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National Biodiversity Planning to Support the

Implementation of the CBD 2011 – 2020 Strategic Plan in Malaysia (NBSAP)

A Biodiversity Enabling Activity Project Implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and

Environment

Supported by United Nations Development Programme with Global Environment Facility Grant Financing

and Co-financing from the Government of Malaysia

INCEPTION REPORT

JANUARY 2014

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................... 2 Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 3 List of Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 5 1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Project Background .......................................................................................... 6 1.2 Project Objective ............................................................................................... 7 1.3 Project Outcomes, Outputs and Activities ........................................................ 7

2.0 Project Management Arrangements ................................................................... 15 2.1 Implementing Agency ..................................................................................... 15 2.2 National Steering Committee ........................................................................ 15 2.3 Project Management Unit (PMU) .................................................................... 15 2.4 Technical Working Groups............................................................................ 16 2.5 Project Work Plan/Schedule ........................................................................... 17 2.6 Project Budget …………………………………………………………………...... 19

3.0 Inception Phase………………………………………………………………………..19 3.1 Project Start-up ............................................................................................... 19 3.2 First NSC Meeting .......................................................................................... 20 3.3 Inception Workshop ........................................................................................ 20

3.4 Changes to the Strategic Result Framework………………………….……..…..20 3.5 Procurement Plan …………………………………………………...…………..…22 4.0 Challenges Ahead .............................................................................................. 22 5.0 References ........................................................................................................ 23 Annex I: Terms of Reference of National Steering Committee (NSC).………………24 Annex II: Terms Of Reference of Technical Working Group 1 on Biodiversity Assessment ............................................................................................................. 26 Annex III: Terms of Reference on Technical Working Group 2 on Biodiversity Policies, Strategies & Action Plans for NBSAP and TEEB ....................................... 27 Annex IV: Revised Strategic Result Framework ...................................................... 28 Annex V: Revised Project Schedule ......................................................................... 32 Annex VI: Procurement Plan ……………………………………………………………..35 Annex VII: Terms of Reference on Revision of National Policy on Biological Diversity, Development of National Biodiversity Strategies, Targets and Action Plans ........... 36 Annex VIII: Draft Terms of Reference on Strategic Study on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) – Scoping Exercise ....................................... 45 Annex IX: Terms of Reference for Preparation of Fifth National Report to United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ................................................... 52 Annex X: Summary Report of the NBSAP Inception Workshop ............................... 61

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Executive Summary

The National Biodiversity Planning to Support the Implementation of the Convention

on Biological Diversity 2011-2020 Strategic Plan in Malaysia (NBSAP) is a project

implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE). This

project is implemented with the grant financing from the Global Environment Facility

(GEF), co-financing from the Government of Malaysia (GoM) and supported by the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia. The objective of this

project is to integrate Malaysia‟s obligations under the United Nations Convention on

Biological Diversity (CBD) into its national development and sectoral planning

frameworks through a renewed and participative biodiversity planning and

strategising process, aligning the results of the process to the global guidance

contained in the global Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 (SPB).

This project also responds to the findings of the National Capacity Self-Assessment

for Global Environmental Management (NCSA) project conducted in 2008 that

recommended assessment on the current status of biodiversity vis-à-vis the

implementation of National Policy on Biological Diversity 1998 be conducted. It also

suggested that the Policy be reviewed to reflect the nation‟s priorities in biodiversity.

In 2010, the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the SPB and its Aichi

Biodiversity Targets that called for a renewed global effort to halt biodiversity loss.

Country Parties are required to develop or update their NBSAP and report on their

NBSAP progress, its implementation and mainstreaming of biodiversity in the Fifth

National Report to CBD which is due in March 2014 and subsequently to the 12 th

Conference of Parties (COP 12) of the CBD in October 2014. To facilitate the

NBSAP process in Malaysia, a proposal was submitted to the Global Environment

Facility (GEF) to be eligible for funding. The proposal was approved by GEF on 8

March 2012 and the project document was signed on 14 May 2012. This project will

be implemented in 3 and half years with a total funding of US$1,320, 000.

This project will be conducted in a participative and consultative manner and is

divided into three components namely (1) a participative stocktaking exercise on

biodiversity planning takes place and national biodiversity targets are developed in

response to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets; (2) the NBSAP is revised/updated

and it fully integrates new aspects of the CBD strategic plan, such as mainstreaming

and anchoring the implementation of the plan into national development frameworks

and valuing ecosystem services; and (3) national frameworks for resource

mobilisation, Convention reporting and exchange mechanisms are strengthened.

In summary, the key NBSAP project outputs are (1) an updated National Policy on

Biological Diversity (NPBD) (2) national biodiversity strategies, targets and action

plans attuned to the SPB and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets; (3) a resource

mobilisation plan to implement the updated NPBD; and (4) three strategic studies

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namely The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), assessment of

climate change impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity and the Program of Work on

Protected Areas (PoWPA).

The first National Steering Committee (NSC) meeting was held on 19 September

2012 to formally introduce the project to key stakeholders and to provide them the

opportunity to provide inputs to the project. The NSC reviewed and endorsed the

project‟s work plan and budget and adopted the Terms of Reference of the NSC with

amendments. The NSC also agreed with the establishment of Technical Working

Groups that will serve as technical arms to the project.

An Inception Workshop was held on 20 December 2012 at Royale Chulan Hotel,

Kuala Lumpur to introduce the project to wider stakeholders and to provide them an

opportunity to comment and give inputs on the strategic result framework, project

activities and schedule. The workshop was attended by over 30 participants

comprising representatives from federal and state government agencies, research

institutions and non-governmental organisations. Based on the inputs from the

inception workshop, revised strategic result framework and project schedule were

produced. All amended documents are presented as annexes in this report.

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List of Abbreviations

APC APR/PIR AWP

Assistant Project Coordinator Annual Project Review/Project Implementation Report Annual Work Plan

BD EA Biodiversity Enabling Activities

CBD Convention on Biological Diversity

CDR Combined Delivery Report

CHM Clearing House Mechanism

CO Country Office (UNDP)

COP DOA DOF DMPM DWNP EPU EBA FRIM

Conference of the Parties Department of Agriculture Department of Fisheries Department of Marine Park Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks Economic Planning Unit Ecosystem Based Adaptation Forest Research Institute Malaysia

GoM Government of Malaysia

GEF Global Environment Facility

NBSAP NCSA NPD NPBD NRE

National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans National Capacity Self-Assessment National Project Director National Policy on Biological Diversity Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia

PMU Project Management Unit

PoWPA CBD‟s Programme of Work on Protected Areas

QOR Quarterly Operational Reports

SRF SPB

Strategic Result Framework Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020

TBW Total Budget and Work Plan

TEEB The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

TOR Term of Reference

TWG Technical Working Group

UNDP UNDP CO

United Nations Development Programme United Nations Development Programme Country Office

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Project Background

Malaysia is recognized as one of the twelve mega diverse countries in the world. Its

biodiversity are exceedingly rich comprising various ecosystems and species that

are important for national development and well being of the people of Malaysia. As

a commitment to conserve biodiversity, Malaysia became party to various Multilateral

Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and this includes the United Nations Convention

of Biological Diversity (CBD). Subsequent to becoming party to the CBD in 1994,

Malaysia developed its NBSAP which is known as the National Policy on Biological

Diversity (NPBD) in 1998 to guide the overall biodiversity management in the country

as well as to fulfill its obligations under the Convention.

At the global level, the finding of the Third Global Biodiversity Outlook concluded that

the 2010 global biodiversity targets adopted in 2002 were not fully met. This is

largely attributed to the lack of coherent efforts on biodiversity including limited

capacity in financial, human resource and technical aspects and limited biodiversity

mainstreaming. It further cautioned that biodiversity loss will continue to happen if

corrective measures are not taken. The Tenth Conference of the Parties to the CBD

further addressed this issue, culminated in the adoption of the CBD SPB 2011-2020

and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets in Nagoya, Japan in 2010. Target 17 of the Aichi

Targets states that “By 2015, each Party has developed, adopted as a policy

instrument, and has commenced implementing an effective, participatory and

updated national biodiversity strategy and action plan.” As part of the commitment

under the Convention, Country Parties are required to implement the SPB 2011-

2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets and report on progress made in relation to

this at the latest by COP 12 in 2014.

In Malaysia, the NPBD provides a general and overarching strategies and action

plans with the vision of transforming Malaysia into a world centre of excellence in

conservation, research and utilization of tropical biological diversity by 2020. The

Policy outlined 15 key strategies and 87 action plans with regard to biodiversity

conservation and sustainable utilisation. Under the 2008 National Capacity Self-

Assessment for Global Environmental Management and National Capacity Action

Plan (NCSA), gaps hindering the effective implementation of the Policy were

identified and articulated. The NCSA then recommended that the NPBD be

reviewed, taking into account the current status of biodiversity and it also highlighted

the need to develop concrete biodiversity targets with clear timeframe for

implementation as well as delegation of duties and framework for implementation.

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Under the NBSAP project, the NPBD will be reviewed taking into account the CBD

SPB and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets as well as national biodiversity priorities. This

project also addresses the country‟s need to continue to fulfill its obligation under

CBD, particularly on the Convention‟s Article 6 and the CBD COP Decision X/2.

GEF has approved Malaysia‟s project proposal in March 2012 with the funding of

USD 220,000 and co-financing amounting to USD500,000. This project will provide

an opportunity to Malaysia to review and update its NPBD and incorporate new

aspects of the SPB into the national development process, in accordance with

national circumstances.

In light of the SPB and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets, a number of elements will be

incorporated into the revised NBSAP and this include guidance to: a) fully realise

the value of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and incorporate these values into

national and local development and poverty reduction strategies (Targets 1 and 2);

b) to contribute towards increasing the conservation of global terrestrial and inland

water to at least 17 per cent, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, especially

areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services (Target 11); c)

restore and safeguard key ecosystem services, especially for water, health and

livelihoods (Target 14); and d) strengthen ecosystem resilience to climate change

and promote ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and

mitigation (Target 15).

1.2 Project Objective

The goal of the NBSAP project is to enable Malaysia to integrate its obligations in

light of the CBD SPB and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The specific objective of this

project is to integrate Malaysia‟s obligations under the Convention on Biological

Diversity (CBD) into its national development and sectoral planning frameworks

through a renewed and participative biodiversity planning and strategizing process,

in a manner that is in line with the global guidance contained in the CBD Strategic

Plan for 2011-2020.

1.3 Project Outcomes, Outputs and Activities

In achieving the objective of the NBSAP project, its deliverables are structured into

three outcome components, namely:

Outcome 1: A participative stocktaking exercise on biodiversity planning

takes place and national biodiversity targets are developed in response to the

global Aichi Biodiversity Targets.

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Outcome 2: The NBSAP is revised/updated and it fully integrates new

aspects of the CBD Strategic Plan, such as mainstreaming and anchoring the

implementation of the plan into national development frameworks, valuing

ecosystem services and promoting ecosystem-based adaptation and

resilience.

Outcome 3: National frameworks for resource mobilization, Convention

reporting and exchange mechanisms are established and strengthened.

The outcomes of the project, as well as the outputs and activities were discussed in

details in a series of stakeholder meetings and the project inception workshop. The

outputs and activities are described below and presented in Annex IV (Revised

Strategic Results Framework) and Annex V (Revised Project Schedule).

Outcome 1: Stocktaking and National Biodiversity Targets Setting The three outputs under this component and their activities are as follows:

Output 1.1 Review and stocktaking of products and results from previous

biodiversity planning processes at the national level are carried out in participative

manner.

Key activities under output 1.1 are:

1.1.1 Rapid stocktaking and review of relevant plans, policies and reports

This activity will focus on rapid stock taking of existing policies, plans and

practices related to biodiversity at various sectors at the national and state

level. The information gathered from the stock taking activity will be used as

the basis in identifying gaps in the existing NBSAP.

