Proceedings of WINDOW 2 PROPOSAL WORKSHOP

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1 GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COOPERATION FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN ASIA PROJECT Proceedings of WINDOW 2 PROPOSAL WORKSHOP Prepared By Project Co ordination Unit Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection in Asia Project National Trust for Nature Conservation Khumaltar, Lalitpur

2 Table of Contents ABBREVIATION INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES METHODS WORKSHOP OUTLINE PROCEEDINGS OPENING SESSION DAY WORKING SESSION DAY WORKING SESSION DAY GROUP WORK SESSION DAY GROUP WORK SESSION DAY CLOSING SESSION DAY DEBRIEFING SESSION DAY OUTCOMES ANNEXES ANNEX 1: WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ANNEX 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS ANNEX 3: PCU TEAM NTNC ANNEX 4: PRESENTATION ANNEX 5: GROUP DIVISION P age

3 Abbreviation BCC BCP BNP CNP DFO DNPWC DOF IDA KTM MIST MoFSC NTNC PCU PDO PWR SCP SWR Biodiversity Conservation Centre Bardia Conservation Project Bardia National Park Chitwan National Park District Forest Office Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Department of Forests International Development Association Kathmandu Management Information System Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation National Trust for Nature Conservation Project Coordination Unit Project Development Objective Parsa Wildlife Reserve Shukla Phanta Conservation Project Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve 2 P age

4 1. INTRODUCTION The Regional IDA project on 'Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Wildlife Protection in Asia', has been started in collaboration with the two project implementing agencies, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) and Department of Forests (DOF). The secretariat support has been provided by the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) in its capacity as the Project Coordination Unit (PCU). This Regional project was recognized by entering into a financial agreement between the Government of Nepal and the International Development Association, the World Bank to support the Project. Wild Elephant problem Jhapa District The main objective of this project is to improve the effectiveness of wildlife and habitat conservation in the countries participating in this project by addressing key regional threats, such as wildlife trade and habitat management in critical boundary areas. The long term vision of the regional program is to stabilize and, if possible, increase the population and habitats of critically endangered animals in South Asia. Since wildlife and habitats cross administrative boundaries and because knowledge and capacity vary widely across and within countries, a regional approach is needed to address cross border issues, build synergies, share skills, knowledge and experiences and build regional collaboration for the conservation of critical habitats and ecosystems. The project development objective (PDO) is to assist the participating governments to build or enhance shared capacity, institutions, knowledge and incentives to jointly tackle illegal wildlife trade and other selected regional conservation threats to habitats in cross border areas. 3 P age

5 One of the key components of the project is a Funding Window which has been established for innovative pilot projects with a regional dimension. The Funding Window is designed to support a demand driven approach for competitive funding from the field level offices of Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), and Department of Forests (DOF). The Window 2 will support innovative research projects in wildlife conservation which would benefit protected areas and species, piloting of human wildlife coexistence, conservation of endangered species, ecotourism planning and development etc. A half a day workshop was organized in Kathmandu in June 2012 to share knowledge and information in the proposal development process. The workshop participants also realised the need for follow up workshop to finalise the proposals. The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) NTNC (Annex 5), DNPWC and DOF together with the World Bank team realised a need to collaborate in the window 2 proposal finalization process by working all together. Therefore, PCU NTNC organised a three days residential workshop Window 2 Project Workshop to jointly enhance and finalise the proposed proposals in August 15 17, 2012 (Shrawan 31 Bhadra 1, 2069) at the Hotel Chautari Paradise Inn, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Nepal. The workshop was participated by 41 participants that include MoFSC, DNPWC, DOF, WWF, the World Bank and NTNC including representatives from various parks and district forest offices (Annex 2). This proceeding is the documentation of the workshop outcomes. 2. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES The workshop aims to disseminate the information regarding the Regional IDA project on 'Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Wildlife Protection in Asia' among the field teams from DNPWC, DOF and NTNC. More importantly, the workshop aims to provide guidance to enhance and finalise the proposed Window 2 proposals. The workshop was the second in the series and for that reason it was designed and organized in an interactive way to maximise information and knowledge sharing among the participants. Besides, the World Bank and the PCU team, a small team of experts were also hired to support in the proposal finalization process. In summary, the objectives of the workshop were as follows: A. To discuss and debate on the proposed proposals To generate new ideas and concept to enhance the proposed proposals 4 P age

