Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

• MSV network further developed and support provided to participants (e.g. through an active listserv; through provision of materials and forums for discussion and presentation leading up to and at the December COP 14 in Poznan); implementation and communication plans finalized. Network development and coordination funded by GRID-Arendal, United Kingdom, and three foundations. 2009 funding secured through CICERO (Norway), and specific MSV project funding secured from Canada, Nordic Council of Ministers, World Bank Institute, Land Is Life and UNEP. • Second MSV Planning Workshop held in Washington, DC. -- brought together approximately 50 participants from Arctic and SIDS, secured support from Organization of American States, developed new partnerships with bodies such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held public outreach event on human rights and climate change in the Arctic and SIDS with collaboration of a number of NGOs and other organizations. Developed plans for ongoing organizational matters, communications, outreach and activities related to COP XV in Copenhagen. • UNFCCC COP XV – MSV coordinated information flow to partners, provided speakers to various side events and other activities. Worked through a number of partners to set up a drafting team of NGOs, Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations and others who developed human rights language for the treaty text. Worked to expand MSV network and develop new partnerships. • Portraits of Resilience Photography project (www.manystrongvoices.org/ portraits) – Photo project featuring stories and photos by students in Arctic and SIDS. Funding by Nordic Council of Ministers. Five communities covered to date (Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway and Seychelles) and plans in 2010 to cover more SIDS locations. Exhibition opened at National Museum of Denmark during the COP. Further exhibits at Norwegian Folk Museum, Northern House and Artstarts Gallery during Vancouver Olympics. Other exhibits planned. Portraits was used by UNEP at COP as an example of powerful and effective outreach on climate change impacts in vulnerable regions. (http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp? DocumentID=606&ArticleID=6404&l=en)

Regional SIDS in South Pacific and Caribbean Arctic Indigenous Peoples and communities in Canada, Norway, Alaska, Greenland SIDS countries: Seychelles, Micronesia, Cook Islands, Niue

DEWA: A6.1 – Many Strong Voices and IPY virtual library (high priority) DELC: D2 – Training and related activities geared towards enhancing capacity for negotiation, implementation, compliance and enforcement of environmental law, including MEAs, at national, sub-regional, regional and global levels, for government officials, policy-makers, enforcement officials, judges and magistrates, state attorneys, non ‑ governmental organizations, local authorities and other stakeholders, including the judges programme and the Ninth Global Training Programme on environmental law and policy, training for effective participation in negotiations, and training on synergies, economic instruments for MEAs, and engagement of local stakeholders. DEPI: Advisory services, B1 – Training courses and workshops to build capacity of national and local stakeholders in the use of scientific, technical, legal and financial tools and guidelines to forward (among others) the implementation of the Global Programme of Action, the regional seas conventions and action plans, GRASP and action related to coral reefs, IWRM and the sustainable use of natural resources DEPI: Advisory services, C1 – Regional workshops to improve the technical capacities of government officials and local communities, first, to enhance the restoration of ecosystems affected by human-caused and natural disasters as well as conflicts; and, second, to increase and mainstream the use of indigenous knowledge and environmental considerations in prevention, preparedness, assessment, response, mitigation and recovery

Polar and Cryosphere Programme B: Ecosystems and Sustainable Development Countries/ Regions Assisted Results/Outputs

Contribution to UNEP’s Programme of Work