| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN: Ministry of Finance - PHRD Grants | 0.86 |
| Global Environment Facility (GEF) | 7.94 |
| UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | 1.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 16.94 |
| Non-Government Organization (NGO) of Borrowing Country | 1.20 |
| Bilateral Agencies (unidentified) | 8.03 |
Adaptation to the Impact of Rapid Glacier Retreat in the Tropical Andes
Abstract*
The development objective Adaptation to the Impact of Rapid Glacier Retreat in the Tropical Andes Project for Andean Countries 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... Show More
Development Objective
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.
Key Details
Project Details
P098248
Closed
Daniel Mira-Salama
N/A
Andean Countries
June 2, 2006
(as of board presentation)
May 27, 2008
May 12, 2006
US$ 35.97 million
N/A
2008
US$ 17.83 million
B
Not Applicable
March 31, 2014
BANK APPROVED
March 15, 2022
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | N/A |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 17.83 |
| Total Project Cost** | 35.97 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Overall | Moderately Low | 2014-06-28 |
| Overall Safeguards Rating | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Overall Safeguards Rating | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Summary Global Objective Rating | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Counterpart Funding | Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2014-06-28 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 09-24-2014 |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | |
| Risk to Development Outcome | Substantial |
| Bank Performance | |
| Borrower Performance | |
| Government Performance | |
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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 04-28-2015 | PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT: |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Rating | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Risk To Development Outcome | Moderate | N/a |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Borrower Performance | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Government Performance | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Implementing Agency | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Icr Quality | Satisfactory | N/a |
| M&e Quality | Modest | N/a |
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
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INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
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Implementation of adaptation activities to promote integrated water resources management in the selected basins in Ecuador. Value No specific activities on fragile high-mountain ec Achieved. At least one adaptation measure implemented under Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. All activities in Ecuador have 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-levelwater supply and sanitation system, which is currently operational, improved cattle ranching, enhanced paramo fire preventionprocedures, implementation of community ecotourism practices, and others. In the Antisana area, demonstration plots for paramorestoration activities have been installed and information is being collected by EPMAPS and FONAG. In addition, the Projectcontributed with a vulnerability and adaptation study for the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Medium to long-term M&E systems and/orarrangements are designed and need to be strengthened in order for them to continue retrieving data well after project closure. Implementation of adapt activities to promote integrated water resources mgment, including demo activities for CC resilient agriculture in the selected basins (Sta Teresa, Shullcas) in Peru Value There is no water resources planning that consider Over-achieved. At least one adaptation activity has been implemen Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. All designed activities in Peru have been implemented. Activities implemented in Shullcas aimed at addressing different waterrelated issues in all sections of the sub-basin (e.g., improve water retention, water efficiency and monitoring). The result of theactivities include: 1826 out of 1900 planned hectares have been reforested (the remainder will be finalized by AGRORURAL during2014); 1,131 out of 300 planned hectares of infiltration tranches and silvopastoril systems; 922 out of 800 planned hectares ofimproved grassland; 4 water reservoirs for irrigation; 365 out of 330 planned water irrigated hectares (190 has. with new waterirrigation system, and 175 has. irrigated with water from an improved canal). An activity led by CARE and the local waterauthority, SEDAM, to improve water distribution monitoring by installing 285 water micrometers was also implemented.The result ofthe activities implemented in Sta. Teresa include: strengthening of 5 local irrigation committees, 5 agricultural demonstrationplots to renew and improve planting areas; development of 16 communal plans; installation of 3 water irrigation modules;agroforestry systems in 15 plots, and others. In addition, and under the project umbrella, CARE implemented a pilot activity toseek new agricultural and non-agricultural sources of income and to reduce infant malnutrition. M&E systems and/or arrangementshave been designed, several already provide usefulinformation, and others need to be strengthened and owned by the country.Relevant variables to be object of an