MOZAMBIQUE UPSCALING NATURE-BASED FLOOD PROTECTION IN MOZAMBIQUE’S CITIES Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane January 2020 Project Client: World Bank (WB) Project: Consultancy Services for Upscaling Nature-Based Flood Protection in Mozambique’s Cities (Selection No. 1254774) Document Title: Task 3 – Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane Cover photo by: IL/CES Handling and document control Prepared by CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH and Inros Lackner SE (Team Leader: Matthias Fritz, CES) Quality control and review by World Bank Task Team: Bontje Marie Zangerling (Task Team Lead), Brenden Jongman, Michel Matera, Lorenzo Carrera, Xavier Agostinho Chavana, Steven Alberto Carrion, Amelia Midgley, Alvina Elisabeth Erman, Boris Ton Van Zanten, Mathijs Van Ledden Peer Reviewers: Lizmara Kirchner, João Moura Estevão Marques da Fonseca, Zuzana Stanton-Geddes, Julie Rozenberg LIST OF CONTENT 1 Introduction 10 2 Nacala 11 2.1 Scope and Methods of the Cost Benefit Analysis 11 2.1.1 Financial Analysis 12 2.1.2 Economic Analysis 12 2.2 Assumptions for Nacala City CBA 12 2.2.1 Revegetation of Land Assumptions 13 2.2.2 Combined Measures Assumptions 16 2.2.3 Benefits 18 2.3 Results 22 Financial Analysis 22 Economic Analysis 25 2.4 Results of the Base Case Scenario 26 2.5 Sensitivity Analysis 28 3 Quelimane 31 3.1 Scope and Methods of the Cost Benefit Analysis 31 3.1.1 Financial Analysis 32 3.1.2 Economic Analysis 32 3.2 Assumptions for Quelimane City CBA 33 3.3 Plantation of Land Assumptions 33 3.3.1 Revegetation of Land and Carbon Sequestration Assumptions 33 3.2.2 Plantation Costs 35 3.3 Combined Measures Assumptions 36 3.4 Benefits 37 3.4.1 Storm Protection 37 3.4.2 Other Socio-Economically Valuable Assets 38 3.4.3 Mat Weaving 39 3.4.4 Value of Carbon 39 3.4.5 Other Potential Economic Benefits that were not included 40 3.5 Results 41 3.5.1 Financial Analysis 41 3.5.2 Economic Analysis 43 3.6 Results of the Base Case Scenario 45 3.7 Sensitivity Analysis 48 4 Conclusions 52 5 References 53 6 Annex 1: Nacala 54 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane ii 7 Annex 2: Quelimane 60 FIGURES Figure 1: Catchment Areas in Nacala for Protection from Rising Waterfall Runoff 13 Figure 2: Typical measures for one erosion gully 17 TABLES Table 1-1: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas 2 Table 2-1: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas 11 Table 2-2: Growth rate of Revegetated Land 14 Table 2-3: Carbon Stock per plant or tree in tons 14 Table 2-4: Revegetation of Land Costs 15 Table 2-5: Costs related to Urban Gardening 16 Table 2-6: Description of Combined Measures 16 Table 2-7: Estimated Costs of the Combined Measures 18 Table 2-8: Estimated Storm Damages 19 Table 2-9: Estimated Storm Damage Compensations per Hectare 20 Table 2-10: Crop Yield and Corresponding Value per Kg 20 Table 2-11: Total Crop Yield per ha and Crop Revenue per year 21 Table 2-12: Without Project Scenario Assumptions 22 Table 2-13: With Project Scenario Assumptions 22 Table 2-14: With Project Scenario Financial Costs per Hectare per Year 23 Table 2-15: With Project Scenario Financial Benefits per Hectare per Year 24 Table 2-16: With Project Scenario Economic Costs per Hectare per Year 25 Table 2-17: Incremental Economic Benefits from Revegetation of Land per Hectare 25 Table 2-18: Economic Net Present Value of Revegetated Land by Carbon Prices at 6% discount rate 26 Table 2-19: Annuity Values for Financial and Economic Assessments 26 Table 2-20: Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate 27 Table 2-21: Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate 27 Table 2-22: Assumptions Modified in the Sensitivity Analyses 28 Table 2-23: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate 28 Table 2-24: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate 29 Table 2-25: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate 29 Table 2-26: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane iii 6% Discount Rate 30 Table 3-1: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas 31 Table 3-2: Growth rate of Revegetated Land 34 Table 3-3: Carbon Stock per Plant Community in tons per ha per year 34 Table 3-4: Plantation of Land Costs 35 Table 3-5: Description of Combined Measures 36 Table 3-6: Estimated Storm Damages 37 Table 3-7: Estimated Storm Damage Compensations per Hectare 38 Table 3-8: Estimated Risk Value (USD) 38 Table 3-9: Mat Weaving Costs and Benefits Parameters 39 Table 3-10: Without Project Scenario Assumptions 41 Table 3-11: With Project Scenario Assumptions 41 Table 3-12: With Project Scenario Financial Costs per Hectare per Year 42 Table 3-13: With Project Scenario Financial Benefits per Hectare per Year 43 Table 3-14: With Project Scenario Economic Costs per Hectare per Year 44 Table 3-15: Incremental Economic Benefits from Plantation of Land per Hectare 44 Table 3-16: Economic Net Present Value of Revegetated Land by Carbon Prices at 6% discount rate 45 Table 3-17: Base Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate 46 Table 3-18: Base Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate 46 Table 3-19: Assumptions Modified in the Sensitivity Analyses 48 Table 3-20: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate 48 Table 3-21: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate 50 Table 3-22: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate 50 Table 3-23: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate 51 ABREVIATIONS CBA Cost Benefit Analysis CEADIR Climate Economic Analysis Development, Investment, and Resilience CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH EIRR Economic Internal Rate of Return FIRR Financial Internal Rate of Return Ha Hectares IL SE Inros Lackner SE MZN Mozambican metical USAID U.S Agency for International Development W&H Wagener & Herbst Management Consultants GmbH Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane iv 1. INTRODUCTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Consultant conducted a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) with financial support from the World Bank. The CBA will comprise the data and adopt the methodology in the evaluations of the CEADIR activity prepared for USAID. 1 This has allowed the CBA to consider ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and storage estimations, natural hazards and agricultural production. In addition to further externalities such as climate change impacts over time. (Narayan, Foley, Haskell, Cooley, & Hyman, 2017) The purpose of this analysis was to provide technical assistance to the Government of Mozambique to en- hance and upscale the implementation of nature-based solutions for urban flood risk management in Nacala. Flooding and erosion is significantly accelerating in the city which is exacerbated by tropical cyclones. A need for flood risk management and support is apparent. Nacala city is experiencing drainage and significant ero- sion problems as storm water runoff has washed out several gullies and stresses both natural and man-made channels. Flooding is significantly accelerating in Quelimane which are exacerbated by tropical cyclones. A need for flood risk management and support is apparent. Quelimane city is experiencing accelerated peri-urban growth and mangrove degradation which disrupt natural protection from flooding. This study estimated the costs and benefits of revegetation of land in the less densely populated areas and a combined measures approach for inner city areas which included retention ponds, improved drainage system, toe protection of gullies and small scale revegetation in Nacala city. The consultancy service for Nacala city focuses on nature-based flood protection measures, across 13 previously described catchment areas to re- duce erosion of gullies and protect the residents. The analysis used CES data on the economic and environ- mental costs and benefits of revegetation of land and the combined measures and evaluated it against the cost and benefits of no-project scenario. This study also estimated the costs and benefits of vegetation of land and a combined measure which includes construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, rehabilitation of existing drainage channels, outlets and flap gates, green revetment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abutment and a certain area allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves, in Quelimane city. The consultancy service for Quelimane city focuses on nature-based and hybrid based flood protection measures, across 11 catchment areas to reduce flooding risks and protect the residents. The analysis used IL data on the economic and environmental costs and benefits of vegetation of land and the combined measures and evaluated it against the cost and benefits of no-project scenario. W&H conducted the CBA in a Microsoft Excel file that serves as a companion to this report. This file allows users to adjust the assumptions in the analysis and examine additional scenarios. 1 Tulika Narayan, Lindsay Foley, Jacqueline Haskell, David Cooley, and Eric Hyman. 2017. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mangrove Resto- ration for Coastal Protection and an Earthen Dike Alternative in Mozambique. Washington, DC: Climate Economic Analysis Develop- ment, Investment, and Resilience (CEADIR) Activity, Crown Agents USA and Abt Associates. Prepared for the U.S. Agency for Inter- national Development (USAID). Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 1 1. INTRODUCTION SCOPE NACALA The CBA quantified the potential costs and benefits of revegetation of land and a combined measure alterna- tive which included retention ponds, improved drainage system, toe protection of gullies and small scale re- vegetation in Nacala in monetary terms to help determine whether one adaptation option would be preferable in the study areas. The study area for this analysis included 13 catchment areas across Nacala city. The study area encompasses 18,519 hectares (ha) of land that was designated as prioritized protection areas. That of which 1,296 ha are allocated for the application of solution measures including 1,221 ha selected for potential revegetation of land (of which 20% will be regarded for urban gardening) and 75 ha allocated for the combined measures approach. The solution measures will be built across 11 catchment areas and in each area, a certain percentage of land area was allocated for the solution measures. The study area included 5,401 households potentially affected and a total of 27,005 of affected population. (CES, 2018) The following table summarizes the total land area size in each catchment area and the corresponding allo- cated land for the nature-based solutions aforementioned: (CES, 2018) Table 1-1: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas Land area % share of land area Land area % share of land Total land allocated for allocated for allocated for area allocated for Catchment Area area [ha] revegetation of revegetation of land combined revegetation of land land [ha] [ha] measures [ha] [ha] Area 1 929 650 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 2 75 53 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 3 108 76 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 4 175 123 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 5 351 246 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 6 164 8 5% of total land area 8 5% of total land area Area 7 275 14 5% of total land area 14 5% of total land area Area 8 76 4 5% of total land area 4 5% of total land area Area 9 533 27 5% of total land area 27 5% of total land area Area 10 154 8 5% of total land area 8 5% of total land area Area 11 301 15 5% of total land area 15 5% of total land area Area 12 5,257 - - Area 13 10,121 Total 18,519 1,222 75 A revegetation of land project includes planting a range of tree and shrub species that will provide a filter strip between the residential areas and the watercourse. In addition, it will allow for urban gardening and agricultural production for the surrounding community. These plants include vetiver grass, elephant grass and Moringa trees. CES have also regarded that 20% the revegetated land will be dedicated for urban gardening and the consultant will consider this in the calculations when measuring the benefits of revegetating the land. (CES, 2018) The combined measures include; a toe of slope protection measuring a total of 45,171 meters in length, in addition to rehabilitation of drainage system for 27,118 meters in length, as well as 99 retention ponds. (CES, 2018) Potential damages in the catchment areas were defined by the expected storm to hit Mozambique, and two types of storms were regarded; current 2019 rainfall and future heavy rainfall expected in 2036. (CES, 2018) Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 2 1. INTRODUCTION For each scenario, the consultant estimated costs and benefits using primary data from field studies and benefit-transfer methods, and secondary data from a literature review. QUELIMANE The CBA quantified the potential costs and benefits of vegetation of land and a combined measure which included; the construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, shore protection and green revetment against the alternative do nothing scenario. The study area for this analysis included 11 catchment areas across Quelimane city. The study area encom- passes around 1,686 ha of land that the city has designated as a protected area. That of which 175 ha are allocated for the application of solution measures including 96 ha selected for potential planting and 80 ha allocated construction measures. (IL Survey, 2019) The solution measures will be built across the 11 catchment areas and in each area, a certain percentage of land area was allocated for the solution measures. The study area included 138,190 households potentially affected and a total of 63,375 of affected population. (IL Survey, 2019) The following table summarizes the total land area size in each catchment area and the corresponding allo- cated land for the solutions aforementioned: (IL Survey, 2019) Table 1-2: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas Total area of Area used for Area used for Area used for Total area used for Area used for Location catchment sites Grass Wetland plant Construction solution measures Mangroves [ha] [ha] community [ha] mix [ha] Measures [ha] [ha] Whole area of Quelimane 3,009 Site 1 214 11 11 0 11 32 Site 2 34 0 0 0 2 2 Site 3&4 509 8 5 0 25 38 Site 5 158 3 0 13 8 24 Site 6 64 3 0 13 6 22 Site 7 29 1 0 0 1 3 Site 8 288 0 0 7 14 22 Site 9 293 0 15 0 7 22 Site 10 50 1 0 0 2 4 Site 12 47 2 2 0 2 7 Sum (Sites 1 to 12) 1,686 30 33 33 80 175 The vegetated land includes a range of grass and mangroves species that will act as a filter strip between the residential areas and the excess water along the watercourse. These plants include 12 different species: (IL Survey, 2019) 1. Vetiver grass 2. Elephant grass 3. Buffalo grass 4. LM grass 5. Common Crowfoot 6. Basket grass 7. Miniature Papyrus 8. Papyrus 9. Common Reed 10. Red grass 11. Alkali Bulrush 12. Mangroves The combined measures include; the construction of 5 retention ponds, 11,619 m of drainage channels, re- habilitation of existing 14,260 m of drainage channels, 9 outlets and flap gates, 3,149 m of green revetment, Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 3 1. INTRODUCTION a total of 3,720 m of dike with green revetment, 6 constructions of protection of bridge abutment and 1053227 m² allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. (IL Survey, 2019) Potential damages in the catchment areas were defined by the expected storm to hit Mozambique, and two types of storms were regarded; medium storm event and heavy storm events. For each scenario, W&H esti- mated costs and benefits using primary data from field studies and secondary data from a literature review. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 4 1. INTRODUCTION ASSUMPTIONS NACALA The key assumptions for CBA of Nacala City follow: • With-project scenarios: The “with project scenario” includes three components, including: (1) Revegetation of unused land project spanning across 1,221 ha of unused land in all catchment areas (2) 20% of the 1,221 ha used for revegetated land will be used for urban gardening (3) A combined measures solution across 75 ha including a toe of slope protection measures of a total of 45,171 m in length, in addition to rehabilitation of drainage system for 27,118 m in length, as well as, 99 retention ponds. • Time period: 50 years • Discount rate: The base case use 6 percent for economic analyses. Sensitivity analyses used discount rates of 0 percent, 3 percent, and 12 percent. The 6- percent discount rate was used in the sensitivity analysis of other parameters • Price of Carbon: Carbon prices used in the sensitivity analysis of CEADIR CBA were used. CEADIR took into consideration carbon prices in the U.S. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and California Air Resources Board cap-and-trade markets as well as the voluntary carbon offset market. As a result, four carbon prices—$0, $8, $15, and $25 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) were used in the sensitivity analysis. • Costs: The Consultant estimated the construction costs, enforcement and labour costs, trans- portation, maintenance costs as well as value of damaged homes for all proposed measures. • Benefits: The Consultant estimated the benefits from erosion protection and revegetated eco- systems, including market values of agricultural produce and economic values of carbon se- questration. The combined measures also provide benefits from erosion protection. o Increased quality of life, reduction of mortality and human health impacts are significant benefits expected to be accrued from erosion protection resulting from both solutions. However, the consultant did not estimate these benefits due to a lack of data. The CBA should thus be interpreted as conservative. • Without-project scenario: The base case assumed storm damage costs under a constant probability of storm events. This assumption would not be realistic if severe storm risks in- crease over time due to climate change. As a result, the benefits of both project alternatives may be underestimated. • Financial and Economic analysis: The financial analysis reflected the perspective of com- munities in the study area. Most of the available cost data was in U.S. dollars (USD). The team converted local currency costs and benefits to USD at an exchange rate of 63.97 meticais per dollar (based on CES, April 24th, 2019). The economic analysis adjusted for value added tax of 17%, while the financial analysis excluded these adjustments. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 5 1. INTRODUCTION QUELIMANE The key assumptions for CBA of Quelimane City follow: • With-project scenarios: The “with project scenario” includes two components, including: (1) Green revetment with a total area of 95 ha which includes (1a) 31 ha for grass communities such as Vetiver grass, elephant grass, LM grass and red grass (1b) 33 ha for wetland plant mix including multiple cyperus species, common reed and more2 (2) A combined measures solution across 80 ha including construction of drainage systems, shore protections, retention basins and protection bridges. • Time period: 31 years • Discount rate: The base case use 6 percent for economic analyses. Sensitivity analyses used discount rates of 0 percent, 3 percent, and 12 percent. The 6- percent discount rate was used in the sensitivity analysis of other parameters • Price of Carbon: Carbon prices used in the sensitivity analysis of CEADIR CBA were used. CEADIR took into consideration carbon prices in the U.S. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and California Air Resources Board cap-and-trade markets as well as the voluntary carbon offset market. As a result, four carbon prices—$0, $8, $15, and $25 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) were used in the sensitivity analysis. • Socio-Economic Impact: The results of the assessment of potential socio-economic impacts, on an annual basis, of risk events is given in previous chapters were used. The difference in risk impact values between the “without project” and the “with project” scenario results in the economic benefit accrued from adopting the solution measures. The risk values are calculated on an annual basis. • Costs: The Consultant estimated the construction costs, enforcement and labour costs, trans- portation, maintenance costs as well as value of damaged homes for all proposed measures. • Benefits: The Consultant estimated the benefits from erosion protection and revegetated eco- systems, including market values of agricultural produce, economic values of carbon seques- tration and socio-economic benefits realized by reduction in risk levels subject to willingness for funding of mitigation measures. The combined measures also provide benefits from erosion protection. o Increased quality of life, reduction of mortality and human health impacts are significant benefits expected to be accrued from erosion protection resulting from both solutions. However, the consultant did not esti- mate these benefits due to a lack of data. The CBA should thus be interpreted as conservative. • Without-project scenario: The base case assumed storm damage costs under a constant probability of storm events. This assumption would not be realistic if severe storm risks in- crease over time due to climate change. As a result, the benefits of both project alternatives may be underestimated. • Financial and Economic analysis: The financial analysis reflected the perspective of com- munities in the study area. Most of the available cost data was in U.S. dollars (USD). The team converted local currency costs and benefits to USD at an exchange rate of 63.97 meticais per dollar (based on CES, April 24th, 2019). The economic analysis adjusted for value added tax of 17%, while the financial analysis excluded these adjustments. 2 Refer back to proposed measures for Quelimane for details Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 6 1. INTRODUCTION KEY FINDINGS This chapter will summarize and explain the key findings of the Cost-Benefit Analysis made for both cities Nacala and Quelimane. Key findings include economic net present values in both financial and economic terms in addition to financial and economic internal rates of return, taking into consideration the assumptions for each city study as mentioned previously. NACALA The economic net present values (NPV) of solution measures exceeded those of the financial NPV with a financial rate of return of 1.26% at a 6 % discount rate and an economic internal rate of return of 62.04% at 6% discount rate at carbon price 25 $/tCO2e. Table 1-3: Annuity Values for Financial and Economic Assessments Annuity Values - Financial NPV FIRR 0% discount rate $1,885 3% discount rate $1,211 1.26% 6% discount rate $388 12% discount rate -$1,343 Annuity Values - Economic NPV EIRR 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #1) $836 2.85% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #2) $5,725 19.67% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #3) $10,002 35.90% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #4) $16,112 62.04% With a total area of 1,296 ha allocated for the solution measures, the total investment cost was calculated to equalling around $ 31 million; of which the following CAPEX were considered: • Rehousing and resettlement costs with a total of around 11,582 $/ha • Ecological restoration 157 $/ha and initial planting of 1,996 $/ha for revegetated land allocated to 1,221 ha • Construction of toe protection gullies, retention ponds and the rehabilitation of the drainage system resulting in a total of 10,193 $/ha The financial and economic benefits accumulated over the period of 50 years for the total number of hectares of the study area (1,296 ha) were calculated at a 6% discount rate. The following table summarize the results. Although results are sensitive to the carbon price assumption, the solution measures will still have a positive NPV at carbon price of zero. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 7 1. INTRODUCTION Table 1-4: Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 1,296 hectares at 6 % dis count rate S cenario: S olution m eas ures F ina ncia l Net B enefits $7,932,270 F ina ncia l Annua liz ed Va lue $503,262 $0 Carbon Price E conomic Net B enefits $17,087,108 E conomic Annua liz ed Va lue $1,084,084 $8 Carbon Price E conomic Net B enefits $116,936,556 E conomic Annua liz ed Va lue $7,418,961 $15 Carbon Price E conomic Net B enefits $204,304,823 E conomic Annua liz ed Va lue $12,961,978 $25 Carbon Price E conomic Net B enefits $329,116,632 E conomic Annua liz ed Va lue $20,880,574 The results show that both the economic benefits and the financial benefits have a positive result with the financial benefits reaching around$ 7.9 million and the economic benefits equalling around $ 17 million at $0 carbon price. The Consultant calculated the financial internal rate of return (FIRR) and it showed that with a discount rate of 1.26% can achieve breakeven QUELIMANE The economic net present values (NPV) of solution measures exceeded those of the financial NPV with a financial rate of return of 19.08% at a 6 % discount rate and an economic internal rate of return of 573.15% at 6% discount rate at carbon price #4; 25 $/tCO2e. In addition to the economic benefit accrued from carbon sequestration, the socio-economic benefits realized by reduction in risk levels subject to willingness for funding of mitigation measures estimates an EIRR of 22.48%. Table 1-5: Annuity Values for Financial and Economic Assessments Annuity Values - Financial NPV FIRR 0% discount rate $17,407 3% discount rate $15,584 19.08% 6% discount rate $13,596 12% discount rate $9,409 Annuity Values - Economic NPV EIRR 6% discount rate (socio-economic benefit by reduced risk) $35,075 52.64% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #1) $14,472 22.48% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #2) $52,610 81.11% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #3) $85,980 158.17% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #4) $133,652 573.15% Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 8 1. INTRODUCTION With a total area of 175 ha allocated for the solution measures, the total investment cost was calculated to equalling around $ 8.7 million; of which the following CAPEX per site were considered: Site No. Total Investment cost per Site US $ Site 1 $ 980,073 Site 2 $ 750,000 Site 3&4 $ 724,449 Site 5 $ 47,235 Site 6 $ 3,397,991 Site 7 $ 1,156,829 Site 8 $ 742,262 Site 9 $ 51,000 Site 10 $ 596,275 Site 12 $ 230,652 various $ 71,300 Total $ 8,748,066 The financial and economic benefits accumulated over the period of 31 years for the total number of hectares of the study area (175 ha) were calculated at a 6% discount rate. The following table summarize the results. Although results are sensitive to the carbon price assumption, the solution measures will still have a positive NPV at carbon price of zero. Table 1-6: Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 175 ha at 6% discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $33,285,526 Financial Annualized Value $2,389,644 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $85,868,901 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $35,430,210 Economic Annualized Value $2,543,615 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $128,795,971 Economic Annualized Value $9,246,551 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $210,491,011 Economic Annualized Value $15,111,619 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $327,198,212 Economic Annualized Value $23,490,288 The results show that both the economic benefits and the financial benefits have a positive result with the financial benefits reaching around$ 33 million and the socio-economic benefits by risk reduction equalling around $ 85 million, in addition to carbon sequestrated economic benefit reaching $35 million at $0 carbon price. The Consultant calculated the financial internal rate of return (FIRR), as previously calculated, and it showed that with a discount rate of 19.08% can achieve breakeven. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 9 1. INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Mozambican coast has seen intense cyclones, rise in sea levels and substantial heavy rainfalls which are all threatening the livelihood and health of its communities and limiting their economic developments. One example is Quelimane, the administrative capital of the Zambezi Province, which has faced increasing sea level rise, cyclones, flooding and erosion, making it highly vulnerable to climate change. (World Bank, 2011). Another example is Nacala, a coastal city located in Nampula Province. As aforementioned, Nacala city is experiencing drainage and significant erosion problems as storm water runoff has washed out streets and overflowed both natural and man-made channels. Both cities contain coastal seaports and have areas prone to flooding, especially in the rainy season. In Nacala, the poor state of the gullies and their inability to withstand the ever increasing rainfall due to climate changes have resulted in substantial erosions across multiple areas in the city, directly affecting and putting the houses and communities living closer to the gullies at risk. (CES Survey,2018) The city of Quelimane is located 25 km from the mouth of the Rio Dos Bons Sinais; therefore the city itself and surrounding areas are vulnerable to climate change impacts and seasonal flooding, especially in the rainy season from October to February. Quelimane is highly prone to cyclones, flooding and erosion , moreover, the city has experienced an influx of people from rural areas as a result of Mozambique’s Civil Ware 1977- 1992, resulting in informal settlements in flood-prone parts of the municipality, increased mangrove deforesta- tion and declining of agricultural productivity. In 2018, the World Bank requested for a Cost Benefit Analysis of nature-based flood protection solutions proposed for Quelimane and Nacala. The purpose of this analysis was to provide technical assistance to the Government of Mozambique to enhance and upscale the implementation of nature-based solutions for urban flood risk management in Nacala. The Consultant focused on 13 catchment areas in Nacala and on 11 catch- ment areas in Quelimane after consultations with the municipal governments. The study for nature-based solutions to be implemented in Nacala estimated the potential costs and benefits of revegetation of land and a combined measure which included; retention ponds, improved drainage system and toe protection of gullies. The study area included 13 catchment areas focusing on the communities sur- rounding gullies, erosion channels and unused lands. The study encompassed a total of 1,221 ha of land allocated for revegetation (of which 244 ha is used for urban gardening) and 75 ha for the combined measures. The analysis used CES data on the data on the economic and environmental costs and benefits of revegeta- tion and the combined measures. This CBA is based on the initial assessment of the flood protection benefits of revegetation of land combined with retention ponds, toe protection of gullies and improved draining system as they took into consideration resettlement issues for the communities near flood prone areas as described in the “task 3” report. In general, a nature-based approach was elaborated. For this CBA, a no project scenario was considered as an alterna- tive to the solution described above. The study for nature based and hybrid solutions to be implemented in Quelimane estimated the potential costs and benefits of vegetation of land and a combined measure which included; the construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, rehabilitation of existing drainage channels, outlets and flap gates, green revet- ment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abutment and a certain area allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. The study area included 11 catchment areas focusing on the communities surrounding flood prone areas. The study encompassed a total of 95 ha of land allocated for vegetation and 80 ha for the construction measures. The analysis used IL data for the economic and environ- mental costs and benefits of vegetation and the combined measures. This CBA is based on IL initial assess- ment of the flood protection benefits of vegetation of land combined with various hybrid solution measures as aforementioned, as they took into consideration resettlement issues for the communities near flood prone areas. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 10 2. NACALA 2 NACALA 2.1 SCOPE AND METHODS OF THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS The CBA for Nacala assessed the cost and benefits accrued from its nature-based solution that includes the revegetation of land and a combined measure that includes retention ponds, improved drainage system and toe protection of gullies. The Consultant conducted the CBA in a Microsoft Excel workbook that serves as a companion to this report. The revegetation of land option in this analysis covers a total of 1,221 ha (of which 20% is used for urban gardening), the combined measures approach covers a total of 75 ha. In regards to the nature based solutions recommended for Nacala City, based on the consultant’s study and assumption, the following table summarizes the total land area size in each catchment area and the corre- sponding allocated land for the nature based solutions aforementioned: (CES, 2018) Table 2-1: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas Land area % share of land area Land area % share of land Total land allocated for allocated for allocated for area allocated for Catchment Area area [ha] revegetation of revegetation of land combined revegetation of land land [ha] [ha] measures [ha] [ha] Area 1 929 650 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 2 75 53 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 3 108 76 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 4 175 123 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 5 351 246 70% of total land area 0% of total land area Area 6 164 8 5% of total land area 8 5% of total land area Area 7 275 14 5% of total land area 14 5% of total land area Area 8 76 4 5% of total land area 4 5% of total land area Area 9 533 27 5% of total land area 27 5% of total land area Area 10 154 8 5% of total land area 8 5% of total land area Area 11 301 15 5% of total land area 15 5% of total land area Area 12 5,257 - - Area 13 10,121 Total 18,519 1,222 75 A revegetation of land project includes planting a range of tree and shrub species that will provide a filter strip between the residential areas and the watercourse. In addition, it will allow for urban gardening and agricultural production for the surrounding community. These plants include vetiver grass, elephant grass and Moringa trees. The Consultant has also regarded that 20% the revegetated land will be dedicated for urban gardening and will consider this in the calculations when measuring the benefits of revegetating the land. (CES, 2018) The combined measures approach includes; a toe of slope protection measuring a total of 45,171 meters in length, in addition to rehabilitation of drainage system for 27,118 meters in length, as well as 99 retention ponds. (CES, 2018) The Consultant estimated the costs and benefits from primary data collected during field visits and secondary data from existing literature. The Consultant obtained information on the cost of revegetation of land and the aforementioned combined measures. In addition, the Consultant estimated the benefits of revegetation of land from existing literature in addition to previous estimates. This information included the results of the agricultural production and urban Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 11 2. NACALA gardening achieved and benefits accrued from replanting over time. In addition to the erosion protection, carbon sequestration was also considered as one of the key benefits for the revegetation of land in regards to its economic benefits. The community identified main crops that can be harvested such as maize, cassava, sorghum, beans and sweet potatoes. The Consultant prepared both a financial analysis and an economic analysis. The financial analysis included market-based benefits to the local government and community. The economic analysis also included extra market benefits of revegetation, such as carbon sequestration. Both the financial and economic analyses accounted for the total costs of each option, but taxes were only included in the financial analysis. 