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Money from the allotted US$115M, which is facilitated through the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF), is now beginning to flow to investments identified in Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy, including the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project.
This project will deliver a steady source of renewable energy that is affordable, reliable and is envisioned to meet Guyana’s domestic energy needs while removing dependency on fossil fuels. The Government of Guyana projects that Amaila will save consumers and businesses approximately $3.5 billion over the next 20 years, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs. The project is being developed in partnership with Sithe Global, an internationally regarded power developer, the Inter-American Development Bank and the China Development Bank. The Amaila project is expected to begin generating power in 2017.
Other important initiatives being funded by the Government of Guyana through the GRIF include the Amerindian Land Titling Project, which will allow Amerindians to further secure their lands and natural resources, enabling long-term social and economic sustainable development.
The Amerindian Development Fund will enable almost 200 Amerindian villages to advance their Community Development Plans. In 2013, 27 Community Development Plans will start implementation.
In addition, funds for Micro-and Small-Enterprise Development are coming on line in order to provide vulnerable groups with access to capital and business support. Yet another project to receive government funding from the GRIF will be the Cunha Canal Rehabilitation Project, a climate adaptation effort to reduce the risks of the embankment overtopping and flooding of areas along the East Bank of Demerara.
This will help to reduce threats to life and livelihoods from changing weather patterns, such as the floods that occurred in 2005 and caused damage equivalent to 60 percent of Guyana’s economy.
The projects being funded by the Government of Guyana based on contributions from Norway join a suite of LCDS investments being funded directly by the Government, including the installation of 11,000 solar panels in Amerindian households across the country.
“This latest contribution from our partnership with Norway will help achieve the vision that we laid out through our Low Carbon Development Strategy more than three years ago. Our vision is to create a strong and vibrant low-carbon economy that benefits our people, reduces pressures on our forests and provides valuable climate services to the world,” His Excellency Donald Ramotar, the President of Guyana said in a statement.
“With this payment, Guyana can continue on this important path while showing that economic growth is compatible with sustainability. It is not only the people of Guyana who will benefit from this arrangement. It is also the countries around the world who can rest assured that our forests will continue to trap carbon pollution, and that our development won’t come at the high price of deforestation.”
The contribution from Norway to the GRIF is part of an agreement between the two nations, which was announced when former President of Guyana, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and former Minister of Environment of Norway, Mr. Erik Solheim signed an agreement in Fairview in November 2009.
The partnership’s progress is governed by terms set out in a Joint Concept Note (JCN). The JCN seeks to create a replicable model that can lead to a global framework for action on forest climate issues. Under this model, Guyana is paid for delivering results against a set of key carbon and other metrics, which are verified by independent auditors.
For the latest payment, two independent verification audits were conducted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), which reviewed deforestation rates; and the Rainforest Alliance (RA), which reviewed 10 different “indicators of enabling activities” related to responsible governance of the investment programme, along with the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples and communities.
During the period from October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011, (a period of 15 months), DNV verified that Guyana had a deforestation rate of 0.054 percent – one of the lowest, if not the lowest, in the world.
The RA report found several areas of positive performance, and also pointed out several areas related to the governance of the partnership that should be improved, including the fact that the expected financing was delayed. In part because of the lack of funding, RA stated that progress has been less than expected in some areas. The Government of Guyana is pursuing changes that will improve performance in these areas.
When reviewed as a whole, the Guyana-Norway partnership represents the leading edge of efforts to protect forests while also supporting developing countries by offering economically attractive alternatives to deforestation and forest degradation.
It is specifically designed to serve as a model for how countries can work together to create low-carbon economic growth while contributing significant value to the health of the global environment.
“This is further confirmation that Guyana’s valuable climate services are recognized internationally as an important contribution to helping prevent carbon pollution that leads to global warming,” President Donald Ramotar said. “It is also an important affirmation of our strategy to transition Guyana to a low-carbon economy, and in so doing, demonstrate to the world that small countries can do big things, while improving the livelihoods of our people.”
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Guyana para recibir otros $ 45M de Noruega para los Servicios
Climáticos - la aprobación de tercera contribución de Noruega eleva el total
ganado a EE.UU. $ 115 millones
Escrito por GINA
Viernes, 21 de diciembre 2012 23:14
Guyana ha sido aprobado para recibir un adicional de EE.UU. $
45 millones por parte del Gobierno de Noruega por sus servicios climáticos en
el mantenimiento extremadamente bajo
niveles de deforestación, mientras que fomenten la nación
histórica estrategia de bajo Carbono para el Desarrollo (LCD).
"El dinero de los EE.UU. asignó $ 115 millones, que se
facilita a través del Fondo de Guyana REDD + Inversión (GRIF), está comenzando
a fluir a las inversiones identificadas en Baja Guyana Estrategia de Carbono
para el Desarrollo, entre ellos el Proyecto Amaila Falls Hydro Electric."
Presidente Donald Ramotar
El ex presidente Bharrat Jagdeo
El ex ministro de Medio Ambiente de Noruega, Erik Solheim
Esto ahora trae los tres contribuciones del clima en Noruega,
Guyana y asociación del bosque a un total de EE.UU. $ 115 millones desde que el
programa fue anunciado en 2009. Igual de importante, hay indicios claros de que
ahora el dinero están comenzando a fluir con el cambio climático y la
importante reducción de la pobreza inversiones que mejoren los derechos de la
economía en general, apoyar el desarrollo de los pueblos amerindios y la
tierra, manteniendo la contaminación de carbono muy por debajo de las tasas de
los principales desarrollo países.
