Prepare Ecosystem Restoration Program Document and Global Coordination CEO Endorsement Package

Conservation International (CI) leads the GEF-8 Ecosystem Restoration Program (ID 11118), tackling the significant alteration of over 75% of the world’s land and 66% of marine and coastal areas due to human activities and climate change. This program, aligning with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, mobilizes multi-sectoral stakeholders to support global restoration commitments. It focuses on policy, finance, capacity building, learning, and global cooperation, promoting innovation
in governance, financing natural capital, multi-stakeholder dialogue, and restoration approaches to scale Global Environmental Benefits (GEBs) through 20 national projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Global Coordination Child Project (GCP) (ID 11122) serves as a strategic hub, enhancing coordination and innovation.

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The AAE team, together with CI, participated in formulating the Program Framework Document and the Global Coordination Child Project, securing approval in June 2023 and March 2024, respectively. Main consultancy outputs include:

1. The Project Framework Document (PFD) for the Ecosystem Restoration IP, with annexes
2. The Global Coordination Child Project (GCP) concept and two country-level child project concepts with CI as the Implementing Agency, submitted with the PFD
3. Review of 15-20 concepts submitted by other agencies against agreed criteria and GEF requirements
4. The CEO endorsement package for the Global Coordination Child Project, with annexes

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The AAE team, including safeguards and gender experts, conducted risk screenings and developed safeguards documents, such as Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Accountability and Grievance Mechanism, the gender analysis, and the Gender Action Plan. A consultative strategy with stakeholder consultations and workshops ensured timely completion of deliverables.

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