Establishing a Functional Environmental Information System for the Synergistic Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agrements (MEAs) for Iraq

Identification

9744

Project Title

Establishing a Functional Environmental Information System for the Synergistic Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) for Iraq

Managing Division

Science Division

Type/Location

National

Region

West Asia

List Countries

Iraq

Project Description

The objective of this Cross-Cutting Capacity Development (CCCD) project is to enhance capacities of Iraq for monitoring and reporting on Multilateral Environmental Agreements through a well-integrated and functional environment information system. It will promote the synergistic implementation of the environmental conventions in Iraq and help to develop coordination mechanisms and national capacities.

The project fulfils critical elements of the obligations of developing country Parties, including Iraq, towards ratified MEAs, specifically on reporting with consistency and transparency. It will help to utilize and present data for environmental monitoring, analyses, decision making, information sharing in a user-friendly manner and for creating awareness among the citizens of Iraq, on issues related to Iraq’s environment and global environmental issues.

The project will have two components:
1. Development of a coordinated environmental knowledge and information management system;
2. Enhancement of institutional coordination and technical capacities to mainstream, develop, and utilize policies for the effective implementation of MEAs and relevant SDGs.

Estimated duration of project:

2017 - 2020 (36 months)

Estimated cost of the project :

GEF Grant:              1,135,000

Co-finance:              610,000

Safeguard Standard Triggered by the Project

Impact of Risk (1-5)

Probability of Risk (1-5)

Significance of Risk (L, M, H)*

SS 1: Biodiversity, natural habitat and Sustainable Management of Living Resources

1

1

L

SS 2: Resource Efficiency, Pollution Prevention and Management of Chemicals and Wastes

1

1

L

SS 3: Safety of Dams

1

1

L

SS 4: Involuntary resettlement

2

2

L

SS 5: Indigenous peoples

1

1

L

SS 6: Labor and working conditions

1

1

L

SS 7: Cultural Heritage

1

1

L

SS 8: Gender equity

1

1

L

SS 9: Economic Sustainability

1

1

L

Additional Safeguard questions for projects seeking GCF-funding (Section IV)

NA

NA

NA