1.1.2 Identification of stakeholders, consultation and awareness

This activity will focus on ensuring a robust consultative process that engages

representatives from key sectors such as government agencies, states

government, research institutes, industries, NGOs, universities, and

traditionally under-represented groups including women during the revision of

the NBSAP. The aim is to develop and sustain a participatory process as part

of mainstreaming of biodiversity to increase ownership and buy-in from

relevant stakeholders for the implementation of the NBSAP.

Stakeholders identified to be engaged and under this NBSAP project are listed as follows:

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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division & Environmental Management and Climate Change Division)

Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister‟s Department

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries

Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities

Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Ministry of Housing and Local Government

Ministry of International Trade and Industries

Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia

Department of Wildlife and National Parks

Forest Research Institute Malaysia

Department of Agriculture

Department of Fisheries

Department of Marine Parks Malaysia

Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Town and Country Planning Department

Department of Indigenous People Development

State Economic Planning Units

Sabah Forestry Department

Ministry of Resource Planning and Environment, Sarawak

Sarawak Forest Department

State Forestry Departments

Natural Resources Office, Sabah

Sabah Biodiversity Centre

Sarawak Biodiversity Centre

Majlis Adat Istiadat, Sarawak

Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA)

Centre for Indigenous People Concerns

Malaysian Nature Society

Third World Network

Wildlife Conservation Society

WWF Malaysia

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The Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia (JOAS)

Partners of Community Organisations in Sabah (PACOS)

Relevant stakeholders other than those listed above will also be engaged as

and when necessary.

1.1.3 Rapid assessment of the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss highlighting the value of biodiversity and ecosystem services and their contribution to human well-being.

This activity will focus on rapid assessment of root causes for biodiversity loss

in Malaysia. This activity will also identify key threats and drivers of

biodiversity loss including the key aspects of the policy environment that form

the barriers and challenges for effective conservation and sustainable use of

biodiversity. The information gathered from the stock taking from activities

1.1.1 and 1.1.3 will be used as the basis in identifying key gaps in the existing

NBSAP, understanding the primary drivers and root causes for biodiversity

loss, as well as identifying the means of overcoming existing barriers and

challenges.

Output 1.2 In response to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets, national biodiversity

targets, strategies and action plans are developed in a manner that is attuned to

Malaysia‟s circumstances.

Key activity under output 1.2 is:

1.2.1 Setting national biodiversity targets, principles, and main priorities of the

strategy though national and sub-national consultations

Based on the global SPB 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets,

Malaysia‟s national biodiversity strategies are developed and biodiversity

targets that are specific, measurable and time bound and their implementing

actions plans are developed. The national biodiversity targets will include

among others targets on conservation of ecosystems, protected area

coverage, and other aspects of the CBD Strategic Plan. These targets will be

developed in a participative and consultative manner, taking into account the

view and inputs by all relevant stakeholders at the national and sub-national

consultations. These targets will represent Malaysia‟s commitment in

implementing the CBD Strategic Plan 2011-2020 and will be presented to the

Convention‟s COP in due course.

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Output 1.3 The achievement of national biodiversity targets, developed in line with

the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets, is duly monitored during the project duration

and a mechanism put in place for post project monitoring, and this is reported at

national and international level among others CBD through national reports and

other means.

Key activity under output 1.3 is:

1.3.1 Putting in place implementation and monitoring mechanism for the updated NBSAP

The updated NBSAP and national biodiversity targets will be implemented by

relevant ministries, agencies and stakeholders. Implementation will be

monitored with the support of a dedicated institutional mechanism within the

NRE. The National Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism could be utilised

as one of the platform to monitor the implementation of the updated NBSAP

and its action plans.

Outcome 2 NBSAP Update

Output 2.1: A National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for Malaysia,

anchored into national development frameworks, is updated, in a manner that is

participative, widely disseminated and integrates new aspects of the CBD, such as:

(i) mainstreaming; and (ii) the valuing of ecosystem goods and services.

Key activities under output 2.1 are:

2.1.1 Develop the strategy and actions to implement the agreed targets though national and sub-national consultations.

The updating of the NBSAP and development of the national biodiversity

targets, strategies and action plans will be prepared through consensus

building process by engaging relevant stakeholders at the national and state

level.

The Term of Reference for the contract on „Revision of National Policy on Biological

Diversity, Development of National Biodiversity Strategies, Targets and Action Plans‟

is attached in Annex VII.

2.1.2 Development of specific action plans for terrestrial and marine ecosystems such as forestry, fisheries and agriculture sectors through consultations.

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Action plans on terrestrial and marine ecosystems such as on forestry,

fisheries and agriculture sectors will be developed as part of the

mainstreaming approach. Relevant biodiversity mainstreaming tools will also

be explored and applied as appropriate.

2.1.3 In an iterative manner, Malaysia taps into useful information on, and participative into, global networks and initiatives on biodiversity data and indicators (such as biodiversity Indicators Partnership, Global Biodiversity Information Facility and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the Global Environment Outlook portal, among other relevant ones).

This activity refers to participation of personnel in networks and initiatives

including workshops, meetings and various platform related to NBSAP that

will add value to increase the capacity of key personnel in domestic NBSAP

process.

Output 2.2: The updated and fully endorsed NBSAP for Malaysia is submitted to the

CBD preferably within the deadline set by the COP.

The key activity for output 2.2 is:

2.2.1 Submit updated NBSAP to National Biodiversity Council and Cabinet for approval; and subsequently to CBD Secretariat.

The updated National Policy on Biological Diversity which will be Malaysia‟s second generation NBSAP will undergo internal process for endorsement by the Cabinet. By COP 12 that is scheduled to be held in October 2014, a national report to CBD outlining Malaysia‟s second generation NBSAP will be made available.

Output 2.3: Strategic studies that support the update/revision of NBSAP are carried

out.

The key activity for output 2.3 will consist of 3 strategic studies namely:

TEEB strategic study: assessing and capturing value of biodiversity and

ecosystem services in Malaysia;

Development of the PoWPA Action Plan by integrating key Aichi Biodiversity

Targets into national implementation of the CBD‟s Programme of Work on

Protected Areas (PoWPA); and

A study to assess the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and

biodiversity.

The draft Terms of Reference for the TEEB Scoping Exercise is attached in Annex VIII.

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Outcome 3: National Frameworks for NBSAP Implementation, CBD Reporting and

Exchange Mechanisms

Output 3.1: National frameworks for NBSAP implementation is in place and

includes: (i) institutional leadership for implementation is established and strategic

partnerships forged (nationally and internationally); (ii) a costed and prioritized Action

Plan is appended to the NBSAP; (iii) needs assessments on capacity, technology

and finance are carried out; and (iv) a strategy for resource mobilization for the

implementation of the NBSAP is produced and includes a baseline assessment of

existing biodiversity finance.

The key activities for output 3.1 are:

3.1.1 Capacity need assessment and development of a plan for capacity development for NBSAP implementation

A capacity gap analysis with regard to NBSAP and its implementation drawing

from the experience in implementing the NPBD 1998 will be conducted to map

the capacity need assessment. These gaps will be analysed and used as a

basis for the formulation of a plan for capacity development for the NBSAP

implementation.

3.1.2 Development of a communication and outreach strategy for the NBSAP and awareness on biodiversity, and implementation of outreach activities to disseminate NBSAP

A specific communication and outreach strategy for NBSAP will be developed under this project. This strategy will be used as a guide in carrying out outreach activities to disseminate information on the updated NBSAP. A Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) action plans on biodiversity will also be developed and embedded in the NBSAP communication and outreach strategy and will be used by NRE to implement its awareness activities.

Output 3.2: An effective, user-friendly and easily updatable country-driven CHM site

is developed; it is linked up to the CBD‟s global CHM networks and to the other

information and knowledge exchange network on biodiversity.

The key activity for output 3.2 is: 3.2.1 CHM Upgrading/Enhancement

Updating of the National Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism will be

carried out on a regular basis to reflect on Malaysia‟s current biodiversity

status. The CHM will also serves as the information portal on the updated

NBSAP, national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans as well as a

platform to create awareness on biodiversity issues.

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Output 3.3: Immediate CBD reporting obligations are met by Malaysia in a timely

manner: The Fifth National Report to the CBD by 31 March 2014.

The key activity for output 3.3 is: 3.3.1 Preparation and submission of the Fifth National Report to CBD

The 5th National report to the CBD will be prepared under the NBSAP project

in line with the country‟s obligation to report on biodiversity status and trends

as well as progress made towards achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets

adopted in 2010. The 5th National Report will be submitted in March 2014.

Output 3.4: A permanent framework for CBD reporting is established and receives

recurrent funding from government and other sources according to needs and in a

timely manner; such framework may include: institutional anchoring, the statutory

establishment of technical committees, facilities and arrangements in place for data

sourcing and monitoring, etc.

Key activity for output 3.4 is: 3.4.1 Development of NBSAP implementation monitoring mechanism

implementation framework

A permanent mechanism utilizing the current set up under the Ministry of

Natural Resources and Environment will be established to oversee the

implementation of the updated NBSAP. This mechanism will be packaged

with a dedicated focal point for NBSAP with its key role of coordinating

NBSAP implementation at the national level. Under this mechanism, a

framework NBSAP implementation including the preparation of national report

to CBD will be established and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.

This framework will also detail the systematic procedures, potential

agencies/stakeholders involved and data requirement and sourcing method.

The visibility of biodiversity will be further enhanced through various means

such as highlighting the value of biodiversity in drawing continuous support

and priorities for funding from government and other potential donors.

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2.0 Project Management Arrangements

A Project Management Unit (PMU) comprise of the National Project Director (NPD)

for the NBSAP project will oversee and manage the overall implementation of the

NBSAP project on a daily basis including the administrative, financial and operational

duties with the assistance of the Assistant Project Coordinator (APC).

2.1 Implementing Agency

NRE is the executing agency for the NBSAP project and responsible to oversee the

overall implementation of this project. In addition, NRE will also provide the following

in-kind contribution:

Management and supervisory personnel

- Deputy Undersecretary of Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division,

NRE as the National Project Director;

- Appropriate officers to act as chairperson for the technical working

groups and counterparts to the NBSAP revision team.

Office facilities for NBSAP project team and project consultants that will be

appointed in the course of the project duration;

Access to all relevant data and information required to undertake the study;

Use of office support facilities (e.g. computers, facsimile machine, stationery,

photocopy machine, telephone, local transport), and secretarial support; and

Facilities for convening meetings, training or workshops.

2.2 National Steering Committee

A National Steering Committee (NSC) has been established to serve as the project‟s

coordination and decision-making body as well as to provide policy direction and

guidance in the implementation of the project. The NSC members consist of

representation from about 20 ministries/agencies from the Federal Government as

well as Sabah and Sarawak State agencies related to biodiversity. The Terms of

Reference of the NSC and its composition is attached in Annex I.

2.3 Project Management Unit (PMU)

The Project Management Unit or PMU is responsible to oversee the implementation of the project including the administrative and substantive aspects by ensuring all planned activities are carried out in a timely manner and meet the overall objective of the project. Members of the PMU consist of the National Project Director for the NBSAP project, relevant personnel from NRE and the UNDP CO. The PMU will also oversee the work of the TWG and where necessary, review and recommend to the NSC to endorse the findings and outputs of the TWG.

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2.4 Technical Working Groups

Three Technical Working Groups (TWGs) will be established to provide technical and scientific input in the revision of the NPBD. The 2 Working Groups are as follows:

Working Group 1 (to be led by FRIM) on Biodiversity Assessment;

Working Group 2 (to be led by NRE) on Biodiversity Policies, Strategies and

Action plan for NBSAP and TEEB; and

Working Group 3 (to be led by EPU) on Resource Mobilisation and

Biodiversity Financing Initiative (BIOFIN).

