REGIONAL INCEPTION WORKSHOP REPORT
INTEGRATING MANAGEMENT OF WATERSHEDS AND
COASTAL AREAS IN SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING
STATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
Kingston, JAMAICA
March 30 31, 2000
CARIBBEAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
& UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit
June 2000
Report of
Regional Inception Workshop for the Project on
Integrating Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas
In Caribbean Small Island Developing States, 30-31 March 2000, Jamaica
Opening Ceremony:
The Opening Ceremony of the Workshop took place on Thursday 30 March at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kingston.
Attached is a copy of the Agenda inclusive of the Opening Ceremony (Annex I). Words of welcome were delivered
by Mr. Andrew Hudson, (Principal Technical Advisor, International Waters) of the UNDP-GEF, New York, and Mr.
Tim Kasten Programme Officer of the UNEP CAR/RCU in Jamaica. Mr. Vincent Sweeney, Executive Director of
CEHI, Ms. Sasha Gottleib of the OAS in Washington and Mr. Lemuel Brady, on behalf of the Ministry of Health of
Jamaica, also addressed the Opening Ceremony. The Feature Address was delivered by Mrs. Jacqueline daCosta,
Director General Ministry of Land and Environment, Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Ms. Anya Thomas of
the CARICOM Secretariat delivered the vote of thanks
Introduction to the Project
Mr. Vincent Sweeney, Executive Director of CEHI, gave a brief introduction to the Project and the context in which
it was developed. He explained the collaboration between the UNEP CAR/RCU and CEHI as co-executing
agencies, related to their respective roles under the Caribbean SIDS Programme of Action (SIDS/POA). Under
(SIDS/POA), CEHI has been designated the lead agency for fresh water resources management in the region. The
Regional Coordinating Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP-CAR/RCU) has been
designated the lead agency for biodiversity, in addition to its responsibilities for integrated coastal area management
within the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment Programme. He stated that given their respective mandates,
the two agencies were well placed to execute this Project, especially given the long history of collaboration between
CEHI and UNEP CAR/RCU. He mentioned also, the respective roles of the agencies namely, UNEP Nairobi, the
GEF, the UNDP and the OAS in developing this phase of the Project.
Introduction to the GEF Integrated Water, Land and Multiple Focal Area Operational Programme
Mr. Andrew Hudson of the UNDP responsible for GEF matters briefed the meeting on the GEF Integrated Water,
Land and Multiple Focal Area Operational Programme. He outlined the focus areas of the Programme and how the
project under consideration fitted into it. He advised participants on the types of projects funded under this facility
and shared information on the Website, which gave full text as well as brief descriptions of these projects.
Introduction to PDF Activities
Mr. Tim Kasten of the UNEP CAR/RCU outlined the process, activities and the requirements of the Project
Development Phase (PDF). He advised that this phase would provide approximately US$10,000 to each of the
countries to undertake the preparation of National Reports. The National Reports would be used for the preparation
of a Regional Synthesis document, which would inform the development of a GEF Project Brief. He drew the
attention of the Workshop to the timeline for activities for this project phase (included in the Project Document). He
advised that this phase of the project would take eighteen months (to be completed by October 2001).
Role, Functions/Composition of National Executing Agencies, National Technical Coordinators and National
Technical Committees
Mr. Kasten explained to participants the role of the various national "agents" who would be involved in the national
level process. Specific details on his explanation are given in Annex II (Brief on the Project).
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Presentation of the Draft Format for National Reports
This presentation was done by Dr. Joth Singh, Technical Services Director of CEHI. A Draft Format was distributed
to participants as a working document for their consideration.
The following is a listing of the main points of discussion which arose from the presentation.
! Reference was made to the OECS Watershed Project in which the process is similar. The question
was raised as to whether the activities for this Project could be addressed without repeating that
process in the OECS countries. The agreement was that if the key stakeholders were involved, then
there should not be a problem if information is drawn from documents already prepared, especially if
the national consultative process would provide the appropriate information to meet the objectives of
this project. Mr. Keith Nichols, Representative of the OECS/NRMU gave an overview of the OECS
Watershed Project. He noted the fit between this project and the OECS Watershed Project and the
need to ensure complimentarity between the two. The perspective of the OECS was that the outcome
of the OECS process could be merged with the GEF process to achieve the common objective of
integrated water resources and coastal management.