M&E system to be design and implemented by national entities have been identified. Implementation of adaptation activities to promote integrated water resources management in the cities of La Paz and El Alto, and in the selected sub-basins in Batallas and Palca in Bolivia. Value Water distribution systems in La Paz and El Alto r Achieved. A proposal to reduce UFW and improve efficiency is Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. All designed adaptation 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 toreduce 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 hasalready been replicated in two other districts achieving a reduction of 1,280,000 m3 and the replication on a third district isunder way. As a result of a study on alternatives for short-term 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 thecapacity of EPSAS on social/negotiating skills with communities, as well as its capacity for water distribution management in thelong-run, has been implemented.Pilot activities to promote integrated water resources management in selected sub-basins inBatallas and Palca have achieved very good results. The two pilot irrigation schemes, in Palca and Batallas, were concluded, andirrigations committees were conformed andoperational procedures have been formalized and adopted. Both municipalities prepared andadopted a sub-basin integrated managementplan (sub-basin of Khullucachi and sub-basin Choquecota) with defined M&Esystems according to the activities identified to be implemented under both plans. Other activities to increase the resilience oflocal communities were also implemented. These were based onstrengthening local management, organizational and technical capacityand the development of within-community trainers to promoteanddevelop activities to improve water management (artisanal reservoirsbenefiting 59 families in Palca), water efficiency (irrigationsystems) and integrated crop agricultural management (demonstrativeplots, integrated pest management, selection of more resistantvarieties, etc.). Indicators to assess the effectiveness of thedemonstration plots have been measured and reported up to date. Increase knowledge about the economic implications of glacier retreat in the region. Value There is no economic information about the impacts Achieved. Studies on the economic impacts of glacier retreat Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator introduced through project restructuring. Recognizing the difficulties of applying a unique methodology to assess the impact of glacier melting, this activity was carriedout through the implementation of a regional capacity building activity where methodologies to evaluate the economic impact ofglaciermelting 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 oragriculture. During the training, some specific estimates were done by country, but their value is more demonstrative of theapproach rather than the final real figures. Availability of a methodological guide to formulate baselines and adaptation measures in high-mountain ecosystems. Value There are several methodologies but none specifica Achieved. Methodological guide is available. Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator to reflect newly created comp. 5 through project restructuring. The guide has been completed through the AndesPlus activity. An executive summary has been prepared, and published as astand-alonepiece. This was distributed during the project closing workshop in November 2013. The preparation of the methodologicalguide was ahighly participatory approach, which span over several years, and engaged top scientists and decision makers of theparticipating countries, moderated and led by a consortium of cutting edge research institutions directed by the University ofZurich. Systematization and analysis of the different methodologies used for glacier monitoring in the Andean sub-region. Value Each country applies its own methodology and gener Achieved. At least one workshop to exchange know-how on CC s Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator to reflect newly created comp. 5 through project restructuring. A number of regional workshops were implemented, with participation of national experts. These workshops aimed at promoting theexchange of know-how and expertise across the region, establish guidelines and identify research needs within the region. Theycovered a 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, wasagreed byall participants including the definition of standardization criteria of glacier monitoring, and the standardization ofthe database for the glacier retreat information generated by high altitude monitoring stations using HYDRACCESS, among others. Acapacity building workshop on HYDRACCESS was also provided and countries have started reporting data from the stations acquiredthorough the project. Data is currently being collected at the SGCAN, but a longer-term solution needs to be agreed by allcountries. Summary documents of al workshops have been prepared. Number of high-mountain meteo stations installed in glacier and high-mountain ecosystems, generating consistent data through time to monitor glacier evolution and meteo conditions in the basins. Value Limited availability of high-mountain meteorologic Achieved. 8 meteorological stations installed and operationa Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. 