The Term of Reference and composition for TWG 1 and 2 are attached in Annex II

and III while the TOR for TWG 3 is still under discussion.

Figure 1: NBSAP Project Management Structure

Working Group 1 (Led by FRIM) Biodiversity

Assessment

Forest

Agricultural

The Economics of Ecosystems and

Biodiversity (TEEB)

Inland Waters

Island

Marine and Coastal

Protected Areas

Invasive Alien Species

Review of NBSAP

Development Planning

Working Group 2 (Led by NRE)

Biodiversity Policies, Strategies &Action Plans

for NBSAP, and TEEB

Legislative

National Project Director Project Management Unit (PMU)

National Steering Committee

Institutional nstitutional

Development of Resource

Mobilisation plan

5th

National Report to

CBD

Working Group 3 (Led by EPU)

Resource Mobilization

and BIOFIN

BIOFIN Project

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2.5 Project Work Plan/Schedule

The total implementation period of the project is 44 months from May 2012 to

December 2015. Table 1 below highlights the key project activities and their

implementation schedule. Annex V provides the detailed schedule and timeline for

each activity.

Table 1: NBSAP Project Implementation Schedule

Output 2012 2013 2014 2015

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

1.1 Review and stocktaking of products and result from previous biodiversity planning processes at the national level are carried out in participative manner.

1.2 In response to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets, national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans are developed in a manner that is attuned to Malaysia‟s circumstances.

1.3 The achievement of national biodiversity targets, developed in line with the global Aichi targets, is duly monitored during the project duration and beyond, and this is reported upon to the CBD through national reports and other means.

2.1 A National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for Malaysia, anchored into national development frameworks, is updated, in a manner that is participative, widely disseminated and fully integrates new aspects of the CBD strategic plan, such as (i) mainstreaming; and (ii) the valuing of ecosystem goods and services.

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Output 2012 2013 2014 2015

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

2.2 The updated and fully endorsed NBSAP for Malaysia is submitted to the CBD preferably within the deadline set by the COP.

2.3 Strategic studies that support the update/revision of NBSAP are carried out.

3.1 National frameworks for NBSAP implementation is in place and includes (i) institutional leadership for implementation is established and strategic partnership forged (nationally and internationally); (ii) a costed and prioritized Action Plan is appended to the NBS; (iii) needs assessments on capacity, technology and finance are carried out; and (iv) a strategy for resource mobilization for the implementation of the NBSAP is produced and includes a baseline assessment of existing biodiversity finance.

3.2 CHM is enhanced to reflect all sector of biodiversity and institutionalised.

3.3 Immediate CBD reporting obligations are met by Malaysia in a timely manner: The Fifth National Report to the CBD by 31 March 2014

3.4 A permanent framework for CBD reporting is established and receives recurrent funding from government and other resources according to needs and in a timely manner; such framework may include: institutional anchoring, the statutory

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Output 2012 2013 2014 2015

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

establishment of technical committees, facilities and arrangements in place for date sourcing and monitoring, etc.

2.6 Project Budget

Total resources required (total project funds) US$1, 320, 000 Total allocated resources (UNDP CO managed funds) US$720,000

Regular (UNDP TRAC) US$50,000

Government CS US$450,000

GEF US$220,000 Other (UNDP managed resources)

EU-UNDP US$250,000

Other (partner managed resources)

Government (cash) US$350,000 General Management Support (GMS) 6% US$27,000

3.0 Inception Phase 3.1 Project Start-up The NBSAP project was formally commenced after the signing of the project document in May 2012. The inception period was from May 2012 until February 2013. A number of activities were carried out and this include the appointment of a Project Assistant in November 2012 and the Assistant Project Coordinator on 1st January 2013 to assist in managing the project by providing necessary administrative and technical support. The earlier PMU meetings were held and discussion centred on kick-starting the project, planning for the first NPSC meeting, inception workshop, project management structure as well as the disbursement of 2012 project budget according to planned and prioritized activities, project budget and work plan.

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3.2 First NSC Meeting

The first NSC meeting was held on 19 September 2012 and chaired by the Deputy

Undersecretary of Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, NRE.

Stakeholders were introduced to the overall project goals, outcomes and immediate

planned activities of the project based on the agreed project document and the

reporting format required by GEF. It has to be noted that the Project Document was

already finalized prior to this NSC since a few stakeholders consultations were

already conducted during the scoping exercise for this project done in 2011. The

meeting also agreed on the Terms of Reference and its membership amended

based from the stakeholders‟ comments (Annex I).

3.3 Inception Workshop

An Inception Workshop was held on 20 December 2012 in The Royale Chulan Hotel,

Kuala Lumpur with over 30 participants from federal, state agencies and NGOs. The

workshop discussed specifically on the Strategic Result Framework of the project

and project‟s work plan in an open participatory approach. The revised and updated

SRF based on inputs from the workshop is attached in Annex IV.

In addition the potential three strategic studies to be undertaken during the course of

this project were also presented. The potential strategic studies are the study on The

Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB), and the Programme of Work of

Protected Areas (PoWPA) and the Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EBA). The

summary report of the NBSAP inception report is attached in Annex X.

3.4 Changes to the Strategic Result Framework and Procurement Plan

The outcomes and detailed outputs and activities of the NBSAP project as projected

in the Strategic Result Framework (SRF) was discussed in detail during the inception

workshop and among the project PMU. These changes had been endorsed by the

NSC.

Annex IV shows the revised SRF and it shall be referred to as the final SRF. The

changes made to the SRF are justified as follows:

Objective:

During the inception workshop, stakeholders agreed to include measurable

biodiversity conservation and sustainable use targets not limited but including the

following sectoral planning and development planning frameworks.

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Three sectoral planning frameworks namely forestry, fisheries and

commodities.

Three development planning frameworks namely land use management

including spatial infrastructural development planning, development finance

and climate change mainstreaming.

Output 1.2:

Based on stakeholders response taking into account the need to have concrete

action plans for the implementation of the national biodiversity targets, output 1.2 has

been revised to include the development of national biodiversity strategies and

action plans and it now reads as:

“In response to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets, national biodiversity targets,

strategies and action plans are developed in a manner that is attuned to Malaysia‟s

circumstances.”

Output 2.3:

Three strategic studies will be carried out under the NBSAP project namely:

Local TEEB study/TEEB scoping study: assessing and capturing value in

ecosystems‟ goods and services in Malaysia;

Assessment of the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity;

and

Developing the PoWPA Action Plan by integrating key Aichi Biodiversity

Targets into national implementation of the CBD‟s Programme of Work on

Protected Areas (PoWPA).

Changes to output 3.2 include:

Adjustment to the earlier suggested strategic study on exploring and

producing the costing options to promote ecosystem-based adaptation and

resilience to climate change in Malaysia which requires mapping of species

and ecosystem distribution in scenarios of climate variability and change as

an aid to the analysis of ecosystem vulnerability and resilience. The

complexity of the study was viewed to be beyond the objective of the NBSAP

Project as it is a very technical study that requires specific scientific data. It

was agreed by the second NSC meeting that a less data intensive study to

study the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity be

undertaken.

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On top of the three strategic studies, the study on „Mainstreaming biodiversity

into key sectors and developing opportunities for conservation and

sustainable use‟ which was originally planned as one of the strategic studies

will be internalized in the NBSAP updating process. Hence, a specific study

on biodiversity mainstreaming will not be undertaken.

Outcome 2:

The end of project target for outcome 2 on completion of the NBSAP revision had

been moved from mid 2014 to end of 2014 taking into account the current

development of the project implementation. This timeline was agreed by the second

NSC which met on 29th November 2013.

3.5 Procurement Plan

Procurement of consultancy firm(s)/individual consultant and goods and services

under this project will be done according to the existing government procurement

guidelines or UNDP procedures depending on whether procurement is done by

government counterpart or the UNDP CO as appropriate according to the decision of

the PMU. The list of potential procurement under this project and their indicative cost

is attached in Annex VI.

4.0 Challenges Ahead

The inception workshop acknowledged a number of challenges in implementing the

project. Challenges identified are listed as follows:

Limited and scattered biodiversity data that can be barrier to facilitate overall

analysis on biodiversity trends and status;

The need to address the capacity issues within the executing agency and also

at the national level and state level; and

Turnover of staffs or possible restructuring within the key government

ministries, departments or agencies during the course of the project

implementation might handicap the implementation of the project as this will

require retraining and restoration of institutional memory.

The project team will utilize the best available resources in undertaking this project

by acknowledging these challenges at the earliest stage and engaging the right

stakeholders during implementation phase.

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5.0 References

National Policy on Biological Diversity, 1998

National Capacity Needs Self-Assessment for Global Environmental Management

Inception Report, Malaysia, 2008

Global Biodiversity Outlook 3, 2010

Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Convention

of Biological Diversity, 2010

Malaysia‟s NBSAP Project Document, 2011

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Annex I

NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE

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National Steering Committee (NSC) is to meet at least once every year or any other time as the need arises. All decisions or approvals shall be reflected in the minutes of the PSC meetings. The committee may co-opt any other member, where applicable. The terms of reference of the NSC will be as follows:

Provide policy guidance to the implementation of the NBSAP Project;

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project towards

achievement of the project objectives and outcomes;

Review and endorse annual work plan and budget;

Review and endorse remedial actions to overcome all constraints in

progress of the projects;

Review and approve relevant changes in the project outputs and

associated activities, where applicable and necessary; and

Review and endorse all action or implementation plans, publications

including technical reports produced by the projects.

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MEMBERSHIP FOR NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

UNDP-GEF “NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY PLANNING TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CBD 2011 – 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN IN MALAYSIA”

(NBSAP)

Organisation Role

1. Secretary General Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)

Chairperson

2. Undersecretary Biodiversity and Forest Management Division, NRE

Secretariat

3. Science Advisor to Prime Minister Member

4.

Director Environment and Natural Resource Economics Section, Economic Planning Unit (EPU)

Member

5. Deputy Director International Cooperation Section, Economic Planning Unit

Member

6. Ministry of Finance (MOF) Member

7. Environmental Management and Climate Change Division, NRE

Member

8. Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries (MOA) Member

9. Ministry of Plantations Industries and Commodities (MPIC) Member

10. Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (MEGTW) Member

11. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Member

12. Ministry of International Trade and Industries (MITI) Member

13. Town and Country Planning Department, Ministry of Housing and Local Government (TCPD)

Member

14. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Member

15. Natural Resource Office, Sabah Member

16. Ministry of Tourism, Cultural and Environment, Sabah Member

17. Ministry of Resource Planning and Environment, Sarawak Member

18. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Member

19. Malaysian Nature Society Member

20. WWF Malaysia Member

21. Third World Network (TWN) Member

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ANNEX II

TERMS OF REFERENCE

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP 1: BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT

The terms of reference of the TWG 1 are as follows:

To advise on the national biodiversity assessment and stocktaking exercise;

To facilitate data and information gathering from the federal and state agencies;

To provide technical input and guidance for the preparation of a stocktaking and assessment report;

To guide drafting and submission of the report on biodiversity assessment to be incorporated into part 1 of the 5th national report to CBD on „an update on biodiversity status, trends, and threats and implications for human well being‟; and

To report findings and progress to the PMU and NSC Members:

i. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) – Chair ii. Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, NRE iii. Environmental Management and Climate Change Division, NRE iv. Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia v. Department of Agriculture Peninsular, Sabah, vi. State Planning Unit, Sarawak vii. Forest Department, Sarawak viii. Department of Agriculture, Sarawak ix. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) x. Fisheries Department, Sarawak xi. Sabah Forestry Department xii. Department of Wildlife and National Park xiii. Sabah Wildlife Department xiv. Department of Marine Parks Malaysia xv. Maritime Institute of Malaysia xvi. Sabah Parks xvii. National Oceanography Directorate, MOSTI xviii. Department of Fisheries xix. Fisheries Department, Sabah xx. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) xxi. and other relevant institution/thematic expert

The committee may co-opt any other members such as from states departments and agencies, where relevant.

