| Sector | Project | Participating Countries | Estimated Cost in US$ Million | Financing in US$ Million | Status | Implementation Schedule | Flagship | Contact Information |
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| Environment | ENV007: Tonle Sap Environmental Management Project (Cambodia) PROFILE
The project supports sustainable management and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity in the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve (TSBR) by (i) strengthening natural resource management coordination and planning in the TSBR; (ii) organizing communities for natural resource management; and (iii) building management capacity for biodiversity conservation in the TSBR.
ADB $10.9 million; Global Environment Facility grant $3.9 million; UNDP$623,000; Government $$3.9 million | Cambodia | 19.36 | 19.36 | Ongoing | 2003-2007 | Strategic Environment Framework | gms@adb.org |
| Environment | ENV008: National Performance Assessment and Subregional Strategic Environment Framework Phase II (RETA 6069) PROFILE
The project will promote sustainable development in the GMS through the creation of national and subregional environmental performance assessment systems in GMS countries, and development of national and subregional capacities for implementing this assessment.
ADB $800,000, UNEP$200,000, GEF$800,000, IGES $300,000; Governments $300,000 | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 2.4 | 2.4 | Ongoing | 2003-2005 | Strategic Environment Framework | Dr. Yuwaree In-Na, Sr. Program Officer, UNEP-RRP, 662 524 6240, Yuwaree.Inna@rrcap.unep.org |
| Environment | ENV009: Environment Management of Rural Areas in the GMS
The project will undertake environment research and provide training in the rural areas of the GMS. Project is in the design stage.
Project seeks donors from ASEAN, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), others. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.2 | 0.2 | Ongoing | 2002-2004 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV010: Pilot Restoration of the Eco-environment of Lancang Watershed, China
The project's restoration efforts include agriculture, forestry and reforestation activities, slope farming control, soil erosion control, regulated arable land, sustainable farming, among others, to protect the ecological environment of Lancang Watershed.
UNEP, ASEAN, WB, bilateral assistance, project seeks other donors. | PRC | 0.03 | 0.03 | Ongoing | 2001-2002 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV011: GMS Biodiversity Conservation Corridor Initiative (BCI) PROFILE
The project will prepare a BCC development strategic framework (2005-2014) and action plan (2005-2008) designed to ensure long-term conservation of high-value ecological processes, biodiversity and threatened species, and contribute to socio-economic development.
ADB-Japan Special Fund $400,000; UNEP $60,000-in kind ; GMS Government $40,000-in kind. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.5 | 0.5 | Ongoing | 2005-2006 | Strategic Environment Framework | Mr. Hasan Moinuddin, Consultant/ Team Leader BCI, h.moinuddin@gmx.net |
| Environment | ENV012: Environment Program (Lao PDR and GMS countries)
This environment project is directed at the transport sector, and aims to prevent pollution from road vehicles and sea-going vessels, and maintain attractive environments along roads and waterways.
Project obtained grant funding from GMS governments. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.7 | 0.7 | Ongoing | two years | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV013: Liusha River Basin Poverty Reduction and Environment Protection Project in the GMS
The project's aim is sustainable development, environmental protection, and poverty reduction in the GMS. Project, which will eventually cover all six GMS countries, may require preparatory technical assistance.
PRC | PRC | 33.6 | 33.6 | Ongoing | 1999-2010 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV014: Lancang- Mekong Bio-diversity Protection and Reserves Institutional Capability
The project involves data bank development, posts monitoring, and a pilot project on community awareness and covers all six GMS countries.
PRC Central and Yunnan Provincial Government; project seeks other donors. | PRC | 9 | 9 | Ongoing | 2002-2008 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV015: Yuanjiang-Red River Eco-System Study
The project will work towards the sustainable development of Sino-Viet Nam border areas. Involved GMS countries: the People?s Republic of China (PRC) and Viet Nam.