! In the case of Jamaica, which has already advanced in the planning process for management of
watersheds, the challenge would be to not repeat the process for this particular Project. It was agreed
that the information already generated by the stakeholders should be examined, extracted and used for
the preparation of the National Reports. It was suggested that the national consultative process might
not be necessary and that it might be possible to proceed to reviewing existing programmes and plans
to determine what the GEF Project should address.
! It was suggested that the recommendations of the National Reports and the Regional Synthesis should
outline the role of regional agencies for implementing actions that could be best achieved from a
regional perspective, as against those at the national level. This is having regard to the fact that
participating countries contribute financially to regional agencies and therefore how these agencies
serve the needs of the countries (within the context of the Project) must be explored.
! A recommendation was made that national projects should focus on those that can be replicated in
other islands, i.e. demonstration type projects "sell" better.
Other points of discussion on the preparation of the National Reports focused on:
! The need to ensure, as far as possible, the reliability/integrity of the information provided;
! The need to identify social and cultural issues related to the integrated management of watersheds and
coastal areas;
! Consideration of the issue of importation of water vis-à-vis new freshwater resources;
! The need for any project ideas to consider the matter of cost since GEF funding must be matched by
collateral funding. In this regard the representative of the UNDP GEF stressed that there were other
related focus areas where funding is available. These must be considered as options and should guide
the preparation of the project ideas.
! The unavailability of certain types of information in some countries. In such instances
this should be stated as a problem, which may lead to project identification to address it as a need.
Working Groups for Reviewing/Revising the Draft Format for the National Reports
The participants were divided into two Working Groups.
One Group was asked to consider the section on Current Coastal Areas Issues.
The Second Group was asked to consider Current Watershed Issues.
Both Groups had to consider the section on Integrating Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas.
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Presentations by the two working groups on the Draft Outline of National Reports identified amendments. Those
changes and/or additions agreed to are incorporated in the Final Format for the National Reports (Annex III).
One of the Working Groups made a presentation of a matrix or spreadsheet that would capture certain information
related to the management of watersheds vis-à-vis the management of coastal areas. The matrix was accepted by the
participants as a complementary tool for the preparation of the National Reports. However, it was agreed that the
matrix should not replace the narrative, qualitative information required in the National Reports.
Letters of Agreement
The Representative of UNEP CAR/RCU outlined some of the key provisions of the Letters of Agreement (LOA),
which participating countries are expected to sign:
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Each of the countries must develop a National Report based on the Final Format for the
Reports
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Each country must decide how it will receive the funding for the project, which will be
disbursed through UNEP
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UNEP's agreement will be with the Government. In kind contributions by the Government
will be part of the Agreement.
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Information on the signatory for the LOA, the Bank Account number and the routing method
must be sent to UNEP CAR/RCU for the attention of Mr. Tim Kasten
National Level Project Implementation:
The Representative of UNEP CAR/RCU advised the Workshop as follows:
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that the US $10,000 provided to countries was for implementation of the national level
process, including engaging consultant(s). This was separate and apart from the
contracting of Regional Consultants who would be required to prepare the Regional
Synthesis and Project Brief
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that the contracting of consultants must be done through CEHI
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that UNEP places no requirements on the National Executing Agency in its sub-
contracting under the LOA
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that the use of the US $10,000 allocation is at the discretion of the country and could be
used to conduct a national workshop with key stakeholders, for example.
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that funds will be disbursed in two (2) tranches- half up front and the other half
following receipt of the deliverables
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that each country must account for the use of the funds
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CEHI/UNEP was responsible for technical support to the countries for the national level
process , outside the US $10,000 which the countries will receive.
Project Phases:
The Representative of UNEP CAR/RCU further outlined the next steps in this Project Phase:
National Reports-Regional SynthesisProject Brief2nd Project BriefFinal Regional
MeetingEndorsement/review of Project Brief by UNEP/UNDP Submission of Final Project Brief to
GEFSubmission of Final Revised Program for consideration by the GEF Council (Oct/Nov.
2001)Implementation by Agencies(start of 2002)
The representative of UNDP indicated that a project of this nature could attract funding between US $6 to US $8
million dollars.
Next Steps:
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1. Action: The OAS representative and the representative of Antigua and Barbuda were requested to undertake the
refinement of the matrix which would be sent to CEHI for distribution (Annex IV).
