning of January; other consultancies to strengthen the SEMA's capacity and knowledge of the state's biodiversity and its potential for ecological corridors and other actions to preserve biodiversity have been hired and are under implementation. Component 3: Project Management. The objective of this component is to provide support, including technical assistance and equipment, for coordination, management and monitoring activities under the Project. Educational materials and a video have been produced and disseminated. 4 workshop were held to discuss project activities and to engage local stakeholders. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Brazil Not Entered Agudo Brazil Not Entered Alegrete Brazil Not Entered Barra do Quarai Brazil Not Entered Camaqua Brazil Not Entered Canoas Brazil Not Entered Eldorado do Sul Brazil Not Entered Encruzilhada do Sul Brazil Not Entered Ibarama Public Disclosure Copy Brazil Not Entered Itaqui Brazil Not Entered Macambara Brazil Not Entered Nova Santa Rita Brazil Not Entered Porto Alegre Brazil Not Entered Sao Borja Brazil Not Entered Triunfo Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR13541 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Brazil Not Entered Viamao Public Disclosure Copy Brazil Not Entered Arroio Grande Brazil Not Entered Ibirapuita Biological Reserve Brazil Not Entered Sao Donato Biological Reserve Brazil Not Entered Espinilho State Park Brazil Not Entered Podocarpus State Park - North Section Brazil Not Entered Podocarpus State Park - South Section Brazil Not Entered Banhado dos Pachecos Wildlife Refuge Brazil Not Entered Itapua State Park Brazil Not Entered Delta do Jacui State Park Brazil Not Entered Camaqua State Park Brazil Not Entered Mato Grande Biological Reserve Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target 500 rural properties with biodiversity Number Value 0.00 189.00 500.00 conservation practices at farm level in Pampa Date 01-Jan-2010 20-Dec-2013 27-Feb-2015 Biome Comments subprojects are being cumulative target value promoted and managed by EMATER/RS to implement Public Disclosure Copy grassland management. State conservation unit system improved with Number Value 0.00 10.00 10.00 management plans and infrastructure of the at Date 01-Jan-2010 20-Dec-2013 27-Feb-2015 least 10 conservation units, totaling 72,000ha Comments (1) Action Plan of the Serra cumulative target value under protection. do Espinilho State Park under preparation. (2) Environmental assessment of the Quarta ecological corridor under execution.(3) Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR13541 Lagoa dos Peixes National Park management activities under implementation in the buffer zone. Public Disclosure Copy Areas brought under enhanced biodiversity Hectare(Ha) Value 0.00 72204.00 72204.00 protection (ha) Date 19-Mar-2014 Comments This Project uses the GEF 10 state conservation units Tracking tools SP#1 and totaling 72,204 hectares SP#2 Land users adopting sustainable land mgt. Number Value 189.00 250.00 practices as a result of the project Date 19-Mar-2014 Comments 189 landholders are being implementing grassland management with the technical assistance of the EMATER/RS Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target 12 Demonstration units implemented with Number Value 0.00 16.00 12.00 selected farms or group of farms Date 01-Jan-2010 20-Dec-2013 27-Feb-2015 Comments 16 demonstration units under implementation by EMATER/ RS. Technical assistance is being provided to local producers. Around 2,000 producers participating in the Percentage Value 0.00 1020.00 2000.00 project through training events Date 01-Jan-2010 20-Dec-2013 27-Feb-2015 Comments Videos, communication campaigns and educational Public Disclosure Copy events were held. Technical assistance and training activities are being provided by EMATER/RS. It is estimated that around 1000 producers were benefited. 6 risk prevention plans developed and under Number Value 0.00 5.00 6.00 implementation. Date 04-Jan-2010 20-Dec-2013 27-Feb-2015 Comments (1) Conservation of the native cumulative target value bees action plan under Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR13541 preparation; (2) Conservation of the Butia odorata (butia) action plan underimplementation; Public Disclosure Copy 500 rural properties benefited with investments Number Value 0.00 189.00 500.00 in productive activities that incorporates Date 04-Jan-2010 30-Aug-2013 27-Feb-2015 biodiversity conservation based on preliminary Comments Subprojects are being cumulative target value 10 practices promoted and managed by EMATER/RS to implement grassland management. 10 state conservation units with improved Number Value 0.00 3.00 10.00 management capacity by management plans Date 04-Jan-2010 30-Aug-2013 27-Mar-2015 and/or infrastructure Comments (i) Action Plan of the Serra do cumulative target value Espinilho State Park under preparation. (2) Environmental assessment of the Quarta ecological corridor under execution. (3) Lagoa dos Peixes National Park management activities under implementation. Data on Financial Performance (as of 20-Dec-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P086341 TF-95979 Effective 25-May-2010 25-May-2010 23-Feb-2011 28-Feb-2015 28-Feb-2015 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P086341 TF-95979 Effective USD 5.00 5.00 0.00 2.43 2.57 49.00 Public Disclosure Copy Disbursement Graph Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR13541 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The project is under implementation and the overall coordination of the project is being carried out by SEMA. Overall the project implementation requires attention and close supervision. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. 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