6 To develop a clear implementation modality of the proposed projects To get experts view on the proposed proposals and To give a final shape to each of the proposed proposal. B. To recap the Regional IDA project objectives and activities C. To inform the participants regarding requirements of the proposal including the World Bank requirement. 3. METHODS The workshop was clearly divided into five parts: (1) presentations on the proposed projects and critical comments by participants, (2) presentation by experts on various aspects of a proposal including environmental and social safeguards, (3) Group work to enhance the proposals, (4) presentation in the plenary discussion and questions/answers; and presentation to high level team at the Ministry. The group work was focused on each of the project and was supported by experts and other participants. Outcomes of the group work were presented during the plenary for clarifying queries, additional inputs and build consensus on the outcomes (Annex 4). Expert's presentation on process of proposal development 5 P age

7 4. WORKSHOP OUTLINE Detail agenda for the workshop was developed to meet the set aims. This includes: Presentation on - Introduction to the Regional IDA project - Window 2 Project Proposals - Highlights on key issues related to proposals Group work - Group A: Chitwan National Park - Group B: Bardia National Park - Group C: Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve - Group D: Parsa Wildlife Reserve - Group E: Jhapa District Forest Office - Group F: Kathmandu District Forest Office Plenary presentation and discussion Ways Forward and Closing (Annex 5) 5. PROCEEDINGS 5.1. Opening session Day 1 The workshop participants left Kathmandu at 8 am from Babar Mahal, Kathmandu. It took slightly more than an hour to reach at Nagarkot. The workshop begun at 10:00 am in the Hotel Chautari Paradise Inn, Nagarkot. The workshop was moderated by Ms. Uma Sigdel, an Environment Graduate. The workshop started with brief introductory remarks by Mr. Juddha B Gurung (Member Secretary, NTNC); Dr. Maheswor Dhakal (Ecologist, DNPWC); Dr. Sumith Pipitiya (Task Team Leader, the World Bank); and Mr. Braj Kishor Yadav (Director General, DOF). All of them highlighted on the importance of proposed projects in terms of new ideas and working inside and outside the protected areas to conserve wildlife. The speakers also expressed that there is a need for more workshop to generate awareness on IDA, funding mechanism and proposal development process. 6 P age

8 5.2. Working Session DAY 1 The working session continued after the brief opening session. The working session started with the presentation by Dr. Siddhartha Bajra Bajracharya (Project Chief and Executive Officer NTNC). Dr. Bajracharya highlighted on the importance of workshop. he also described the Regional IDA project and Window 2 concept. Dr. Bajracharya focused on importance of regional collaboration to conserve wildlife and summarised the project components. Dr. Bajracharya clearly defined the objectives and modality of the workshop. The presentation was followed by draft proposal presentations: Title of Draft Proposal Presenter Organization Human Wildlife Conflict Studies Amir Maharjan Asst. Conservation and Management CNP Officer, CNP Human Elephant Conflict in Jhapa Ms. Sushma Rana Asst. Forest Officer, Jhapa DFO Wetland Management PWR Manjur Ahamad Ranger, PWR Grassland management in Amir Maharjan Asst. Conservation Padampur CNP Officer, CNP Grassland Management PWR Manjur Ahamad Ranger, PWR Tourism Promotion in Bardia BNP Tika Ram Chief Warden, BNP Adhikari Ecotourism Development PWR Manjur Ahamad Ranger, PWR Wildlife Conservation BNP Tika Ram Chief Warden, BNP Adhikari Wildlife Crime Control in KTM Man B Khadka DFO, Kathmandu DFO Implementing Smart Patrol System or MIST CNP Jhamak B Karki Chief Warden, CNP Strengthening Research and Anti Gopal P Ghimire Asst. Conservation poaching SWR Officer, SWR Strengthening Wildlife Research Tika Ram Chief Warden, BNP BNP Adhikari After each of the presentation, the floor was opened for discussion. The discussion mainly focused on distilling new ideas in proposals; developing systematic linkages 7 P age