PRC, Viet Nam, project seeks other donors. | PRC, Viet Nam | 0.3 | NA | Proposed | Implementation period over 5 years (originally 2004-2009 to be confirmed). | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV016: Cooperation policy in the Lancang-Mekong Subregion, and Training Course in Environmental Protection
The project will aim to assist in developing and implementating a framework agreements by GMS countries, which will enhance capabilities for environment protection. The project is in the conceptual stage and will cover all six GMS countries.
Ministry of Science and Technology, PRC Yunnan Chamber of Commerce, public and private sector enterprises, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.1 | NA | Proposed | Implementation period over 5 years (originally 2004-2009 to be confirmed). | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV017: Promotion of Rural Renewable Energy and Eco-environment
The project is aims to minimize the negative effect of energy shortage of rural people through the promotion of renewable energy technologies, leading to improved waste management of agriculture bi-products.
Project seeks financing; for implementation by the Min. of Agriculture of PRC. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.65 | NA | Proposed | Proposed for implementation within the period 2003-2004 to be confirmed | Strategic Environment Framework | The Ministry of Agriculture in PRC |
| Environment | ENV018: Forest and Wildlife Conservation PROFILE
The project aims to: (i) stop illegal wildlife activities at the wildlife trading checkpoint; (ii) provide income-earning opportunities to people living in the forest. The project is a wildlife management and protection project involving Cambodia, Viet Nam, and Lao PDR and is in the pipeline through the Wild Aid Organization.
Supported by Wild Aid Organization of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam | 3.4 | 3.4 | Ongoing | 2002-2004 (to be confirmed) | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV019: Integrated Management for Sustainable Use of Problem Soils PROFILE
The project aims to assist the government of GMS countries to provide training and opportunities for staff members of agencies in GMS, including appropriate techniques for rehabilitation and improvement of problem soils. The project will provide training courses on sustainable land use of problem soils and study tour to implementing areas of problem soils in the Central Plain, Northeast and Northern regions of Thailand.
Thailand to provide training assistance. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.04 | NA | Proposed | Course duration is 15 days | Strategic Environment Framework | Office of Research and Development of Land Management, Land Development Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Environment | ENV020: Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program PROFILE
The Core Environment Program is a systematic and integrated approach to conserve the natural systems of the GMS for the ecosystem services they provide. It focuses on the most important fields of action over the next ten years to ensure the sustainability of GMS economic development. Among its key components are environmental assessment of sectors and corridors, environmental performance assessments, and the flagship activity, biodiversity conservation and BCI implementation.
ADB US$1.22M, Netherlands US$13.2M, Sweden US$10M, PRC US$550,000; Governments US$600,000 | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 36.11 | 36.11 | Ongoing | 2006-2008 | Strategic Environment Framework | Mr. Hasan Moinuddin, Consultant/ Team Leader BCI, h.moinuddin@gmx.net |
| Environment | ENV021: Capacity Building for Promoting Sustainable Development in the GMS PROFILE
The project aims to build the capacity of GMS countries to integrate social, economic and environmental objectives into existing planning mechanisms for sustainable development (SD) on both national and subregional levels.
ADB-Japan Special Fund US$500,000, UNEP US$200,000, Government US$100,000 | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.8 | 0.8 | Ongoing | 2004-2006 | Strategic Environment Framework | gms@adb.org |
| Environment | ENV022: Preparing Environmental Inputs for the 2nd GMS Summit PROFILE
The project will support the holding of the GMS Environment Ministers Meeting, which will finalize and endorse: (i) an action plan for the GMS Core Environment Program (CEP); (ii) an action plan for the GMS Biodiversity Corridors Initiative (BCI); and (iii) a work plan for a GMS Environment Operations Center (EOC).
ADB | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.01 | 0.01 | Completed | April-May 2005 | Strategic Environment Framework | gms@adb.org |
| Environment | ENV023: Regional Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network PROFILE
The project aims to support the effective implementation of environmental laws leading to improved environment and health conditions for the poor.