2. Action: Definitions of the basic terms (coastal areas and watershed areas) will be provided for the preparation of
the National Reports to ensure consistency in the use of terms (CEHI and UNEP CAR/RCU)
3. Action: The Letters of Agreement will be sent by UNEP CAR/RCU to the countries for signature
4. Action: CEHI will distribute the Final Format for the National Reports and the revised Matrix to the countries as
soon as possible in order to facilitate work, pending the disbursement of project funds.
5. Action: CEHI will collaborate with the countries in the preparation of the TOR for the National Consultants.
The next workshop will likely be in October 2000 when the 1st Draft of the National Reports will be presented.
Closing:
The Executive Director of CEHI thanked the participants for their input and emphasized the commitment and role of
CEHI to support the countries in the national level process. He also thanked the agencies which had worked together
to bring the process to this particular stage, including the colleagues at CEHI.
Mr. Andy Hudson of the UNDP GEF spoke of the constructive input and positive dialogue that had taken place
during the Workshop. He also underscored the fact that this Project was one which focuses on concrete actions.
Furthermore, Mr. Hudson extended an open invitation to participants to contact him on issues concerning the
project, for which they might need further clarification.
Finally, Dr. Joth Singh, Chairperson of the sessions, brought the Workshop to a close by thanking all those who
were involved in making the event a success.
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ANNEX 1
Agenda
For
The Regional Inception Workshop for the Project on
"Integrating Management of Watersheds & Coastal Areas in Caribbean SIDS
GEF PDF-Block B:
DAY 1
08:30
Registration
09:00
Formal Opening/Launch of Project
Chair: Dr. Joth Singh, Technical Services Director, CEHI
· Welcome Remarks Vincent Sweeney, Executive Director, CEHI
· Welcome Remarks Coordinator, UNEP-CAR/RCU
· Brief Remarks UNDP GEF
· Brief Remarks OAS/USDE, Washington
· Feature Address Government of Jamaica
· Vote of Thanks CARICOM
09:45
Coffee Break
10:00 Introduction to GEF Integrated Water Land and Water Multiple Focal
Area Operational Program UNDP/GEF
10:10
Introduction to Project CEHI
10:30
Introduction to PDF Activities UNEP-CAR/RCU
11:00
Role/functions/composition of National Executing Agencies, National Technical
Coordinators and National Technical Committees UNEP/CEHI
11:30
Discussion of Outline of National Reports CEHI
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Continue discussion of Outline of National Reports
13:30
Coffee break
13:45
Continue discussion of Outline of National Reports
17:00
Close of Day 1
DAY 2
09:00
Discussion of Letters of Agreement
10:00
Discussion of Work Plan & Timetable for PDF-B Activities
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Continue discussion of Work Plan & Timetable for PDF-B Activities
15:00
Next Steps
15:45
Closure
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ANNEX 11
Briefing Note
Integrating management of watersheds and coastal areas in small island developing states
of the Caribbean
Background
Under the Small Island Developing States, Programme of Action for the Caribbean
(SIDS/POA), the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) has been designated
the lead agency for fresh water resources management in the region. The Regional
Coordinating Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP-CAR/RCU) has
been designated the lead agency for biodiversity under the SIDS/POA in addition to its
responsibilities for integrated coastal area management within the Action Plan for the
Caribbean Environment Programme . In pursuance of this mandate CEHI; the OAS; UNEP,
Nairobi; UNEP-CAR/RCU; Jamaica and the UNDP collaborated in the preparation and
submission for funding, of a project proposal to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of the
World Bank under the Project Development and Preparation Facility (PDF), Block B Grant. The
objective of this proposal is to develop a fully costed project brief and establish an agreed
institutional framework for execution of comprehensive project activities, which will be
submitted for further funding. This project preparation activity under Block B, started in March
2000, will last 18 months and will be completed in August 2001
Funding
Funding for the proposal has been approved by the GEF to the value of US$316,000. Co-funding
(in cash and kind) is provided by UNEP, the UNDP, the OAS, CEHI and participating countries,
bringing the total funding for this phase to US$823,500.
Participating countries
The target countries are: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Commonwealth of
Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Non-insular countries, namely
Belize, Guyana and Suriname which have signed the SIDS Programme of Action may be
involved in workshops and training activities as appropriate.