9 in the proposals, sustainability of the projects; justifying the proposed budget and other technical issues. The discussion was participated by all the participants Working Session Day 2 The working session of the day two aimed to share some concept and knowledge on proposal development. The session started with the presentation by experts on the following themes: S. No. Presentation Theme Resource Person 1. A process of proposal development Dr. Khadga Basnet 2. Making a proposal scientific Dr. Krishna K Shrestha 3. Proposal log frame development Dr. Govinda Basnet 4. Importance of Environmental Safeguard Ms. Darshani De Silva 5. Importance of Social Safeguard Dr. Parthapriya Ghosh 6. Managing Human Elephant Conflict Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya This session gave a clear picture to all the participants regarding different issues related to a proposal development. The session also focused on 'innovativeness' issue of a proposal. It will help all the participants to tighten the nuts and bolts of the proposed proposals during the following session. Based on the presentation yesterday and the experts' presentations, the participants agreed to focus on the following seven projects out of twelve proposed proposals: S. No. Project Title Proponent 1. Grassland Management in Padampur Chitwan National Park 2. Implementing Smart Patrol System or MIST Chitwan National Park 3. Strengthening Wildlife Conservation and Bardia National Park Research 4. Strengthening Research and Anti poaching for Conservation Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve 5. Grassland and Water Resource Management Parsa Wildlife Reserve 6. Community Based Human Elephant Conflict Management District Forest Office, Jhapa 7. Strengthening Wildlife Crime Control and Protection in Kathmandu Valley District Forest Office, Kathmandu 5.4.Group Work Session Day 2 All the participants were divided into six groups to work on the proposed seven proposals. The participants were divided into CNP Group, BNP Group, SWR Group, 8 P age

10 PWR Group, Kathmandu DFO group, and Jhapa DFO group. All other participants were requested to join one of these groups. Each of these six groups was supported by experts, MoFSC, DNPWC, DoF, the World Bank team and PCU team. The groups were as follows: S. No Group Key Members 1. Jhamak B Karki, Amir Maharjan, Dr. Krishna K Shrestha, Chiran Pokharel 2. Chitwan National Park Group Tika Ram Adhikari, Dr. Khadga Basnet, Ramesh K. Thapa, Darshani De Silva, Achut R Pant, Rabin Kadariya 3. Bardia National Park Group Manjur Ahamad, Dr. Maheswor Dhakal, Binod Basnet 4. Parsa Wildlife Reserve Group Gopal P Ghimire, Barna B Thapa, Ramji P Siwakoti, Dr. Govinda Basnet, Hemanta Yadav Shukla Wildlife Reserve Group 5. Man B Khadka, Dil B Pun, Dr. Siddhartha B Bajracharya, Stephanie Borsboom 9 P age

11 6. Kathmandu DFO Group Ms. Sushma Rana, Ms. Madhuri Thapa, Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya, Dr. Parthapriya Ghosh, Babu Ram Yadav Jhapa District Office Group All six groups systematically discussed on the draft proposal. Each group revisited title, objectives, approach, timeframe, sustainability, and budget of each project Group Work Session Day 3 The third day started with brief introduction of 'procurement' by Ratna Timsina. He informed that all the procurement related to the project will be managed by PCU. Mr. Timsina briefly introduced the World Bank procurement approach. The final group work on proposals continued after the 'procurement approach' introduction. All the groups made a brief progress presentation of the group work in the plenary session. The presentation noticeably reflected major work during the group work session. A majority of came up with revised title, objectives and focused activities. Some proponents such as Bardia National Park and Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve even merged two different projects into a single proposal Closing session Day 3 The closing session was conducted in an informal way at 12:00 pm. Tika Ram Adhikari, Chief Warden, Bardia National Park gave his remarks on behalf of all the participants. Mr. Adhikari expressed satisfaction on successful completion of the workshop and suggested to have similar workshop as part of monitoring of the projects progress. Ms. Madhuri Karki (Thapa), under secretary, Department of Forest congratulated all the 10 P age