ADB-Governance Fund US$250,000, Government US$50,000, Other Development Agency US$430,000 | Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.73 | 0.73 | Ongoing | 2005-2006 | Strategic Environment Framework | gms@adb.org |
| Environment | ENV024: Developing New Policy Paradigms for Sustainable Livelihoods Protection and Natural Resource Management Among Ethnic Minorities in the GMS PROFILE
The project aims is to reduce poverty among ethnic minorities and support sound natural resource management in the upland areas of the GMS, and will come out with a comprehensive and analytical report on the nature and impacts of the policies pursued by governments and donors, on ethnic minorities living in the region, as well as on the management of land and forest resources.
ADB US$150,000 | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.15 | 0.15 | Ongoing | 2005-2006 | Strategic Environment Framework | gms@adb.org |
| Environment | ENV043: Poverty Reduction in upland Communities in the Mekong Region through Improved Community and Industrial Forestry PROFILE
The project aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihood among upland communities in the Mekong Region. The project will support multistakeholder participatory assessments and identification of enabling forest policy frameworks; and good practices for maximizing investment impact on livelihood improvement and poverty reduction with environmental security. The TA will be implemented using a multistakeholder participatory diagnosis and design approach.
ADB- Poverty Reduction Cooperation Fund (PRCF): US$800,000; Government US$200,000 | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam | 1 | 1 | Completed | 2003-2004 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV044: Human Resource Development in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) for Forestry Personnel from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam.
The project aims to enhance skills and knowledge of forestry personnel in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam in using and applying RS and GIS technologies to manage forest resources.
Project falls within priority areas and types of activities of ASEAN Foundation and endorsed by the 3rd ASEAN Mekong Basin Development Cooperation Steering Committee. However, information on whether this was carried out is not available in the website. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam | 0.1 | NA | Proposed | mid-2002 to be confirmed | Strategic Environment Framework | Secretariat@aseanfoundation.org |
| Environment | ENV045: Building and Management of the Natural Resources of Lancang Watershed, China
The project, focusing on agriculture and forestry around the Lancang Watershed, aims to protect the biodiversity of this natural resource, and build the capacity of surrounding communities to protect and manage the resource.
Project seeks financing from GEF, UNEP, ASEAN, bilateral assistance. | PRC | 0.8 | 0.8 | Ongoing | 2002-2008 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV046: Lancang River Shelter Forest System Project
The project is aimed at environmental protection of the Mekong river area.
PRC; Yunnan Provincial Government; GEF; United Nations Environment Office; ASEAN; bilateral sources | PRC | 120 | 120 | Ongoing | Suspended since 1998 due to lack of funds; to be re-started from 2006 | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV047: Plateau Wetland Reserves
The project aims to protect important lakes such as Erhai and the Ecosystem and wetlands of the Lancang River Basin.
Project is in prefeasibility study phase. | PRC | 7.5 | NA | Proposed | | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV048: Improving the Fishery Statistical System in the GMS.
The project aims to better understand the national and subregional impacts of fisheries policies. The specific purposes are to: (i) improve fishery statistical systems; (ii) develop capacity for more sustainable fisheries management; (iii) develop coordinated national plans to strengthen national fishery statistical systems; and (iv) promote harmonized/standardized definitions and classification of fisheries statistical systems in the ASEAN region.
Project seeks financing. Potential collaborators include ASEAN, FAO, and PRC. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.65 | NA | Proposed | Originally proposed for implementation in 2003-2006; to be confirmed.. | Strategic Environment Framework | |
| Environment | ENV049: Developing a Uniform Data System to Support the Sustainable Management of Subsistence and Artisanal Freshwater Fishery Resources in the Lower Mekong Basin PROFILE
The project aims to develop standardized data collection methodologies, databases, and systems of analysis for small scale freshwater capture fisheries in the LMB, and the development of sustainable fishery resource management systems. Project components include, among others: review of fishery statistical systems in Cambodia and Viet Nam, with emphasis on finding ways to improve statistical database on small scale fisheries; and the the establishment of standardized or mutually compatible systems of storing, collecting and analyzing fisheries data.
Project seeks financing | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam | 1.25 | NA | Proposed | Originally proposed for implementation in 2004-2006; to be confirmed. | Strategic Environment Framework | |
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