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ANNEX III

TERMS OF REFERENCE

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP 2: BIODIVERSITY POLICIES, STRATEGIES & ACTION PLANS FOR NBSAP AND TEEB

The terms of reference of the TWG 2 are as follows:

To provide input and guidance in preparing the updated NBSAP and the development of national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans consistent with Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets;

To provide input and guidance in preparing the TEEB;

To guide drafting and submission of the report for Parts 2 and 3 of the 5th national report to CBD on „The national biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP), its implementation, and the mainstreaming of biodiversity‟

To consolidate the final draft of the 5th National Report;

To report findings and progress to the PMU and NSC

Members:

i. Undersecretary, Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, NRE ii. Ministry of Finance (MOF) iii. Environmental Management and Climate Change Division, NRE iv. Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia v. Sabah Forestry Department vi. State Planning Unit, Sarawak vii. Forest Department, Sarawak viii. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) ix. Department of Wildlife and National Park x. Forest Research Institute Malaysia xi. Sabah Wildlife Department xii. Department of Marine Park Malaysia xiii. Maritime Institute of Malaysia xiv. Sabah Parks xv. National Oceanography Directorate, MOSTI xvi. Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry xvii. States Economic Planning Unit xviii. Fisheries Department, Sabah xix. Fisheries Department, Sarawak

The committee may co-opt any other members such as from states departments and agencies, where relevant.

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Annex IV

Revised Strategic Result Framework

(Based on comments received from the inception workshop, Project Management Unit and NSC)

Objective/ Outcome Indicator Baseline End of Project

target

Source of

Information

Risks and

assumptions

Objective – To integrate

Malaysia’s obligations under the

Convention on Biological

Diversity (CBD) into its national

development and sectoral planning

frameworks through a renewed and

participative ‘biodiversity

planning’ and strategizing process,

aligning the results of the process

to the global guidance contained in the SPB.

The inclusion of measurable biodiversity

conservation and sustainable use targets into

the following sectoral planning frameworks,

where applicable:

Agriculture

Fores ry

Tourism, Trade, Travel and Transport

Energy

Fishery

Commodities

Oi and Gas

Development Planning & F nance

Water

Measurable

biodiversity

conservation and

sustainable use

targets are not

defined in the

agriculture, forestry,

tourism, trade, travel

and transport, energy,

fishery, commodities, oil and gas,

development

planning & finance

and water sectors.

By 2014, national

targets have been

defined for measuring

the integration of

biodiversity

conservation

and sustainable use

for terrestrial and

marine ecosystems

such as forestry, fisheries and

agriculture sectors

and these targets are

included in the

national planning

frameworks of the

sectors, where

applicable.

Approved

NBSAP

Annual budgets

and work plans

11th Malaysia

Plan (2016-

2020)

Competing priorities

between and

amongst line

ministries and

agencies limits the

endorsement of

national biodiversity

targets.

Economic downturn

in Malaysia does not hinder biodiversity

conservation as a

priority of the

Malaysian

government.

All relevant

stakeholders will

agree and endorse

the national

biodiversity targets.

Effective cooperation from

relevant agencies

and departments.

Private sector,

understands

requirement for, and

benefits of,

biodiversity

The inclusion of measurable biodiversity

conservation and sustainable use targets into

the following development frameworks,

where applicable:

Land-use management, including spatial and

infrastructu al develo ment planning

Development finance

Poverty all viation

Food security

Climate change mainstreaming

Population & urban planning

No targets to measure

the integration of

biodiversity and

sustainable

development into the main development

frameworks of

Malaysia

By 2015, selected

development

sectors/areas

considers biodiversity

conservation and sustainable use in

their

development

decisions

Approved

NBSAP

Annual budgets

and work plans

11th Malaysia

Plan (2016-

2020)

Land Use Plans

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Objective/ Outcome Indicator Baseline End of Project

target

Source of

Information

Risks and

assumptions

conservation and

sustainable use.

Outcome 1 – A participative

stocktaking exercise on

biodiversity planning takes place

and national biodiversity targets are developed in response to the

global Aichi Targets

Output 1.1 Review and stocktaking of products and results from previous biodiversity planning processes at the national level are carried

out in participative manner.

Output 1.2 In response to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets, national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans are developed in a

manner that is attuned to Malaysia’s circumstances.

Output 1.3 The achievement of national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans developed in line with the global Aichi Targets, is

duly monitored during the project duration and beyond, and this is reported upon to the CBD through national reports and other

means.

Effective establishment of a multi-

sectoral/multi-stakeholder working group or

Committee

Working group

/committee is

established on a need

basis

By first quarter of

2013, a multi-

sectoral/multi-

stakeholder working group/committee is

established and it

completes the stock-

taking exercise.

Project reports

CBD National

Reports

Government

recognises need and

prepared to adopt

realistic national biodiversity targets.

All relevant

stakeholders will

agree and endorse

the national

biodiversity targets.

Effective

cooperation from

relevant agencies

and departments.

Development of national biodiversity targets

in response to the global Aichi Targets

No national targets

have been developed

By 2014, national

targets in response to

the global Aichi

Targets are

developed.

Project reports

CBD National

Reports

Official gazette

(e.g. on PA

establishment)

Outcome 2 – The NBSAP is

revised/updated and it fully

integrates new aspects of the CBD strategic plan, such as

mainstreaming and anchoring the

implementation of the plan into

national development frameworks,

valuing ecosystem services

Output 2.1 A National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for Malaysia, anchored into national development frameworks, is

updated, in a manner that is participative, widely disseminated and integrates new aspects of the SPB, such as: (i)

mainstreaming; and (ii) the valuing of ecosystem goods and services;

Output 2.2 The updated and fully endorsed NBSAPs for Malaysia is submitted to the CBD preferably within the deadline set by the COP.

Output 2.3 Strategic studies that support the update/revision of NBSAP are carried out. The studies include:

Local TEEB study/TEEB scoping study: assessing and capturing value in ecosystems’ goods and services in

Malaysia

Mainstreaming biodiversity into key sectors and developing opportunities for conservation and sustainable use

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Objective/ Outcome Indicator Baseline End of Project

target

Source of

Information

Risks and

assumptions

Assessment of the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity

Developing the PoWPA Action Plan by integrating key Aichi Biodiversity Targets into national implementation of

the CBD’s Programme of Work on Protected Areas (PoWPA)

Status of NBSAP vis-à-vis the guidance in

the CBD Strategic Plan (2011-2020)

NBSAP is out of date

and does not consider

newer guidance

By end of 2014, the

Malaysia’s NBSAP is

fully updated, it is in

line with the

guidance in the CBD

Strategic Plan (2011-

2020) and has been

submitted to the CBD

COP

CBD Website. Government

recognises need and

prepared to adopt a

realistic plan.

All relevant

stakeholders will

agree and endorse

the updated NBSAP.

Outcome 3 – National frameworks

for resource mobilisation,

Convention reporting and exchange mechanisms are

established and strengthened

Output 3.1 National frameworks for NBSAP implementation is in place and includes: (i) institutional leadership for implementation is

established and strategic partnerships forged (nationally and internationally); (ii) a costed and prioritized Action Plan is

appended to the NBS; (iii) needs assessments on capacity, technology and finance are carried out; and (iv) a strategy for resource mobilization for the implementation of the NBSAP is produced and includes a baseline assessment of existing biodiversity

finance.

Output 3.2 CHM is enhanced to reflect all sector of biodiversity and institutionalised.

Output 3.3 Immediate CBD reporting obligations are met by Malaysia in a timely manner: The Fifth National Report to the CBD by 31

March 2014.

Output 3.4 A permanent framework for CBD reporting is established and receives recurrent funding from government and other sources according to needs and in a timely manner; such framework may include: institutional anchoring, the statutory establishment of

technical committees, facilities and arrangements in place for date sourcing and monitoring, etc.

Status of the national clearing house

mechanisms (CHM)

CHM is maintained

and updated but not

linked up to other

regional/global

information and

knowledge exchange

network.

By 2013, the national

CHM is kept up-to-

date and improved

CBD Website

CHM national

site(s)

Existing datasets are

made available to the

project and sufficient

capacity to compile

and integrate

datasets.

Identified funding

mechanisms are feasible and there is

a government

commitment to

Status of the capacity, technology and

financial frameworks for implementing the

revised NBSAP

No framework exists By 2015, a complete

plan for

implementing the NBSAP, including

Project APR/PIR

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Objective/ Outcome Indicator Baseline End of Project

target

Source of

Information

Risks and

assumptions

capacity, technology

and finance needs

assessment, has been

produced and

underpins NBSAP

implementation

allocate manpower

and capacity.

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Annex V

Revised Project Schedule

OUTCOME OUTPUT ACTIVITIES 2012 2013 2014 2015

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

1 1.1 Review and stocktaking of products and result from previous biodiversity planning processes at the national level are carried out in participative manner.

1.1.1 Rapid stocktaking and review of relevant plans, policies and reports.

X X

1.1.2 Identification of stakeholders; consultations and awareness.

X X X X X X X X X X X

1.1.3 Rapid assessment of the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss highlighting the value of biodiversity and ecosystem services and their contribution to human well-being.

X X

1.2 In response to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets, national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans are developed in a manner that is attuned to Malaysia‟s circumstances.

1.2.1 Setting national biodiversity targets, principles, and main priorities of the strategy though national and sub-national consultations.

X X X

1.3 The achievement of national biodiversity targets, developed in line with the global Aichi targets, is duly monitored during the project duration and beyond, and this is reported upon to the CBD through national reports and other means.

1.3.1 Putting in place implementation and monitoring mechanism for the updated NBSAP.

X X

2 2.1 A National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for Malaysia, anchored into national development frameworks, is updated,

2.1.1 Develop the strategy and actions to implement the agreed targets though national and sub-national

X X X

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OUTCOME OUTPUT ACTIVITIES 2012 2013 2014 2015

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

in a manner that is participative, widely disseminated and fully integrates new aspects of the CBD strategic plan, such as (i) mainstreaming; and (ii) the valuing of ecosystem goods and services.

consultations.

2.1.2 Development of specific action plans for terrestrial and marine ecosystems such as forestry, fisheries and agriculture sectors through consultations.

X X X

2.1.3 In an iterative manner, Malaysia taps into useful information on, and participative into, global networks and initiatives on biodiversity data and indicators (such as biodiversity Indicators Partnership, Global Biodiversity Information Facility and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the Global Environment Outlook portal, among other relevant ones).

X X X X X X X X X X

2.2 The updated and fully endorsed NBSAP for Malaysia is submitted to the CBD preferably within the deadline set by the COP.

2.2.1 Submit updated NBSAP to National Biodiversity Council and Cabinet for approval; and subsequently to CBD Secretariat.

X X X

2.3 Strategic studies that support the update/revision of NBSAP are carried out.

2.3.1 Complete the studies on (i) The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Malaysia, (ii) Development of an updated PoWPA Action Plan to achieve Aichi Targets. (iii) A study to assess the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity

X X X X X X

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OUTCOME OUTPUT ACTIVITIES 2012 2013 2014 2015

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

3 3.1 National frameworks for NBSAP implementation is in place and includes (i) institutional leadership for implementation is established and strategic partnership forged (nationally and internationally); (ii) a costed and prioritized Action Plan is appended to the NBS; (iii) needs assessments on capacity, technology and finance are carried out; and (iv) a strategy for resource mobilization for the implementation of the NBSAP is produced and includes a baseline assessment of existing biodiversity finance.

3.1.1 Capacity need assessment and development of a plan for capacity development for NBSAP implementation.

X X X

3.1.2 Development of a communication and outreach strategy for the NBSAP and awareness on biodiversity, and implementation of outreach activities to disseminate NBSAP.