2.1.1 Financial Analysis The financial analysis in this study considered both cities of Nacala and Quelimane and used different param- eters where differences occurred; In Nacala, the CBA focused on revegetation of land and further combined measures previously specified. W&H used market prices, estimated the annual cash flows for benefits (including revenues and subsidies) and costs (construction investment, maintenance, and labour), as well as annuity net cash flows for both cities. The financial analysis also reflected the cost of the 17 percent value-added tax on goods and services, but not the opportunity cost of unpaid community labour for revegetation of land and pole wood harvesting. The financial analysis accounted the erosion protection (measured by the reduction in storm damages to houses) and agricultural production (as a result of urban gardening) as benefits to the Nacala community. 2.1.2 Economic Analysis The economic analysis took into account all financial costs and benefits within the communities studied as well as the value of the carbon sequestered by the growing vegetated land in Nacala. The costs included in the economic analysis were the same as in the financial analysis, except for taxes, which was omitted from the economic analysis as transfer payments Although revegetated land in Nacala could provide many other economic benefits including reduced mortality and health and safety impacts from storms, water filtration, biodiversity, due to a lack of data the Consultant did not value them in monetary terms. 2.2 ASSUMPTIONS FOR NACALA CITY CBA The nature based proposed measures for erosion and flood protection in Nacala city includes 1,296 ha across 11 different catchment areas in the city. 1,221 ha of which are allocated for revegetation of unused land; 244 ha of which is used for urban gardening and 977 ha is used for growing the Moringa trees, vetiver and elephant grass. The remaining 75 ha will include combined measures of rehabilitation of draining systems, construction of retention ponds and toe protection within gullies. The field surveys have shown that storm water runoff during heavy rainfall, which occurs seasonally in Nacala, has resulted in erosion of gullies and flooded the channels in the surrounding communities. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 12 2. NACALA Figure 1: Catchment Areas in Nacala for Protection from Rising Waterfall Runoff (CES, 2018) The analysis did not consider possible benefit transfer of biodiversity, existence value, water purification and waste treatment resulting from revegetation of land. Considering these factors in the CBA would increase the benefits accrued from revegetation of land, in this case, the analysis is calculated at a lower bound estimated of the total benefits. The Consultant followed real discount rate of 6% in the base case for the economic analysis as well as the financial analysis as per the CEADIR CBA. The Consultant also applied the range of discount rates used in the CEADIR including 0%, 3% and 12% in the sensitivity analyses for the economic analysis. This was done due to the fact that higher discount rates reduce the present value of both costs and benefits incurred in the more distant future. Also, with an intervention of this kind, benefits are likely to accrue over long periods of time, particularly as plants need time to grow and reach their maximum height. The water runoff protection benefits of revegetated land occur 4 years after the plants leave the nursery, which they have spent two years in. The Consultant assumed that in the first year, benefits will be accrued by 31%, and gradually increases to 70% in the second year, 100% in the third year which is in proportion to the growth rate of the revegetation of land (regarding the Moringa tree, vetiver and elephant grass) In contrast, runoff protection benefits resulted from the combined measures will occur as soon as construction and rehabilitation is completed. The Consultant assumed completion of the construction of retention ponds and toe protection of gullies as well as the rehabilitation of the drainage system within two years (2020 and 2021). This analysis was done in USD since much of the cost and benefit data provided was in this currency. There- fore, the Consultant used an exchange rate of 63.97 meticais per USD, based on the exchange rate as of, April 24th, 2019. 2.2.1 Revegetation of Land Assumptions The benefits from revegetated land vary with the different species of plants used since that affects the growth rate as well as the tree density over time. What also impacts the tree density are the number of seedlings and trees and their projected survival rates over time. The growth in revegetation of land and tree density affects the benefits accrued from erosion protection; carbon sequestration; agricultural production/urban gardening (20% of area proposed). Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 13 2. NACALA 2.2.1.1 Revegetation of Land and Carbon Sequestration Assumptions It is foreseen to plant three native species - Elephant grass - Pennisetum purpureum, Vetiver grass- Chrys- opogon zizanoides and Moringa trees. W&H took to secondary research sources to derive the carbon stock per plant or tree in order to result with carbon stock values per hectare. These results are included the results in the CBA economic benefits resulted from carbon stock at 4 different cost prices ($0, $8, $15, $25). Following the survey answers (see annex 1) the Consultant estimated 6,000 plants grown per hectare; with 5,000 plants of Vetiver and Elephant grass and 1,000 Moringa trees. It was also assumed 90% survival rate after plants are released from the nursery and an 80% survival rate after maturity with an expected harvest rate of 200 units per hectare per year. It was assumed that the benefits of revegetated land will be fully accrued within three years. The growth rate of the revegetated land was based on the expected growth of the Moringa tree which takes 3 years to reach its maximum height of 12 meters. The Vetiver and Elephant grass take up only half a year to reach their maximum height of 1.3 meters and 2.5 meters respectively. The following table provides the growth rates assumed across the three years: Table 2-2: Growth rate of Revegetated Land Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Growth rate 31% 70% 100% The Consultant was able to define the amount of carbon stock for each plant or tree based on scientific studies on carbon sequestration of the specified plants/trees. These studies were held in different locations, either in Thailand, India or Ghana. Due to the limited information of carbon stock studies for Mozambique, the Consult- ant decided to adopt the values written in the studies. According to a study in Northern Thailand3, the carbon storage in Vetiver grass amounted to 96.90 g/plant, which is equal to 15.42 t/ha. Elephant grass on the other hand captures approximately 40 t/ha of carbon, as per study on the carbon sequestration in Ghana. 4Based on a 2014 study in Jalgaon, India; Moringa trees are able to capture 0.789 t/tree of carbon. 5 The Consultant used these values for the CBA assessment as follows: Table 2-3: Carbon Stock per plant or tree in tons Number of Share of plants Carbon s tock Carbon s tock per hectare [t/ha] ton of carbon Carbon s tock per plant or tree Plant plants or trees or trees per per hectare after third year per hectare [t/plant] per hectare hectare [t/ha] (20% of trees are cut per year) Vetiver g ra s s 15.42 2500 41.67% 6.425 6.425 0.000096 E lepha nt g ra s s 40 2500 41.67% 16.667 16.667 0.000249 Moring a trees 789 1000 16.67% 131.500 105.2 0.789 Total 6000 154.59 128.29 After deducing the number of plants or trees per hectare used in the study, as per CES data (CES Survey, 3 P. Nopmalai, A. Suk hkase m, K. Kanjanathanaset, K. Wattanaprapat and I. Meesing (unknown): „Study on Carbon Storage and Car- bon Balance in Vetiver Grass Cultivation Areas in Northern Thailand“. Land Development Department,Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand. 4 Danquah et al.; CJAST, 31(6): 1-12, 2018; Article no.CJAST.452: Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum): A Potential Source of Biomass for Power Generation in Ghana. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 31(6): 1-12, 2018; Article no.CJAST.45224, ISSN: 2457-1024 5 Suryawanshi, M.N.; Patel,A.R.; Kale, T.S.; Patil, P.R. (2014): "Carbon sequestration potential of tree species in the environment of North Maharashtra University Campus, Jalgaon (MS) India". Bioscience Discovery, 5(2):175-179, July - 2014. ISSN: 2231-024X (Online). Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 14 2. NACALA 2019) the carbon stock per plant or tree t/plant was determined. An 80% survival rate after the second year was assumed for Vetiver and Elephant grass. As for the Moringa trees, it is assumed that the number of trees will remain constant with 1,000 trees per hectare since there is an annual replanting of the 200 harvested trees. Under these circumstances the carbon stock per hectare was calculated. 2.2.1.2 Revegetation Costs The expenditures included the costs of buying the seedlings, labor for planting, maintenance, support staff and hydrological restoration. Since it is open land, it is necessary to restore the hydrological flow to ensure healthy vegetation. Re-establishment of the natural hydrological flows improves the likelihood of successful vegetation and increases the density of trees through natural recruitment. W&H provided the cost of manual labour, materials and equipments, and the costs of purchasing seedlings and maintaining the planted area under table 4-3. The Consultant did not estimate the cost for licensing since it is open land and owned by the municipality. The Consultant estimated that the local enforcement costs would be $17 per year, based on a staff-level labour rate of 5 percent of the person’s time all year. The Consultant estimated annual labour required after implementation and planting of land by staff level; one senior staff with a monthly salary of $ 150, three mid- level staff for each 15 workers and 1 foreman for $ 120 a month and 45 junior staff/workers and guards for $ 60 per month. The table below summarizes the cost incurred by the revegetation of land, these costs are used to calculate the costs of ecological restoration, initial planting and maintenance of the land (see annex). Initial planting of the land includes 6,000 seedlings; 5,000 of which are elephant and vetiver grass and the remaining 1,000 is made of Moringa trees. Taking into consideration potential harvesting and damages through the years another 200 seedlings of Moringa trees are expected to be transported and replanted. Table 2-4: Revegetation of Land Costs Number of Cos t/Unit Number of Total project Cos t Unit units per Cos t per ha [USD/ha] [USD/Unit] months cos t [USD] month or ha E colog ica l res tora tion - la bor La bour $ 60 100 24 $ 144,000 $ 147.42 E colog ica l res tora tion - ma teria ls a nd equipment Ma teria ls & E quipments 100 $ 9,768 $ 10.00 Ma inta ince a fter res tora tion P ers on-Da ys $ 60.00 10 12 $ 7,200 $ 7.37 Ma intena nce a fter res tora tion - ma teria ls a nd equipment 10 $ 977 $ 1.00 S eedling s g ra s s Gra s s $ 0.10 5,000 $ 488,400 $ 500 S eedling s trees Trees $ 0.50 1,000 $ 488,400 $ 500 S eedling ma inta ina nce P ers on-Da ys $ 60.00 10 24 $ 14,400 $ 14.74 P la nting la bor P ers on-Da ys $ 60 200 18 $ 216,000 $ 221.13 S a fety equipment for implementing pa rtners including ma s ks , g loves , $ 15.00 300 24 $ 108,000 $ 110.57 etc for 250 people Tra ns port of s eeding s from nurs ery Truck renta l a nd opera tions $ 200 4 18 $ 32,496 $ 33.27 B a g s for g ra s s s eedling s * environmenta lly a ccepta ble ba g s Bags $ 0.10 5,000 $ 488,400 $ 500.00 R opes a nd s tropes for moring a tree s eedling s R opes a nd s tropes $ 0.05 1,000 $ 48,840 $ 50.00 R epla nting moring a trees (once 200 ha ve been ha rves ted every yea r) P la nts $ 0.50 200 $ 97,680 $ 100.00 Tra ns port of 200 s eeding s to be repla nted from nurs ery Truck renta l a nd opera tions $ 200 1 12 $ 5,416 $ 5.54 R opes a nd s tropes for 200 s eedling s R opes a nd s tropes $ 0.05 200 $ 10 $ 10.00 During Implementation S enior s ta ff: 6 S ta ff $ 150 6 24 $ 21,600 $ 22.11 Mid-level s ta ff for ea ch 15 workers 1 forema n (20) S ta ff $ 120 20 24 $ 57,600 $ 58.97 After Implementation S enior s ta ff: 1 S ta ff $ 150 1 12 $ 1,800 $ 1.84 Mid-level s ta ff for ea ch 15 workers 1 forema n (3) S ta ff $ 120 3 12 $ 4,320 $ 4.42 J unior s ta ff / workers a nd g ua rds : 45 S ta ff $ 60 45 12 $ 32,400 $ 33.17 2.2.1.3 Urban Gardening Cost The potential for urban gardening for the locals within the study areas was regarded taking up 20% of the land used for revegetation, resulting in a total of 439.60 ha. The Consultant estimated the costs of planting and harvesting the agricultural products. These costs consisted of the tools and materials needed, labour per hour and water for the plants (CES Survey, 2019). Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 15 2. NACALA Table 2-5: Costs related to Urban Gardening Value Cos t Cos t Benefit Cos t Quantity Source [MZN/unit] [MZN] [USD] Plants / seeds 5 20,000 100,000 $1,558 CES Urban Gardening Water for plants 10 20,000 200,000 $3,115 CES Tools and accessries 700 200 140,000 $2,181 CES Labor (per hour) 25 48,000 1,200,000 $18,692 CES 2.2.2 Combined Measures Assumptions In addition to the revegetation of unused land, a combined measure of constructing retentions ponds, toe protection of gullies and rehabilitating the drainage system are considered. The following table describes the proposed measures: Table 2-6: Description of Combined Measures Measure Description Retention ponds Number of ponds: 99 ponds Toe protection Length of gullies: 45,171 m Rehabilitation of drainage system Length of drainage system:27,118 m These combined measures together with revegetation of land are to be conducted in main erosion channels, typically within gullies. The following map shows the combination of these measures for one erosion gully in Nacala: (CES, 2018) Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 16 2. NACALA Figure 2: Typical measures for one erosion gully The Consultant estimated the costs of the combined measures based on previous projects and results of the field surveys (CES Surveys, 2018 & 2019) as listed in the table below. These included; construction and maintenance costs of the three measures, taking into consideration the potential costs for repair in medium waterfall runoff (current 2019 rainfall) event and rebuilding in large waterfall runoff event (heavy rainfall 2036). Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 17 2. NACALA Table 2-7: Estimated Costs of the Combined Measures Parameters Value Unit Retention ponds Construction cost 4,000 [USD/pond] Number of ponds 99 ponds Maintenance cost 500 [USD/year] Repair cost after (2019 rainfall) 200 [USD] Rebuilding cost after (2036 heavy rainfall) 400 [USD] Toe Protection Construction cost 5.50 [USD/m] Length of toe protection 45,171 [m] Maintenance cost 1.00 [USD/m/year] Repair cost after (2019 rainfall) 0.20 [USD/m] Rebuilding cost after (2036 heavy rainfall) 0.40 [USD/m] Rehabilitation of Drainage System Rehabilitation cost 120,000 [USD] Maintenance cost 90,000 [USD/year] Repair cost after (2019 rainfall) 0 [USD] Rebuilding cost after (2036 heavy rainfall) 0 [USD] Nacala city faces heavy rainfall events regularly in the rainy season; CES has assumed that generally such events occur 10 times per year. Taking into consideration the impact of climate change on the rate and volume of rainfall expected to increase, two storm events were projected. The current rainfall of 2019 occurring 10 times a year and a more severe event expected to occur by 2036, due to climate change impacts, still to occur in rainy season (CES, 2018) 2.2.3 Benefits The Consultant estimated the benefits from the reduced risk of erosion damage to gullies and surrounding housing with revegetation of land in combination with the construction of retention ponds, toe protection in gullies and the rehabilitation of the drainage system, the Consultant also included the financial and economic benefits of erosion protection, urban gardening and carbon sequestration. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 18 2. NACALA 2.2.3.1 Erosion Protection The Consultant estimated the erosion protection benefits by the value of rebuilding or repairing the houses damaged or destroyed and compensation costs for potential resettlements. The main building materials used for the houses in the study area stone, cement and metal roofing, with access to water, sewage and power. The Consultant estimated that the value of per house is $ 8,000. Compensation and transportation costs are assumed to be around $ 5,000, taking this value and the value of the house, a total cost of resettlement would equal to $ 13,000. The study area included 5,401 homes affected, if no solution measures were taken. It is assumed that in current storm event of 2019, 50% of the houses will be damaged while 100% will be damaged by the future storm event of 2036. (CES Survey, 2018) It was assumed that under the solution measures scenarios, 842 houses would be damaged in the current 2019 storm and 1,137 houses damaged in the future 2036 storm. (CES Survey, 2019) Taking into consideration the above values, the total cost of damage from future storm event 2036 with solution measures and without solution measures were calculated, following the annual damage cost for the next 16 years (from 2020-2036) with and without scenarios. Then the annual cost of damage difference between the without and with solution measures was calculated to define the benefits accrued from households saved in the with solution measures scenario. Table 2-8: Estimated Storm Damages Storm Scenarios Without Solu- With Solution tion Measures Measures Current 2019 rainfall Number of houses damaged 2,701 842 (assumed 50% of 5,401 houses) Future 2036 heavy rainfall Number of houses damaged 5,401 1,137 Total cost of damage [USD] $70,213,000 $14,779,837 Annual cost of damage [USD/year] $2,976,800 $274,785 Difference in cost damage under scenario forecast $2,702,015 The values above were then measure across 2020-2036 and divided by the number of hectares in order to measure the number of houses damaged, the corresponding cost of compensation and resettlement per hec- tare which is then used in the CBA. The following table summarizes the results by a 5 year interval between 2020 and 2036, considering both with and without project scenarios, in addition to the corresponding difference which acts as a financial benefit to the “with project scenario”. The number of houses damaged were calculated through a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), taking into account that by 2036 a total of 5,401 houses will be damaged in the without case scenario and only 2,701 damaged houses in 2020, this results in a 4%. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 19 2. NACALA Similarly, in the “with project scenario” a CAGR of 1.89% was used. Table 2-9: Estimated Storm Damage Compensations per Hectare Storm Scenario 2019 Storm 2036 Storm Years 2020 2025 2030 2035 2036 Without project scenario Number of houses per hectare damaged without project scenario 2 3 3 4 4 Compensation and resettelmenent cost $ 27,088 $ 1,426 $ 1,771 $ 2,200 $ 2,297 With project scenario Number of houses per hectare damaged with project scenario 1 1 1 1 1 Compensation and resettelmenent cost $ 8,446.15 $ 172.48 $ 189.45 $ 208.08 $ 212.03 Difference (without - with) project scenarios Difference of number of houses per hectare (with and without scenario ) 1 2 2 3 3 Difference in compensation and resettelmenent cost $ 18,642.20 $ 1,253.74 $ 1,581.72 $ 1,991.45 $ 2,084.89 2.2.3.2 Urban Gardening The potential for urban gardening for the locals within the study areas was regarded, taking up 20% of the land used for revegetation, resulting in a total of 439.60 ha. The most common crop yields found in Nacala were identified including maize, cassava, rice, beans and sweet potatoes; their yield per kg per year per household and their corresponding market prices were determined. The Consultant also followed assumptions that an increase in agriculture production will begin three years with 20% of benefits accrued in the first year, 70% in the second year and 100% in the third year (CES Survey, 2019). The table below summarizes the amount of crops produced per household in kg/year/ha and the price of each crop in USD/kg. The crop yields above are per household, thus the value was multiplied by three since there are three households per hectare. Table 2-10: Crop Yield and Corresponding Value per Kg Crop Yield Production per Household Production Value household in study area [USD/kg] [kg/year/household] [kg/year/ha] Maize 850 2,550 0.18 Cassava 4,500 13,500 0.23 Sorghum 450 1,350 0.28 Rice 1,200 3,600 0.433 Bean 450 1,350 0.42 Sweet Potatoes 1,500 4,500 0.23 In order to complete the calculation for crop revenue per hectare, a share of crop per hectare was determined as per the previous planned crop production and land use. The following table summarizes these shares and corresponding crop yield per hectare of urban gardening. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 20 2. NACALA Table 2-11: Total Crop Yield per ha and Crop Revenue per year Crop Share of Crop Production Value [USD/kg] Crop Revenue per hectare [%] [$/ha/year] [kg/year/ha] Maize 45% 12,083 0.18 $ 2,174.85 Cassava 45% 12,083 0.23 $ 2,778.98 Sorghum 2% 537 0.28 $ 150.36 Rice 0% 0.433 $ Bean 5% 1,343 0.42 $ 563.85 Sweet Potatoes 3% 806 0.23 $ 257.76 The total agricultural revenue, and/or benefit, would then amount to 5,925.80 $/ha/year. 2.2.3.3 Value of Carbon The plant species appointed for the study areas in Nacala, to be planted around the gully banks, include the Vetiver grass, Elephant grass and Moringa trees. All three of which are important carbon sinks. The sale of carbon offsets can be a potential revenue source for large scale revegetation of land. On the other hand, it would also require substantial costs to arrange transactions and meet the specific requirements for sale of carbon credits; the MVR, or measurement, reporting and verification. Owe to the fact that the Consultant has regarded the USAID CEADIR CBA as a reference and guide for the CBA, the price of carbon in the sensitivity analysis was adopted in this study. This included 4 different carbon prices in the sensitivity analysis—$0, $8, $15, and $25 per tCO2e. (Narayan, Foley, Haskell, Cooley, & Hyman, 2017) 2.2.3.4 Other Potential Economic Benefits that were not included Human mortality and injuries reduction are an important economic benefit of flood risk management and flood protection solutions. In this year (2019), the powerful cyclone “Idia” had almost completely destroyed the city of Beira in Mozambique, leaving 90% of it wiped out. More than half a million people were affected, roads and infrastructure across Mozambique have been destroyed and floodwaters have not receded even within 10 days after the storm. (Tara John, CNN , 2019). Including these values would increase the storm protection benefits, substantially. However, it is difficult to predict the number of fatalities from a storm and the number of storm deaths that could be avoided with the solution measurements considered. Similarly to the CEADIR CBA a benefit transfer method has been proposed to estimate the value of statistical life based on differences in income in various developed and developing countries. However, it is difficult to find studies for countries in sub-Sahara Africa; in addition, there is a dispute in using value transfer method specifically when adjusting values from developed to developing countries. These potential benefits, if calcu- lated would have a considerable impact on the total estimated benefits, as a result, this analysis is considered at a lower bound estimate of the total benefits. The analysis did not consider possible benefit transfer of biodiversity, existence value, water purification and waste treatment resulting from revegetation of land. Considering these factors in the CBA would increase the Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 21 2. NACALA benefits accrued from revegetation of land, in this case, the analysis is calculated at a lower bound estimated of the total benefits. 2.3 RESULTS The without project scenario does not consider the solution measures recommended in this study; revegeta- tion of land in combination with rehabilitation of drainage system, construction of toe protection in gullies and retention ponds. The table lists the assumptions for the without project: Table 2-12: Without Project Scenario Assumptions Parameter Base Scenario Value Time horizon 50 years Average house value $ 8,000 The table below lists the assumptions for the solution measures scenario that includes the revegetation of land and combined measures (rehabilitation of drainage system, construction of toe protection in gullies and retention ponds). Table 2-13: With Project Scenario Assumptions Parameter Base Scenario Value Time horizon 50 years Plants survival after maturity 80% Seedling survival rate 90% Price of carbon ($/tCO2e) $0, $8, $15, and $25 Financial Analysis The table below lists the financial costs for 2019-2025 with project scenario including land revegetation in combination with rehabilitation of drainage system, construction of toe protection in gullies and retention ponds. These costs include ecological restoration, initial planting, maintenance, travel costs, rebuilding after storm events, and taxes. The values provided are based on previous estimations and provided through sur- veying (see in annex) This scenario considers the cost and benefits under baseline conditions, without investments in revegetation of land and combined infrastructure development measures. The study area includes catchment areas 1-11 in Nacala, with a land area of 977 ha for revegetation of land, 244 ha for urban gardening and 75 ha for combined measures. All values in are in USD/ha/year. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 22 2. NACALA Table 2-14: With Project Scenario Financial Costs per Hectare per Year Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years : 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inc luded in tim efram e? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cos ts CA PEX Annua l hous e da ma g e compens a tion due to s torm events $8,446 $338 $163 $166 $169 $172 E colog ica l res tora tion $79 $79 $0 $0 $0 $0 Initia l pla nting $864 $1,132 $0 $0 $0 $0 Cons truction of toe a nd ponds a nd reha bilita tion of dra ina g e s ys tem $10,193 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OPEX Ma intena nce/repla cement of non-s urviving pla nting s $0 $7 $55 $156 $156 $147 Urba n Ga rdening $105 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 E nforcement $16.50 $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 Tra vel cos ts for s upport $1.02 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 Annua l ma intena nce for combined mea s ures $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 R epa ir a nd rebuilding of combined mea s ures a fter s torm events of $123 $123 $123 $123 $123 $123 current 2019 ra infa ll Ta xes - R eveg eta tion of la nd $28.65 $99 $3 $0 $0 $0 Ta xes - Combined mea s ures $2,061.18 $328 $328 $328 $328 $328 Total F inanc ial C os ts $23,726 $4,010 $2,576 $2,677 $2,680 $2,674 What can be noted from the table above is the following: 1. Annual house damage compensation due to storm events The annual house damage compensation calculated per ha per year considers the total resettlement cost of $13,000 and the probable number of movements/resettlements per year in the “with project scenario”. And it is seen that the compensation is bound to decrease as the benefits of the solution measures are activated. 2. Ecological restoration and Initial planting These values were taken from the “Revegetation of Land Costs” Table previously stating the total cost of each activity in USD per hectare. The total capital costs represented by the one time activities or capital activities were divided in two years, to be paid off in two years. 3. Construction of combined measures across all areas This includes the total investment cost for all the sites regarding the construction of retention ponds, toe pro- tected gullies and rehabilitation of drainage system, etc. The total cost is $ 764,441 for the total 75 ha which equals to $10,193 per hectare. 4. The Operational Expenditures (OPEX) The OPEX includes maintenance costs, repairs and taxes costs on revegetated land and combined grey in- frastructure measures. The costs are calculated per ha per year and are assumed to be consistent throughout the years. The total financial costs include all CAPEX and OPEX in addition to the tax rates. The table below presents the financial benefits accrued from taking the solution measures. The parameter with the largest impact was the increase in agricultural production which rises in with the maturity and growth of the revegetated land. The second benefit stream was provided by the erosion protection of houses calcu- lated by the difference in compensation and resettlement cost between the “with and without project scenario” as aforementioned in table 3-8. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 23 2. NACALA Table 2-15: With Project Scenario Financial Benefits per Hectare per Year Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years : 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inc luded in tim efram e? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes F inancial Benefits Urba n Ga rdening $1,778 $4,148 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 Hous e da ma g e prevention with s olution mea s ures $18,642 $746 $1,089 $1,142 $1,196 $1,254 Total F inanc ial B enefits $20,420 $4,894 $7,015 $7,068 $7,122 $7,180 What can be noted from the table above is the following: 1. Urban Gardening The potential for urban gardening for the locals within the study areas was regarded, taking up 20% of the land used for revegetation, resulting in a total of 439.60 ha. In order to complete the calculation for crop revenue per hectare, a share of crop per hectare was determined as per the previous planned crop production and land use The total agricultural revenue, and/or benefit, would then amount to 5,925.80 $/ha/year. 2. House damage prevention with solution measures The values represent the difference in cost of household compensation in the “without project” scenario. De- tails of this benefit are explained in the chapters above. After calculating the financial net present value (NPV) and discounting it at 6% for 50 years, the total NPV for the proposed measures was 6,121 $/ha. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 24 2. NACALA Economic Analysis The economic analysis, in regards to the economic costs, adjusts the financial costs by calculating the sum of all costs considered (not including transfer payments such as taxes). The economic benefits include the carbon sequestration benefits. As aforementioned in sub section 3.3.4 Value of Carbon, the following lists the assumptions taken: 1. Assume that the 4 carbon prices were net of transaction and measurement, reporting and ver- ification (MRV) costs and would not increase over time with climate change 2. Assume that the benefits of carbon sequestration could not be sold due to the limited involve- ment of Mozambique in the carbon offset market, in addition to lack of information on the trans- action and MRV costs. Therefore, carbon benefits are considered in the economic analysis. 3. The Consultant therefore did not include marketable carbon sequestration benefits in the fi- nancial and economic analysis as a benefit to the communities or government nor as an extra market value to society. The table below lists the costs considered for the economic costs including the capital and operational costs of revegetation and urban gardening activities, as well as the construction activities including the retention ponds, toe protected gullies and rehabilitation of drainage system. The only difference between the financial and economic costs is the inclusion of taxes, where the economic cost does not include transfer payments such as taxes. Table 2-16: With Project Scenario Economic Costs per Hectare per Year Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years : 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inc luded in tim efram e? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cos ts CA PEX Annua l hous e da ma g e compens a tion due to s torm events $8,446 $338 $163 $166 $169 $172 E colog ica l res tora tion $79 $79 $0 $0 $0 $0 Initia l pla nting $864 $1,132 $0 $0 $0 $0 Cons truction of toe a nd ponds a nd reha bilita tion of dra ina g e s ys tem $10,193 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OPEX Ma intena nce/repla cement of non-s urviving pla nting s $0 $7 $55 $156 $156 $147 Urba n Ga rdening $105 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 E nforcement $16.50 $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 Tra vel cos ts for s upport $1.02 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 Annua l ma intena nce for combined mea s ures $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 $1,809 R epa ir a nd rebuilding of combined mea s ures a fter s torm events of $123 $123 $123 $123 $123 $123 current 2019 ra infa ll Total E c onom ic C os ts $21,636 $3,582 $2,245 $2,348 $2,352 $2,346 The table below presents the economic benefits of revegetation of land at four different carbon values: Table 2-17: Incremental Economic Benefits from Revegetation of Land per Hectare Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years : 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inc luded in tim efram e? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Econom ic Benefits Ca rbon s tocks (Ca rbon P rice #1) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Ca rbon s tocks (Ca rbon P rice #2) $1,710 $3,982 $5,685 $5,288 $5,117 $5,117 Ca rbon s tocks (Ca rbon P rice #3) $3,207 $7,467 $10,660 $9,914 $9,595 $9,595 Ca rbon s tocks (Ca rbon P rice #4) $5,345 $12,444 $17,766 $16,524 $15,991 $15,991 As aforementioned in previous sections, the economic benefits are presented in a lower bound estimate since they do not include the reductions in human health and safety risks nor the additional benefits from revege- tated land such as water filtration, biodiversity, and existence values. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 25 2. NACALA As for the benefits accrued from the carbon sequestration; it included 4 different carbon prices in the sensitivity analysis—price #1 ($0), price #2 ($8), price #3 ($15), and price #4 ($25) per tCO2e The table below presents the NPV per ha for the four carbon prices over the 50 year time horizon at a 6% discount rate. The economic NPV ranged from of $ 13,184 min at a carbon price 0$/tCO2e to 253,948 $/ha at a carbon price of 25$/tCO2e. Table 2-18: Economic Net Present Value of Revegetated Land by Carbon Prices at 6% discount rate Carbon Price [$/tCO2e] Economic Net Benefit [$/ha] Economic Net Benefit [$] $ - $ 13,184 $ 17,087,108 $ 8.00 $ 90,229 $ 116,936,556 $ 15.00 $ 157,643 $ 204,304,823 $ 25.00 $ 253,948 $ 329,116,632 2.4 RESULTS OF THE BASE CASE SCENARIO The economic net present values (NPV) of solution measures exceeded those of the financial NPV with a financial rate of return of 1.26% at a 6 % discount rate and an economic internal rate of return of 62.04% at 6% discount rate at carbon price 25 $/tCO2e. Table 2-19: Annuity Values for Financial and Economic Assessments Annuity Values - Financial NPV FIRR 0% discount rate $1,885 3% discount rate $1,211 1.26% 6% discount rate $388 12% discount rate -$1,343 Annuity Values - Economic NPV EIRR 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #1) $836 2.85% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #2) $5,725 19.67% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #3) $10,002 35.90% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #4) $16,112 62.04% With a total area of 1,296 ha allocated for the solution measures, the total investment cost was calculated to equalling around $ 31 million; of which the following CAPEX were considered: • Rehousing and resettlement costs with a total of around 11,582 $/ha • Ecological restoration 157 $/ha and initial planting of 1,996 $/ha for revegetated land allocated to 1,221 ha • Construction of toe protection gullies, retention ponds and the rehabilitation of the drainage system resulting in a total of $ 10,193. The financial and economic benefits accumulated over the period of 50 years for the total number of hectares of the study area (1,296 ha) were calculated at a 6% discount rate. The following table summarize the results: Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 26 2. NACALA Table 2-20: Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate USD Per Hectare at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $6,121 Financial Annualized Value $388 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $13,184 Economic Annualized Value $836 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $90,229 Economic Annualized Value $5,725 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $157,643 Economic Annualized Value $10,002 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $253,948 Economic Annualized Value $16,112 Table 2-21: Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 1,296 hectares at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $7,932,270 Financial Annualized Value $503,262 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $17,087,108 Economic Annualized Value $1,084,084 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $116,936,556 Economic Annualized Value $7,418,961 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $204,304,823 Economic Annualized Value $12,961,978 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $329,116,632 Economic Annualized Value $20,880,574 The results show that both the economic benefits and the financial benefits have a positive result with the financial benefits reaching around$ 7.9 million and the economic benefits equalling around $ 17 million at $0 carbon price. The Consultant calculated the financial internal rate of return (FIRR) and it showed that with a discount rate of 1.26% can achieve breakeven. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 27 2. NACALA 2.5 SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS The Consultant considered a sensitivity analysis to assess the changes in the net present values as key assumptions were modified. The factors that had the largest impact in the analysis were the survival rate of the plants and resettlement cost. The models also demonstrated that there is an indirect impact between plant survival rate and resettlement cost. Integrating further information in the model on the correlation of plant survival rate and storm intensity and frequency could provide for clearer correlations. Additionally, further information on the impact of plant survival rates and urban survival rates on resettlement costs would allow for improvement of the model as well. The table below presents the assumptions used in the base scenario and modified for a low and high sensitivity analysis. Table 2-22: Assumptions Modified in the Sensitivity Analyses Parameters Base Scenario Low Scenario High Scenario Time horizon [years] 50 50 50 Discount rates [%] 0%, 3%, 6%, 12% 0%, 3%, 6%, 12% 0%, 3%, 6%, 12% Plant survival rate after maturity 80% 50% 100% [%] Seedling survival rate [%] 90% 50% 100% Carbon price n.a n.a n.a Agricultural production level– 90% 50% 100% Urban gardening [%] Resettelment cost [USD] $13,000 $12,000 $14,000 The tables provide the sensitivity analysis results for the lower and higher bound scenarios. Summary results (NPV) for overall low sensitivity analysis: Table 2-23: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate USD Per Hectare at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits -$27,525 Financial Annualized Value -$1,746 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits -$20,463 Economic Annualized Value -$1,298 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $22,316 Economic Annualized Value $1,416 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $59,747 Economic Annualized Value $3,791 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $113,220 Economic Annualized Value $7,183 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 28 2. NACALA Table 2-24: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 1,296 hectares at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits -$35,671,878 Financial Annualized Value -$2,263,172 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits -$26,519,719 Economic Annualized Value -$1,682,520 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $28,921,334 Economic Annualized Value $1,834,898 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $77,432,256 Economic Annualized Value $4,912,639 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $146,733,573 Economic Annualized Value $9,309,411 Summary results (NPV) for overall high sensitivity analysis: Table 2-25: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate USD Per Hectare at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $13,394 Financial Annualized Value $850 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $20,460 Economic Annualized Value $1,298 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $106,092 Economic Annualized Value $6,731 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $181,021 Economic Annualized Value $11,485 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $288,061 Economic Annualized Value $18,276 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 29 2. NACALA Table 2-26: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 1,296 hectares at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $17,358,521 Financial Annualized Value $1,101,303 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $26,516,039 Economic Annualized Value $1,682,296 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $137,495,541 Economic Annualized Value $8,723,311 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $234,602,605 Economic Annualized Value $14,884,199 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $373,326,982 Economic Annualized Value $23,685,468 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 30 3. QUELIMANE 3 QUELIMANE 3.1 SCOPE AND METHODS OF THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS The CBA for Quelimane assessed the cost and benefits accrued from its nature based and hybrid solutions that includes the vegetation of land and a combined measure that includes the construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, rehabilitation of existing drainage channels, outlets and flap gates, green revetment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abutment and a certain area allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. W&H conducted the CBA in a Microsoft Excel workbook that serves as a companion to this report. The vegetation of land option in this analysis covers a total of 95 ha; the construction measures are covers a total of 80 ha. In regards to the nature and hybrid based solutions recommended for Quelimane City, based on IL study and assumption, the following table summarizes the total land area size in each catchment area and the corre- sponding allocated land for the nature based solutions aforementioned: (IL Survey, 2019) Table 3-1: Total Land Area in Hectares Allocated for Solution Measures in Catchment Areas Total area of Area used for Area used for Area used for Total area used for Area used for Location catchment sites Grass Wetland plant Construction solution measures Mangroves [ha] [ha] community [ha] mix [ha] Measures [ha] [ha] Whole area of Quelimane 3,009 Site 1 214 11 11 0 11 32 Site 2 34 0 0 0 2 2 Site 3&4 509 8 5 0 25 38 Site 5 158 3 0 13 8 24 Site 6 64 3 0 13 6 22 Site 7 29 1 0 0 1 3 Site 8 288 0 0 7 14 22 Site 9 293 0 15 0 7 22 Site 10 50 1 0 0 2 4 Site 12 47 2 2 0 2 7 Sum (Sites 1 to 12) 1,686 30 33 33 80 175 The vegetated land includes a range of grass and mangroves species that will act as a filter strip between the residential areas and the excess water along the watercourse. These plants include 12 different species: (IL Survey, 2019) 1. Vetiver grass 2. Elephant grass 3. Buffalo grass 4. LM grass 5. Common Crowfoot 6. Basket grass 7. Miniature Papyrus 8. Papyrus 9. Common Reed 10. Red grass 11. Alkali Bulrush 12. Mangroves Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 31 3. QUELIMANE The combined measures include; the construction of 5 retention ponds, 11,619 m of drainage channels, re- habilitation of existing 14,260 m of drainage channels, 9 outlets and flap gates, 3,149 m of green revetment, a total of 3,720 m of dike with green revetment, 6 constructions of protection of bridge abutment and 1,053,227 m² allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. (IL Survey, 2019) Potential damages in the catchment areas were defined by the expected storm to hit Mozambique, and two types of storms were regarded; medium storm event and heavy storm events. For each scenario, the consult- ant estimated costs and benefits using primary data from field studies and secondary data from a literature review. The consultant obtained information on the cost and benefits of plantation of land and the aforementioned combined measures from IL. This information included the results of benefits accrued from replanting over time; flood protection through filtering watercourse, and carbon sequestration and socio-economic impact of risk events and risk reduction due to implementation of proposed solution measures were also considered as key economic benefits. The consultant prepared both a financial analysis and an economic analysis. The financial analysis included market-based benefits to the local government and community. The economic analysis also included extra market benefits of mangrove restoration, such as carbon sequestration. Both the financial and economic anal- yses accounted for the total costs of each option, but taxes were only included in the financial analysis. 3.1.1 Financial Analysis The financial analysis in this study considered the capital and operation expenditures (CAPEX and OPEX) which include construction costs, planting costs, maintenance, enforcement, repair and rebuilding in addition to taxes. The consultant used market prices, estimated the annual cash flows for benefits (including revenues and subsidies) and costs (construction investment, maintenance, and labour), as well as annuity net cash flows. The financial analysis accounted the flood protection by measuring the reduction in storm damages to houses. It also reflected the cost of the 17 percent value-added tax on goods and services, but not the opportunity cost of unpaid community labour for plantation of land and harvesting. 3.1.2 Economic Analysis The economic analysis took into account all financial costs and benefits within the communities studied as well as the value of the carbon sequestered by the growing vegetated land in Quelimane, in addition to the socio-economic impact of risk events. The costs included in the economic analysis were the same as in the financial analysis, except for taxes, which was omitted from the economic analysis as transfer payments Although planted land in Quelimane could provide many other economic benefits including reduced mortality and health and safety impacts from storms, water filtration, biodiversity, due to a lack of data the consultant did not value them in monetary terms. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 32 3. QUELIMANE 3.2 ASSUMPTIONS FOR QUELIMANE CITY CBA The proposed measures for flood protection in Quelimane city cover 1,686 ha across 11 different catchment areas. 95 ha of which are allocated for plantation of unused land; 80 ha of which will include construction measures of construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, outlets and flap gates, green revetment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abutment and a certain area allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. The analysis did not consider possible benefit transfer of biodiversity, existence value, water purification and waste treatment resulting from vegetation of land. Considering these factors in the CBA would increase the benefits accrued from vegetation of land, in this case, the analysis is calculated at a lower bound estimated of the total benefits. The consultant followed discount rate of 6% in the base case for the economic analysis as well as the financial analysis as per the CEADIR CBA. The Consultant also applied the range of discount rates used in the CEADIR including 0%, 3% and 12% in the sensitivity analyses for the economic analysis. This was done due to the fact that higher discount rates reduce the present value of both costs and benefits incurred in the more distant future. The mangroves will need 10 to 15 years to reach maturity. (IL Survey, 2019) The consultant assumed that in the first year, benefits will be accrued by 31%, and gradually increases to 70% in the second year, 100% in the third year which is in proportion to the growth rate of the vegetation of land (vetiver and elephant grass) In contrast, runoff protection benefits resulted from the combined measures will occur as soon as construction and rehabilitation is completed. The consultant assumed completion of the construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, and rehabilitation of existing drainage channels, outlets and flap gates, green revetment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abutment. This analysis was done in USD since much of the cost and benefit data provided was in this currency. There- fore, the consultant used an exchange rate of 63.97 meticais per dollar (as used in Nacala estimates). 3.3 PLANTATION OF LAND ASSUMPTIONS The benefits from vegetation of land vary with the different species of plants used since that affects the growth rate as well as the tree density over time. What also impacts the tree density are the number of seedlings and trees and their projected survival rates over time. The growth in vegetation of land and tree density affects the benefits accrued from flood protection and carbon sequestration 3.3.1 Revegetation of Land and Carbon Sequestration Assumptions IL plans to plant two plant communities: 1. Grass Community: a. Vetiver Grass b. Elephant Grass c. LM Grass d. Red Grass 2. Wetland Plant Mix: a. Vetiver Grass b. Elephant Grass c. Buffalo Grass d. Common Crowfoot Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 33 3. QUELIMANE e. Basket Grass f. Miniature Papyrus g. Papyrus h. Common Reed i. Alkali Bulrush j. Mangroves The consultant took to the average carbon stocks of the two plant communities provided by IL to derive the carbon stock per ha in order to result with carbon stock values per ha. These results are included the results in the CBA economic benefits resulted from carbon stock at 4 different cost prices ( $0, $8, $15, $25). The growth rate of the planted land was split between the grass species and the mangroves as both groups have two distinct growth features. The growth rate of the grass species together form an average of 3 years to reach to achieve full carbon absorption capacity as it reaches maturity, while the mangroves takes up to 10 to 15 years. (IL Survey, 2019). The Vetiver and Elephant grass take up only half a year to reach their maximum height of 1.3 meters and 2.5 meters respectively. The following table provides the growth rates assumed across the three years: Table 3-2: Growth rate of Revegetated Land Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Growth rate 31% 70% 100% Survival rate after ma- 90% 80% turity Following the survey answers provided by CES, the consultant estimated that the grass community includes 40,000 number of plants per ha and 31,000 plants of the wetland community grown per ha. It was also assumed 90% survival rate after plants are released from the nursery and an 80% survival rate after maturity. It is also assumed that benefits of planted land will be fully accrued within three years. According to the data provided to the consultant, the carbon storage in grass communities globally equals to 22 t C ha/year while the dry grasslands in the UK reach between 117 – 435 t C ha/year (check annex), and for the purpose of the calculations an average 276 t C ha/year was calculated for the dry grasslands. The Consultant used these values for the CBA assessment as follows: Table 3-3: Carbon Stock per Plant Community in tons per ha per year Number of Carbon s tock Carbon s tock per hectare [t/ ha] ton of carbon Share of plants Carbon s tock per plant or tree Plant plants or trees per hectare after third year C/ha/ yr or trees per ha [t/plant] per ha [t/ ha] (20% of trees are cut per year) Gra s s Community 22 40000 57% 12.57 12.57 0.00055 Wetla nd P la nt mix 276 30000 43% 118.29 118.29 0.00920 Total 70000 130.86 130.86 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 34 3. QUELIMANE 3.2.2 Plantation Costs The expenditures included the costs of buying the seedlings, labour for planting, maintenance, support staff and hydrological restoration. Since it is unused land, it is necessary to restore the hydrological flow to ensure healthy vegetation. Re-establishment of the natural hydrological flows improves the likelihood of successful vegetation and increases the density of trees through natural recruitment. The consultant provided the cost of manual labour, materials and equipments, and the costs of purchasing seedlings and maintaining the planted area under table 4-3. The consultant did not estimate the cost for licensing since it is unused land and owned by the municipality. The consultant estimated that the local enforcement costs would be $17 per year, based on a staff-level labour rate of 5 percent of the person’s time all year. W&H estimated annual labour required after implementation and planting of land by staff level; one senior staff with a monthly salary of $ 150, three mid-level staff for $ 120 a month. The table below summarizes the cost incurred by the vegetation of land, these costs are used to calculate the costs of ecological restoration, initial planting and maintenance of the land (see annex). Initial planting of the land includes 6,000 seedlings; 5,000 of which are elephant and vetiver grass and the remaining 1,000 is made of mangrove trees. Taking into consideration potential harvesting and damages through the years another 200 seedlings are expected to be transported and replanted. Table 3-4: Plantation of Land Costs Cos t/Unit Number of Number of Total project Cos t Unit Cos t per ha [USD/ha] [USD/Unit] units per ha months cos t [USD] E colog ica l res tora tion - la bor La bour $ 60 100 24 $ 144,000 $ 1,513.67 E colog ica l res tora tion - ma teria ls a nd equipment Ma teria ls & E quipments 100 $ 951 $ 10.00 Ma inta ince a fter res tora tion P ers on-Da ys $ 11,000 $ 115.63 S eedling s g ra s s Gra s s $ 0.10 5,000 $ 47,567 $ 500 S eedling s ma ng roves (trees ) Trees $ 0.50 1,000 $ 47,567 $ 500 P la nting la bour P ers on-Da ys $ 60 200 18 $ 216,000 $ 2,271 S a fety equipment for implementing pa rtners including ma s ks , g loves , $ 15.00 300 24 $ 108,000 $ 1,135 etc for 250 people Tra ns port of s eeding s from nurs ery Truck renta l a nd opera tions $ 200 4 18 $ 32,496 $ 342 B a g s for g ra s s s eedling s * environmenta lly a ccepta ble ba g s Bags $ 0.10 5,000 $ 47,567 $ 500 S enior s ta ff: 6 S ta ff $ 150 6 24 $ 21,600 $ 227.05 Mid-level s ta ff S ta ff $ 120 20 24 $ 57,600 $ 605.47 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 35 3. QUELIMANE 3.3 COMBINED MEASURES ASSUMPTIONS In addition to the vegetation of unused land, a combined measure including the construction of 5 retention ponds, 11,619 m of drainage channels, rehabilitation of existing 14,260 m of drainage channels, 9 outlets and flap gates, 3,149 m of green revetment, a total of 3,720 m of dike with green revetment, 6 constructions of protection of bridge abutment and 1,053,227 m² allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. (IL Survey, 2019) These combined measures together with vegetation of land are to be conducted in main flood prone areas in Quelimane. The consultant estimated the costs of the combined measures based on values provided by (IL Survey, 2019) listed in the table below. These included; construction and maintenance costs of the three measures, taking into consideration the potential costs for repair in medium and heavy storm events. Table 3-5: Description of Combined Measures Cons truction Meas ures V alue Area for cons truction mea s ures (ha ) 80 Total Inves tment cos t per Site US $ Area 1 tota l inves ment cos t $ 980,073 Area 2 tota l inves ment cos t $ 750,000 Area 3/4 tota l inves ment cos t $ 724,449 Area 5 tota l inves ment cos t $ 47,235 Area 6 tota l inves ment cos t $ 3,397,991 Area 7 tota l inves ment cos t $ 1,156,829 Area 8 tota l inves ment cos t $ 742,262 Area 9 tota l inves ment cos t $ 51,000 Area 10 tota l inves ment cos t $ 596,275 Area 12 tota l inves ment cos t $ 230,652 Va rious a rea s tota l inves ment cos t $ 71,300 Maintenance cos t Ma intena nce cos t g reen revetment $ 11,000 Cos t to for Quelima ne $ 8,748,066 Yea rly ma intena nce $ 11,000 Annua l R epa ir cos t a fter medium s torm event $ 8,748 Annua l R ebuilding cos t a fter la rg e s torm event $ 218,702 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 36 3. QUELIMANE 3.4 BENEFITS The consultant estimated the benefits from the reduced risk of flood damage to flood prone areas and sur- rounding housing with vegetation of land in combination with the construction of the aforementioned various construction measures. The consultant also included the financial and economic benefits of storm protection and carbon sequestration. 