The World Bank Report No: ISR4619 Implementation Status & Results Namibia Namibian Coast Conservation and Management Project (P070885) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Namibian Coast Conservation and Management Project Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 14 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: (P070885) Country: Namibia Approval FY: 2006 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), Ministry of Regional and Local Government and Housing and Rural Development (MRLGHRD) Key Dates Board Approval Date 01-Sep-2005 Original Closing Date 30-Apr-2011 Planned Mid Term Review Date Last Archived ISR Date 18-Jan-2011 Effectiveness Date 17-Oct-2005 Revised Closing Date 30-Apr-2012 Actual Mid Term Review Date 09-Mar-2009 Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) Development/Global: Strengthened conservation, sustainable use and mainstreaming of biodiversity in coastal and marine ecosystems in Namibia Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Policy, Legal, Institutional and Planning Framework for ICZM conducive to Biodiversity Conservation 0.00 and Sustainable Use Targeted Capacity-Building for ICZM conducive to Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use 0.00 Targeted Investments in Critical Ecosystems for Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Use and 0.00 Mainstreaming Public Disclosure Copy Project Coordination and Reporting 0.00 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR4619 This GEF project is a key instrument assisting the Government of Namibia in the development of what will become the largest park in Africa (also the 8th largest protected area in the world and the 6th largest terrestrial protected area globally), covering an area of 107,540 square kilometers. NACOMA project is also establishing a strong platform for governance of the broader coastal landscape and seascape and strengthening the policy framework for coastal governance through development of a draft National Coastal Policy. A recent supervision mission (July 19 to 20, 2011) observed that the project continues progressing well and is meeting most of its performance targets. Public Disclosure Copy Locations No Location data has been entered Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Area protected (terrestrial & marine Number Value 66218.00 112978.00 113038.00 ecosystems of biodiversity importance) (km2) (KPI) Date 28-Nov-2005 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2012 Comments 99.5 percent of target met. Terrestrial PA Number Value 66218.00 101178.00 100103.00 Sub Type Date 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2012 Breakdown Comments Target exceeded. Marine PA Number Value 1105.00 11800.00 11800.00 Sub Type Date 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2012 Breakdown Comments Target met. People engaged in sustainable use activities Number Value 15774.00 15774.00 18975.00 (KPI) Date 28-Nov-2006 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Comments Survey completion for quantitative indications scheduled for March 30, Public Disclosure Copy 2011. During MTR (March 2009) negative trends in numbers & type noticed; positive qualitative trends observed (result of awareness raising & new management plans). Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR4619 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Coastal biodiversity related aspects better Text Value incorporated into planning, policy, institutions Date 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Public Disclosure Copy and investments at national, regional and local level (KPI) Comments There is uncertainty on objective #11 as the project does have no/little influence on its accomplishment. The project consequently opt to cancel the intermediate indicator. METT: terrestrial & marine ecosystems of Number Value biodiversity importance under effective management (score) (KPI) Date 05-Aug-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Comments Please see more specific Please see more specific Please see more specific information on METT information on METT information on METT assessments below. assessments below. assessments below. Terrestrial PA Number Value 43.00 50.00 50.00 Sub Type Date 05-Aug-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Breakdown Comments score = ME intermediate Target met. score = ME high Marine PA Number Value 39.00 41.00 44.00 Sub Type Date 05-Aug-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Breakdown Comments score = ME low Target partly met. METT for score = intermediate MPA has just recently been adapted and the first assessment for the NIMPA is in progress. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Coastal Zone Management White Paper Text Value NA Finalized NACOWP endorsed (NACOWP) finalized, endorsed and published and published. by GRN Date 17-Oct-2005 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2012 Comments White Paper/Coastal Policy will be submitted to cabinet before December 12, 2011 Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR4619 Directions for a policy and legal framework Text Value Review of policy and Done Decision taken to amend or conducive to integrated coastal zone legislation pertaining to create a new legislation and management (ICZM) agreed upon Coastal Zone Management policy and commitment for their adoption confirmed by Public Disclosure Copy Government by Year 3 Date 17-Oct-2005 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2012 Comments Target met. High-level workshop has been carried out in August 2010. Submission to cabinet is expected before March 30, 2011. NACOMA project website developed, regularly Text Value Limited awareness estimated Done 1. At least 15000 visits on updated and with a good visits rate; mass in 2005 but no data. NACOMA website at EOP, medias and coastal school awareness activities and 2. At least 50 awareness about ICZM undertaken on a regular basis. activities undertaken annually. Date 17-Oct-2005 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2012 Comments The agreed outcome is: Awareness activities are Existing Communication and defined as media press Awareness Strategy (CAS) in release, articles; questions/ place to improve awareness answers column; TV and on ICZM. radio discussion; media/ journalist event; pamphlet; flyer; booklet; clean up; field trips / study tours; films; press, TV and radio advert, and conferences. Regional Coastal Profiles for all 4 regions Text Value 1999 Profile for Erongo 4 4 Regional profiles by Year 4 available Date 17-Oct-2005 12-Sep-2011 31-Mar-2011 Comments 4 Final profiles developed and technically reviewed. Public Disclosure Copy Currently a layout is being designed. Network of coastal and marine conservation Text Value 0 new PAs and 0 MPAs two new PAs, the Dorob NP 3 new terrestrial PAs and 5 areas increased and the Namibian Islands new MPAs by Year 3 Marine Protected Area (NIMPA Date 17-Oct-2005 12-Sep-2011 31-Mar-2011 Comments Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR4619 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Enforcement of Mangement Plans Text Value -Nature Conservancy 7 management plans Enforcement in all coastal and strengthened ordinance with limited completed marine PAs by Year 4 Public Disclosure Copy enforcement -Marine Resources Act and Regulations enforced by inspectors Date 17-Oct-2005 12-Sep-2011 30-Apr-2011 Comments Skeleton Coast Park, Dorob National Park, Namib Naukluft Park, Sperrgebiet National Park; Namibian Island#s Marine Protected Area (Two areas plans are integrated into the Dorob National Park - Cape Cross Seal Reserve and Walvis Bay Nature Reserve) Data on Financial Performance (as of 29-Jul-2011) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Loan No. Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Closing Date P070885 TF-55983 Effective 17-Oct-2005 17-Oct-2005 17-Oct-2005 30-Apr-2012 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Loan No. Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P070885 TF-55983 Effective USD 4.90 4.90 0.00 4.30 0.60 88.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR4619 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The Government of Namibia, through the National Planning Commission (NPC) has formally requested the extension by letter dated November 8, 2010. The Bank approved in April 2011 the request to extend the closing date to April 30 2012. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 6