X X X

3.2 CHM is enhanced to reflect all sector of biodiversity and institutionalised.

3.2.1 CHM upgrading/enhancement. X X X X X X X X

3.3 Immediate CBD reporting obligations are met by Malaysia in a timely manner: The Fifth National Report to the CBD by 31 March 2014.

3.3.1 Preparation and submission of the Fifth National Report to CBD.

X X X

3.4 A permanent framework for CBD reporting is established and receives recurrent funding from government and other resources according to needs and in a timely manner; such framework may include: institutional anchoring, the statutory establishment of technical committees, facilities and arrangements in place for date sourcing and monitoring, etc.

3.4.1 Development of NBSAP implementation monitoring mechanism and implementation framework

X X

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Annex VI PROCUREMENT PLAN

The indicative procurement plan is based on the planned activities and estimated budget for project duration

Description of goods, services or works

Unit of Measur

e

Quantity

Estimated Unit

Price in USD

Estimated Total Price

in USD

Method of Procureme

nt

Start of Activity

Completion of Activity

Responsible authorities

5th National Report (procurement of

consultancy services) Months 12 1,916

23,000

Individual Contract

7 May 2013

6 May 2014 NRE and UNDP

NBSAP (procurement of consultancy services and reimbursement)

Months 12 19,445 233, 334

Company

March 2014

March 2015 NRE and UNDP

Strategic Study 1 : The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) Scoping Exercise - (procurement of consultancy services)

Months 12 8,334 100,000 Company May 2014

May 2015

NRE and department under NRE and UNDP

Strategic Study 2: The Assessment of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Ecosystems(procurement of consultancy services)

Months 12 8,334 100,000 Company April 2014

April 2015 NRE, FRIM, NAHRIM and UNDP

Strategic Study 3: Development of Plan of Work for Protected Areas (PoWPA)– (consultation meetings and workshops)

Months 7 NA 15,000 In-house April 2014

Oct 2014

NRE, JPSM, DWNP, JTLM and UNDP, PA Networks

Training, Workshop, Consultation and Seminars

70,000

January 2014

October 2015

NRE and UNDP

Project Management

70,000 January

2013 December

2015 NRE and UNDP

Travel – local and to attend international meetings

45,000

January 2014

October 2015

NRE and UNDP

Publication and promotional activities

50,000 Company

January 2014

October 2015

NRE and UNDP

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Annex VII

Terms of Reference

Revision of National Policy on Biological Diversity, Development of National Biodiversity Targets, Strategies and Action Plans

A. Project Title: National Biodiversity Planning to Support the Implementation of the CBD 2011-2020 Strategic Plan in Malaysia (NBSAP Malaysia) Country : Malaysia Duty Station : Putrajaya and home-based Duration : March 2014 – March 2015 GEF Agency : United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Executing Partner : Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)

B. Project Description

Malaysia is a signatory member to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The new CBD Strategic Plan 2011 – 2020, adopted at 10th Conference of Parties in 2010 in Nagoya, clearly addresses the need for updating National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP), stating in Target 17 that “By 2015, each Party has developed, adopted as a policy instrument, and has commenced implementing an effective, participatory and updated national biodiversity strategy and action plan”. The NBSAP or known as National Policy on Biological Diversity in Malaysia was formulated in 1998 and has not been updated since. The current policy does not include elements such as well-defined roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, national biodiversity targets and resource mobilisation strategy to implement the policy and action plans at national and state level. The Government of Malaysia is currently implementing a biodiversity enabling activities project titled „National Biodiversity Planning to Support the Implementation of the CBD 2011-2020 Strategic Plan in Malaysia (NBSAP Malaysia), with the support from UNDP and grant financing from Global Environment Facility (GEF). Outcomes of this project are:

Outcome 1: A participative stocktaking exercise on biodiversity planning takes place and national biodiversity targets are developed in response to the global Aichi Targets;

Outcome 2: The NBSAP is revised/updated and it fully integrates new aspects of the CBD strategic plan, such as mainstreaming and anchoring the implementation of the plan into national development frameworks, valuing

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ecosystem services and promoting ecosystem-based adaptation and resilience;

Outcome 3: National frameworks for resource mobilisation, Convention reporting and exchange mechanisms are established and strengthened.

The Project Document can be downloaded from the following web link: http://www.nre.gov.my/Malay/Documents/PengumumanNRE/Project%20Document%20NBSAP.pdf or http://www.undp.org.my/page.php?pid=204&menu=sub&title=Environment_and_Energy.

C. Scope of Services, Expected Deliverables and Deadlines

The scope of services and major activities are carried out in three main components that correspond to the NBSAP project outcomes:

1. Stocktaking Exercise and Gap Analysis - Assessment of Biological Diversity in Malaysia

Conduct rapid biodiversity assessment;

Conduct gap analysis on the current National Policy of Biological Diversity and synergies with other policies in national development and key economic sectors;

Review and stocktaking of decisions and literature that are relevant to the development of national biodiversity targets and revision of the National Policy of Biological Diversity; and

Prepare material, present findings and facilitate stakeholder discussions during consultations and meetings/workshops/conference.

2. Revision of National Policy on Biological Diversity and its linkage to Aichi

Biodiversity Targets

Prepare the outline of the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity based on the results of stocktaking exercise and gap analysis;

Identify potential national biodiversity targets and indicators that are aligned with the National Policy on Biological Diversity;

Update, draft and finalise National Policy on Biological Diversity with measurable national biodiversity targets, clear description of roles and responsibilities of relevant government agencies with timelines and indicators; that incorporates new aspects of the CBD Strategic Plan 2011 - 2020, values of ecosystem goods and services and new & emerging issues;

Develop Malaysia‟s response towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and their links to the revised the National Policy of Biological Diversity; and

Prepare material, present findings and facilitate stakeholder discussions during consultations and meetings/workshops/conference.

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3. Development of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

Revise and develop strategies and action plans for the implementation of the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity

Action plans should include activities and timelines, responsible implementing agencies and estimated budget requirements;

Conduct capacity and technology needs assessment for the implementation of revised National Policy on Biological Diversity;

Prepare material, present findings and facilitate stakeholder discussions during consultations and meetings/workshops/conference; and

Document the process of revising National Policy on Biological Diversity and development of national biodiversity targets, strategies and action plans, including stakeholder plan, methodology, descriptions of data, resources, assumptions and decisions, complete references for data and information, and responses to comments of stakeholders.

Expected deliverables and deadlines are in the table below.

Components Expected Deliverables Deadlines

1. Stocktaking Exercise and Gap Analysis -

Assessment of Biological Diversity in Malaysia

1.1 Detailed work plan including methodology, agreed allocation of tasks amongst team members, deliverables and milestones, and travel plans

10 days after signing of Letter of Acceptance (LoA)

1.2 Draft report on stocktaking exercise and gap analysis - Assessment of Biological Diversity in Malaysia

By 1 April 2014

1.3 Final report on stocktaking exercise and gap analysis- Assessment of Biological Diversity in Malaysia

By 15 April 2014

2. Revision of National Policy on Biological Diversity and its linkage to Aichi Biodiversity Targets

2.1 Outline of revised National Policy of Biological Diversity

By 30 April 2014

2.2 Draft revised National Policy of Biological Diversity

By 30 June 2014

2.3 Draft of Malaysia‟s targets in response to Aichi Biodiversity Targets

By 30 June 2014

2.4 Final revised National Policy of Biological Diversity (edited and proof-read)

By 29 August 2014

2.5 Final National Biodiversity Targets in response to Aichi Biodiversity Targets

By 29 August 2014

3. Development of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

3.1 Draft revised and updated national biodiversity strategies and action plan

By 2 May 2014

3.2 Final national biodiversity strategies and action plan (edited and proof-read)

By 29 August 2014

3.3 Draft report on capacity and technology needs assessment

By 15 September 2014

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Components Expected Deliverables Deadlines

3.4 Final report on capacity and technology needs assessment (edited and proof-read)

By 31 December 2014

3.5 NBSAP Final reports By 31 December 2014

D. Methodology, Data and Information The consultancy will be conducted in a participatory and inclusive manner through a combination of processes. It is anticipated that the following general approach and specific methodology will be used for the consultancy. General Approach:

1. Desktop review of documentation and literature including relevant policies and actions plans (environment and development), legislations, financial reports, Conference of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP CBD) decisions, scientific reports and other relevant documents.

2. Data collection and assessment

Gather and assess relevant data and information on biodiversity status and trends (such as biodiversity hotspots, forest cover, protected areas, important flora and fauna areas, endangered species, etc.), society and biodiversity, status of public awareness and knowledge gaps from stakeholders engagement which include interviews, meetings etc.

Prepare and produce relevant maps/figures for the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity.

3. Site visits and interviews in the field with stakeholders shall include:

Relevant Federal Government agencies

State Governments

Relevant Research institutions and universities

Relevant Civil society and non-governmental organisations

Private sector

Specific Methodology:

1. Revision of National Policy on Biological Diversity The revision process should be carried out in line with the guidelines for

NBSAP development prepared by CBD. These practical guides are available at http://www.cbd.int/nbsap/training/.

2. Development of Malaysia‟s response towards the CBD Strategic Plan for

Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Aichi Biodiversity Targets.

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The timelines for the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity may exceed 2020 however Malaysia‟s response to the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Aichi Biodiversity Targets should be targeted for 2020.

In addition, the consultancy work has to be conducted in close cooperation with past and currently on-going programmes and projects relevant to NBSAP. The list includes but not limited to:

Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) and Resource Mobilisation Study;

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB): Malaysia Country Study;

Payment for Ecosystem Services Scoping Study implemented by EPU and supported by UNDP;

REDD+ Readiness project implemented by NRE and supported by UNDP

Enhancing Effectiveness and Financial Sustainability for Protected Areas in Malaysia (PA Financing) project implemented by Department of Wildlife and National Parks, supported by UNDP and financed by GEF; and

Improving Connectivity in the Central Forest Spine Landscape (IC-CFS) project implemented by Department of Forestry Peninsular Malaysia, supported by UNDP and financed by GEF.

All data and information, methodologies, analysis results and reports must be made available and handed over in hardcopies and softcopies to NRE and UNDP at the end of the contract.

E. Institutional Arrangement The team will report to the National Project Director. The team is expected to work closely with the three NBSAP Technical Working Groups, namely (i) Biodiversity Assessment and (ii) NBSAP and TEEB (iii) BIOFIN and Resource Mobilisation for technical inputs and guidance. All deliverables must be submitted to the NBSAP project team at the Biodiversity and Forest Management Division, NRE and UNDP for review and approval by the National Steering Committee established under the NBSAP Malaysia project. The project will not provide equipment and supplies for the delivery of outputs.

F. Duration of the Work

The consultancy is expected to take place from March 2014 to March 2015. The total duration of work from the whole team is up to 24 man-months including 2 man-month missions to Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.

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The team should comprise of the following experts:

No. Member Key Tasks Estimated Duration

(man-month)

1 Team Leader Coordinate, manage and monitor the implementation of all aspects of the consultancy work

Elaborate and revise the detailed work plan

Supervise the work of consultants to ensure that outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to appropriate high quality standards of deliverables

Prepare the capacity and technology needs assessment report

Prepare the final NBSAP report

6

2 Biodiversity Policy Expert

Lead in the Component 2: Revision of National Policy on Biological Diversity

Prepare the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity

Provide technical support to Components 1, 2 and 3

7

3 Social Scientist

Facilitate stakeholder consultations

Provide technical inputs on gender mainstreaming, indigenous and local communities and Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) to Components 1, 2 and 3

3

4 Terrestrial Biodiversity Technical Officer

Provide technical inputs to Components 1, 2 and 3 particularly on terrestrial biodiversity status and trends.

Prepare and produce relevant maps/figures for the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity

4

5 Marine Biodiversity Technical Officer

Provide technical inputs to Components 1, 2 and 3 particularly on marine biodiversity status and trends.