12 participants for successful completion of the workshop. She stressed that all the proposed projects are developed by you and will be owned by you. Dr. Sumith Pilapita, Task Team Leader, the World Bank expressed his view saying that the workshop provided an important platform to improve and develop the proposal better. Dr. Pilapitiya stressed that the technical agenda of the workshop was very well done and this was one of the most productive workshops that he has attended. He also informed that the Nepal model will be proposed to follow in the other participating countries. Dr. Siddhartha B. Bajracharya summed up the workshop exercise and explained about the next step. Dr. Bajracharya congratulated and thanked every own for their hard work and team work. The workshop participants left Nagarkot at 12:30 pm after having lunch Debriefing session Day 3 A special debriefing session on the workshop was organised at 3:30 pm to the high level team at the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation. The session was chaired by Honourable Minister Mr. Yadu Bansa Jha. Dr. K. C. Poudel, Secretary; Mr. Ram Prasad Lamsal, Chief, Foreign Aid Coordination Division; Mr. Hari Har Sigdel, Chief, Planning Division; Mr. Braj K Yadav, Director General, Department of Forest; Mr. Raj Dev Yadav, Regional Director, Regional Directorate, Central Region; Mr. Juddha B Gurung, Member Secretary, NTNC, the World Bank team together with the key workshop participants attended the debriefing session. Dr. Siddhartha B Bajracharya briefed on the regional IDA project. Dr. Maheswor Dhakal briefed on the major outcomes of the three day workshop. In the closing remarks, Honourable Minister expressed satisfaction on the progress. He stressed to focus on current situation at the field level and address these issues through these projects. Dr. Poudel suggested to review methodology of the proposed projects and consider the capacity to spend the proposed fund in a descent way. Dr. Sumith Pilapitaya together with Dr. Dhakal and Dr. Bajracharya clarified the issues raised during the discussion. 6. OUTCOMES The workshop was highly successful and productive in the sense that the participants worked hard throughout the workshop to revise and enhance the Window 2 proposals. This was well reflected during the group work. All the participants found the workshop useful and insightful. The workshop specifically achieved the following: Discussed and decided to focus on one proposal from each proponent except for Chitwan National Park. 11 P age

13 Worked in a small heterogeneous team consisting of field staffs, experts, World Bank team, DNPWC, DoF and NTNC team. Reviewed and enhanced the seven proposed proposals Provided a good platform to learn and share about proposal development process including the World Bank requirements. Debriefed to the high level team at MoFSC led by Honourable Minister and the Secretary. 12 P age

14 7. Annexes Annex 1: Workshop schedule GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COOPERATION FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN ASIA PROJECT Programme WINDOW 2 PROPOSAL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, 15 TH FRIDAY, 17, AUGUST 2012 (31 SHRAWAN 1 BHADRA 2069) HOTEL CHAUTARI, NAGARKOT, NEPAL Day 1 07:30 Hours Arrive at DNPWC complex, Babar Mahal 08:00 Hours Departure of the participants to Nagarkot 09:00 Hours Arrive at Nagarkot 09:00 10:00 Hours Check in at the Hotel and Registration OPENNING SESSION 10:O0 11:00 Hours Introduction of the participants Remarks on the Regional Project and the Workshop by: Mr. Juddha B Gurung, MS, NTNC Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya, Task Team Leader, the World Bank Mr. Braj Kishor Yadav, DG, DOF Mr. Hari Har Sigdel, Chief, Planning Division, MoFSC Mr. Ram Prasad Lamsal, Chief, FACD, MoFSC WORKING SESSION Day 1 11:00 11:20 Hours Highlights on the Workshop by Dr. Siddhartha B Bajracharya, Project Chief/Executive Officer, NTNC Technical Aspects Window 2 Workshop Modality Draft Proposal Presentation 13 P age

15 11:20 11:50 Hours Human Wildlife Conflict Studies and management CNP 11:50 12:20 Hours Human Elephant Conflict in Jhapa DFO, Jhapa 12:20 12:50 Hours Wetland Management PWR 12:50 13:20 Hours Grassland management in Padampur CNP 13:20 14:00 Hours Lunch Break 14:00 14:30 Hours Grassland Management PWR 14:30 15:00 Hours Tourism Promotion in Bardia BNP 15:00 15:30 Hours Ecotourism Development in Parsa PWR 15:30 16:00 Hours Tea/Coffee Break 16:00 16:30 Hours Wildlife Conservation BNP 16:30 17:00 Hours Wildlife Crime Control in KTM DFO Kathmandu 17:00 17:30 Hours Implementing Smart Patrol System or MIST CNP 17:30 18:00 Hours Strengthening Research and Anti poaching SWR 18:00 18:30 Hours Strengthening Wildlife Research BNP 18:30 Hours onwards Free Time 19:30 20:30 Hours Dinner DAY 2 WORKING SESSION Day 2 07:30 08:30 Hours Breakfast 08:30 09:00 Hours Experts Presentation 1 A process of proposal development 09:00 09:30 Hours Experts Presentation 2 Making a proposal scientific 09:30 10:00 Hours Experts Presentation 3 Proposal log frame development 10:00 10:30 Hours Experts Presentation 4 Environmental and Social Safeguard 10:30 11:00 Hours Tea/Coffee Break GROUP WORK Refining the proposals 11:00 13:00 Hours Group Work 13:00 14:00 Hours Lunch Break 14:00 17:00 Hours Group Work continued 17:00 Hours onwards Free Time 19:30 20:30 Hours Dinner DAY 3 WORKING SESSION Day 2 07:30 08:30 Hours Breakfast 08:30 09:00 Hours Reflection of Day 2 by the participants Experts Comments on group Work 09:00 12:00 Hours Group Work continued... 11:30 12:30 Hours Progress Reporting by team leaders from the each Group 12:30 13:00 Hours Closing of the Workshop and Way Forward 13:00 14:00 Hours Lunch Break 14:00 15:30 Hours Departure for Kathmandu 15:30 16:30 Hours Briefing to the High Level team at MoFSC, Singh Durbar 14 P age