8 high mountain meteorological stations have been installed and are operational, generating accessible data to all relevantstakeholders in the 3 participating countries plus Colombia, who was also a beneficiary of the PHRD grant that covered thiscomponent The two stations in Bolivia, are the two highest in the country including one in Chacaltaya (5,200masl). The twostations in Colombia are installed in Glacier Conejeras (at 4759masl) and in Sierra Nevada del Cocuy (at 4391masl). The twostations in Peru were installedin the 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 ofAntisana (above 5,000masl) and the other in the paramos areas next to the glacier. Relevant meteorological and hydrologicalinstitutions in each country have become responsible of the operation and maintenance of the stations, and are entitled tochange their locations according to need and appropriateness. Each country has developed protocols to access the data. TheHYDRACCESS platform is being used to share data among the 4 countries (professionals in each country were trained in the use ofthis platform). Data is currently being collected at the SGCAN. A moresuitable arrangement is being sought by the countries.In thecase of Ecuador, and as part of the pilot activities, an automatic network of hydrometeorological monitoring stations for paramoswas implemented which includes 15 stations (5 meteorological, 6 hydrological, and 4 pluviometric) all located above 3,000 meterswhich were transferred to INAHMI. Availability and use of satellite images and/or aerial photographs to characterize glacier surface, assess the dynamic of glaciers and high-mountain ecosystems in the 4 countries. Value ALOS images are not being used and very few photog Achieved. Each country has at least generated one study on g Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. In Ecuador 2 studies of the Antisana glacier have been completed; one on glacier dynamics, and the other on the multi-temporalevolution of its retreat. Both studies were prepared in synergy with other initiatives of IRD, EPMAPS, INAHMI, EPN (EscuelaPolitecnica Nacional), and SENESCYT (Secretaria de Educacion Superior, Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion) among others, and with thehelp of the Military Geographical Institute. Although the use of ALOS images for glacier studies proved to be challenging inEcuador, they were useful in other project’s studies and work carried out by consultants and strategic partners such as ECOPAR,CONDESAN, CARE and local government of Papallacta within the project (e.g., zoning work in paramos).Bolivia updated and completedits national glacier inventory covering all its mountain ranges (Real, Tres Cruces, and Apolobamba) for the years 2009-2010 (latestavailable was for the 1980s), and estimates that surface glacier loss since the 80’s account for 37%. Additionally, the firstinventory of water bodies and paramos was completed. These tools have become important decision making and negotiating tools. Thesame ALOS images were used on other important research work including the zoning of risk areas in La Paz. A series of scientificarticles and papers have been published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Annals of Glaciology), and the results of these works havebeen 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 ofHuaytapallana, and of 21% for the same period in the case of Salkantay. Development of capacity to analyze and monitor high-mountain ecosystems’ (paramos) behavior to CC, in reference to the water cycle and their role in fixing carbon. Value There is no knowledge about the impacts of CC on p Achieved. The studies on the role of the paramos on the wate Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. Pilot monitoring systems to improve the understanding of the link between climate change, paramos and hydrology have beendevelopedin Ecuador and Peru. Studies on the role of role of paramos in carbon fixation need much longer time horizons that gobeyond projectscope. However, the monitoring system was set up in Piura-Peru to collect the baseline information needed to produceestimates in the future. A study on hydrological monitoring in paramos, which is part of the experimental activities to promoteregeneration of paramos, has been launched by FONAG, EPMAPS, and CONDESAN with the support of other academic institutions withinthe project in Ecuador. The engagement of FONAG and EPMAPS, institutions interested in ensuring the supply of water for Quito, playa key role in fostering an adequate monitoring of the demonstration activities.In Peru a monitoring system to assess the impact ofthe paramo in the hydrological cycle has been implemented in Piura. It is based on the methodology of the Regional Initiative ofHydrological Modeling ofAndean Ecosystem (IMHEA) of “twin basins” (two similar basins are compared in which one is intervened andthe other one not). Thisactivity is linked to IMHEA activities in the region and is run by a consortium of institutions which willcontinue with this workbeyond the life of the project. The work is being led by Nature and Conservation International, CONDESAN andis supported by a network of other relevant institutions led by the regional government of Piura and the local authorities of theprovince of Ayabaca. Systematization and analysis of the different adaptation processes applied in the different pilots financed by the project. Value There is no or very limited regional exchange on t Achieved. At least one workshop to exchange know-how on adap Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator to reflect newly created comp. 5 through project restructuring. A regional workshop to exchange experiences on implementing adaptation activities, covering methodological issues and results tookplace in 2013. This was complemented by a study tour of community leaders, local beneficiaries