Prepare and produce relevant maps/figures for the revised National Policy on Biological Diversity

4

Total 24

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G. Location of Work

Duty Station: Putrajaya, Malaysia and home-based. The consultants are expected to travel to Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia for stakeholder consultation meetings/workshops. H. Qualifications of the Successful Service Providers at Various Levels The consultancy team shall have a team leader and will comprise of different expertise, as proposed below for the successful delivery of services. The team should have a minimum of 5 members consisting of experts in biodiversity policy, terrestrial and marine biodiversity, communication and public awareness, sociology and capacity development.

1. Team Leader

Advanced postgraduate degree in biodiversity conservation and management, environmental management, environmental science, natural resource management or relevant qualifications, or equivalent work experience.

At least 5 years of experience in project management.

At least 10 years of professional experience in the development of environment and biodiversity related policy, strategies and action plans, and/or programmes and projects.

Experience in mainstreaming environment and biodiversity into development planning process. Knowledge in policy, legal and institutional environment of Malaysia would be an advantage.

Experience in capacity development and stakeholder consultation.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Ability to prepare publications and reports.

Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

2. Biodiversity Policy Expert

Advanced postgraduate degree in public policy, environmental law or relevant qualifications, or equivalent work experience.

At least 5 years of professional experience in the formulation of environment and biodiversity related policy, strategies and action plans.

Sound knowledge of environment/biodiversity policy and legislation in Malaysia.

Technical knowledge of public sector institutional set up in Malaysia.

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Ability to prepare publications and reports.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

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3. Social Scientist

A postgraduate degree in social science, sociology, development studies or other relevant qualification.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in socio-economics development projects.

Experience in the development of Communication, Education and/or Public Awareness strategy or action plan.

Experience in stakeholder consultations.

Knowledge of gender mainstreaming in environmental/biodiversity policy and strategies.

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

4. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Technical Officers

A degree in biodiversity conservation and management, ecology, environmental studies, natural resource management or other relevant qualifications.

At least 3 years of experience in biodiversity related projects.

Knowledge in biodiversity, ecosystems and protected areas in Malaysia.

Knowledge in GIS and modelling.

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

I. Cost

The funding allocated for this study is up to a maximum of RM700,000 including service tax. The schedule of payments to the consultant is described in section J.

J. Schedule of Payments

The consultancy shall be paid, upon satisfactory delivery and acceptance of the

deliverables by NRE and UNDP according to the following schedule:

Milestone Percentage

1. Submission and approval of detailed work plan including methodology, agreed allocation of tasks amongst team members, deliverables and milestones, and travel plan

10%

2.Submission and approval of: (a) Final report on stocktaking exercise and gap analysis-

Assessment of Biological Diversity in Malaysia (b) Outline of the revised National Policy of Biological Diversity (c) Submission and approval of Draft revised National Policy of

Biological Diversity (d) Draft of Malaysia‟s targets in response to Aichi Biodiversity

Targets (e) Draft revised and updated national biodiversity strategies

and action plan

30%

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Milestone Percentage

3.Submission and approval of:

(a) Final revised National Policy of Biological Diversity (edited and proof-read)

(b) Final National Biodiversity Targets in response to Aichi Biodiversity Targets

(c) Final national biodiversity strategies and action plan (edited and proof-read)

(d) Draft report on capacity and technology needs assessment

30%

4.Submission and approval of: (a) Final report on capacity and technology needs assessment (b) Submission and approval of NBSAP final reports

30%

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ANNEX VIII

TERMS OF REFERENCE

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

STRATEGIC STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC OF ECOSYSTEMS AND

BIODIVERSITY (TEEB) MALAYSIA INTRODUCTION

Malaysia, one of the mega-biodiversity countries in the world, is a party to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1994. Malaysia had benefitted from the utilising of rich biodiversity and natural resources in its economic and social development. At the same time, Malaysia is taking a balance approach in the management of biodiversity and ecosystem services to ensure that these services are utilized in a sustainable manner. As a CBD country party and joining the global efforts to implement the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Malaysia is now in the process of updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), or known as the National Policy on Biological Diversity 1998. This project titled “National biodiversity planning to support the implementation of the CBD 2011 – 2020 strategic plan in Malaysia” is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) under its Biodiversity Enabling Activities project and by United Nations Development Programme. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) is the implementing agency for this project. This project seeks to integrate Malaysia‟s obligations under the CBD into its national development and sectoral planning frameworks through a renewed and participative biodiversity planning and strategizing process, in a manner that is in line with the global guidance in the CBD‟s Strategic Plan for 2011 – 2020. One of the key outputs under the Project is to conduct a strategic study on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Malaysia. This TEEB strategic study will allow Malaysia to demonstrate the benefits and values of ecosystems and biodiversity at the national level, and identify the process of integrating biodiversity into sectoral and national development planning through concrete biodiversity valuation examples. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this exercise is to synthesise the methods, information and lessons learned from past studies and research in the application of economic valuation methods and tools to mainstream the value of ecosystems and biodiversity into decision making, planning and development processes.

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Specifically, the exercise aims to:

gather and review existing and updated information on studies and research on the value of ecosystems and biodiversity in Malaysia;

identify critical biodiversity and ecosystems services in Malaysia and propose key critical ecosystem services and proposed suitable methodologies for the implementation of full TEEB study;

study selected sectors and sites which have conducted full economic studies and scenarios development (case studies) in Malaysia including examples from other countries, where applicable,

recommend the objectives (policy context), thematic focus and methodologies/tools for TEEB Malaysia (National TEEB); and

identify stakeholders/ beneficiaries that will be impacted by the TEEB Malaysia.

METHODOLOGY

The methodology includes desk research, interviews and meetings/discussions and consultation with relevant stakeholders.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

The consultant is expected to produce: a) Synopsis and analysis of valuation studies on biodiversity and ecosystem

services conducted in Malaysia as well as other countries‟ experience on TEEB

as background information;

b) Scoping Report for TEEB Malaysia structured along the outline as indicated in Annex 1, as appropriate. The output of the study shall have a section that

answers the following questions:

Q1: What are the status and trends of ecosystems in Malaysia and the services they provide to society?

Q2: What are the drivers causing changes in the ecosystems and their services in Malaysia?

Q3: How do ecosystem services affect human well-being, who and where are the beneficiaries, and how does this affect how they are valued and managed?

Q4: Why should we incorporate the economic values of ecosystem services into decision making?

Q5 : What are the potential methodologies and tools to mainstream these values into policy and decision making?

Q6: How can we secure and improve the continued delivery of biodiversity and ecosystem services?

A detailed record of consultations with stakeholders will need to be produced and provided, as an annex to the main report.

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c) TEEB case studies Specific TEEB case studies on Central Forest Spine, Royal Belum State Park and TEEB for water resource management in Belum Temenggor Forest. Reserve.

DURATION

The project will take place from 1 May 2014 till 1 May 2015. The expected number of working days is 6 man-month. DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE The consultants will report to the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE). The consultant responsible for submitting the following deliverables to the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, NRE:

Deliverables Timeline

Synopsis of valuation studies on biodiversity and ecosystem services conducted in Malaysia including the mainstreaming of valuation into sectoral plans, as well as other countries‟ experience on TEEB as background information

By 1 June 2014

Review and analysis of economic valuation studies and other best practices and lessons learned presented in summary tables

By 1 June 2014

Draft Scoping Report for TEEB Malaysia including profile of key critical biodiversity and ecosystems services in Malaysia

By 15 September 2014

Draft TEEB Case Studies report By 31 January 2014

Final Scoping Report for TEEB Malaysia and final TEEB case studies report including presentation materials

By 1 May 2014

TERMS OF PAYMENT The fee is payable upon satisfactory completion of the deliverables. For payment in installments, certification of satisfactory performance at each phase by NRE is required.

Phase Percentage

Submission of work plan 10%

Submission and acceptance of Synopsis and analysis of valuation studies on biodiversity and ecosystem services

20%

Submission and acceptance of TEEB Strategic Study outline report

30%

Submission and approval of final draft of TEEB Strategic Study Report

40%

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COMPETENCIES Functional competencies:

Extensive knowledge in biodiversity and ecosystems management in Malaysia;

Sound analytical and organisational skills; Excellent communication and writing skills.

Corporate Competencies:

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Treats all people fairly without favouritism; Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual

harassment.

DURATION AND TEAM COMPOSITION

The consultancy will take place from 1 May 2014 to 1 May 2015. The total number of

man-months from the team is not more than 24 months including missions to Sabah,

Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.

Duty Station: Putrajaya, Malaysia and home-based.

The team should comprise of the following experts:

No. Member Key Tasks Estimated Duration

(man-month) 1 Senior

Environmental Economist

Coordinate the technical implementation of the TEEB study

Conduct analyses on valuation studies on biodiversity and ecosystem services

Analyse market and environmental trends

Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect biodiversity or natural resource stocks.

Prepare presentations to communicate study results, to present policy recommendations and to raise awareness of environmental consequences.

Facilitate stakeholder consultations

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No. Member Key Tasks Estimated Duration

(man-month) 2 Biodiversity and

Ecosystems Technical Expert/Specialist

Provide technical and scientific advice and assistance regarding biodiversity and ecosystems

6

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE PROVIDERS AT VARIOUS LEVELS

The consultancy team shall comprise of a senior environmental economist and biodiversity and ecosystems technical expert/specialist. 1. Senior Environmental Economist

advanced postgraduate degree in Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Finance or related fields;

minimum of 5 years extensive working experience in environmental economics, social economics, natural resources economics or natural resources management;

demonstrated working experience in the use of tools for cost-benefit analysis, economic valuations, natural resource accounting or scenario planning for ecosystems or natural resources;

Knowledge of conservation finance mechanisms such as PES and other innovative financial mechanisms is an asset;

Familiarity with environmental economic modelling tools, including econometrics, statistics, quantitative and qualitative analysis, economic analysis, dynamic models, etc.

good understanding of biodiversity and ecosystems in Malaysia

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Ability to prepare publications and reports.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. 2. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Technical Expert/Specialist

Advanced postgraduate degree in biodiversity conservation and management, ecology, environmental studies, natural resource management or other relevant qualifications.

At least 3 years of experience in biodiversity and ecosystems related projects.

Knowledge in biodiversity, ecosystems, protected areas and water resources in Malaysia.

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

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DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: 2. Personal CV including areas of expertise and past experience in similar projects

and at least three (3) references;

3. Financial Proposal should specify a total lump sum amount.

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ANNEX 1 INDICATIVE OUTLINEOF THE STRATEGIC STUDY FOR TEEB MALAYSIA

i. Executive Summary

ii. Acronyms and Abbreviations

1. Introduction

Purpose of the strategic exercise

Scope and methodology

Structure of the report

2. Synthesis of Existing Information related to TEEB

Key biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services in Malaysia

Past initiatives and studies on values of ecosystem services or natural

assets in Malaysia

Key on-going initiatives

3. Recommendations for TEEB Malaysia Country Study

An understanding of the policy context within which the country study

covers

Key thematic areas on which the study will focus

Draft objective or set of objectives for the study

Set of key questions which the study will aim to answer

Proposed methodology and/or tools

A list of outputs to be delivered by the study

Proposed format for the outputs

A list of target stakeholders

4. TEEB case study

Central Forest Spine;

Royal Belum State Park;

Water resource in Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve

5. Annexes

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Annex IX

Terms of Reference

Preparation of Fifth National Report to United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Introduction

Malaysia, a mega-biodiversity country, is a party to the United Nations Convention

on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1994. Under the Article 26 of the Convention,

Parties are obliged to report on the measures taken for implementation of the

Convention and their effectiveness. In other words, the focus of the reporting is on

implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action plan (NBSAP)

(Article 6), as well as on the CBD Strategic Plan, including its time-based biodiversity

targets, adopted by the Conference of the Parties.