16 Annex 2: List of participants Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation 1. Mr. Ramji Prasad Siwakoti, Under Secretary (Tech) Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation 1. Dr. Maheswor Dhakal, Ecologist 2. Mr. Barna B Thapa, Under Secretary 3. Mr. Babu Ram Yadav, Under Secretary Department of Forest 1. Mr. Braj Kishor Yadav, Director General 2. Ms. Madhuri Karki (Thapa), Under Secretary The World Bank: 1. Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya, Task Team Leader 2. Mr. Partho Ghosh, Social Specialist 3. Ms. Darshani De Silva, Environment Specialist 4. Ms. Stephanie Borsboom, Operation Officer National Trust for Nature Conservation 1. Mr. Juddha B Gurung, Member Secretary 2. Mr. Jitendra R Onta, Finance Director 3. Mr. Sanjeev Thapa, Admin. Assist 4. Mr. Satya Bajracharya, Accounts Assistant 5. Mr. Sudarshan Neupane, Accounts Assistant 6. Mr. Rakesh Singh, Office Helper District Forest Office, Kathmandu 1. Mr. Man Bahadur Khadka, District Forest Officer 2. Mr. Dil Bahadur Pun, Assistant Forest Officer District Forest Office, Jhapa 1. Mrs. Sushma Rana, Assistant Forest Officer WWF Nepal 1. Mr. Diwakar Chapagain, Coordinator Chitwan National Park: 1. Mr. Jhamak B Karki, Chief Warden 2. Mr. Amir Maharjan, Asst. Conservation Officer Bardia National Park 1. Mr. Tika Ram Adhikari, Chief Warden 2. Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Accounts Officer 15 P age

17 Parsa Wildlife Reserve 1. Mr. Manjur Ahamad, Ranger Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve 1. Mr. Gopal Prasad Ghimire, Assistant Conservation Officer NTNC BCC 1. Mr. Chiranjibi Pokharel, Project Chief NTNC BCP 1. Mr. Rabin Kadariya, Project Chief NTNC SCP 1. Mr. Hemanta K Yadav, Project Chief Resource Persons 1. Dr. Krishna Kumar Shrestha Expert 2. Dr. Khadga Basnet Expert 3. Dr. Govinda Basnet Expert 4. Ms. Uma Sigdel, Facilitator Annex 3: PCU team NTNC Dr. Siddhartha B. Bajracharya, Project Chief, Regional IDA/IDF Mr. Binod Basnet, Senior Programme Officer Mr. Bidur Pokharel, Finance Officer Mr. Achut Pant, Procurement Officer Mr. Ratna Raj Timsina, Project Coordinator 16 P age

18 Annex 4: Presentation Presentation of Dr. Siddhartha B Bajracharya, PCU NTNC and Dr. Maheswor Dhakal, Ecologist, DNPWC Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection in Asia Protected Areas of Nepal Twenty PAs covering 23.23% of total land area 4574 Expansion of Protected Areas coverage s 1980s 1990s 2000s Recently, Nepal increased the PA coverage by 5000 sq. km Nevertheless, Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Poaching Trade is a A Major Threat to Biodiversity huge Conservation problem in Nepal and India Remains a threat to populations in Bhutan Limited information on trade routes and final markets Photo: Samir Sinha 17 P age