of activities in Bolivia, Peru andEcuador that visited the projects and communities in all three countries.The closing workshop of the entire project was held inNovember 2013, with participation of the different levels of government, partners, NGOs, and project beneficiaries.There is aregional systematization document of component two (design and implementation of pilot activities), which showcases an articulatedand integrated vision of all activities under the project at a macro level, including scientific activities. In addition, a seriesof systematization documents by country have also been generated, and each participating country is currently archiving them andmaking them available to the public in an organized manner. A good example to follow to implement this recommendation is the webpage designed by the project in Peru. In addition, it is also important that all documents by country be systematized in a uniquedocument also by country. This would allow visualizing the logic behind the set of implemented activities rather than being seen asisolated interventions. Peru has achieved this but only at a draft level. Dissemination among the communities, local governments involved, specialized institutions and other stakeholders of the participatory working experiences and results on the topic of adaptation to CC. Value Limited formal understanding by the communities of Achieved. Project web page that integrates information about Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. As previously described further above, multiple workshops and a study tour took place. Audience varied ranging from technicalexperts, scientists, decision makers, and community project beneficiaries. A 2-day closing workshop that reunited all types ofactors involved throughout the project also took place. A summary report of the project is available, although its content is morefocused on the scientific activities.There is a dedicated project page at the SGCAN, although it is not complete. The project teamof Peru did prepare a comprehensive page. The web site (www.glaciaresandinos.com) is an excellent tool that showcases what was doneby the Project in Peru in an organized manner. It was recommended that this web site is integrated into the Ministry of Environmentweb page. It was recommended to both Bolivia and Ecuador to design and implement similar tools. Number of water utilities that the project is supporting Value 0.00 3.00 3.00 Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment No water utilities supported by project Achieved.EPMAPS in Ecuador, EPSAS in Bolivia, SEDAM in Peru. At least 3 water utilities involved with project activities and supported by it. Information/data on CC scenarios and glacier retreat contribute to the definition of local/regional governments’ adaptation strategies to CC and/or integrated water resources management plans. Value There are no climate change (CC) adaptation strate Over-achieved. Development of at least one adaptation strategy/pl Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment This indicator has been adjusted as per approved project restructuring. The Project supported the formulation and/or provided detailed information for the development of plans, policies and managementtools of different levels of government on climate change adaptation, beyond original expectation.• Ecuador: Scientificinformation on climate change informed the preparation of the development and zoning plan (PDOT) of the decentralized andautonomous Parroquial government of Papallacta. Based on this experience the Ministry of Environment is pushing forward theprocesses for the inclusion nationwide of the climate change variable in the local PDOTs.Five adaptation plans/strategies wereprepared with information of the project setting the base for the implementation of adaptation activities. Knowledge generated bythe 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 developed and informed by theproject (Choquecota basin in Palca, and Khullucachi basin in Batallas). In addition, the glacier inventory for the Coordillera Realinformed the preparation of three relevant plans related to the eater sector: Master Plan for Water and Sewage for the cities of LaPaz and El Alto; b) Multipurpose Irrigation and Water Plan for the municipalities of Batallas, Pucarani and El Alto; c)Quinquennial Plan of the water utility for La Paz and El Alto, EPSAS.• Peru: The project contributed to the development/update ofmanagement tools in both selected basins. The climatechange scenarios for the years 2030 and 2100 for the Mantaro and Urubambabasins, informed the regional climate change strategies inJunin and Cusco respectively, as well as the water integrated managementplan for Shullcas (this plan is to be adopted by the Management Committee of the Haytapallana Regional Conservation Area, createdby the Junin regional government in 2009). The project alsocontributed with inputs (water balance) in the soon to be developedparticipative integrated water management plan for Sta. Teresa (tobe developed by the a new project that focuses on risk managementand will follow-up on many activities undertaken by the project).The project also contributed in the development of 16 communitydevelopment plans in Santa Teresa. In these plans the community sets the priority investment activities that seek financing fromthe “Participatory Resources”. Design and implementation of pilots generates lessons delivered to relevant institutions which could be incorporated into planning and implementation of public/private investment programs and projects Value There is no systematization of lessons learnt