The Conference of the Parties decided that Parties should submit their national

reports every four years or at an interval determined by COP. So far, Malaysia has

submitted four national reports to CBD. The Fifth (5th) National Reports are due on

31 March 2014 (decision X/10).

The GEF has recently approved a Biodiversity Enabling Activities project for

Malaysia which is supported by UNDP. The project titled “National biodiversity

planning to support the implementation of the CBD 2011 – 2020 strategic plan in

Malaysia” is implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. It

seeks to integrate Malaysia‟s obligations under the Convention on Biological

Diversity (CBD) into its national development and sectoral planning frameworks

through a renewed and participative „biodiversity planning‟ and strategising process,

in a manner that is in line with the global guidance in the CBD‟s Strategic Plan for

2011 – 2020”.

One of the key project outputs is to prepare and submit a 5th National Report that

fully covers the progress of NBSAP implementation, key changes in the status and

trends in biodiversity, threats and conservation, and will develop a long-term

reporting framework that will enable better track changes over time. The mentioned

framework may include: institutional anchoring, the statutory establishment of

technical committees, facilities and arrangements in place for data sourcing and

monitoring, etc.

Scope of Work

The purpose of this consultancy is to review, update and consolidate relevant data and information and produce the 5th National Report for submission to CBD, and facilitate stakeholder consultations. The consultant will work with Biodiversity and

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Forestry Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and UNDP. Methodology

The methodology includes desk research, site visits, interviews, meetings and workshops with relevant stakeholders and discussion with NRE and UNDP. Expected Outputs The consultant is expected to produce:

a) Discussion &presentation materials and proceedingsfor two workshops;

b) 5th national report, of at least 40 pages and no more than 100 pages, structured along the outline indicated in Annex 1. A detailed record of consultations with stakeholders will need to be kept and

provided, as an annex to the main report.

c) A Power Point presentation (circa 20-25 slides) covering the key points of

the report. d) An executive summary (in English and Bahasa Malaysia) of not more than 20 pages.

Duration

The consultancy will take place from 1 May 2013 to 31 April2014. The expected number of working months is 5 months including 20 working days missions to Sabah, Sarawak and selected States in Peninsular Malaysia. Deliverables and Timeline

The consultant is responsible for submitting the following deliverables to the UNDP Country Office and Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, NRE.

Deliverables Timeline

Detailed work plan To be submitted within 5 days of the signing of the contract

Discussion & presentation materials and proceedings for the National Workshop on the Preparation of 5th National Report

By 31 July 2013

Draft 5th National Report By 31 August 2013

Discussion & presentation materials and proceedings for Stakeholder Consultation Meeting/Workshop on the Finalisation of 5th National Report

By 1 December2013

Final 5th National Report(peer-reviewed, proof-read and edited) and a Power Point presentation

By 31 January 2014

Executive Summary in English By 1 March 2014

Executive Summary in Bahasa Malaysia By 1 April 2014

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Terms of Payment

The fee is payable upon satisfactory completion of the deliverables. For payment in installments, certification of satisfactory performance at each phase is required.

Phase Percentage

Submission and acceptance of the detailed work plan 20%

Submission and acceptance of the draft 5th National Report to CBD by Technical Working Committee

30%

Submission and acceptance of the final 5th National Report to CBD by National Steering Committee

30%

Submission and acceptance of the Executive Summary (in English and Bahasa Malaysia by National Steering Committee

20%

Competencies

Functional competencies:

Extensive knowledge in biodiversity and ecosystems in Malaysia; Familiar with Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); Sound analytical and organisational skills; Excellent communication and writing skills.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN‟s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and

adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism; Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual

harassment. Expertise and Experience Required The consultant will be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality and accuracy of the report. The consultant should ideally have the following expertise and experience:

a. Minimum of 8 years extensive working experience in any one of the following fields of study:

- Environmental studies (science and/or management) - Environmental economics - Environmental law or policy - Natural resources or biodiversity conservation - Environmental governance b. Demonstrated working experience in biodiversity assessments or national

reporting to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and multilateral environmental agreements

c. A good understanding of biodiversity and conservation issues in Malaysia

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d. A demonstrated understanding of the institutional, legislative, and administrative dynamics and dimensions of sustainable development in Malaysia

Language Requirements Excellent command of English and Malay.

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Annex 1: Guideline for the Fifth National Report

Executive Summary

1. For the purposes of communicating to stakeholders at various levels, Parties

should prepare an executive summary of the fifth national report that provides

the main messages and key findings of the report. These might be derived from

answers to the Questions listed under each Part of the main report. The

executive summary should be short and concise, preferably between 6 to 10

pages in length. For example, there could be one (or two) paragraph(s) for each

question, with each paragraph containing a “bold” statement about the findings

of the report. It should ideally serve as a useful “stand-alone” tool to

communicate, educate and raise awareness of biodiversity among the general

public, relevant decision-makers and other key stakeholder groups. To this end,

Parties are encouraged to include illustrative tables, figures and images. While

the executive summary can only be finalized after the three main chapters of

this report have been completed, an early draft of the executive summary may

serve as a useful outline for the development of the report, helping to clarify the

main messages.

Main Parts of the Report

Part I: An update on biodiversity status, trends, and threats and implications

for human well-being

2. This part should answer the following questions:

Q1: Why is biodiversity important for your country? Please elaborate on the

importance of biodiversity by highlighting contributions of biodiversity and related

ecosystem services to human well-being and socio-economic development, using

information from completed and ongoing biodiversity assessments or studies. Where

possible provide estimates of economic, social and cultural values (the economic

value can be presented in monetary terms or, for example, in numbers of people

supported). Also highlight a few examples of exceptional biodiversity and

ecosystems in the country.

Q2: What major changes have taken place in the status and trends of

biodiversity in your country? Focus on changes that have occurred, or that have

become known, since the fourth or last national report was prepared. The analysis or

synthesis should provide a succinct overview of biodiversity status, trends and

threats sufficient to inform decision-makers, rather than an exhaustive assessment of

these issues. There is no need to repeat detailed descriptions of your country‟s

biodiversity that were provided in the fourth or previous national reports. However,

countries that have not presented a comprehensive analysis of the status and trends

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of biodiversity in their previous reports could do so in this report. Where possible,

show changes in biodiversity or other trends over time and use quantitative

indicators (with technical details of the indicators provided in an annex). Also draw

upon expert qualitative assessments. Illustrate trends with charts, graphs, figures

and tables. Where possible, analyse how actions taken (i.e., actions described in

part II) have resulted in changes in biodiversity. Use case-studies to illustrate general

points. The case-studies should demonstrate significant reductions in the loss of

biodiversity (or a specific component) within a defined scale, and a clear rationale of

how this is linked to the actions taken. The case will be most useful if it contains

lessons that are more widely applicable.

Q3: What are the main threats to biodiversity? (Or, what are the main causes of

the negative changes described in the answer to question two?). For the main

biomes and/or components of biodiversity, describe the main direct drivers of

biodiversity loss (pressures) and the main indirect drivers (underlying causes) and

relate these to the relevant economic sectors. Be specific about the direct drivers

(e.g., “dynamite fishing”, “coastal development”), but also categorize them (habitat

change, climate change, overexploitation, invasive species, pollution), with some

detailed analysis.

Q4: What are the impacts of the changes in biodiversity for ecosystem

services and the socio-economic and cultural implications of these impacts?

Describe the impacts of declining biodiversity and ecosystems on human well-being,

livelihoods, poverty reduction, etc. Consider all relevant and significant ecosystem

goods and services.

Optional question: What are possible future changes for biodiversity and their

impacts? Describe plausible future scenarios for biodiversity in terms of underlying

causes, pressures, impacts on biodiversity and implications for human well-being.

For example, compare what might happen under “business as usual” policies with

what might happen with greater investment in biodiversity and ecosystems. Such

scenarios may be simple “what if?” narratives, or based on models if such models

are available. Any presentation of future scenarios should describe scientific

uncertainties.

Part II: The national biodiversity strategy and action plan, its implementation,

and the mainstreaming of biodiversity

3. This part should answer the following questions:

Q5: What are the biodiversity targets set by your country? Describe the

measurable targets (for example, for 2020) that have been developed in line with the

Aichi Biodiversity Targets of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. Please

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provide further updates on the targets if your country has submitted a report to the

eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

Q6: How has your national biodiversity strategy and action plan been updated

to incorporate these targets and to serve as an effective instrument to

mainstream biodiversity? Provide a brief description of your national biodiversity

strategy and action plan. If the national biodiversity strategy and action plan has

been updated, how does it differ from the previous national biodiversity strategy and

action plan? Describe: (i) how the actions contained therein will achieve the targets

outlined in the answer to question five; (ii) how it will contribute to the achievement of

Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020; (iii) how it will address the threats to

biodiversity identified in the answer to question three; and (iv) how it addresses the

guidance provided in decision IX/8. Describe in particular how the biodiversity

strategy and action plan will achieve the integration of biodiversity considerations

into broader national plans, programmes and policies, economic and social sectors

and levels of government.

Q7: What actions has your country taken to implement the Convention since

the fourth report and what have been the outcomes of these actions? Describe

relevant legislation, policies, institutional and cooperative mechanisms, and funding.

Where relevant, link these actions to outcomes in terms of the status and trends of

biodiversity and implications for human well-being. Use case studies and, as

appropriate, cross-reference to the answer to question two. Indicate how the actions

relate to the various programmes of work and cross-cutting issues of the Convention

(with details provided in appendix III), particularly those selected in the multi-year

programme of work of the Conference of the Parties for in-depth review at the

eleventh and twelfth meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention.

Highlight any obstacles to implementation (including lack of capacity, human and

financial resources). Note that if your biodiversity strategy and action plan has been

recently updated, most of the actions reported may relate to the previous version.

Q8: How effectively has biodiversity been mainstreamed into relevant sectoral

and cross-sectoral strategies, plans and programmes? Describe how

biodiversity is reflected in poverty reduction strategies and other key cross-cutting

policy instruments, and into the various economic sectors (which sectors (and

ministries) integrate biodiversity well and which do not?). Describe also how

biodiversity is integrated into planning mechanisms. Describe actions taken and

outcomes achieved by each sector to implement biodiversity actions included in their

respective strategies, plans and programmes. Which tools are used (e.g., ecosystem

approach, biodiversity-inclusive environmental impact assessment and strategic

environmental assessment, spatial planning, etc.)? Describe also how synergies are

achieved at the national level in the implementation of the Convention on Biological

Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and other

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relevant conventions. Describe also how biodiversity is considered in international

and/or transboundary cooperation, including South-South cooperation.

Q9. How fully has your national biodiversity strategy and action plan been

implemented? Analyse the extent to which the national biodiversity strategy and

action plan has been implemented. For example, what proportion of the planned

activities has been carried out and to what extent have the objectives been met.

Identify the remaining challenges for implementation. (Note that if your national

biodiversity strategy and action plan has been recently updated, this analysis will

relate primarily to the previous version of the national biodiversity strategy and action

plan).

Part III: Progress towards the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets and

contributions to the relevant 2015 Targets of the Millennium Development

Goals

4. This part should draw upon parts I and II to answer the following questions:

Q10: What progress has been made by your country towards the

implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi

Biodiversity Targets? Drawing upon information in parts I and II, analyse the

progress towards each of the 2020 targets of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity

2011-2020, as well as towards the overall mission of the Plan. Also indicate progress

towards the national targets referred to in the answer to question five (i.e., national

actions taken to achieve each target and outcomes achieved). Where possible, use

quantitative indicators including the application, as appropriate, of global headline

indicators contained in decision VIII/15, as well as additional indicators for measuring

progress towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets that may be adopted at the eleventh

meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Technical details of the indicators may

provided in an appendix. Also draw upon expert qualitative assessments. You may

wish to use a simple “traffic-light” scheme or similar illustrative tool to give an overall

assessment of progress.