19 Law Enforcement 2002 to date: In Chitwan alone more than 400 poachers, mediators and traders of rhino horns, tiger skin and bones were arrested and punished according to the NPWC act Illegal Trade of Wildlife Parts Tiger and Leopard Wildlife Trade Routes Key Concerns Illegal Wildlife Trade Darchula Mahendranagar Humla Dolpa High demand for wildlife parts in International markets. Dhangadhi Nepalgunj Mustang Tatopani Taplejung Nepal has been used as transit point for illegal wildlife trade Kakadb hita International illegal wildlife trade network is active in the region Wildlife Trade Export International Routes Routes Wildlife Trade Internal Routes Concentrated transboundary efforts required to control the illegal wildlife trade Wildlife Trade Import Routes The World Bank supported Regional IDA Project Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection in Asia A New Initiative in Regional Partnership for Conservation Justification 1. Wildlife and habitats cross administrative boundaries 2. Knowledge and capacity vary widely across and within countries, 3. Illegal trade operates beyond boundaries 4. Therefore, a regional conservation approach is needed: 1. to address cross-border issues, 2. to build synergies, 3. to share skills, knowledge and experiences and 4. to build regional collaboration for the conservation of critical habitats and ecosystems. 18 P age

20 VISION AND OBJECTIVE The long-term vision of the regional program is to stabilize and, if possible, increase the population and habitats of critically endangered animals in South Asia. The project development objective (PDO) is to assist the participating governments to build or enhance shared capacity, institutions, knowledge and incentives to jointly tackle illegal wildlife trade and other selected regional conservation threats to habitats in cross border areas. Project Components 1. Capacity building for addressing the illegal trans-boundary wildlife trade» US $ 0.9 million 2. Promoting wildlife conservation in Asia» US $ 1.6 million 3. Project coordination and communication» US $ 0.2 million Contingencies US $ 0.3 million TOTAL PROJECT COST US $ 3 MILLION Component 1 Capacity building for addressing the illegal trans-boundary wildlife trade (US $ 0.9 million) Aims to bring about regional harmonisation and collaboration in combating wildlife crime. Sub-components: 1.1 Institutional strengthening in wildlife conservation and illegal wildlife trade control 1.2 Staff capacity building and training towards regional collaboration. 1.1 Institutional strengthening in wildlife conservation and illegal wildlife trade control Support to strengthen Wildlife Crime Control Bureau Services for development of analytical and operational protocols to meet CITES requirements. Support training of field level Rapid Response Cell for controlling illegal wildlife trade. Services for the review and revision of legislative framework and strengthening of relevant institutions. Support for the establishment of Secretariat for National Tiger Conservation Committee. 1.2 Staff capacity building and training towards regional collaboration Support training and reorientation for the benefit of the staff of the implementing agencies to effectively manage protected areas and forest areas. Enhancing the ability of agencies within Nepal to combat illegal wildlife trade and strengthen conservation and PA management in new ways. Project Component 2 Promoting wildlife conservation in Asia (US $ 1.6 million) Aims to fill crucial knowledge and information gaps in addressing the many regional threats to conservation Sub-components: 2.1 Virtual Regional Center of Excellence (VRCE) for wildlife conservation 2.2 Competitive funding to support the management of protected areas (PAs), forest reserves (FRs) and national forests (NFs) with regional conservation benefits 19 P age