Objectives
There is a clearly identified need to integrate freshwater resources and coastal water management
through multi-sectoral planning and management of island ecosystems. The objectives of the
Project are to assist participating countries in improving watershed and coastal zone management
practices in support of sustainable development. Some focus areas include: coastal area
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management and bio-diversity; tourism development; protection of water supplies; land-based
sources of pollution; and climate change.
Focus Areas
The Project will address some major environmental problems of small island states. These
include:
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coastal water quality
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The unacceptable levels of contamination of ground water and both coastal and
freshwater from land-based activities;
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Solid and liquid waste disposal and pollution control;
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Over-extraction of groundwater and depletion of available water resources
exacerbated by seasonal demands (tourism) and with consequent stress on the
water supply and wastewater disposal systems;
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The adverse effects on the productivity and bio-diversity of coastal-ecosystems
of dam construction, canalisation of water courses and the consequent problems
of sedimentation;
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The adverse impact of tourism on water supplies and aquatic resources, including
the generation of solid and liquid wastes, loss and degradation of the natural
ecosystems and high water consumption; and
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Manpower limitations in terms of adequately trained experts or practitioners to
address the problems.
National and Regional Implications
This project will have far-reaching implications for the region in that it will be one of the largest
environmental projects in the Caribbean to date and will have an integrated approach to
addressing the environmental problems affecting the region
While the project is regional, the consultative process at the national level which will take place
during this phase, will ensure that a commonality of national priorities are included. It will
include institutional capacity building at the national and regional levels, public awareness and
sensitization, training, mechanisms for the sharing of information using the latest technology,
technology transfer and general technical assistance to countries in integrating management of
watershed and coastal zone environmental problems.
A holistic, integrated approach to the problems outlined above will see the project cutting across
various sectors and will require a high-level of national coordination. This requires the
designation of a National Executing Agency from each country and the appointment of a
National Technical Coordinator from within the National Executing Agency. In this regard, the
cooperation and support of Governments and their relevant Ministries will be the key to the
success of this Project.
Of added significance is the inclusion of non English-speaking countries in the region and
language apart, will see the sharing of expertise among non-traditional partners, especially at the
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institutional level. The collaboration of CEHI partner institutions is important since a network of
institutions will be a major underpinning of the Project.
National Executing Agency and National Technical Coordinator
The National Executing Agency (NEA) will establish a National Working Committee under the
Chairmanship of the National Technical Coordinator (NTC), with representatives from relevant
government agencies and ministries, industry, NGOs and other stake holders responsible for
providing inputs to the National Reports.
The National Technical Coordinator will prepare in full consultation with the National Working
Committee, a draft National Report according to the outline and contents developed and agreed
to during the Regional Inception Workshop
Technical assistance will be provided to the NEA and NTC during the process. The Project
provides funding support for the implementation of the national level activities. Target countries,
having endorsed the Project, will be expected to provide in-kind support.
Endorsements:
Endorsements have been received by all participating.
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DEFINITIONS OF COASTAL AREA AND WATERSHED
Defining watershed and coastal area: This note is meant to acknowledge the fact that there are
many definitions for these two terms and in several instances direct contradictions exists. There
is therefore no single accepted definition for each term (watershed or coastal area). However,
for the sake of uniformity in their application to the national reports we are recommending that
the following definitions be utilized. We also recognise that there is some overlap between the
definitions provided but this is unavoidable within a small island systems setting.
Coastal Area: A geographic entity of land and water affected by the biological and physical
processes of both the terrestrial and the marine environments, generally defined broadly for the
purpose of natural resources management. Put more simply it is the area of land affected by its
proximity to the sea and that part of the sea affected by its proximity to the land.
Watershed: The term watershed refers to the ecosystems contained within a contiguous
watershed divide, from hinterland to coastline and drained by one major river system. A
watershed is sometimes referred to as a catchment or drainage basin and constitutes an
independent hydrological unit. Each watershed can also be divided into smaller units or sub-
watersheds based on the tributaries of the main river system.
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ANNEX III
Outline for National Reports
PDF-Block B Grant: "Integrating Management of Watersheds
· & Coastal Areas in SIDS of the Caribbean
Executive Summary
Introduction
Section One. Current Watershed/Water Resources Management Issues
i. Freshwater Habitats and Ecosystems
· What watershed areas are included in the protective areas system in your country?
· What are the major threats to management of these areas?
· What are the significant freshwater ecosystems in your country?
· What are the major threats to management of these ecosystems?
ii. Supply and Demand
· What are the various & relative demands placed on watersheds/water resources?