Q11: What has been the contribution of actions to implement the Convention

towards the achievement of the relevant 2015 targets of the Millennium

Development Goals in your country? In order to highlight the importance of

biodiversity for achieving broader national objectives, and drawing upon, as

appropriate, information in parts I and II, analyse how the actions taken to implement

the Convention, particularly the implementation of the 2015 milestones and Aichi

Biodiversity Targets of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, have

contributed or are contributing to the achievement of relevant 2015 targets of the

Millennium Development Goals, as well as to the Millennium Development Goals

overall.

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Q12: What lessons have been learned from the implementation of the

Convention in your country? Provide an analysis of lessons learned from

implementation, highlighting examples of successful and less successful actions

taken, including remaining challenges. Also provide suggestions for actions that

need to be taken at the national, regional and global levels to further enhance

implementation of the Convention at the national level and, in particular, to achieve

the strategic goals and targets of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.

Annexes and Appendices

5. Use annexes and appendices to provide detailed or supporting information that

is not necessary in the main report. Annexes and appendices may be bound

separately to limit the size of the main report. Suggested appendices are listed

here:

Appendix I - Information concerning the reporting Party and preparation of the

fifth national report. Please provide information on the process used to prepare this

report, including information on stakeholders involved and material used as a basis

for the report.

Appendix II - Further sources of information. Parties should provide sources of

information on national implementation, such as website addresses, publications,

databases and national reports submitted to other related conventions, forums and

organizations.

Appendix III - National implementation of the thematic programmes of work

and plans under the Convention on Biological Diversity or decisions of the

Conference of the Parties related to cross-cutting issues. Parties could use a

table or matrix1 to highlight how national actions taken to implement the national

biodiversity strategy and action plan, activities related to mainstreaming and the

Aichi Biodiversity Targets have contributed or are contributing to goals, targets and

activities suggested in the thematic programmes of work and plans or decisions

related to cross-cutting issues, particularly those selected in the post-2010 multi-year

programme of work of the Convention for in-depth review at the eleventh and twelfth

meetings of the Conference of the Parties. Parties could focus on those thematic

areas and cross-cutting issues that are nationally-relevant and important.

1 The table or matrix will be developed and provided to Parties in the reference manual for the fifth national report

referred to in paragraph 6 above.

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Annex X

Summary Report of the NBSAP Inception Workshop

Introduction

The Inception Workshop for NRE-UNDP/GEF Project: National Biodiversity Planning

to Support the Implementation of The CBD 2011-2020 Strategic Plan in Malaysia

(NBSAP) was held on the 20 December 2012 at The Royale Chulan hotel, Kuala

Lumpur. This half day workshop was attended by over 30 participants comprise of

representatives from relevant government agencies, research institute, state

representatives and NGOs. The list of participants is attached in Annex 1.

Opening and Presentation

2. The Inception Workshop was held to introduce to the relevant stakeholders on

of the overall objective of the project and to provide them with the opportunity to

comment and give input on the project implementation schedule and Strategic Result

Framework. The workshop was also held to explore the needs and discuss issues to

that should be addressed under the project. The expected outputs of the workshop

were comments on Project indicators, project targets and proposed outputs.

3. The workshop was opened by Ms. Wan Hasmah Wan Mohd, Undersecretary

of Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources

and Environment (BBP, NRE). She highlighted the importance of this project which is

to assist sustainable biodiversity management in the country as well as implementing

Malaysia‟s obligation under the Convention of Biological Diversity.

4. A presentation entitled Introduction to NRE-UNDP/GEF Project: National

Biodiversity Planning to Support the Implementation of The CBD 2011-2020

Strategic Plan in Malaysia (NBSAP) by Mr. K. Nagulendran, BBP, NRE (Annex 2)

was made, followed by presentation of Ms. Gan Pek Chuan from UNDP on the

potential Strategic Studies as mentioned in the NBSAP Project Document that can

be undertaken to contribute to the Revision of National Policy and Action Plan on

Biological Diversity. The presentations are attached in Annex 3.

Break-out Group Discussion

4. After the presentation, participants were divided into 5 break-out groups.

Group discussions were guided by a guidance note and 4 specific questions to be

discussed (Annex 4). The session was fruitful whereby participants contributed

constructively on the project‟s SRF and work plan. Summary of comments is listed

in the following table:

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Table 1: Reporting by the Break-out groups to the Plenary

NO. ITEM COMMENTS

1. Output 1.1

Review and stocktaking of products

and results from previous

biodiversity planning processes at

the national level are carried out in a

participative manner

This is an important exercise and good

baseline can be developed during the

stocktaking exercise. Identification of

relevant stakeholders and the objective

of the stocktaking workshop should be

clearly defined.

2. Output 1.2

In response to the global Aichi

Targets, national biodiversity targets

are developed in a manner that is

attuned to Malaysia‟s circumstances

National circumstances such as

definition for protected area (PA) should

be clearly defined in the target setting

exercise. In addition, resource

mobilization is needed in implementing

the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and some

targets that are deemed important

should be pushed further such as forest

cover and PA (target 17).

3. Output 1.3

The achievement of national

biodiversity targets, developed in

line with the global Aichi Targets, is

duly monitored during the project

duration and beyond, and this is

reported upon to the CBD through

national reports and other means.

Implementation period of output 1.3

suggested to be extended from 6

months to one year.

4. Output 2.1

A National Biodiversity Strategy and

Action Plan (NBSAP) for Malaysia,

anchored into national development

frameworks, is updated, in a manner

that is participative, widely

disseminated and fully integrates

new aspects of the CBD strategic

plan, such as: (i) mainstreaming; (ii)

the valuing of ecosystem goods and

services; and (iii) the incorporation

of challenges and opportunities

linked to ecosystem-based

More time is needed to mainstream the

updated NBSAP into national

development framework. Generally,

outcome 2 aims to update the NBSAP

to include new aspects of the CBD

Strategic Plan namely valuing

ecosystem goods and services and

incorporating challenges and

opportunities linked to ecosystem

based adaptation and resilience. The

workshop suggested a review on

outcome 2 as it is rather ambitious to

undertake ecosystem valuation in a

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NO. ITEM COMMENTS

adaptation and resilience. short period.

5. Outcome 3

National framework for resource

mobilization, Convention reporting

and exchange mechanisms are

established and strengthened

As for Activities 3.1.1, 3.1.2 and 3.4.1

under Outcome 3, it was suggested that

they commence in the middle of year

2013 for the duration of one year so

that it can be in-line with Activities

2.1.1 under Outcome 2 (updated

NBSAP including new aspects of CBD).

Activities 3.4.2 on establishment of a

national coordination structure was

advised to be commenced in the first

quarter of 2014 to overlap with activities

underlined under 2.1.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2,

3.4.1.

6. Three sectoral planning frameworks

chosen for the inclusion of

measurable biodiversity

conservation and sustainable use

targets

The three sectors chosen are:

Commodities

Forestry

Fishery

7. The three sectors for the inclusion of

measurable biodiversity

conservation and sustainable use

targets into development framework

The three sectors chosen are:

Development finance

land use management, including

spatial and infrastructural

development planning

Climate change mainstreaming

8. Review of the project schedule The fourth point being discussed in the

workshop was to review the project

schedule and see if the milestone given

is realistic. The groups suggested a

review should be given and while the

project schedule (Annex V) was

generally acceptable, stocktaking

activities in Q1 in 2013 should be

prolonged to the first half of 2013.

Besides that, the development of

national targets scheduled by the end

of year 2013 would be more realistic

instead of in the middle of year 2014.

However, achievement of sectoral

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integration by the end of year 2015 was

viewed to be somewhat challenging.

9. General comments The workshop felt that this project

should be made known to the National

Biodiversity Council prior to reporting to

CBD in 2014.

A suggestion was also made for NRE to

prepare a Standard Operating

Procedure to approach state

governments to implement the NBSAP.

5. At the closing of the workshop, the organizer expressed NRE‟s appreciation to

all participants for their active participation and contributions to the workshop.

Valuable comments and suggestions from the participants showed there are

significant interests of involvement in this project and NRE looks forward to future

dialogues.

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List of Participants

NBSAP Inception Workshop

NO. NAME DETAILS

1. Ms. Marsuhaida Abd. Shukor Agency/Org: MITI Tel: 03-62000167 Email : [email protected]

2. Ms. Siti Normaznie Abdul Mutalib

Agency/Org: MPIC Tel: 03-88803413 Email : [email protected]

3. Ms. Effieza Mohd shariff Agency/Org: MoF Tel: 03-88823821 Email : [email protected]

4. Mr. Ahmad Kamal Wasis Agency/Org: EPU Tel: 03-88723234 Email : [email protected]

5. Dr. Abdul Fatah Amir Agency/Org: SaBC Tel: 088-423111 Email : [email protected]

6. Ms. Ginny Ng Agency/Org: UNDP Tel: 03-88861741 Email : [email protected]

7. Dr. Saw Leng Guan Agency/Org: FRIM Tel: 03-62797218 Email : [email protected]

8. Dr. Shamsudin Ibrahim Agency/Org: FRIM Tel: 013-3850110 Email : [email protected]

9. Ms. Norhasliza Mohd Bokti Agency/Org: JPSM Tel: 013-3414135 Email : [email protected]

10. Mr. Selva A/L Pichaimuthu Agency/Org: UPEN Penang Tel: 04-6505669 Email : [email protected]

11. Mr. Mohammad Yusro bin Zainuddin

Agency/Org: UPEN Selangor Tel: 019-3031900 Email : [email protected]

12. Tn. Hj. Nik Abd. Halim Hj Hassan

Agency/Org: UPEN Kelantan Tel: 09-7461586 Email : [email protected]

13. Ms. Wan Norzaidani Wan Mohd Zain

Agency/Org: Perbadanan Bioteknologi Melaka Tel: 06-2313622 Email : [email protected]

14. Dr. Sundari Ramakrishna Agency/Org: WWF Tel: 03-78033772 Email : [email protected]

15. Mr. Muthusamy Suppiah Agency/Org: UNDP Tel: 03-20915115 Email : [email protected]

16. Mr. Balu Perumal Agency/Org: MNS Tel: 013-6027140 Email : [email protected]

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NO. NAME DETAILS

17. Ms. Sharen Woo Agency/Org: MNS Tel: 03-22879422 ext 16 Email: [email protected]

18. Mr. Muhammad Shafie Md Sah Agency/Org: MARDI Tel: 016-6022577 Email : [email protected]

19. Ms. Nur Nazirah Md. Joha Agency/Org: MoA Tel: 019-2144040 Email : [email protected]

20. Mr. Ahmad Fikri Mistar Agency/Org: SUK Perlis Email: [email protected]

21. Ms. Iliani Sha‟arani Agency/Org: EPU Email: [email protected]

22. Ms. Lim Ai Gaik Agency/Org: JTLM Tel: 03-8886 1385 Email: [email protected]

23. Mr. Augustine Tuuga Agency/Org: Jab. Hidupan Liar Sabah Email: [email protected]

24. Mr. Christian Schriver Agency/Org: CS Consulting Tel: 014-8676029 Email :christianschriver.gmail.com

25. Mr. Lee Kian Foh Agency/Org: Green Spider Tel: 012-2362240 Email : [email protected]

26. Mr. Mohd Fayzol Agency/Org: MOSTI Email: [email protected]

27. Mr. Asfaazam Kasbani Agency/Org: UNDP Email: [email protected]

28. Ms. Norhaslin Abd. Halim Agency/Org: BPASPI, NRE Tel: 03-88861738 Email :[email protected]

29. Dr. Elizabeth Philip Agency/Org: REDD, NRE Email: [email protected]

30. Ms. Asha Devi Kaushal Agency/Org: SBC Email: [email protected]

31. Ms. Tessy Nimos Agency/Org: Ministry of Resource planning and environment Sarawak Email : [email protected]

32. Ms. Siti Noor Baiti Mustafa Agency/Org: KeTTHA Email : [email protected]

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