21 2.1 Virtual Regional Center of Excellence (VRCE) for wildlife conservation 2.2 Competitive funding to support the management of protected areas (PAs), forest reserves (FRs) and national forests (NFs) with regional conservation benefits The proposed VRCE will include a network of scientist and practitioners in wildlife conservation. VRCE would provide coordinated, institutional response for research and knowledge dissemination on wildlife conservation in south Asia. VRCE will promote dialogue and good practices. Develop active knowledge dissemination programme comprising publication of research, sponsorship of workshops and seminars, etc. 2.2 Competitive funding to support the management of protected areas (PAs), forest reserves (FRs) and national forests (NFs) with regional conservation benefits Innovative research projects in wildlife conservation; Pilot programs in conservation of endangered flagship species; (Follow some of the key actions of Tiger Action Plan and other Action Plans) Human wildlife conflict management; and Ecotourism development. Project Component 3 Project coordination and communication (US $ 0.2 million) Aims to provide services, TA and incremental costs for project staff as well as operating cost for the management and coordination of the project Sub-components: 3.1 Support project coordination arrangements for national and regional activities. 3.2 Communication adopt a multi-pronged approach to communication in order to meet regional and local challenges. One of the key components of the project - a Funding Window Established for innovative pilot projects with a regional dimension. Designed to support a demand driven approach and competitive funding Strengthen capacity of Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), and Department of Forests (DOF). 2.2 Competitive funding to support the management of protected areas (PAs), forest reserves (FRs) and national forests (NFs) with regional conservation benefits Project Concept Note (PCN) called. PCNs reviewed by the Proposal Review Committee (PRC). Selected certain PCNs and requested to develop proposal Proposals will be reviewed by PRC. Selected proposals will be endorsed for immediate implementation. Key Expected Results Establishment and institutional strengthened the regional coordination forum such as SAWEN Updated policies and regulations Establishment and operational Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and National Tiger Conservation Committee Forensic, legal and crime control units started Enhanced capacity of staff on wildlife conservation and management and respond to illegal wildlife trade Guidelines developed for smart green infrastructure and biodiversity friendly socio-economic activities Innovative conservation projects designed and initiated having regional conservation benefits 20 P a g e

22 Implementation Arrangement Steering Committee Project Management Committee (PMC) Project Coordination Unit (PCU) Financial and Procurement Management All the financial transaction for the project will be through a special account. Withdrawal of the fund will be based on the Annual Work Plan (AWP). The Steering Committee approves AWP. Procurement will be based on the Public Procurement Policy of the Government and the World Bank procurement Guidelines. The Steering Committee and the World Bank jointly review the technical, financial and procurement aspects. The Office of Auditor General will also audit the financial and procurement aspects. SN Protected Area Tiger Conservation in Nepal Remarks Chitwan NP Parsa WR Eastern Complex including corridors 2 3 Bardia NP Banke NP Western Complex including 4 Shuklaphanta WR corridors Window 2: Innovative Pilot Projects with a regional Dimension Tiger population estimation in Nepal Announcement of proposal writing to Wardens and DFOs Window-2 Proposal Workshop in Nagarkot Project Steering Committee Project Management Committee DFOs 2-DFOs (2 proposals) Wardens 4-Wardens (15 proposals) Preliminary selection: 9 proposals) Final Selection: 7 proposals 21 P age

23 Workshop Objectives To discuss and finalize the proposals To recap the Regional IDA project objectives and activities To enhance knowledge and skill in proposal development Workshop Participants A team from Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, and Department of Forests A team from: Chitwan National Park Bardia National Park Parsa Wildlife Reserve Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve District Forest Office, Jhapa District Forest Office, Kathmandu The World Bank and National Trust for Nature Conservation A representative from: WWF Nepal Total 41 Participant s Workshop Team Proposal Workshop in Action Parks and District Forest Offices Staffs Technical Experts Team The World Bank Team WWF and NTNC team Proposed Project Proposals 1 Grassland Management in Padampur - CNP 2 Implementing Smart Patrol System or MIST in CNP 3 Human Wildlife Conflict Studies and management - CNP 4 Grassland Management in PWR 5 Wetland Management - PWR 6 Ecotourism Development in Parsa - PWR 7 Strengthening Wildlife Research in BNP 8 Tourism Promotion in Bardia - BNP 9 Wildlife Conservation - BNP 10 Strengthening Research and Antipoaching - SWR 11 Human Elephant Conflict in Jhapa 12 Wildlife Crime Control in Kathmandu Selected Project Proposals 1 Grassland Management in CNP 2 Implementing Smart Patrol System or MIST in CNP 3 Grassland and Water Resources Management in PWR 4 Strengthening Wildlife Conservation and Research in BNP 5 Strengthening Research and Antipoaching - SWR 6 Human Elephant Conflict in Jhapa 7 Strengthening Wildlife Crime Control in Kathmandu 22 P age

24 Annex 5: Group division Group Work 1. The participants will be divided into CNP Group, BNP Group, SWR Group, PWR Group, and Kathmandu and Jhapa groups. 2. All other participants will join one of these groups however each group must have equal number of participants. 3. All five groups will discuss on the draft proposals and edit the document as required. 4. Each group will nominate a chairperson and a reporter. 5. All the groups will make a brief progress presentation of the group work in the plenary session. 23 P age