from Over-achieved All adaptation investment activities implemented b Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment This indicator has been adjusted as per approved project restructuring. There are numerous examples where lessons learned with this project informed investments and planning tools which identifyspecificinvestment activities. • In Ecuador, activities identified in the development plans of the local governments ofPallapacta, Quijos,and Napo capture lessons from the pilot activities, opening a door for improvement and replication of adaptationactivities. Further, the perception of the benefits of some adaptation activities implemented in Ecuador has been so positive andimmediate (e.g., adaptive cattle management), that replication is already taking place, and it is expected that it will sooninfluence local and regionalpolicy and investment decision and tools. Further, the activities in Papallacta Ecuador, have served asbasis upon which the Environment Ministry is building a larger adaptation program in the area (several of activities prioritized bythe community which couldnotreceive finance from the project have received support from the Ministry). Also, the project hascontributed to the formulationofstrategies and investment activities of the water utility company through the development of theAdaptive Management Plan for the Pita-Pungasi water supply system.• In Bolivia, based on the positive results and lessons of theproject to identify unaccounted for water in a pilot district in El Alto, similar activities are being replicated by EPSAS in otherdistricts. Also, the final designof 2 investment projects, identified as immediate actions to ensure water supply in the mediumterm for La Paz and El Alto, have been developed by the project. These designs address the need of EPSAS in the medium-term tobalance supply and demand of water. Adaptation community activities informed the micro-basin integrated management plans. As anexample the plan of the Choquecota identifies8 investment activities that include climate change considerations and glacierretreat.• In Peru, adaptation activities and scientific modeling have informed investment decisions. For instance the municipalityof Santa Teresa, has developed a Project on food safety basedon the results of the studies of agrobiodiversity and agroclimatologyunder the Project. Based on the experience in Sta. Teresa, thelocal governments of Echarate and Maranura in the province of LaConvencion in Cusco are developing adaptation projects with theirown resources. Strengthened national meteorological services capacity to monitor glacier dynamic in Bolivia Ecuador and Peru. Value Limited availability of high-mountain meteorologic Achieved. Information on glacier behavior in the region is a Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment This indicator has been adjusted as per approved project restructuring. The project has contributed to strengthening the capacity of 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 theproject 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 regionalexchange, have helped to strengthen the capacity of these institutions, identify protocols for information sharing, and has alsoallowed for the identification of the strengths of the scientific community among the different countries, thus opening anopportunity for knowledge transfer within the region (e.g., it is notable the work of climate change scenarios done by SENAHMI inPeru, the work on glacier dynamics in Bolivia by the IHH 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 highGuayllabamba basin in Ecuador).Inaddition, meteorological services have been strengthened with monitoring equipment. The projectacquired 8 high-mountain meteorological stations which are installed, operational, and producing useful information. Moreover, inEcuador, 15 additional hydrometeorological stations were also acquired. ALOS satellite images have been received and processed andin the case of Bolivia have been key in the development of an updated national glacier inventory. Increase in the national and local awareness of the impacts of rapid tropical glacier retreat as measured through mentions in written media of mass circulation. Value No mentions in written media. Largely over-achieved. At least 8 press articles in the local written med Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Unchanged after project restructuring. The number of mentions in media of mass circulation, about the impacts of rapid glacier retreat in general, and of the project inparticular, 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 internationallyrecognized media such as the Spanish El Pais. The increase of the rapid glacier retreat awareness has been remarkable: Peru isproposing a mountain pavilion for COP20. A large delegation of South Asia officials came to visit the project, and countryinstitutions presentedthe relevance and priority of working on high mountain hydrology and glaciology. Several articles aboutPRAA have been published in Ecuador local media, and various TV reports have been broadcasted. Some online media coverage inEcuador 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-ecuador/;http://www.ambiente.gob.ec/author/ambiente/; El Telegrafo:http://www.telegrafo.com.ec/sociedad/item/delegacion-asiatica-visitara-zona-del-volcan-antisana.html;El Ciudadano:http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/01/24/banco-mundial-afganistan-china-india-y-pakistan-visitan-ecuador-para-inter cambiar-conocimiento-sobre-monitoreo-de-glaciares-y-cambio-climatico; Prensa