China, People's Republic of : Policy Research and Technical Study on Ecological Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation in the Yellow River Basin in Henan Province
The TA will: (i) summarize key biodiversity values and ecosystem services of the Yellow River basin, particularly those within Henan Province, (ii) identify the threats and causal factors for biodiversity decline in Henan Province which are linked with the Yellow River and its tributaries, including threats originating in upstream provinces, (iii) identify management priorities to address these issues, focusing especially on holistic, multi-sector solutions that support the basin-wide planning approach that is being developed under the Yellow River Ecological Corridor Program, and (iv) support capacity building of key provincial agencies contributing to biodiversity and river basin management.
The project is in the early stage of planning and scheduling to commence processing.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Bezuijen, Mark R.
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
China, People's Republic of -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
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| Project Name | Policy Research and Technical Study on Ecological Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation in the Yellow River Basin in Henan Province | ||||
| Project Number | 54026-011 | ||||
| Country / Economy | China, People's Republic of |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP5: Promoting rural development and food security OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Water-based natural resources management |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The TA will: (i) summarize key biodiversity values and ecosystem services of the Yellow River basin, particularly those within Henan Province, (ii) identify the threats and causal factors for biodiversity decline in Henan Province which are linked with the Yellow River and its tributaries, including threats originating in upstream provinces, (iii) identify management priorities to address these issues, focusing especially on holistic, multi-sector solutions that support the basin-wide planning approach that is being developed under the Yellow River Ecological Corridor Program, and (iv) support capacity building of key provincial agencies contributing to biodiversity and river basin management. The project is in the early stage of planning and scheduling to commence processing. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The TA forms part of a cluster of technical assistance being provided by ADB to support a programmatic planning approach for sustainable development and natural resources management in the Yellow River Basin. The lessons learned from each TA is intended to help promote management approaches at the site and basin levels. | ||||
| Impact | Resilient ecological protection and security in the Yellow River basin achieved |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Conservation planning for Yellow River biodiversity in Henan Province improved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | The project was approved by ADB on 9 August 2021 and became effective on 4 September 2021. A consulting firm (NAREE) has been recruited to lead the technical implementation to achieve the project outputs and outcome. The TA inception mission was held in 15-17 March 2022. The TA midterm mission was conducted in 20-23 February 2023. The TA Final review mission will be held in Q4 2023. TA activities are on track with completion date set for 31 December 2023. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Analysis of provincial conservation policy framework and Yellow River biodiversity and ecosystem service values produced Five-year biodiversity strategy and action plan for the Yellow River basin in Henan Province prepared Knowledge and capacity on biodiversity conservation enhanced |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Output 1. Analysis of policy framework, biodiversity values, ecosystem service values, and protected area network completed. Results were presented to stakeholders at the midterm mission. Output 2. First draft BSAP prepared. The draft was circulated for stakeholder review followed by a technical review workshop in April 2023. The final draft BSAP is being prepared. Output 3. (i) 3 technical guidelines are being produced - drafting and graphic design almost completed, (ii) domestic study tour for the provincial government to Yunnan Province - completed, (iii) a video for the general public on the biodiversity values of the project area - almost completed. All outputs are on track. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Involuntary Resettlement | |
| Indigenous Peoples | |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Stakeholder consultations were held during project processing with the Henan Department of Forestry. |
| During Project Implementation | Consultations during implementation have included national, basin-level, and provincial agencies, and NGOs and donor agencies involved in river basin management, natural resources management, and biodiversity conservation in the Yellow River basin. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | A consulting firm will be recruited using the quality- and cost-based selection method, using a qualitycost ratio of 90:10 and simplified technical proposal according to the Asian Development Bank''s (ADB) Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | Procurement will follow the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and the Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Bezuijen, Mark R. |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) |
| Executing Agencies |
Henan Provincial Forestry Department |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | 01 Jun 2021 to 04 Jun 2021 |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 09 Aug 2021 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 26 Sep 2023 |
TA 6758-PRC
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | 04 Sep 2021 | 04 Sep 2021 | 31 Dec 2023 | - | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 300,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 300,000.00 | 26 Sep 2023 | 129,141.09 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Policy Research and Technical Study on Ecological Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation in the Yellow River Basin in Henan Province: Technical Assistance Subproject Report | TA Subproject Proposal | Aug 2021 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Consulting Firm | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| Research and Development Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 6758 | 20 Jan 2022 | NAREE International Limited (HK, CHINA) in association with NAREE Consulting Limited, China (P.R.C.) | Room A, 29/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty Hong Kong, China | Henan Provincial Forestry Department | 264,980.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
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