The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Implementation Status & Results Andean Countries Adaptation to the Impact of Rapid Glacier Retreat in the Tropical Andes (P098248) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Adaptation to the Impact of Rapid Glacier Retreat in the Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 12 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 28-Jun-2014 Tropical Andes (P098248) Country: Andean Countries Approval FY: 2008 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 27-May-2008 Original Closing Date 30-Sep-2012 Planned Mid Term Review Date Last Archived ISR Date 04-Jan-2014 Effectiveness Date 12-May-2006 Revised Closing Date 31-Mar-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 10-Oct-2010 Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The broad development objective of the proposed project is to contribute to strengthening the resilience of local ecosystems and economies to the impacts of glacier retreat in the Tropical Andes, through the implementation of specific pilot adaptation activities that illustrate the costs and benefits of adaptation. The specific objectives of the project, in support of this broad objective, are: a) the effective integration of the implications of glacier retreat into the regional and local planning in glacierized basins; b) the inclusion of glacier retreat impacts in local, sector development projects; and c) generation of data on glacier dynamics. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Development of climate change scenarios and glacier-fed basin impact maps and models 0.32 Design and implementation of pilot adaptation measures 5.81 Monitoring of glacier retreat in the region 0.35 Public Disclosure Copy Project Management 0.70 Development of regional activities 0.75 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview Page 1 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 During this reporting period, the project reached its closure. All project activities were successfully concluded, project closing workshops were conducted in each country, and documents were prepared with the aim to collect the experiences and lessons learned, and to further disseminate them to the wider audience. Public Disclosure Copy Initial findings indicate that the Project has achieved its objectives and beyond. The World Bank team witnessed a high degree of satisfaction among the different project stakeholders, including high level officials of the three participating countries’ ministries of environment (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru). The Project has turned into a flagship climate change adaptation initiative in the region. The Project has received a tremendous amount of attention amongst mass media both nationally and internationally, with specific mentions in some of the main blogs, journals and TV news shows. The Project has made a substantial contribution in supporting countries adapt to climate change impacts at different levels, from policy making to scientific knowledge generation, strengthened monitoring systems, on-the-ground pilot interventions, strategic planning with the inclusion of the climate change dimension, capacity building, dissemination, and regional sharing. Capacity to assess the impacts of climate change in general, and the impact of glacier melting in particular has been strengthened in all participating countries, and has contributed to policy formulation and the definition of adaptation strategies/plans of different levels of government (e.g., update/formulation of the climate change strategy of the regional governments of Cusco and Junin in Peru; formulation of the zoning plan of the decentralized government of Papallacta in Ecuador, which also promoted the inclusion of the climate change variable in the plans nationwide; preparation of the integrated management plans for the basins of Choquecota and Khullucachi in Bolivia). Further, it has contributed to the formulation of strategies and investment activities of the water utility companies (Adaptive Management Plan for the Pita-Pungasi water supply system in Ecuador, and paramo conservation and restoration for water supply, with the EPMAPS water utility in Quito; Water and Sanitation Master Plan for the cities of La Paz and El Alto, and short and medium term package for climate change adaptation to the EPSAS water utility in La Paz and El Alto; support to the work of the water company SEDAM in Huancayo in Peru). The Project has also facilitated the implementation of several adaptation activities that have contributed to the increased resilience of highland communities and of high mountain critical ecosystems (such as improved irrigation schemes, with canal linings and sprinkler irrigation in Peru and Bolivia, or a pilot water supply and sanitation project in Ecuador). The Project's contribution towards knowledge creation and sharing has been substantive. It has promoted the regional exchange of scientific information, which has helped strengthen the capacity at the regional level and has also allowed for the identification of the strengths of the scientific community among the different countries. It is notable the work of climate change scenarios done by SENAHMI in Peru, the work on glacier dynamics in Bolivia which includes the creation of a very precise national glacier inventory, high mountain water bodies and moorlands, and the inclusion of climate change modules in the monitoring system of the high Guayllabamba basin in Ecuador. Some detailed results per country are: Bolivia finalized the preparation of their glacier, water bodies and moorlands or paramo inventories. These were based on ALOS satellite images, and are now published. The collaboration with EPSAS (the water utility for La Paz and El Alto) is also concluded: activities to reduce water losses and unaccounted for water were a success and are being replicated by EPSAS in other water districts. Activities to identify alternatives for water supply to El Alto in the short term also concluded. This initiative identified a menu of options, Public Disclosure Copy and a suggested prioritization and cost estimate. Institutional strengthening of the utility in climate change and integrated water management concepts, as well as strengthening of their social department, is concluded. The construction of pilot irrigation systems in the communities of Batallas and Palca are both fully concluded and operational. Ecuador