Latina:http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&idioma=1&id=2318251&Itemid=1; Blog del agua:http://blogdelagua.com/noticias/ecuador-es-pionero-en-cuidado-de-glaciares.In Bolivia, more than 10 reports in local media and1 TV documentary.In Peru, glacier retreat infographic in El Trome newspaper on June 2013:http://issuu.com/praa/docs/informe_escolar); Report of the PRAA Project on the Andean News official agency:http://www.andina.com.pe/Espanol/especiales/style2/video.aspx?proceso=232&ID=126.Others:El Pais newspaper (onlinevideo):http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2014/03/05/actualidad/1394030154_385015.html.Mexico Planeta Azul:http://www.planetaazul.com.mx/site/2014/01/27/ecuador-mostrara-adaptacion-a-cambio-climatico-a-tecnicos-asiaticos/ Contribute to strengthening Andean region integration by supporting implementation of Andean Env Agenda, through generation of tools to assess impacts and design and implement adapt measures Value The Andean Environmental Agenda establishes the ne Achieved. The results of the different studies, and design a Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator resulting from the inclusion of a new component (Comp 5) through the restructuring. The project has contributed to increase the regional integration at the scientific, decision makers, and beneficiaries' levelscreating spaces where knowledge, processes and experiences could be exchanged, as well as systematizing methodologies, processesand experiences that serve as tools for learning and replication. During the life of the project, two important Andean regiondocuments were published: The Andean Strategy for Integrated Water Resources Management, and the Andean Environmental Agenda2012-2016.Another activity that helped strengthening the regional dimension of the project was AndesPlus, a process that hasrequired intensive cooperation of the four countries to prepare a regional database and regional guidelines for adaptation projectsin the region.At the regional level, a systematization document of all pilot activities has been completed, underscoring forexample the validation at the regional level of a community level methodology developed by CARE (Climate Vulnerability and CapacityAnalysis, CVCA).In Ecuador 5 systematization documents on the adaptation experiences were prepared: (i) CARE intervention in theactivities of agroforestry, fire prevention plan (CARE 2013); (ii) adaptation activities in Papallacta and the inclusion of theadaptation to climate change variable in the development and zoning plans of the decentralized autonomous governments ofPapallacta, Napo y Quijos (Pablo Rodríguez, 2013);( iii) adaptive practices for cattle management in Papallacta (ECOPAR, 2014);(iv) organizational strengthening process and community capacity building for the development of the water and sanitation system inthe community of Valle del Tambo; (v) processes to recover and restore paramos and wetlands in degraded areas. Bolivia experienceshave also been systematized including social engineering processes, capacity building manuals, and participative planningactivities behind the implementation of community-based adaptation activities.The experience of the Project in Peru wassystematized in one main document. Further, all results and lessons of theproject have been organized in a web page(www.glaciaresandinos.com), including 12 virtual publications (e.g., climate changes scenarios for the Mantaro and Urubamba basins;climate atlas for the same basins; Integrated water resources management plan for Shullcas, etc.), and 44 videos that highlight theactivities and studies developed under the project, including the testimony of national/regional authorities, as well as ofbeneficiaries. Climate change scenarios developed using data from a high-resolution global circulation model (Earth Simulator, MRI Japan) in participating countries generating useful information for selected basins. Value Availability of some scenarios based on other glob Achieved. The three countries have generated CC scenarios wi Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator modified through project restructuring. CC scenarios (medium and long term as well as short-term predictions) have been developed by the three beneficiary countries withMRI and other CC models. • INAHMI and MAE in Ecuador developed CC scenarios for 2015 and 2039 at the national level and for theareas of Quito and Antisana. In addition, 4 hydro-climatic studies that provide inputs to estimate the impact of CC on hydrologicalresources were also developed.• Official CC scenarios were developed for the whole Bolivia. In addition, based on the data of 58monitoring stations, SENAMHI developed its official 30-years data base (1976-2005). With the help of the FClimdex tool, the database was used for the determination of 27 basic indicators of the Expert Team on Climate Change and Indices (ETCCDI/CRD), used forthe characterization, observation and detection of climate change in Bolivia. Technical assistance to generate CC scenarios and CCpredictionsbased of these 27 indicators has been provided.• In Peru, CC scenarios for the 2030 and 2100 periods were developed forthe 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 agriculturalproducts (potato and corn in Sta. Teresa (Cusco), and avocado, coffee and granadilla in Shullcas (Junin)) were developed and haveinformed activities in the project areas. Generation of models and/or impact maps to the effects of climate change and glacier retreat in the selected basins in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru. Value There are no impact maps due to the effects of CC Achieved. At least one model or impact map has been develope Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator introduced through project restructuring. Countries have developed models and/or impact maps to the effects of climate change and glacier retreat.