· What are the tariffs and how are tariff structures derived? Is cost recovery taking
place
· What are the competing uses of water and which uses are given priority
· Comment on the economic value of water at the national level
· What other sources of water are available
· What percentage of overall water used at the national level is derived from these
sources
· Describe the relative importance of irrigation with respect to water use at the national
level
· What measures are in place with respect to drainage linked to irrigation schemes
· What are the current distribution with respect to rain-fed agriculture and irrigated
agriculture
· Identify and describe any plans to increase food production through irrigation or
through rain-fed agriculture
· What have been the environmental impacts of irrigation (e.g. increased soil salinity)?
· Comment on water conservation and reuse attitude and applications
iii. Ground Water vis-a-vis Surface Water
· To what extent are groundwater and surface water exploited?
· What policies and measures are in place to allow for protection of these sources?
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· What conservation policies and incentives are in place?
· To what extent is saltwater intrusion a concern?
· What measures are in place to prevent contamination of aquifers by salt water?
· What data exists on sea level rise and/or land subsidence
iv. Land Use
· Describe any existing land-use policy with special emphasis on water resources and
water sources protection
· What conflicts exist in relation to land use within watersheds?
· How does land use impact on source protection
· Are there any existing GIS?
· To what extent do incidences of flood and/or drought impact on watershed
management?
· What historic data exist on floods and droughts at the national level?
· What measures are in place with respect to disaster preparedness for floods and
droughts?
v. Climate Change and Natural Disaster
· What impacts have sea level rise had on watersheds?
· What impacts have extreme weather occurrences had on watersheds?
· What measures are in place with respect to disaster preparedness and climate change?
vi. Transboundary threats
· What are the transboundary threats related to common watersheds?
vii. Pollution
· How is land-based pollution affecting watershed management?
· What are the main sources of land-based pollution of watersheds (e.g. urban and
agricultural run-off; industrial commercial, port and solid waste)?
· What impacts have deforestation and sedimentation had on watersheds?
viii. Tourism
· What are the major tourism concerns related to watershed management?
· What significant impacts does tourism have on watershed management?
ix. Health
· What are the major health concerns related to watershed management?
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· Comment on water borne, water-washed, and water-related diseases.
x. Data, Information Management and Research
· What monitoring programmes are in place for collecting data on water e.g. rainfall, river
flows, water quality?
· What equipment are available within country?
· What external data collection support is utilized?
· What data and information exists related to watershed management?
· What systems are used for capturing, collating and processing water resources data, e.g.
GIS.
· Comment on data/information reliability and quality control.
· What agencies are involved and what are their roles?
· What are the additional needs in order to improve watershed management?
· Identify research needs in relation to watershed management in your country
· Identify research conducted or on-going on water resources management in your country
xi. Stakeholder Participation/ Awareness and Education
· What public awareness activities have been conducted in relation to watershed
management?
· To what extent do these activities impact on management of watersheds?
· Do studies or data exist on public awareness and education impact?
· What community type programmes exist for water resources management
· What is the involvement of the public in the decision-making process?
· To what extent has the recognition of gender importance in watershed management been
addressed?
xii. Institutional Frameworks
· What are the characteristics of responsible Agencies in the Water/Watershed
Management Sector?
· What legislation guides the functioning of these agencies?
· How is policy formulated?
· What policies exist?
· How do these policies (positively or negatively) impact on national development?
· Identify investments made in the sector and the sources of funds for these investments
· What financing and management strategies are in place for improving the effectiveness
and efficiency of water sector performance
· What are the existing human resources in relation to water resources management
· What are the human resource needs in relation to watershed management?
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Note: Identify /describe ongoing initiatives (both Governmental and Donor Agency funded)
in all categories where possible.
Section Two. Current Coastal Area Management Issues
i. Coastal habitats and ecosystems
· What marine protected areas exist in your country and what are the major threats to
management of these areas?
· What are the significant coastal habitats and ecosystems in your country and what are the
major threats to management of these habitats/ecosystems?
· What are the significant coastal wetland areas in your country and what are the major
threats to management of these areas?
ii. Living and Non-living Marine Resource Exploitation
· To what extent are living and non-living resources being exploited in coastal areas?
What impact is this having on coastal areas?
· How significant is aquaculture in the coastal areas?