3.4.1 Storm Protection The consultant estimated the storm protection benefits by the value of rebuilding or repairing the houses damaged or destroyed and compensation costs for potential resettlements. The main building materials used for the houses in the study area stone, cement and metal roofing, with access to water, sewage and power. The consultant estimated that the value of per household that includes 10 people in Quelimane is $ 16,000. Compensation and transportation costs are assumed to be around $ 10,000, taking this value and the value of the house, a total cost of resettlement would equal to $ 26,000. The study area included 6,338 homes affected, if no solution measures were taken. It is assumed that in medium storm event, 50% of the houses will be damaged while 100% will be damaged by the large storm event under the without solution measure scenario. On the other hand, in the with solution measures 15% of the houses could be damaged in the medium storm event and 20% in the large storm event (excluding sever tropical storms and cyclones). Taking into consideration the above values, the total cost of damage from large storm events with solution measures and without solution measures were calculated, following the annual damage cost for the next 15 years (from 2020-2035) with and without scenarios. Then the annual cost of damage difference between the without and with solution measures was calculated to define the benefits accrued from households saved in the with solution measures scenario. Table 3-6: Estimated Storm Damages Storm Scenarios Without Solu- With Solution tion Measures Measures Medium Storm Event Number of houses damaged 3,169 951 Heavy Storm Event Number of houses damaged 6,338 1,268 Total cost of damage [USD] by 2036 $164,775,000 $32,955,000 Annual cost of damage [USD/year] $6,985,919 $587,240 Difference in cost damage under scenario forecast $6,398,679 The values above were then measure across 2020-2035 and divided by the number of ha in order to measure the number of houses damaged, the corresponding cost of compensation and resettlement per ha which is then used in the CBA. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 37 3. QUELIMANE The following table summarizes the results by a 5 year interval between 2020 and 2035, considering both with and without project scenarios, in addition to the corresponding difference which acts as a financial benefit to the “with project scenario”. The number of houses damaged were calculated through a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), taking into account that by 2035 a total of 6,338 houses will be damaged in the without case scenario and only 3,169 damaged houses in 2020, this results in a 4 %. Similarly in the “with project scenario” a CAGR of 1.81% was used. Table 3-7: Estimated Storm Damage Compensations per Hectare Storm Scenario 2019 Storm 2036 Storm Years 2020 2025 2030 2036 Without project scenario Number of houses per hectare damaged without project scenario 2 2 3 4 Compensation and resettelmenent cost $ 48,853 $ 2,572 $ 3,194 $ 4,142 With project scenario Number of houses per hectare damaged with project scenario 1 1 1 1 Compensation and resettelmenent cost $ 14,655.83 $ 285.72 $ 312.60 $ 348.21 Difference (without - with) project scenarios Difference of number of houses per hectare (with and without scenario ) 1 2 2 3 Difference in compensation and resettelmenent cost $ 34,196.93 $ 2,286.41 $ 2,881.62 $ 3,794.18 3.4.2 Other Socio-Economically Valuable Assets Assessment of the socio-economic impact of risk events takes into consideration additional valuable assets located in each of the studied sites. Each site comprises of various sorts of added socio-economically valuable assets such as the airport in site 1, the port in site 2 and school buildings and health care centres in site 12. The results of the assessment of such socio-economic impacts presented an annual risk value and considered the probability of such risk events. The risk value estimated is a % share of the total socio-economic impact value of the socio-economically valuable asset in the study site. This % share is represented by the probability of a risk event occurring which changes in the “with and without project” scenario. For example, site #1 which includes an airport has a socio-economic impact value of $3.3 million, the esti- mated exceedance probability, if no solution measures are taken, would equal to 20%. Therefore, the risk value would equal to $664,000. In the “with project” scenario, the exceedance probability decreases to 1% and so the risk impact value decreases as well to $33,000. The following table summarizes the risk values of each site in the “with and without project” scenario: Table 3-8: Estimated Risk Value (USD) Catchment Areas Without Project Scenario With Project Scenario Difference (benefit) Area 1 $ 663,600 $ 33,180 $ 630,420 Area 2 $ 22,840 $ 11,420 $ 11,420 Area 3 $ 2,208,560 $ 110,428 $ 2,098,132 Area 4 $ 513,600 $ 25,680 $ 487,920 Area 5 $ 23,840 $ 11,920 $ 11,920 Area 6 $ 17,120 $ 8,560 $ 8,560 Area 7 $ 28,680 $ 28,680 $ - Area 8 $ 76,920 $ 38,460 $ 38,460 Area 9 $ 22,120 $ 11,060 $ 11,060 Area 10 $ 109,140 $ 5,457 $ 103,683 Area 12 $ 508,000 $ 25,400 $ 482,600 Total $ 4,194,420 $ 310,245 $ 3,884,175 Total per hectare $ 23,927 $ 1,770 $ 22,157 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 38 3. QUELIMANE The difference calculated is the economic benefit considered in the CBA. The sum of the differences was calculated resulting in $22,157 in reduction of risk in an annual basis. The risks would gradually increase somewhat, given gradual sea level rise. The risk values were considered for 2031 horizon. Given the uncer- tainty of some inputs, the risk levels were mitigated. 3.4.3 Mat Weaving The potential for mat weaving for the locals with the study areas was regarded, as it is a relevant and highly produced among the farmers around the study area. The wetland plant mix area of 33 ha were considered as the resulting land used for mat weaving since wetland plant species are commonly used for it. Roughly 20 plants of Phragmites (common reed) are used and 50 plants of Cyperus required for one mat. It is also esti- mated that one mat costs roughly $1.50. The following table summarizes the parameters and total revenue derived from mat weaving per hectare per year. This will be considered the benefit accrued from mat weaving. The consultant is aware that the plants used for mat weaving are available at 4 plants per meter squared which is 40,000 plants per ha. It is also assumed that mat weaving is considered as an extra benefit with no additional cost since labour for harvesting the plants are covered by the sale of the mat and all revenues are given to the harvester who is also weaving the mat and selling it. Table 3-9: Mat Weaving Costs and Benefits Parameters Mat Weaving V alue Tota l a rea of wetla nd pla nt mix community (ha ) 33 Number of pla nts per hecta re 40,000 Number of pla nts requiered to wea ve 1 ma t 70 Ma ts produced per ha [ma t/ha ] 571 Total Mats produced per ha [mat/ha/year] 450 Price of 1 mat (USD/mat] $ 1.50 R evenue [US D/ha /yea r] $ 22,164.98 B enefits a ccrued in firs t yea r 70% B enefits a ccrued in s econd yea r 100% The consultant considered that not all plants are used for mat weaving and calculated that from the 40,000 plants per ha, 571 plants per ha will be available to be used for mat weaving. 80% of which is considered to calculate the number of mats per ha per year produced and that will equal to 450 mats/ha/year. The total revenue then considering that one mat costs $1.50 across the 33 ha results in 22, 165 $/ha/year 3.4.4 Value of Carbon The plant species appointed for the study areas in Quelimane, to be planted around the flood prone areas, include 12 types of plants; vetiver grass, elephant grass, buffalo grass, LM grass, common crowfoot, basket grass, miniature papyrus, papyrus, common reed, red grass, alkali bulrush and mangroves. All 12 of which are important carbon sinks. The sale of carbon offsets can be a potential revenue source for large scale vegetation of land. On the other hand, it would also require substantial costs to arrange transactions and meet the specific requirements for sale of carbon credits; the MVR, or measurement, reporting and verification. Owed to the fact that the Consultant has regarded the USAID CEADIR CBA as a reference and guide for the CBA, the price of carbon in the sensitivity analysis was adopted in this study. This included a 4 different carbon prices in the sensitivity analysis—$0, $8, $15, and $25 per tCO2e. (Narayan, et al., 2017) Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 39 3. QUELIMANE 3.4.5 Other Potential Economic Benefits that were not included Human morality and injuries reduction are an important economic benefit of flood risk management and flood protection solutions. In this year (2019), the powerful cyclone “Idia” had almost completely destroyed the city of Beira in Mozambique, leaving 90% of it wiped out. More than half a million people were affected, roads and infrastructure across Mozambique have been destroyed and floodwaters have not receded even within 10 days after the storm. (Tara John, CNN , 2019). Including these values would increase the storm protection benefits, substantially. However, it is difficult to predict the number of fatalities from a storm and the number of storm deaths that could be avoided with the solution measurements considered. Similarly to the CEADIR CBA a benefit transfer method has been proposed to estimate the value of statistical life based on differences in income in various developed and developing countries. However, it is difficult to find studies for countries in sub-Sahara Africa; in addition, there is a dispute in using value transfer method specifically when adjusting values from developed to developing countries. These potential benefits, if calcu- lated would have a considerable impact on the total estimated benefits, as a result, this analysis is considered at a lower bound estimate of the total benefits. The analysis did not consider possible benefit transfer of biodiversity, existence value, water purification and waste treatment resulting from vegetation of land. Considering these factors in the CBA would increase the benefits accrued from vegetation of land, in this case, the analysis is calculated at a lower bound estimated of the total benefits. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 40 3. QUELIMANE 3.5 RESULTS The without project scenario does not consider the solution measures recommended in this study; vegetation of land in combination the construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, rehabilitation of existing drain- age channels, outlets and flap gates, green revetment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abutment and area allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. The table lists the assumptions for the without project: Table 3-10: Without Project Scenario Assumptions Parameter Base Scenario Value Time horizon 31 years Average house value $ 16,000 The table below lists the assumptions for the solution measures scenario that includes the plantation of land and combined measures Table 3-11: With Project Scenario Assumptions Parameter Base Scenario Value Time horizon 31 years Plants survival after maturity 80% Seedling survival rate 90% Price of carbon ($/tCO2e) $0, $8, $15, and $25 3.5.1 Financial Analysis The table below lists the financial costs for 2019-2025 with project scenario including land vegetation in com- bination the construction of retention ponds, drainage channels, rehabilitation of existing drainage channels, outlets and flap gates, green revetment, dike with green revetment, constructions of protection of bridge abut- ment and area allocated for the protection and re-growing of mangroves. These costs include construction costs, ecological restoration, initial planting, maintenance, travel costs, rebuilding after storm events, and taxes. The values provided are based on IL estimations and provided to the consultant through IL surveying (see in annex) This scenario considers the cost and benefits under baseline conditions, without investments in vegetation of land and combined infrastructure development measures. The study area includes 11 catchment areas in Quelimane, with a land area of 95 ha for plantation of land, 80 ha for construction measures. All values in are in USD/ ha /year. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 41 3. QUELIMANE Table 3-12: With Project Scenario Financial Costs per Hectare per Year Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Included in timeframe? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Costs CAPEX Annual house damage compensation due to storm events $14,656 $586 $271 $276 $281 $286 Ecological restoration $758 $758 $0 $0 $0 $0 Initial planting $2,512 $3,546 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction of combined measures across all areas $49,774 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OPEX Maintenance/replacement of non-surviving plantings $0 $115 $115 $0 $0 $0 Enforcement $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 Travel costs for support $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 Annual maintenance for combined measures $137 $137 $137 $137 $137 $137 Repair and rebuilding of combined measures after storm events of $109 $109 $109 $109 $109 $109 current 2019 rainfall Taxes - Revegetation of land $277 $449 $0 $0 $0 $0 Taxes - Combined measures $8,503 $42 $42 $42 $42 $42 Total Financial Costs $76,754 $5,770 $701 $591 $596 $601 What can be noted from the table above is the following: 5. Annual house damage compensation due to storm events The annual house damage compensation calculated per ha per year considers the total resettlement cost of $26,000 and the probable number of movements/resettlements per year in the “with project scenario”. And it is seen that the compensation is bound to decrease as the benefits of the solution measures are activated. It is important to note that the household damage compensation costs are calculated annually in a decreasing rate since the solution measures provide damage prevention. However, it was clarified to the consultant that by 2036 a bigger storm would hit the area compared to the annual expected storms. For this reason, the compensation cost of resettlement and house damage needs re-investing and so the cost in 2037 returns back to the initial 2020 costs and continues to decrease as investment in the reconstructions and replantation take place and benefits will be re-accrued. 6. Ecological restoration and Initial planting These values were taken from the “Plantation Land Cost” Table previously stating the total cost of each activity in USD per hectare. The total capital costs represented by the one time activities or capital activities were divided in two years, to be paid off in two years. 7. Construction of combined measures across all areas This includes the total investment cost for all the sites regarding the construction of drainage channels, reten- tion basins, shore protections, dikes, etc. The total cost is $8.7 million for the total 175 ha which equals to $49,774 per hectare. 8. The Operational Expenditures (OPEX) The OPEX includes maintenance costs, repairs and taxes costs on revegetated land and combined grey in- frastructure measures. The costs are calculated per ha per year and are assumed to be consistent throughout the years. The total financial costs include all CAPEX and OPEX in addition to the tax rates. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 42 3. QUELIMANE The table below presents the financial benefits accrued from taking the solution measures. The benefit stream was provided by the storm protection of houses calculated by the difference in compensation and resettlement cost between the “with and without project scenario” as aforementioned. The financial benefits include benefits accrued from mat weaving and avoided household damages. Table 3-13: With Project Scenario Financial Benefits per Hectare per Year Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Included in timeframe? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Financial Benefits Mat Weaving $15,515 $22,165 $22,165 $22,165 $22,165 $22,165 House damage prevention with solution measures $34,197 $1,368 $1,988 $2,083 $2,182 $2,286 Total Financial Benefits $49,712 $23,533 $24,153 $24,248 $24,347 $24,451 What can be noted from the table above is the following: 3. Mat Weaving The total revenue then considering that one mat costs $1.50 across the 33 ha results in 22,165 $/ha/year. Further explanation on this benefit is aforementioned above. 4. House damage prevention with solution measures The values represent the difference in cost of household compensation in the “without project” scenario. De- tails of this benefit are explained in the chapters above. After calculating the financial net present value (FNPV) and discounting it at 6% for 31 years, the total sum NPV for the proposed measures was 189,384 $/ha. 3.5.2 Economic Analysis The economic analysis, in regards to the economic costs, adjusts the financial costs by calculating the sum of all costs considered (not including transfer payments such as taxes). The economic benefits include the carbon sequestration benefits as well as the socio-economic benefit by reduced risk. As aforementioned in sub section 3.3.4 Value of Carbon, the following lists the assumptions taken: 1. Assume that the 4 carbon prices were net of transaction and measurement, reporting and ver- ification (MRV) costs and would not increase over time with climate change 2. Assume that the benefits of carbon sequestration could not be sold due to the limited involve- ment of Mozambique in the carbon offset market, in addition to lack of information on the trans- action and MRV costs. Therefore, carbon benefits are considered in the economic analysis. 3. The Consultant therefore did not include marketable carbon sequestration benefits in the fi- nancial and economic analysis as a benefit to the communities or government nor as an extra market value to society. 4. The sum of the differences of the socio-economic risk value differences, in the “with and with- out project” scenario, was calculated resulting in $22,157 in reduction of risk in an annual ba- sis. The risks would gradually increase somewhat, given gradual sea level rise. The risk val- ues were considered for 2031 horizon. Given the uncertainty of some inputs, the risk levels were mitigated. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 43 3. QUELIMANE The table below lists the costs considered for the economic costs including the capital and operational costs of green revetment activities, construction activities, enforcement, maintenance and repair and rebuilding after storm events. The only difference between the financial and economic costs is the inclusion of taxes, where the economic cost does not include transfer payments such as taxes. Table 3-14: With Project Scenario Economic Costs per Hectare per Year Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Included in timeframe? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Costs CAPEX Annual house damage compensation due to storm events $14,656 $586 $271 $276 $281 $286 Ecological restoration $758 $758 $0 $0 $0 $0 Initial planting $2,512 $3,546 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction of combined measures across all areas $49,774 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OPEX Maintenance/replacement of non-surviving plantings $0 $115 $115 $0 $0 $0 Enforcement $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 Travel costs for support $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 Annual maintenance for combined measures $137 $137 $137 $137 $137 $137 Repair and rebuilding of combined measures after storm events of $109 $109 $109 $109 $109 $109 current 2019 rainfall Total Economic Costs $67,974 $5,279 $660 $549 $554 $560 The table below presents the economic benefits of revegetation of land at four different carbon values in addition to the socio-economic benefits by reduced risks: Table 3-15: Incremental Economic Benefits from Plantation of Land per Hectare Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Included in timeframe? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Total Financial Benefits $49,712 $23,533 $24,153 $24,248 $24,347 $24,451 Economic Benefits Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $ 22,100 $ 22,100 $ 22,100 $ 22,100 $ 22,100 Carbon stocks (Carbon Price #1) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Carbon stocks (Carbon Price #2) $17,397.35 $18,948.85 $22,089.31 $30,145.68 $41,831.29 $67,296.32 Carbon stocks (Carbon Price #3) $32,620.03 $35,529.10 $41,417.46 $56,523.15 $78,433.68 $126,180.61 Carbon stocks (Carbon Price #4) $54,366.72 $59,215.17 $69,029.10 $94,205.25 $130,722.79 $210,301.01 As aforementioned above, the sum of the socio-economic risk value differences, in the “with and without project” scenario, was calculated resulting in $22,100 in reduction of risk in an annual basis. The risks would gradually increase somewhat, given gradual sea level rise. The risk values were considered for 2031 horizon. Given the uncertainty of some inputs, the risk levels were mitigated. As for the benefits accrued from the carbon sequestration; it included 4 different carbon prices in the sensitivity analysis—price #1 ($0), price #2 ($8), price #3 ($15), and price #4 ($25) per tCO2e The table below presents the economic EPV per ha for the four carbon prices over the 31 year time horizon at a 6% discount rate. The economic NPV ranged from of 201,586 $/ha min at a carbon price 0$/tCO2e to 1,861,651 $/ha at a carbon price of 25$/tCO2e. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 44 3. QUELIMANE Table 3-16: Economic Net Present Value of Revegetated Land by Carbon Prices at 6% discount rate Carbon Price [$/tCO2e] Economic Net Benefit [$/ha] Economic Net Benefit [$] $ - $ 201,586 $ 35,430,210 $ 8.00 $ 732,807 $ 128,795,971 $ 15.00 $ 1,197,625 $ 210,491,011 $ 25.00 $ 1,861,651 $ 327,198,212 3.6 RESULTS OF THE BASE CASE SCENARIO The economic net present values (NPV) of solution measures exceeded those of the financial NPV with a financial rate of return of 19.08% at a 6 % discount rate and an economic internal rate of return of 573.15% at 6% discount rate at carbon price #4; 25 $/tCO2e. In addition to the economic benefit accrued from carbon sequestration, the socio-economic benefits realized by reduction in risk levels subject to willingness for funding of mitigation measures estimates an EIRR of 52.64%. Table 3-17: Annuity Values for Financial and Economic Assessments Annuity Values - Financial NPV FIRR 0% discount rate $17,407 3% discount rate $15,584 19.08% 6% discount rate $13,596 12% discount rate $9,409 Annuity Values - Economic NPV EIRR 6% discount rate (socio-economic benefit by reduced risk) $35,075 52.64% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #1) $14,472 22.48% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #2) $52,610 81.11% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #3) $85,980 158.17% 6% discount rate (Carbon Price #4) $133,652 573.15% With a total area of 175 ha allocated for the solution measures, the total investment cost was calculated to equalling around $ 8.7 million; of which the following CAPEX per site were considered: Site No. Total Investment cost per Site US $ Site 1 $ 980,073 Site 2 $ 750,000 Site 3&4 $ 724,449 Site 5 $ 47,235 Site 6 $ 3,397,991 Site 7 $ 1,156,829 Site 8 $ 742,262 Site 9 $ 51,000 Site 10 $ 596,275 Site 12 $ 230,652 various $ 71,300 Total $ 8,748,066 The financial and economic benefits accumulated over the period of 50 years for the total number of hec- tares of the study area (175 ha) were calculated at a 6% discount rate. The following table summarize the results. Although results are sensitive to the carbon price assumption, the solution measures will still have a positive NPV at carbon price of zero. The financial and economic benefits accumulated over the period of 31 years for the total number of hectares of the study area (175 ha) were calculated at a 6% discount rate. The following table summarize the results: Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 45 3. QUELIMANE Table 3-17: Base Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate USD Per Hectare at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $189,384 Financial Annualized Value $13,596 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $488,566 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $201,586 Economic Annualized Value $14,472 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $732,807 Economic Annualized Value $52,610 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $1,197,625 Economic Annualized Value $85,980 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $1,861,651 Economic Annualized Value $133,652 Table 3-18: Base Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 175 ha at 6% discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $33,285,526 Financial Annualized Value $2,389,644 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $85,868,901 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $35,430,210 Economic Annualized Value $2,543,615 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $128,795,971 Economic Annualized Value $9,246,551 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $210,491,011 Economic Annualized Value $15,111,619 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $327,198,212 Economic Annualized Value $23,490,288 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 46 3. QUELIMANE The results show that both the economic benefits and the financial benefits have a positive result with the financial benefits reaching around$ 33 million and the socio-economic benefits by risk reduction equalling around $ 85 million, in addition to carbon sequestrated economic benefit reaching $35 million at $0 carbon price. The Consultant calculated the financial internal rate of return (FIRR), as previously calculated, and it showed that with a discount rate of 19.08% can achieve breakeven. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 47 3. QUELIMANE 3.7 SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS W&H considered a sensitivity analysis to assess the changes in the net present values as key assumptions were modified. The factors that had the largest impact in the analysis were the survival rate of the plants and resettlement cost. The models also demonstrated that there is an indirect impact between plant survival rate and resettlement cost. Integrating further information in the model on the correlation of plant survival rate and storm intensity and frequency could provide for clearer correlations. Additionally, further information on the impact of plant survival rates and urban survival rates on resettlement costs would allow for improvement of the model as well. The table below presents the assumptions used in the base scenario and modified for a low and high sensitivity analysis. Table 3-19: Assumptions Modified in the Sensitivity Analyses Parameters Base Scenario Low Scenario High Scenario Time horizon [years] 31 31 31 Discount rates [%] 0%, 3%, 6%, 12% 0%, 3%, 6%, 12% 0%, 3%, 6%, 12% Mangrove survival rate after maturity [%] 80% 50% 100% Seedling survival rate [%] 90% 50% 100% Carbon price n.a n.a n.a Green Revetment 100% 50% 100% Average resettelment cost [USD] 26,000 13,000 26,000 Mat weaving benefits accrued [%] 70 % first year 100% second year 40 % first year 50% second year 80 % first year 100% second year Socio-economic risk probability with 1% 2% 1% scenario Socio-economic risk probability without scenario* Catchment areas 1,3,4,10,12 20% 30% 20% Catchment areas 2,5,6,8,9 2% 3% 2% Catchment area 7 1% 2% 1% The tables provide the sensitivity analysis results for the lower and higher bound scenarios. Summary results (NPV) for overall low sensitivity analysis: Table 3-20: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 48 3. QUELIMANE Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate USD Per Hectare at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $51,079 Financial Annualized Value $3,667 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $506,272 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $63,281 Economic Annualized Value $4,543 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $478,400 Economic Annualized Value $34,345 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $841,630 Economic Annualized Value $60,422 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $1,360,529 Economic Annualized Value $97,675 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 49 3. QUELIMANE Table 3-21: Low Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 175 ha at 6% discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $8,977,461 Financial Annualized Value $644,514 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $88,980,769 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $11,122,145 Economic Annualized Value $798,486 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $84,082,233 Economic Annualized Value $6,036,452 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $147,922,310 Economic Annualized Value $10,619,673 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $239,122,421 Economic Annualized Value $17,167,131 Summary results (NPV) for overall high sensitivity analysis: Table 3-22: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures per Hectare at a 6% Discount Rate USD Per Hectare at 6 % discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $192,251 Financial Annualized Value $13,802 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $491,434 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $204,454 Economic Annualized Value $14,678 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $1,178,621 Economic Annualized Value $84,616 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $2,031,017 Economic Annualized Value $145,811 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $3,248,726 Economic Annualized Value $233,233 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 50 3. QUELIMANE Table 3-23: High Sensitivity Financial and Economic Net Present Values of Solution Measures at a 6% Discount Rate Total Value in USD for 175 ha at 6% discount rate Scenario: Solution measures Financial Net Benefits $33,789,522 Financial Annualized Value $2,425,827 Socio-economic benefit by reduced risk $86,372,897 $0 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $35,934,206 Economic Annualized Value $2,579,798 $8 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $207,150,882 Economic Annualized Value $14,871,824 $15 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $356,965,474 Economic Annualized Value $25,627,346 $25 Carbon Price Economic Net Benefits $570,986,319 Economic Annualized Value $40,992,377 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 51 4. CONCLUSIONS 4 CONCLUSIONS NACALA The CBA assessed the financial and economic viability of the flood management solution measures consid- ered by the Consultant for Nacala City. A study area across 11 catchment areas and 1,296 ha were allocated for the solution measures where 977 ha was used for revegetation of land, 244 ha used for urban gardening and 75 ha used for combined measures (rehabilitation of drainage system, toe protection of gullies and reten- tion ponds). The solution measures had a positive economic net present value which exceeded that of the financial net present value in the base scenario. For the project to reach financial breakeven the discount rate should be 1.26%. It could have resulted with a higher bound estimate of the total financial and economic viability if the value of human health and safety and other benefits were considered. More research would be required to help estimate benefits that were not included in this analysis, including reduced human health and safety risks as well as water filtration, biodiversity, and existence values for the revegetated land. QUELIMANE The CBA for Quelimane assessed the financial and economic viability of the storm management solution measures considered by the Consultant for Quelimane City. A study area across 11 catchment areas and 175 ha were allocated for the solution measures which included: • Green revetment with a total area of 95 ha which includes o 31 ha for grass communities such as Vetiver grass, elephant grass, LM grass and red grass o 33 ha for wetland plant mix including multiple cyperus species, common reed and more o 33 ha for mangroves • Combined measures solution across 80 ha including construction of drainage systems, shore protections, retention basins and protection bridges. The solution measures had a positive economic and financial net present value. For the project to reach financial breakeven the discount rate should be 19.08%. Similarly to Nacala, it could have resulted with a higher bound estimate of the total financial and economic viability if the value of human health and safety and other benefits were considered. More research would be required to help estimate benefits that were not included in this analysis, including reduced human health and safety risks as well as water filtration, biodiver- sity, and existence values for the revegetated land RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that further investigation should be taken regarding topics such as; market price developments and market demand for housing plots, agricultural products or straw mats or woods, and possibly fishery / aquaculture and population development, social structures. It is also recommended that further investigation should be taken regarding risk prevention measures to be adopted in the cities. This includes organization for defence and combat against heavy storms to cater for protective measures in safe places. This would require organized communicative interaction with the public, shelter, food stock, facilities, and potable water. Establishment of such an organizational means could benefit from such assistance measures. Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 52 5. REFERENCES 5 REFERENCES California Air Resources Board. (2017). California Cap-and-Trade Program: Summary of Joint Auction Settlement Prices and Results. Retrieved from https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auction/results_summary.pdf CES. (2018). CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UPSCALING NATURE-BASED FLOOD PROTECTION IN MOZAMBIQUE’S CITIES. Inros Lackner . Narayan, T., Foley, L., Haskell, J., Cooley, D., & Hyman, E. (2017). COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF MANGROVE RESTORATION FOR COASTAL PROTECTION AND AN EARTHEN DIKE ALTERNATIVE IN MOZAMBIQUE. Washington: USAID. Tara John, CNN . (2019, April). CNN. Retrieved from While the rich world braces for future climate change, the poor world is already being devastated by it: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/31/africa/poorest-hit-the-hardest-climate-change- mozambique-intl/index.html World Bank. (2011). Vulnerability, Risk Reduction, and Adaptation to Climate Change: Mozambique. Climate Risk and Adaptation Country Profile. Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, Climate Investment Funds, and Climate Change Team. Retrieved from ” http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportalb/doc/GFDRRCountryProfiles/wb_gfdrr_climate_ch ange_country_profile_for_MOZ.pdf Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 53 6. ANNEX 1: NACALA 6 ANNEX 1: NACALA CES SURVEY 2018 AND 2019 The following section is divided as per the CEADIR CBA structure. It includes questions regarding certain parameters and values needed to complete the CBA for Nacala. 1. What is the project life (years) for sensitivity analysis? 50 years 2. What is the survival rate of revegetated land? 90% 3. How can the locals benefit from the revegetated land? Economically, what does it give back to the society? Urban Gardening will be proposed as part of the revegetated land (assumption for the moment: 20% of the area proposed for revegetation will be used for urban gardening) 4. What is the number of hectares of in each catchment area? Land area Land area allocated Catchment Total land allocated for % share of land area allocated for the solution for combined Area area [ha] revegetation of measures measures [ha] land [ha] Area 1 929 650 0 70% To be Revegetated Area 2 75 53 0 70% To be Revegetated Area 3 108 75 0 70% To be Revegetated Area 4 175 122 0 70% To be Revegetated Area 5 351 246 0 70% To be Revegetated Area 6 164 8 8 5% To be Revegetated, 5% for Combined Measures Area 7 275 14 14 5% To be Revegetated, 5% for Combined Measures Area 8 76 4 4 5% To be Revegetated, 5% for Combined Measures Area 9 533 27 27 5% To be Revegetated, 5% for Combined Measures Area 10 154 8 8 5% To be Revegetated, 5% for Combined Measures Area 11 301 15 15 5% To be Revegetated, 5% for Combined Measures Area 12 5,257 - 0 - Area 13 10,121 - 0 - Total 18,519 1,221 75 5. What is the total number of households/Industrial buildings in all catchment areas and what is the number of households per hectare? (regardless of whether affected or not by the rainfall) Parameter Value Total number of households Nacala 50,760 (estimated) Total number of households - affected 5,401 Number of households per hectare 3 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 54 6. ANNEX 1: NACALA 6. What is the total affected population in all catchment areas? Parameter Value Total population in catchment areas 249,602 Total population affected 27,005 7. What is the percentage of homes/industrial buildings damaged in medium and large events, considering proposed measures taken (nature based and combined measures)? Parameter Value Base line Number of homes damaged in current event 2,701 Number of homes damaged in 2036 5,401 Solution measures Number of homes damaged in current event 842 Number of homes damaged in 2036 1,137 8. What is the total area dedicated to revegetation of unused land? Parameter Catchment Areas Total Area [ha] Revegetation around gullies n.a. 977 (vetiver grass, elephant grass and Moringa trees) Urban Gardening n.a. 244 Total Revegetation area Areas 1 to 11 1,221 9. How many years will it take for the land to be fully revegetated? And how many years will it take for the benefits of revegetated land to be accrued? Parameter Years Year to full revegetated land Year 1: 20% Effectiveness Year 2: 70% Effectiveness Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 55 6. ANNEX 1: NACALA Year 3: 100% Effectiveness 10. What is the licensing cost for concessions of land that have been issued so far? Utilized land is owned by municipality and according to available information currently unused. 11. What are the economic and financial benefits that come with revegetation of land a. Financial Benefits of Revegetation of land i. Erosion protection ii. Agriculture production – urban gardening b. Economic Benefits of Revegetation of land: i. CO2 sequestration 12. What is the annual probability of an extreme event? In addition: extreme event = critical flow in gullies. Event happens regularly in rainy season in case of heavy rainfall events, basic assumption: 10 times per year 13. What are the costs that come with the combined measures used in this study? Com bined Meas ures Area for combined mea s ures (ha ) 75 Retention pond cos t R etention pond Total cos t of retention pond [US D] $396,000 Cos t of cons truction of retention pond [US D/pond] $4,000 Number of retention ponds 99 Annua l Ma intena nce cos t [US D/yea r] $500 Tota l R epa ir cos t a fter current ra infa ll 2019 [US D] $200 Tota l R ebuilding cos t a fter hea vy ra infa ll 2036 [US D] $400 Toe protected g ullies cos t Toe protection Total cos t of toe protection [US D] $248,441 Cos t of cons truction of toe protection within g ullies [US D/m] $5.50 Leng th of toe protection [meters ] 45,171 Annua l Ma intena nce cos t [US D/m/yea r] $1.00 Annua l Ma intena nce cos t [US D/yea r] $45,171 R epa ir cos t a fter current ra infa ll 2019 [US D/m] $0.20 Tota l R epa ir cos t a fter current ra infa ll 2019 [US D] $9,034.20 R ebuilding cos t a fter hea vy ra infa ll 2036 [US D/m] $0.40 Tota l R ebuilding cos t a fter hea vy ra infa ll 2036 [US D] $18,068.40 Rehabilitation of Drainag e S ys tem [US D] Dra ina g e S ys tem Total Cos t of rehabilitating drainage s ys tem [USD] $120,000 R eha bilta tion cos t per meter $4.43 R eha bilita tion of Dra ina g e S ys tem [meters ] 27,118 Annua l Ma intena nce cos t [US D/yea r] $90,000 Tota l R epa ir cos t a fter current ra infa ll 2019 [US D] $0.00 Tota l R ebuilding cos t a fter hea vy ra infa ll 2036 [US D] $0.00 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 56 6. ANNEX 1: NACALA 14. What is the price of different crops / vegetables per kg? Parameter – Price in USD/kg Value Maize 0.18 Cassava 0.23 Sorghum 0.28 Rice 0.433 Beans 0.42 Sweet Potatoes 0.32 15. What is the rate of production different crops / vegetables in kg per hectare and year? Parameter – Production in Value kg/year*ha Maize 850 Cassava 4,500 Sorghum 450 Rice 1,200 Beans 450 Sweet Potatoes 1,500 16. What is the rate of production different crops / vegetables in kg per hectare and year? Crop Produced Share of Crop per Hectare Maize 45% Cassava 45% Sorghum 2% Rice 0% Beans 5% Sweet Potatoes 3% Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 57 6. ANNEX 1: NACALA 17. How would the measures described for this study impact on agricultural production in Nacala? And when will we see an increase in agriculture production i.e. 5 years after revegetation of land or as a result of the combined measures? 1-3 years 18. What is the dimension of a retention pond, (size)? Size of Construction (AVG.): 100 m³ Retention Volume: ~ 2,000 m³ 19. The table below lists the different costs related to revegetation of land considered in the CBA, please fill in the table: Number of Cos t/Unit Number of Cos t Unit units per [USD/Unit] months month or ha E colog ica l res tora tion - la bor La bour $ 60 100 24 E colog ica l res tora tion - ma teria ls a nd equipment Ma teria ls & E quipments 100 Ma inta ince a fter res tora tion P ers on-Da ys $ 60.00 10 12 Ma intena nce a fter res tora tion - ma teria ls a nd equipment 10 S eedling s g ra s s Gra s s $ 0.10 5,000 S eedling s trees Trees $ 0.50 1,000 S eedling ma inta ina nce P ers on-Da ys $ 60.00 10 24 P la nting la bor P ers on-Da ys $ 60 200 18 S a fety equipment for implementing pa rtners including ma s ks , g loves , $ 15.00 300 24 etc for 250 people Tra ns port of s eeding s from nurs ery Truck renta l a nd opera tions $ 200 4 18 B a g s for g ra s s s eedling s * environmenta lly a ccepta ble ba g s Bags $ 0.10 5,000 R opes a nd s tropes for moring a tree s eedling s R opes a nd s tropes $ 0.05 1,000 R epla nting moring a trees (once 200 ha ve been ha rves ted every yea r) P la nts $ 0.50 200 Tra ns port of 200 s eeding s to be repla nted from nurs ery Truck renta l a nd opera tions $ 200 1 12 R opes a nd s tropes for 200 s eedling s R opes a nd s tropes $ 0.05 200 During Implementation S enior s ta ff: 6 S ta ff $ 150 6 24 Mid-level s ta ff for ea ch 15 workers 1 forema n (20) S ta ff $ 120 20 24 After Implementation S enior s ta ff: 1 S ta ff $ 150 1 12 Mid-level s ta ff for ea ch 15 workers 1 forema n (3) S ta ff $ 120 3 12 J unior s ta ff / workers a nd g ua rds : 45 S ta ff $ 60 45 12 20. The table below lists the different costs related to the urban gardening, anticipated as a result of revegetation of land, please fill in the table: Benefits Cost Value Quantity [MZN/unit] Agricultural production Plants/seeds 5.0 20,000 gardening Agricultural production Water for plants 10 20,000 gardening Agricultural production Tools and accessories 700 200 gardening Agricultural production Labour (per hour) 25.0 48,000 gardening Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 58 6. ANNEX 1: NACALA 21. What is the number of trees/plants grown per hectare? Vetiver / Elephant Grass: 5,000 Moringa: 1,000 22. What is the initial number of seedlings used for the complete area allocated for the revegetation of land? 100,000 23. What is the harvest rate expected (number of trees per hectare per year)? 200 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 59 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE 7 ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE CES SURVEY RESULTS The total investment cost per site in US Dollars Site No. Total Investment cost per Site US $ Site 1 $ 980,073 Site 2 $ 750,000 Site 3&4 $ 724,449 Site 5 $ 47,235 Site 6 $ 3,397,991 Site 7 $ 1,156,829 Site 8 $ 742,262 Site 9 $ 51,000 Site 10 $ 596,275 Site 12 $ 230,652 various $ 71,300 Total $ 8,748,066 Total areas of solution measures in squared meters, converted then to hectares for calculations Area for Grass Location Area [m²] Area Wetland plant mix Mangroves Construction community Measures [m²] Whole area of Quelimane 30,086,737 Site 1 2,141,930 214,190 107,100 107,100 107,100 Site 2 337,510 16,880 Site 3&4 5,094,020 127,350 76,410 50,940 254,700 Site 5 1,577,200 157,720 31,540 126,180 78,860 Site 6 635,990 159,000 31,800 127,200 63,600 Site 7 291,460 14,570 14,570 14,570 Site 8 2,882,810 72,070 72,070 144,140 Site 9 2,933,340 146,670 146,670 73,330 Site 10 497,070 12,430 12,430 24,850 Site 12 473,120 47,310 23,660 23,660 23,660 Sum (Sites 1 to 12) 16,864,450 951,310 297,510 328,370 325,450 801,690 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 60 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Number of Houses in Quelimane and number of inhabitants within the site areas Number of Number of Area with houses Numbers of houses Location Area [m²] inhabitants inhabitants [m²] [-] (5 / house) (10 / house) Whole area of Quelimane 30,086,737 30,086,737 34,152 170,760 341,520 Site 1 2,141,932 255,418 660 3,300 6,600 Site 2 337,505 127,423 72 360 720 Site 3&4 5,094,018 5,094,018 9,636 48,180 96,360 Site 5 1,577,203 479,436 511 2,555 5,110 Site 6 635,988 319,622 516 2,580 5,160 Site 7 291,464 167,316 421 2,105 4,210 Site 8 2,882,806 1,653,645 1,681 8,405 16,810 Site 9 2,933,343 678,775 93 465 930 Site 10 497,066 330,640 84 420 840 Site 12 473,118 149,227 145 725 1,450 Sum (Sites 1 to 12) 16,864,443 9,255,519 13,819 69,095 138,190 General description of study site areas and affected population and number of house- holds General Param eters Metica is per US D 63.97 Va lue-a dded Ta x R a te 17% Area of loca tion s ite m ² Ca tchment Area 1 2,141,930 Ca tchment Area 2 337,510 Ca tchment Area 3 a nd 4 5,094,020 Ca tchment Area 5 1,577,200 Ca tchment Area 6 635,990 Ca tchment Area 7 291,460 Ca tchment Area 8 2,882,810 Ca tchment Area 9 2,933,340 Ca tchment Area 10 497,070 Ca tchment Area 12 473,120 Total 16,864,450 Num ber of m ² for s olution m eas urem ents 16,864,450 Whole a rea of Quelima ne m ² 30,086,737 Tota l Number of Hous eholds in ca tchment a rea 100,540 Number of people per hous ehold 10 Total population in c atc hm ent areas (10/hous e) 138,190 Total population affec ted 63,375 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 61 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE The table below lists the multiple solution measures considered and their corre- sponding costs Total Investment cost per Site Site Total Price US $ Site No. Description Position Qty. Unit No. US $ Considered as CAPEX per Site/area Construction of drainage channel/ pipes (airport) D1 1 2012 m $181,080 D2 1 619 m $37,140 Construction of drainage channels/ pipes D3 1 802 m $48,120 R1 1 1 $295,515 1 $980,073 Construction of retention basins/ ponds R2 1 1 $186,609 R3 1 1 $186,609 O/F6 1 1 ls $15,000 Construction of outlets/ flap gates O/F7 1 1 ls $15,000 O/F8 1 1 ls $15,000 2 Construction of shore protection, revetment SP1 2 300 m $750,000 $750,000 D4 3/4 1382 m $82,920 D5 3/4 633 m $37,980 D6 3/4 633 m $37,980 D7 3/4 1400 m $84,000 D8 3/4 861 m $51,660 Construction of drainage channels/ pipes D9 3/4 422 m $25,320 D10 3/4 58 m $3,480 D11 3/4 50 m $3,000 D12 3/4 103 m $6,180 3/4 D13 3/4 144 m $8,640 $724,449 D14 3/4 17 m $1,020 R4 3/4 ls $21,166 R5 3/4 ls $24,499 R6 3/4 ls $54,173 R7 3/4 ls $58,368 Construction of retention basin/ ponds R8 3/4 ls $69,717 R9 3/4 ls $99,617 R10 3/4 ls $24,484 R11 3/4 ls $30,245 $47,235 5 Construction of green revetment GRS1 5 3149 m $47,235 Construction of drainage channel/ pipes (airport) D15 6 1055 m $94,950 D16 6 168 m $10,080 D17 6 478 m $28,680 Construction of drainage channels/ pipes D18 6 490 m $29,400 D19 6 292 m $17,520 O/F1 6 1 ls $15,000 O/F2 6 1 ls $15,000 6 $3,397,991 Construction of outlets/ flap gates O/F3 6 1 ls $15,000 O/F4 6 1 ls $15,000 O/F5 6 1 ls $15,000 Construction of dike with green revetment DGR1 6 1980 m $1,265,715 Protection and re-growing of mangroves PM1 6 938323 m2 $1,876,646 Construction of outlets/ flap gates O/F9 7 1 ls $15,000 7 Construction of retention basin/ ponds R12 7 1 ls $29,969 $1,156,829 Construction of dike with green revetment DGR2 7 1740 m $1,111,860 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 62 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Total Investment cost per Site Site Total Price US $ Site No. Description Position Qty. Unit No. US $ Considered as CAPEX per Site/area Protection and re-growing of mangroves PM2 8 114904 m2 $284,962 Construction of revetment RV1 8 836 m $355,300 PB1 8 1 ls $25,500 8 $742,262 Construction of protection of bridge abutment PB2 8 1 ls $25,500 (revetment) PB3 8 1 ls $25,500 PB4 8 1 ls $25,500 Construction of protection of bridge abutment PB5 9 1 ls $25,500 9 $51,000 (revetment) PB6 9 1 ls $25,500 10 Construction of revetment RV2 10 1403 m $596,275 $596,275 12 Construction of retention basin/ ponds R13 12 1 ls $230,652 $230,652 EC1 817 m $4,085 EC2 1130 m $5,650 EC3 1709 m $8,545 EC4 2619 m $13,095 EC5 2664 m $13,320 EC6 1378 m $6,890 various Rehabilitation of existing drainage channels $71,300 EC7 1362 m $6,810 EC8 1517 m $7,585 EC9 268 m $1,340 EC10 380 m $1,900 EC11 238 m $1,190 EC12 178 m $890 in general maintenance cost green revetment (1.5 years) $11,000 1 ls $11,000 $8,748,066 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 63 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Assumptions and Propositions regarding Plant Based Measures: Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 64 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Description of Plantations used for Green Revetment: Vetiver grass [Chrysopogon zizanioides] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 1 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 2 25 0.28 Elephant grass [Pennisetum purpureum] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 1 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 3 25 0.28 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 65 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Buffalo grass [Stenotaphrum secondatum] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 1 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 2 10 0.13 LM grass [Dactyloctenium austral] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 1 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 2 10 0.13 Common crowfoot [Dactyloctenium aegyptium] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 1 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 2 10 0.1 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 66 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Basket grass [Cyperus textilis] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 2 2 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 3 25 0.53 Miniature papyrus [Cyperus prolifer] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 1 4 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 3 25 1.03 Papyrus [Cyperus papyrus] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 1 4 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 4 25 1.03 Common reed (Phragmites australis) Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 0 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 2 - 3 0 0 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 67 7. ANNEX 2: QUELIMANE Red grass [Themeda triandra] Recurrent cost for term to Plantation cultivation achieve foll re-plantation No of plants cost per plant Carbon absorbtion per plant in mg per Year of and re- carbon in percent of per m² (US $) year plantation plantation absortion no of plants [CAPEX] (OPEX) in capacity US$ p.Year and plant 4 1 n/a - see Carbon sequestration 2020 2 10 0.13 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 68 Cost-Benefit Analyses for Potential Nature-Based Solutions in Nacala and Quelimane 1