• In Ecuador CC impactmaps were developed by CARE for the Papallacta area (Parroquia Papallacta). In addition, an impact model of CC on ecological flowswas developed as part of the monitoring system of the high Guayllabamba basin.• Bolivia used the information of the CC scenariosto develop an impact atlas that related CC, risk disaster and food security. A hydrological model of glacier retreat was developedand fedEPSAS master plan for water provision for La Paz and El Alto. Short-term climate prediction tools have also been developedby SENAHMI and capacity building has been provided for their interpretation.• In Peru hydrological models (to assess current andfuture water balance) as well as agrometeorological impact maps (to assess the impact of agricultural production of primaryproducts) were developed based on the CC scenarios and a climate atlas. A monitoring system to assess the impact of climate changeon paramos has alsobeen developed in Piura. Participatory development at the regional/local level of CC adaptation strategies and/or plans (e.g. integrated water management plan or zoning plan that considers CC and glacier retreat implications) Value There are no CC adaptation strategies or plans for Achieved. At least one strategy and/or plan has been develop Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment New indicator introduced through project restructuring. Numerous plans and strategies have been informed to some extent by project activities.• In Ecuador, development and zoning plansof 2 local decentralized governments (Papallacta and Napo) that incorporate CC considerations have been developed in aparticipatory manner; a third local government (Quijos) is working on this same process. In addition, the provincial environmentalagenda of Napo also includes CC considerations. An Adaptation Management Plan for the Pita Puengasi water system was alsodeveloped. • In Bolivia,catchment management plans that include CC considerations were developed and adopted by the Municipalityof Palca (Choquecota basin)and the Municipality of Batallas (Cullucachi basin). In addition, three sectoral plans have usedinformation developed by the Project: Water and Sewage Metropolitan Master Plan for La Paz and El Alto; Multipurpose Plan forirrigation and water for the municipalities of Batallas, Pucarani and El Alto; EPSAS Quinquenal Plan 2013-2017.• In Peru, anIntegrated Water resources management plan wasdeveloped for the Shullcas sub-basin. Also, 16 communal development plans whichincorporate CC considerations were developed in SantaTeresa (these instruments facilitate the prioritization and development ofmore sustainable investments in the communities). Sets of adaptation measures designed for the selected basins. Value No adaptation activities have been designed in the Achieved. At least two adaptation activities have been desig Date October 15, 2008 March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 Comment Indicator unchanged, target value adjusted through project restructuring. Adaptation activities were designed in all selected 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 anM&Esystem to be designed and implemented by national entities have been identified.• In Ecuador, 3 measures were designed underthe 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 as part of its design), and 7 under thesecond 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 management, strengthening ofwater and weather monitoring, climate and vegetation monitoring system with M&E system included (Gloria sites)). In addition, theProject contributed with a vulnerability and adaptation study for the Antisana Ecological Reserve. • In Bolivia, 3 adaptationactivities were designed under the first pilot project that focused on pilot activities to strengthen the immediate, medium andlong-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 measureswere designed, all of them supported with related capacity building (water irrigation systems and artisanal reservoirs, developmentof integrated water management plans for the Khullucachi and the Choquecota basins, crop integrated management (soil and pestmanagement), use and revalorization ofgermplasm). Under the third pilot project in Bolivia a defensive system against increases inLa Paz river flows was designed. This design was based on the development of a physical hydraulic simulation model of the riverflow, the first of its kind in the country.• In Peru under the first pilot project in the sub-basin Shullcas 4 adaptation measureswere designed (reforestation, infiltrationcanals and silvopastoral systems, improved watering practices including 4 waterreservoirs and irrigation systems, and the improvementof an irrigation canal. In addition, an activity was implemented incollaboration with CARE to support the local water authority, SEDAM, strengthen water supply management. In Santa Teresa (Urubambabasin) several adaptation measures were designed as a contribution to a broader adaptation project implemented by the municipalityof Santa Teresa (demonstrative plots to assess the impact of irrigation systems, agroforestry; capacity building to strengthenirrigation committees; development of inputs for the formulation of the integrated water management plan for the municipality). Inaddition, a pilot monitoring system to assess the impact of climatechange on paramos was designed and implemented in Piura.