· Identify the impacts of aquaculture on coastal areas?
iii. Climate Change and Natural Disasters
· What impacts have sea level rise had on the coastal areas?
· What impacts have extreme weather occurrences had on coastal areas?
· What measures are in place with respect to disaster preparedness and climate change?
· What impacts do floods have on marine ecosystems?
· What development practices contribute to threats to life and property?
iv. Transboundary threats
· What are the transboundary threats related to common coastal areas?
v. Land-Based Pollution
· How is land-based pollution affecting coastal area management?
· What are the main sources of land-based pollution of the coastal area (e.g. urban and
agricultural run-off; industrial commercial, port and solid waste)
· What impacts have deforestation and sedimentation had on the coastal areas?
vi. Tourism
· What are the major tourism concerns related to coastal area management?
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· What significant impacts does tourism have on coastal area management?
vii. Health
· What are the major human health concerns related to coastal area management?
· What are the food safety concerns linked to coastal areas?
viii. Data, Information Management and Research
· What monitoring programmes are in place for collecting data on water e.g. rainfall, river
flows, water quality?
· What equipment are available within country?
· What external data collection support is utilized?
· What data and information exists related to watershed management?
· What systems are used for capturing, collating and processing water resources data, e.g.
GIS.
· Comment on data/information reliability and quality control.
· What agencies are involved and what are their roles?
· What are the additional needs in order to improve watershed management?
· Identify research needs in relation to watershed management in your country
· Identify research conducted or on-going on water resources management in your country.
ix. Stakeholder Participation/ Awareness and Education
· What public awareness activities have been conducted in relation to coastal area
management?
· To what extent do these activities impact on management of coastal areas and
watersheds?
· Do studies or data exist on public awareness and education impact?
· What community type programmes exist for water resources management
· What is the involvement of the public in the decision-making process?
· To what extent has the recognition of gender importance in watershed management been
addressed?
x. Institutional Frameworks
· What are the characteristics (mandate, functions/roles, type e.g. NGO,CBO,Government)
of responsible Agencies in the Water/Watershed Management Sector?
· What legislation guides the functioning of these agencies?
· How is Policy Formulated?
· What policies exist?
· How do these policies (positively or negatively) impact on national development?
Note: Identify/describe ongoing initiatives (both Governmental and Donor Agency
funded) in all categories where possible.
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Section Three. Integrating Watershed and Coastal Area Management
Describe the need to integrate watershed and coastal area management. In this regard, discuss the
interactions of watersheds with coastal areas and their relationship to a particular sector.
Also address issues related to integrated management across various sectors. Literature relevant
to the interations of watersheds with coastal areas and their relationship should be provided.
This section should be divided into three components:
i. Problem identification
ii. Intended Goals
iii. Barriers
Each component should address the following issues:
i) Legal and Policy
- Development and /or enhancement
Enforcement, monitoring, and compliance
Harmonization
Multilateral environmental agreements
ii) Institutional (Government, non-governmental, and private sector)
- Institutional framework (development and/or enhancement)
Capacity building
Stakeholder participation and awareness
Research and development
Information and Decision Support Systems
Social and cultural issues
iii) Financial
Investments/Funding (national and international funding institutions)
Economic Instruments
Section 4. National Action Programme to Improve Integrated Management of
Watersheds and Coastal Areas
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Elaborate on each of the following aspects of a National Action Programme. These are designed
to eliminate and overcome the barriers identified in Section Three.
iv) Legal and Policy
- Development and/or enhancement
Enforcement, monitoring, and compliance
Harmonization
Multilateral environmental agreements
v) Institutional (Government, non-governmental, and private sector)
- Institutional Framework (development and/or enhancement)
Capacity building
Stakeholder participation and awareness
Research and development
Information and Decision Support Systems
Social and Cultural Issues
vi) Financial
Investments/Funding (national and international funding institutions)
Economic Instruments
Section Five. Recommended inputs to Regional Action Programme
This section should identify actions which are more effectively executed at the regional level.
This section may include, but is not limited to:
Training
Information Exchange
Transboundary Issues
Model Legislation
Multilateral Environmental Agreements
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Section Three: Integrating Watershed and Coastal Area Management
Table 1 - Impacts in Coastal Areas of Watershed Activities
Please complete the following table regarding the integration of Watershed and Coastal Area Management. Indicate the impact of Watershed Activities on Coastal Areas.