has received, tested, installed and is currently receiving information from the ten hydro-meteorological stations purchased by the project. The communications system for two high altitude monitoring stations has also been upgraded. The activities carried out in paramo ecosystems were completed, one of them related to adaptive management of the ecosystem in Papallacta area, with community work and a number of activities aimed at reducing anthropogenic pressure on the paramo, and the other related to restoration of degraded paramo areas. Some of these activities are planned with a long term horizon, since paramo dynamics are slow. Eco-tourism activities in the Papallacta region are concluded. A small water supply and sanitation pilot project in the Tambo community is finalized, the system is working and delivering water to its users. A water user's association was legally formed and is operating. The information system carried out with FONAG for the integrated management of water resources in the Guayllabamba, Papallacta and Antisana areas has been concluded. Parts of module four are being finalized by FONAG to complement the work carried out by the project. Page 2 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Peru also completed all activities. All reforestation, infiltration trenches, native grassland regeneration, irrigation systems, canal improvements in Shullcas are concluded. Institutional strengthening in Santa Teresa, with various demonstration interventions to adapt to climate change, have concluded. Work carried out in paramo ecosystems in Piura (creation of a dynamic paramo hydrological model, and implementation of a monitoring system) is concluded. Public Disclosure Copy The regional component was also fully implemented. A number of documents with a systematization of experiences have been prepared; documents synthesizing lessons learned, achievements and gaps, are also available. This component also implemented numerous workshops to share experiences amongst the national meteorological organizations of the participating countries, workshops with direct project beneficiaries, and others with strategic partners (CARE, water utilities of Ecuador and Bolivia, and others). The AndesPlus initiative also concluded, and a publication of the executive summary has been prepared. The closing workshop of the project took place in Lima, November 28-29, 2013. It was very well attended, by high level decision makers of the beneficiary countries at the national level; sub-national level representatives from Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia; strategic partners such as CARE, SENAMHI Bolivia and Peru, INAMHI Ecuador, IDEAM Colombia. Water enterprises such as EPSAS Bolivia and EPMAPS Ecuador; and direct project beneficiaries, such as farmers from Peru or Bolivia. The workshop was a success; participants stressed the achievements of PRAA and its fundamental role in pushing the adaptation to climate change agenda in the region. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Andean Countrie Not Entered Cantón Quito Andean Countrie Not Entered Quito Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Quijos Ecuador Provincia de Pichincha Provincia de Pichincha ✔ Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Papallacta Ecuador Provincia de Napo Provincia de Napo ✔ Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Antisana Andean Countrie Not Entered Rio Tuni Andean Countrie Not Entered Departamento de Tarija Andean Countrie Not Entered Departamento de Potosi Public Disclosure Copy Andean Countrie Not Entered Departamento de Oruro Bolivia Departamento de La Paz Rio La Paz Bolivia Departamento de La Paz Departamento de La Paz Andean Countrie Not Entered Guayguasi Bolivia Departamento de La Paz El Palomar Bolivia Departamento de La Paz El Alto Page 3 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Andean Countrie Not Entered Rio Condoriri Public Disclosure Copy Andean Countrie Not Entered Departamento de Cochabamba Andean Countrie Not Entered Departamento de Chuquisaca Andean Countrie Not Entered Altiplano Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Vilcanota Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Urubamba Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Shullcas Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Mantaro Peru Departamento de Junin Departamento de Junin ✔ Andean Countrie Not Entered Huancayo Peru Departamento de Cusco Departamento de Cusco ✔ Andean Countrie Not Entered Río Santa Teresa Andean Countrie Not Entered Laguna Lazo Huntay Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Public Disclosure Copy Page 4 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Information/data on CC scenarios and glacier Text Value There are no climate change Over-achieved. Development of at least one retreat contribute to the definition of local/ (CC) adaptation strategies or adaptation strategy/plan per Public Disclosure Copy regional governments’ adaptation strategies to plans for the selected basins country that incorporates the CC and/or integrated water resources that incorporate the information generated by the management plans. implications of CC or glacier project on the implications of retreat. CC and glacier retreat. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments This indicator has been The Project supported the adjusted as per approved formulation and/or provided project restructuring. detailed information for the development of plans, policies and management tools of different levels of government on climate change adaptation, beyond original expectation. • Ecuador: Scientific information on climate change informed the preparation of the development and zoning plan (PDOT) of the decentralized and autonomous Parroquial government of Papallacta. Based on this experience the Ministry of Environment is pushing forward the processes for the inclusion nationwide of the climate change variable in the local PDOTs. Five adaptation plans/ strategies were prepared with information of the project Public Disclosure Copy setting the base for the implementation of adaptation activities. Knowledge generated by the project also informed the National Strategy on Climate Change and the National Plan on Climate Change among others. • Bolivia: Integrated management plans with climate change and water resources management considerations were Page 5 of 32 developed and informed by The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Design and implementation of pilots generates Text Value There is no systematization of Over-achieved All adaptation investment lessons delivered to relevant institutions which lessons learnt from what activities implemented by the could be incorporated into planning and could be considered PRAA generate relevant implementation of public/private investment adaptation activities. information on adaptation Public Disclosure Copy programs and projects which is collected and elaborated to be used as input in the planning and implementation of public/ private investment programs and projects. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments This indicator has been There are numerous adjusted as per approved examples where lessons project restructuring. learned with this project informed investments and planning tools which identify specificinvestment activities. • In Ecuador, activities identified in the development plans of the local governments of Pallapacta, Quijos,and Napo capture lessons from the pilot activities, opening a door for improvement and replication of adaptation activities. Further, the perception of the benefits of some adaptation activities implemented in Ecuador has been so positive and immediate (e.g., adaptive cattle management), that replication is already taking place, and it is expected that Public Disclosure Copy it will soon influence local and regionalpolicy and investment decision and tools. Further, the activities in Papallacta Ecuador, have served as basis upon which the Environment Ministry is building a larger adaptation program in the area (several of activities prioritized by the community which couldnotreceive finance from the project have received support from the Ministry). Page 6 of 32 Also, the project has contributed to the The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Strengthened national meteorological services Text Value Limited availability of high- Achieved. Information on glacier capacity to monitor glacier dynamic in Bolivia mountain meteorological behavior in the region is Ecuador and Peru. stations (only those available and 8 high-mountain administered by the IRD of meteorological stations Public Disclosure Copy France). Limited availability of provide useful data for satellite images/data. modeling, and for CC impact and glacier retreat studies in the selected basins. ALOS images have been processed. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments This indicator has been The project has contributed to adjusted as per approved strengthening the capacity of project restructuring. national meteorological services to monitor glacier dynamics (e.g., INAMHI in Ecuador, SENAHMI in Peru, IHH and SENAMHI in Bolivia, and IDEAM in Colombia). The scientific knowledge generated by the project on glacier dynamics has been fed into the design and development of management instruments used by relevant institutions (e.g., Master Plan for water and sewage for La Paz and El Alto). Further, the opportunities provided by the project for regional exchange, have helped to strengthen the capacity of these institutions, identify protocols for Public Disclosure Copy information sharing, and has also allowed for the identification of the strengths of the scientific community among the different countries, thus opening an opportunity for knowledge transfer within the region (e.g., it is notable the work of climate change scenarios done by SENAHMI in Peru, the work on glacier dynamics in Bolivia by the IHH which includes the creation of a very precise Page 7 of 32 national glacier inventory, high mountain water bodies The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Increase in the national and local awareness of Text Value No mentions in written media. Largely over-achieved. At least 8 press articles in the the impacts of rapid tropical glacier retreat as local written media. measured through mentions in written media of Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 mass circulation. Public Disclosure Copy Comments Unchanged after project The number of mentions in restructuring. media of mass circulation, about the impacts of rapid glacier retreat in general, and of the project in particular, has been large, and virtually impossible to keep track of. There have been rigorous scientific publications, reports, mass media on local, regional and national newspapers, radios, blogs etc. There have even been publications on internationally recognized media such as the Spanish El Pais. The increase of the rapid glacier retreat awareness has been remarkable: Peru is proposing a mountain pavilion for COP20. A large delegation of South Asia officials came to visit the project, and country institutions presentedthe relevance and priority of working on high mountain hydrology and glaciology. Several articles about PRAA have been published in Ecuador local media, and Public Disclosure Copy various TV reports have been broadcasted. Some online media coverage in Ecuador include: Ecuavis: http://www.ecuavisa. com/articulo/noticias/ nacional/52358-proyecto- preservar-antisana-referente- mundial; Ministerio del Ambiente: http://www.ambiente.gob.ec/ paises-de-la-cuenca-del-indo- pretenden-replicar-un- proyecto-similar-al-de- Page 8 of 32 ecuador/; http://www. ambiente.gob.ec/author/ The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy Page 9 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy Page 10 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Contribute to strengthening Andean region Text Value The Andean Environmental Achieved. The results of the different integration by supporting implementation of Agenda establishes the need studies, and design and Andean Env Agenda, through generation of to work on these topics at the implementation of adaptation tools to assess impacts and design and sub-regional level, but this activities in all countries has Public Disclosure Copy implement adapt measures has not fully materialized. been systematized. Good practices at the community, national and Andean sub- regional levels have been identified and disseminated in participating countries. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator resulting from The project has contributed to the inclusion of a new increase the regional component (Comp 5) through integration at the scientific, the restructuring. decision makers, and beneficiaries' levels creating spaces where knowledge, processes and experiences could be exchanged, as well as systematizing methodologies, processes and experiences that serve as tools for learning and replication. During the life of the project, two important Andean region documents were published: The Andean Strategy for Integrated Water Resources Management, and the Andean Environmental Agenda 2012-2016. Another activity that helped strengthening the regional dimension of the project was Public Disclosure Copy AndesPlus, a process that has required intensive cooperation of the four countries to prepare a regional database and regional guidelines for adaptation projects in the region. At the regional level, a systematization document of all pilot activities has been completed, underscoring for example the validation at the regional level of a community Page 11 of 32 level methodology developed by CARE (Climate The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Number of water utilities that the project is Number Value 0.00 3.00 3.00 Public Disclosure Copy supporting Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments No water utilities supported by Achieved. At least 3 water utilities project EPMAPS in Ecuador, EPSAS involved with project activities in Bolivia, SEDAM in Peru. and supported by it. Climate change scenarios developed using Text Value Availability of some scenarios Achieved. The three countries have data from a high-resolution global circulation based on other global generated CC scenarios with model (Earth Simulator, MRI Japan) in circulation models with less MRI data for the selected participating countries generating useful resolution. basins. This constitutes an information for selected basins. input for assessing CC impacts on water balances on those basins. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through CC scenarios (medium and project restructuring. long term as well as short- term predictions) have been developed by the three beneficiary countries with MRI and other CC models. • INAHMI and MAE in Ecuador developed CC scenarios for 2015 and 2039 at the national level and for the areas of Quito and Antisana. In addition, 4 hydro- climatic studies that provide inputs to estimate the impact of CC on hydrological resources were also developed. • Official CC scenarios Public Disclosure Copy were developed for the whole Bolivia. In addition, based on the data of 58 monitoring stations, SENAMHI developed its official 30-years data base (1976-2005). With the help of the FClimdex tool, the data base was used for the determination of 27 basic indicators of the Expert Team Page 12 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 on Climate Change and Indices (ETCCDI/CRD), used for the characterization, observation and detection of Public Disclosure Copy climate change in Bolivia. Technical assistance to generate CC scenarios and CC predictionsbased of these 27 indicators has been provided. • In Peru, CC scenarios for the 2030 and 2100 periods were developed for the Mantaro(Junin) and Urubamba (Cusco) basins. Scenarios of future water availability in both basins were developed as well. Also, impact scenarios based on agro-climatological models and adaptation measures against climate variability for primary agricultural products (potato and corn in Sta. Teresa (Cusco), and avocado, coffee and granadilla in Shullcas (Junin)) were developed and have informed activities in the project areas. Generation of models and/or impact maps to Text Value There are no impact maps Achieved. At least one model or impact the effects of climate change and glacier due to the effects of CC and map has been developed by retreat in the selected basins in Bolivia, glacier retreat for the selected each country. Ecuador and Peru. basins. Public Disclosure Copy Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator introduced Countries have developed through project restructuring. models and/or impact maps to the effects of climate change and glacier retreat. • In Ecuador CC impact maps were developed by CARE for the Papallacta area (Parroquia Papallacta). In addition, an impact model Page 13 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 of CC on ecological flows was developed as part of the monitoring system of the high Guayllabamba basin. Public Disclosure Copy • Bolivia used the information of the CC scenarios to develop an impact atlas that related CC, risk disaster and food security. A hydrological model of glacier retreat was developed and fedEPSAS master plan for water provision for La Paz and El Alto. Short-term climate prediction tools have also been developed by SENAHMI and capacity building has been provided for their interpretation. • In Peru hydrological models (to assess current and future water balance) as well as agrometeorological impact maps (to assess the impact of agricultural production of primary products) were developed based on the CC scenarios and a climate atlas. A monitoring system to assess the impact of climate change on paramos has alsobeen developed in Piura. Participatory development at the regional/local Text Value There are no CC adaptation Achieved. At least one strategy and/or level of CC adaptation strategies and/or plans strategies or plans for the plan has been developed for Public Disclosure Copy (e.g. integrated water management plan or selected basins. Also, the each participating country. zoning plan that considers CC and glacier coordination among water retreat implications) users is very limited. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator introduced Numerous plans and through project restructuring. strategies have been informed to some extent by project activities. • In Ecuador, Page 14 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 development and zoning plans of 2 local decentralized governments (Papallacta and Napo) that incorporate CC Public Disclosure Copy considerations have been developed in a participatory manner; a third local government (Quijos) is working on this same process. In addition, the provincial environmental agenda of Napo also includes CC considerations. An Adaptation Management Plan for the Pita Puengasi water system was also developed. • In Bolivia,catchment management plans that include CC considerations were developed and adopted by the Municipality of Palca (Choquecota basin)and the Municipality of Batallas (Cullucachi basin). In addition, three sectoral plans have used information developed by the Project: Water and Sewage Metropolitan Master Plan for La Paz and El Alto; Multipurpose Plan for irrigation and water for the municipalities of Batallas, Pucarani and El Alto; EPSAS Quinquenal Plan 2013-2017. • In Peru, an Public Disclosure Copy Integrated Water resources management plan wasdeveloped for the Shullcas sub-basin. Also, 16 communal development plans which incorporate CC considerations were developed in SantaTeresa (these instruments facilitate the prioritization and Page 15 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 development of more sustainable investments in the communities). Sets of adaptation measures designed for the Text Value No adaptation activities have Achieved. At least two adaptation Public Disclosure Copy selected basins. been designed in the selected activities have been designed basins. under each pilot. Each design includes its own M&E system able to generate information, beyond project closure. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator unchanged, target Adaptation activities were value adjusted through project designed in all selected restructuring. basins in the three countries (10 in Ecuador, 8 in Bolivia, and 9 in Peru). Although M&E systems and/or arrangements are in place and need strengthening. In most places, relevant variables to be object of an M&Esystem to be designed and implemented by national entities have been identified. • In Ecuador, 3 measures were designed under the project pilot 1 in the Pita micro-basin (monitoring system for the high Guayllbamba basin, monitoring stations for paramos, paramos and wetland recovery demonstrative plots; the latter includes a good M&E system Public Disclosure Copy as part of its design), and 7 under the second pilot project in the micro catchments around the Antisana glacier (agroecological plots, fire prevention plan in paramos, community water and sanitation system, community ecotourism practices, adaptive practices for cattle Page 16 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 management, strengthening of water and weather monitoring, climate and vegetation monitoring system Public Disclosure Copy with M&E system included (Gloria sites)). In addition, the Project contributed with a vulnerability and adaptation study for the Antisana Ecological Reserve. • In Bolivia, 3 adaptation activities were designed under the first pilot project that focused on pilot activities to strengthen the immediate, medium and long- term strategy of the water utility for La Paz and El Alto, EPSAS (reduction of unaccounted water in the distribution system, identification and design of rapid implementation measures to increase water supply, strengthening of integrated water management, climate change and social management capacity). Under the second pilot project in Batallas and Palca (highland valleys), 4 measures were designed, all of them supported with related capacity building (water irrigation systems and Public Disclosure Copy artisanal reservoirs, development of integrated water management plans for the Khullucachi and the Choquecota basins, crop integrated management (soil and pest management), use and revalorization ofgermplasm). Under the third pilot project in Bolivia a Page 17 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 defensive system against increases in La Paz river flows was designed. This design was based on the Public Disclosure Copy development of a physical hydraulic simulation model of the river flow, the first of its kind in the country. • In Peru under the first pilot project in the sub- basin Shullcas 4 adaptation measures were designed (reforestation, infiltrationcanals and silvopastoral systems, improved watering practices including 4 water reservoirs and irrigation systems, and the improvementof an irrigation canal. In addition, an activity was implemented in collaboration with CARE to support the local water authority, SEDAM, strengthen water supply management. In Santa Teresa (Urubamba basin) several adaptation measures were designed as a contribution to a broader adaptation project implemented by the municipality of Santa Teresa (demonstrative plots to assess the impact of irrigation systems, agroforestry; Public Disclosure Copy capacity building to strengthen irrigation committees; development of inputs for the formulation of the integrated water management plan for the municipality). In addition, a pilot monitoring system to assess the impact of climatechange on paramos Page 18 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 was designed and implemented in Piura. Implementation of adaptation activities to Text Value No specific activities on fragile Achieved. At least one adaptation promote integrated water resources high-mountain ecosystems in measure implemented under Public Disclosure Copy management in the selected basins in Ecuador. Ecuador, which contribute to each pilot in Ecuador, with its water regulation at the basin own M&E system. level, have been designed or implemented as an adaptation response to CC. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through All activities in Ecuador have project restructuring. been implemented. Adaptive measures to reduce the environmental impact on the paramo in Papallacta (a very important ecosystem that provides water for Quito), have been implemented including the conclusion of the community-level water supply and sanitation system, which is currently operational, improved cattle ranching, enhanced paramo fire prevention procedures, implementation of community ecotourism practices, and others. In the Antisana area, demonstration plots for paramo restoration activities have been installed and information is being collected by EPMAPS and FONAG. In addition, the Project Public Disclosure Copy contributed with a vulnerability and adaptation study for the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Medium to long-term M&E systems and/or arrangements are designed and need to be strengthened in order for them to continue retrieving data well after project closure. Page 19 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Implementation of adapt activities to promote Text Value There is no water resources Over-achieved. At least one adaptation integrated water resources mgment, including planning that considers the activity has been demo activities for CC resilient agriculture in impact of glacier retreat in any implemented and tested in the selected basins (Sta Teresa, Shullcas) in of the two selected sub- each sub-basin under each Public Disclosure Copy Peru basins, and limited knowledge pilot in Peru, with their own on climate change resilient M&E system. At least one of agriculture practices amongst the activities includes local farmers. demonstration pilot showcasing good agricultural practices and water efficiency. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through All designed activities in Peru project restructuring. have been implemented. Activities implemented in Shullcas aimed at addressing different water related issues in all sections of the sub-basin (e.g., improve water retention, water efficiency and monitoring). The result of the activities include: 1826 out of 1900 planned hectares have been reforested (the remainder will be finalized by AGRORURAL during 2014); 1,131 out of 300 planned hectares of infiltration tranches and silvopastoril systems; 922 out of 800 planned hectares of improved grassland; 4 water reservoirs for irrigation; 365 out of 330 planned water irrigated hectares (190 has. with new Public Disclosure Copy water irrigation system, and 175 has. irrigated with water from an improved canal). An activity led by CARE and the local water authority, SEDAM, to improve water distribution monitoring by installing 285 water micrometers was also implemented. The result of the activities implemented in Sta. Teresa include: strengthening of 5 local irrigation committees, 5 agricultural demonstration Page 20 of 32 plots to renew and improve planting areas; development The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Implementation of adaptation activities to Text Value Water distribution systems in Achieved. A proposal to reduce UFW promote integrated water resources La Paz and El Alto register and improve efficiency is management in the cities of La Paz and El Alto, unaccounted-for water (UFW) delivered to EPSAS. At least and in the selected sub-basins in Batallas and loses of more than 30%. one adaptation activity is Public Disclosure Copy Palca in Bolivia. There are no local level plans implemented in Palca andone that include CC and glacier in Batallas, with their own retreat considerations. M&E system. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through All designed adaptation project restructuring. activities have been implemented. The pilot activities focused on improving the resilience of the short, medium and long-term strategy of the water utility company for La Paz and El Alto achieved very positive results. The activity to reduce unaccounted for water for La Paz and El Alto was concluded and it yielded a reduction of 19.61 lt/sec. (619 m3/year) equivalent to the water required for 18,697 connections of similar characteristics within a year. Further, the experience has already been replicated in two other districts achieving a reduction of 1,280,000 m3 and the replication on a third district is under way. As a result of a study on alternatives for short-term Public Disclosure Copy increase of water supply for El Alto, two options were selected, and EPSAS is moving towards their implementation. The full package of capacity building activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of EPSAS on social/negotiating skills with communities, as well as its capacity for water distribution management in the long-run, has been implemented. Page 21 of 32 Pilot activities to promote integrated water resources The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Increase knowledge about the economic Text Value There is no economic Achieved. Studies on the economic implications of glacier retreat in the region. information about the impacts impacts of glacier retreat have of rapid glacier retreat in the been finalized in all countries region. based on the methodology Public Disclosure Copy agreed by all. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator introduced Recognizing the difficulties of through project restructuring. applying a unique methodology to assess the impact of glacier melting, this activity was carried out through the implementation of a regional capacity building activity where methodologies to evaluate the economic impact of glaciermelting where presented and discussed. Relevant participants (technical professionals and decision makers) of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia, were trained on these methodologies, with a focus on selected sectors such as water supply or agriculture. During the training, some specific estimates were done by country, but their value is more demonstrative of the approach rather than the final real figures. Availability of a methodological guide to Text Value There are several Achieved. Methodological guide is formulate baselines and adaptation measures methodologies but none available. Public Disclosure Copy in high-mountain ecosystems. specifically designed for high- mountain ecosystems. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator to reflect newly The guide has been created comp. 5 through completed through the project restructuring. AndesPlus activity. An executive summary has been prepared, and published as a stand-alonepiece. This was distributed during the project Page 22 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 closing workshop in November 2013. The preparation of the methodological guide was Public Disclosure Copy ahighly participatory approach, which span over several years, and engaged top scientists and decision makers of the participating countries, moderated and led by a consortium of cutting edge research institutions directed by the University of Zurich. Systematization and analysis of the different Text Value Each country applies its own Achieved. At least one workshop to methodologies used for glacier monitoring in methodology and generates exchange know-how on CC the Andean sub-region. data, but there is no scenarios development and exchange of information glacier monitoring has taken generated by the project place. A document that amongcountries. systematizes the experiences of Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru on this topic is also available. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator to reflect newly A number of regional created comp. 5 through workshops were project restructuring. implemented, with participation of national experts. These workshops aimed at promoting the exchange of know-how and expertise across the region, establish guidelines and identify research needs within the region. They covered a Public Disclosure Copy variety of topics including modeling of climate change scenarios, use of ALOS images, hydrology monitoring and modeling. In addition, the starting point for an information exchange protocol, the first of its kind for glacier dynamics in the region, was agreed byall Page 23 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 participants including the definition of standardization criteria of glacier monitoring, and the standardization of the Public Disclosure Copy databasefor the glacier retreat information generated by high altitude monitoring stations using HYDRACCESS, among others. A capacity building workshop on HYDRACCESS was also provided and countries have started reporting data from the stations acquired thorough the project. Data is currently being collected at the SGCAN, but a longer-term solution needs to be agreed by all countries. Summary documents of al workshops have been prepared. Number of high-mountain meteo stations Text Value Limited availability of high- Achieved. 8 meteorological stations installed in glacier and high-mountain mountain meteorological data installed and operational, ecosystems, generating consistent data in the tropical Andes. generating accessible data to through time to monitor glacier evolution and all relevant stakeholders in meteo conditions in the basins. the 4 countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru). Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through 8 high mountain project restructuring. meteorological stations have been installed and are operational, generating accessible data to all relevant stakeholders in the 3 Public Disclosure Copy participating countries plus Colombia, who was also a beneficiary of the PHRD grant that covered this component The two stations in Bolivia, are the two highest in the country including one in Chacaltaya (5,200masl). The two stations in Colombia are installed in Glacier Conejeras Page 24 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 (at 4759masl) and in Sierra Nevada del Cocuy (at 4391masl). The two stations in Peru were installedin the Public Disclosure Copy Huaytapallana Glacier in Junín (at over 4,670masl) and the Quisoquipina Glacier in Cusco (5,186masl, the second highest of the country). Of the two stations in Ecuador, one is located at the bottom of glacier 12 of Antisana (above 5,000masl) and the other in the paramos areas next to the glacier. Relevant meteorological and hydrological institutions in each country have become responsible of the operation and maintenance of the stations, and are entitled to change their locations according to need and appropriateness. Each country has developed protocols to access the data. The HYDRACCESS platform is being used to share data among the 4 countries (professionals in each country were trained in the use of this platform). Data is currently being collected at the SGCAN. A moresuitable arrangement is being sought Public Disclosure Copy by the countries. In the case of Ecuador, and as part of the pilot activities, an automatic network of hydrometeorological monitoring stations for paramos was implemented which includes 15 stations (5 meteorological, 6 hydrological, and 4 Page 25 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 pluviometric) all located above 3,000 meters which were transferred to INAHMI. Availability and use of satellite images and/or Text Value ALOS images are not being Achieved. Each country has at least Public Disclosure Copy aerial photographs to characterize glacier used and very few generated one study on surface, assess the dynamic of glaciers and photogrammetric analyses glacier cover evolution, using high-mountain ecosystems in the 4 countries. are being done to assess ALOS images and/or aerial glacier behavior in the region. photos obtained by the Project. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through In Ecuador 2 studies of the project restructuring. Antisana glacier have been completed; one on glacier dynamics, and the other on the multi-temporal evolution of its retreat. Both studies were prepared in synergy with other initiatives of IRD, EPMAPS, INAHMI, EPN (Escuela Politecnica Nacional), and SENESCYT (Secretaria de Educacion Superior, Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion) among others, and with the help of the Military Geographical Institute. Although the use of ALOS images for glacier studies proved to be challenging in Ecuador, they were useful in other project’s studies and work carried out by consultants and strategic partners such as ECOPAR, Public Disclosure Copy CONDESAN, CARE and local government of Papallacta within the project (e.g., zoning work in paramos). Bolivia updated and completed its national glacier inventory covering all its mountain ranges (Real, Tres Cruces, and Apolobamba) for the years 2009-2010 (latest Page 26 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 available was for the 1980s), and estimates that surface glacier loss since the 80’s account for 37%. Additionally, Public Disclosure Copy the first inventory of water bodies and paramos was completed. These tools have become important decision making and negotiating tools. The same ALOS images were used on other important research work including the zoning of risk areas in La Paz. A series of scientific articles and papers have been published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Annals of Glaciology), and the results of these works have been presented in international fora. Two studies on glacier behavior using ALOS and LANDSAT were developed in Peru: Huaytapallana (Junín) and Salkantay (Cusco). The studies report a loss of glacier mass of 14.26% during 2006 and 2010 in the case of Huaytapallana, and of 21% for the same period in the case of Salkantay. Development of capacity to analyze and Text Value There is no knowledge about Achieved. The studies on the role of the monitor high-mountain ecosystems’ (paramos) the impacts of CC on paramos on the water and behavior to CC, in reference to the water cycle paramos. carbon cycle in Peru and Public Disclosure Copy and their role in fixing carbon. Ecuador have been finalized. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments Indicator modified through Pilot monitoring systems to project restructuring. improve the understanding of the link between climate change, paramos and hydrology have been developedin Ecuador and Peru. Studies on the role of Page 27 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 role of paramos in carbon fixation need much longer time horizons that go beyond projectscope. However, the Public Disclosure Copy monitoring system was set up in Piura-Peru to collect the baseline information needed to produce estimates in the future. A study on hydrological monitoring in paramos, which is part of the experimental activities to promote regeneration of paramos, has been launched by FONAG, EPMAPS, and CONDESAN with the support of other academic institutions within the project in Ecuador. The engagement of FONAG and EPMAPS, institutions interested in ensuring the supply of water for Quito, play a key role in fostering an adequate monitoring of the demonstration activities. In Peru a monitoring system to assess the impact of the paramo in the hydrological cycle has been implemented in Piura. It is based on the methodology of the Regional Initiative of Hydrological Modeling ofAndean Ecosystem (IMHEA) of “twin Public Disclosure Copy basins” (two similar basins are compared in which one is intervened and the other one not). Thisactivity is linked to IMHEA activities in the region and is run by a consortium of institutions which will continue with this workbeyond the life of the project. The work is being led by Nature and Page 28 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Conservation International, CONDESAN and is supported by a network of other relevant institutions led by the regional Public Disclosure Copy government of Piura and the local authorities of the province of Ayabaca. Systematization and analysis of the different Text Value There is no or very limited Achieved. At least one workshop to adaptation processes applied in the different regional exchange on this exchange know-how on pilots financed by the project. topic, and if done, is not adaptation processes. formal. A document that systematizes the experiences of Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru on this topic is also available. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Comments New indicator to reflect newly A regional workshop to created comp. 5 through exchange experiences on project restructuring. implementing adaptation activities, covering methodological issues and results took place in 2013. This was complemented by a study tour of community leaders, local beneficiaries of activities in Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador that visited the projects and communities in all three countries. The closing workshop of the entire project was held in November 2013, with participation of the different levels of government, partners, NGOs, and project Public Disclosure Copy beneficiaries. There is a regional systematization document of component two (design and implementation of pilot activities), which showcases an articulated and integrated vision of all activities under the project at a macro level, including scientific activities. Page 29 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 In addition, a series of systematization documents by country have also been generated, and each Public Disclosure Copy participating country is currently archiving them and making them available to the public in an organized manner. A good example to follow to implement this recommendation is the web page designed by the project in Peru. In addition, it is also important that all documents by country be systematized in a unique document also by country. This would allow visualizing the logic behind the set of implemented activities rather than being seen as isolated interventions. Peru has achieved this but only at a draft level. Dissemination among the communities, local Text Value Limited formal understanding Achieved. Project web page that governments involved, specialized institutions by the communities of the integrates information about and other stakeholders of the participatory problematic of CC, glacier the topic, experiences, and working experiences and results on the topic of retreat and the role of the results at the local and sub- adaptation to CC. high-mountain ecosystems on regional level is operational. the eater cycle. Very few Project closing workshop and press articles and publications Report. at the community level on this topic in the Andean region. Date 15-Oct-2008 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Public Disclosure Copy Comments Indicator modified through As previously described project restructuring. further above, multiple workshops and a study tour took place. Audience varied ranging from technical experts, scientists, decision makers, and community project beneficiaries. A 2-day closing workshop that reunited all types of actors Page 30 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 involved throughout the project also took place. A summary report of the project is available, although its Public Disclosure Copy content is more focused on the scientific activities. There is a dedicated project page at the SGCAN, although it is not complete. The project team of Peru didprepare a comprehensive page. The web site (www. glaciaresandinos.com) is an excellent tool that showcases what was done by the Project in Peru in an organized manner. It was recommended that this web site is integrated into the Ministry of Environment web page. It was recommended to both Bolivia and Ecuador to design and implement similar tools. Data on Financial Performance (as of 21-May-2014) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P098248 TF-56694 Closed 12-May-2006 12-May-2006 12-May-2006 30-Mar-2007 12-Dec-2007 P098248 TF-90328 Closed 31-Oct-2007 31-Oct-2007 31-Oct-2007 31-May-2011 31-Jan-2013 P098248 TF-91712 Closed 11-Jul-2008 11-Jul-2008 11-Jul-2008 30-Sep-2012 31-Mar-2014 Disbursements (in Millions) Public Disclosure Copy Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P098248 TF-56694 Closed USD 0.59 0.58 0.01 0.58 0.00 100.00 P098248 TF-90328 Closed USD 0.87 0.85 0.01 0.85 0.00 100.00 P098248 TF-91712 Closed USD 7.94 7.94 0.00 7.89 0.05 99.00 Disbursement Graph Page 31 of 32 The World Bank Report No: ISR15163 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The project closed on March 31, 2014. Restructuring History Level two Approved on 21-Mar-2012, Level two Approved on 03-Apr-2012, Level 2 CD Decision on 04-Sep-2013 Related Projects P119725-Adaptation to the Impact of Rapid Glacier Retreat in the Tropical Andes Additional Financing Public Disclosure Copy Page 32 of 32