Rate the impacts on a scale of 1 to 4 (1=low, 4=high). Add new activities and impacts as needed.
IMPACTS IN
Hypertemp
Pollution
Depletion of Hyper
Inundations
Nutrient Salt
Siltation Coastal Reef
COASTAL AREAS
Stocks and temp
and Flooding Loading Water
Erosion Sedimentation
Ecosystem
Intrusio
Change
n
ACTIVITIES IN WATERSHEDS
Agriculture
Alien Species
Invasion
Channalization
Dam Construction
Deforestation
Energy Generation
Fisheries
(Freshwater)
Housing
Development
Industrial Activities
Mining and Quarry
Water Abstraction
Water Recycling
ANNEX IV
Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
and
United Nations Environment Programme
Integrating Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas in Small Island Developing States of
the Caribbean
Regional Inception Workshop, March 30-31, 2000
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Antigua and Barbuda
Ms. Diann Black Layne
Chief Environmental Officer
Environmental Division
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Queen Elizabeth Highway
St. John's
Antigua and Barbuda
Telephone:
(1-268) 462-4625
Telefax:
(1-268) 462-6398
E-mail:
mintourenv@candw.ag
Bahamas
Ms. Nakira S. Gaskin
Supervisor of Computer Operations
Bahamas Environment, Science and
Technology Commission
Office of the Prime Minister
Cable Beach
Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone:
(1-242) 327-4691
Telefax:
(1-242) 327-4626
E-mail:
bestnbs@batelnet.bs
Barbados
Mr. Leo Brewster
Deputy Director
Coastal Zone Management Unit
Oistins Government Complex
Oistins
Christ Church
Barbados
Telephone:
(1-246) 428-5930/34/45
Telefax:
(1-246) 428-6023
E-mail:
lbrewster@coastal.gov.bb
Cuba
Mr. Joaquin Gutierrez Diaz
Principal Specialist
Agencia de Medio Ambiente
Calle 18-A No. 4114/e 41 y 47
Playa, CP 11300
La Habana
Cuba
Telephone:
(53-7) 229351
Telefax:
(53-7) 249031
E-mail:
joa@unepnet.inf.cu
jmario@unepnet.inf.cu
Dominican Republic
Mr. Alejandro Herrera Moreno
National Environmental Protection Institute (INPRA)
Edifcio Oficinas Gobernamentales
Ave. Mexico esq. Dr. Delgado
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Telephone:
(1-809) 221-5140 ext 331
Telefax:
(1-809) 221-8698
E-mail:
alej.herrera@codetel.net.do
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Grenada
Mr. Lyndon Robertson
Senior Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
Environmental Health Department
Botanical Gardens
Grenada
Telephone:
(1-473) 440-2846
Telefax:
(1-473) 440-4127
E-mail:
lynrobert@hotmail.com
Haiti
M. Daniel Brisard
General Director
Ministère Environnement
181 Haut Turgeau
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Telephone:
(509) 245-0635
Telefax:
(509) 245-7360
E-mail:
pae98@rehred-haiti.net
Jamaica
Mr. Lloyd Gardner
Mr. Learie Miller
Managing Director
Deputy Executive Director
cotech Inc. Limited
Natural
Resources
Conservation
Authority
P.O. Box 501
(NRCA)
Kingston 6
10 Caledonia Avenue
Jamaica
Kingston 5
Telephone:
(1-876) 929-2956
Jamaica
Telefax:
(1-876) 929-2956
Telephone:
(1-876) 754-7534 (direct
line)
E-mail:
lgardner@mail.colis.com
Telephone:
(1-876) 754-754-50
Telefax:
(1-876) 754-7595/754-7596
E-mail:
LMILLER@NRCA.ORG
E-mail:
nrca@infochan.com
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Mr. Lemuel Brady
Mrs. Michelle Watts
Director of Environmental Health
Environmental Officer
Ministry of Health
Water Resources Authority
Old Oceana Complex
Hope Gardens
2-4 Kings Street
P.O. Box 91
Kingston
Kingston 7
Jamaica
Jamaica
Telephone:
(1-876) 967-1100-4 Ext. 2234
Telephone:
(1-876) 927-0077
E-mail:
lbrady@epi.org.jm
Telefax:
(1-876) 977-0179
E-mail:
mishk@cwjamaica.com
Mr. Joseph Pennant
Water Resources Authority
Hope Gardens
P.O. Box 91
Kingston 7
Telephone:
(1-876) 927-0077
Telefax:
(1-876) 977-0179
St. Lucia
Ms. Marie-Louise Felix
Fisheries Biologist/Aquaculturist
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries
Pointe Seraphine
Castries
St. Lucia
Telephone:
(1-758) 452-6172/468-4142
Telefax:
(1-758) 452-3853
E-mail:
aquaculture@slumaffe.org
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Mr. Benson J. Chieverton
Senior Environmental Health Officer/Supervisor
Public Health Department
Ministry of Health/Environment
Ministry of Health/Environment
Kingstown
St. Vincent
Telephone:
(1-784) 457-1729
Telefax:
(1-784) 457-2684
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Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. Steve G. Fletcher
Manager
Water Resources Agency (WASA) Trinidad & Tobago
Farm Road
St. Joseph
Trinidad & Tobago
Telephone:
(1-868) 662-2302 Ext. 5329
Telefax:
(1-868) 662-2810
E:mail:
fletch8888@wasa.gov.tt
Ms. Marilyn Crichlow
Water Consultant
573 Ring Road, Lange Park
Chaguanas
Trinidad & Tobago
Telephone:
(1-868) 665-8638
Telefax:
(1-868) 665-8638
E:mail:
mcrichlow7@hotmail.com
Agencies/Institutions
Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association
Mr. Leo A. Lawson
Managing Director
Lawson & Associates Ltd.
10 Holborn Road, Suite No. 5
Kingston 10
Jamaica
Telephone:
(1-876) 929-4524
Telefax:
(1-876) 968-4145
E-mail:
lal-ceng@infochan.com
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CARICOM Secretariat
Ms. Anya Thomas
Project Officer, Sustainable Development
CARICOM Secretariat
Bank of Guyana Building
P.O. Box 10827
Georgetown
Guyana
Telephone:
(592-2) 52961-5
Telefax:
(592-2) 74537
E-mail:
anya@caricom.org
Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI)
Mr. Vincent Sweeney
Executive Director
Caribbean Environmental Health
Institute (CEHI)
P.O. Box 1111, The Morne
Castries
St. Lucia
Telephone:
(1-758) 452-2501/1412
Telefax:
(1-758) 453-2721
E-mail:
cehi@candw.lc
Ms. Patricia Aquing
Programme Director
Caribbean Environmental Health
Institute (CEHI)
P.O. Box 1111, The Morne
Castries
St. Lucia
Telephone:
(1-758) 452-2501
Telefax:
(1-758) 453-2721
cehi@candw.lc
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Dr. Joth Singh
Director, Technical Services
Caribbean Environmental Health
Institute (CEHI)
P.O. Box 1111, The Morne
Castries
St. Lucia
Telephone: (1-758) 452-2501
Telefax:
(1-758) 453-2721
E-mail:
cehi@candw.lc
OECS NRMU
Mr. Keith Nichols
Programme Leader
E-mail:
nicholsk@candw.lc
OECS NRMU
The Morne
P.O. Box 1383
Castries
St. Lucia
Telephone:
(1-758) 453-6208
Telefax:
(1-758) 452-2194
E-mail:
oecsnr@candw.lc
Organization of American States (O.A.S.)
Ms. Sasha Beth Gottlieb
Specialist
OAS
Unit for Sustainable Development and Environment
1889 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
U.S.A.
Telephone:
(1-202) 458-3964
Telefax:
(1-202) 458-3560
E:mail:
sgottlieb@oas.org
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PAHO/WHO
Mr. Winston A. Thomas
Environmental Health Director
PAHO/WHO
Oceana Building
4-6 Kings Street
Kingston
Jamaica
Telephone:
(1-876) 967-4626
E:mail:
wthomas@jam.paho.org
United Nations Development Programme Global Environmental Facility (UNDP-GEF)
Mr. Andrew Hudson
Principal Technical Advisor, International Waters
UNDP-GEF
FF-1076, 1 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
U.S.A.
Telephone:
(1-212) 906-6228
Telefax:
(1-212) 906-6998
E:mail:
andrew.hudson@undp.org
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mr. Tim Kasten
Programme Officer
UNEP-CAR/RCU
14-20 Port Royal Street
Kingston
Jamaica
Telephone:
(1-876) 922-9267-9
Telefax:
(1-876) 922-9292
E:mail:
tjk.uneprcuja@cwjamaica.com
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