El dinero de los EE.UU. asignó $ 115 millones, que se
facilita a través del Fondo de Guyana REDD + Inversión (GRIF), está comenzando
a fluir a las inversiones identificadas en Baja Guyana Estrategia de Carbono
para el Desarrollo, entre ellos el Proyecto Amaila Falls Hydro Electric.
Este proyecto proporcionará una fuente constante de energía
renovable que es asequible, fiable y está previsto para satisfacer las
necesidades internas de Guyana energía mientras se quita la dependencia de los
combustibles fósiles. El Gobierno de Guyana proyectos que Amaila ahorrará a los
consumidores y empresas aproximadamente $ 3.5 mil millones durante los próximos
20 años, mientras que al mismo tiempo, reducir las emisiones de carbono y la
creación de puestos de trabajo. El proyecto está siendo desarrollado en
colaboración con Sithe Global, un desarrollador de energía considerada
internacionalmente, el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo y el Banco de
Desarrollo de China. El proyecto Amaila se espera que comience a generar
energía en 2017.
Otras iniciativas importantes son financiados por el Gobierno
de Guyana a través de la GRIF incluyen el Proyecto de Titulación de Tierras
amerindia, que permitirá a los amerindios a proteger aún más sus tierras y
recursos naturales, lo que a largo plazo el desarrollo social y económico
sostenible.
El Fondo de Desarrollo amerindio permitirá a casi 200 aldeas
amerindias para avanzar en sus planes de desarrollo comunitario. En 2013, 27
planes de desarrollo comunitarios se iniciará la aplicación.
Además, los fondos para el desarrollo de la Micro y Pequeña
Empresa-vienen en la línea con el fin de proporcionar a los grupos vulnerables
con acceso al capital y apoyo a las empresas. Sin embargo, otro proyecto para
recibir financiamiento del gobierno de la GRIF será el Proyecto de
Rehabilitación del Canal de Cunha, un esfuerzo de adaptación al cambio
climático para reducir los riesgos de desbordamiento del dique y la inundación
de las áreas a lo largo de la orilla oriental de Demerara.
Esto ayudará a reducir las amenazas a la vida y el sustento
de los patrones cambiantes del clima, como las inundaciones que se produjeron
en 2005 y causó daños equivalentes al 60 por ciento de la economía de Guyana.
Los proyectos financiados por el Gobierno de Guyana sobre la
base de las contribuciones de Noruega se unen a una serie de inversiones LCDS
siendo financiado directamente por el Gobierno, incluyendo la instalación de
11.000 paneles solares en los hogares de todo el país amerindias.
"Esta última contribución de nuestra asociación con
Noruega ayudará a alcanzar la visión que tenemos establecidos a través de
nuestra estrategia de bajo Carbono para el Desarrollo de más de tres años.
Nuestra visión es crear un fuerte y vibrante economía baja en carbono que
beneficia a nuestro pueblo, reduce la presión sobre los bosques y ofrece
valiosos servicios climáticos para el mundo ", Su Excelencia Donald
Ramotar, el Presidente de Guyana, dijo en un comunicado.
"Con este pago, Guyana puede continuar en este camino
importante, mientras que muestra que el crecimiento económico es compatible con
la sostenibilidad. No es sólo el pueblo de Guyana que se beneficiarán de este
acuerdo. Son también los países de todo el mundo que puede estar seguro de que
nuestros bosques seguirán para atrapar la contaminación de carbono, y que
nuestro desarrollo no vendrá al alto precio de la deforestación ".
La contribución de Noruega al GRIF es parte de un acuerdo
entre las dos naciones, que se anunció al ex presidente de Guyana, Bharrat
Jagdeo, el doctor y ex ministro de Medio Ambiente de Noruega, Erik Solheim
firmó un acuerdo en Fairview en noviembre de 2009 .
El progreso de la sociedad se rige por los términos
establecidos en el documento de síntesis conjunta (JCN). El JCN busca crear un
modelo replicable que puede conducir a un marco global de acción sobre
cuestiones climáticas forestales. Bajo este modelo, Guyana se paga por la
entrega de resultados en relación con un conjunto de carbono y otros indicadores
clave, que son verificados por auditores independientes.
Para el último pago, dos auditorías de verificación
independientes se llevaron a cabo por Det Norske Veritas (DNV), que revisó las
tasas de deforestación, y la Rainforest Alliance (RA), que revisó 10 diferentes
indicadores de "actividades de apoyo" relativos a la gobernanza
responsable del programa de inversión , junto con la protección de los derechos
de los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades.
Durante el período del 1 de octubre 2010 hasta diciembre 31,
2011, (un período de 15 meses), DNV verificado que Guyana tenía una tasa de
deforestación de 0,054 por ciento - uno de los más bajos, por no decir el más
bajo, en el mundo.
El informe RA encontrado varias áreas de actuación positiva,
y también señaló varias áreas relacionadas con la gobernanza de la sociedad que
deben ser mejorados, incluyendo el hecho de que la financiación se espera se
retrasó. En parte debido a la falta de financiación, RA declaró que el progreso
ha sido menor de lo esperado en algunas áreas. El Gobierno de Guyana está
llevando a cabo cambios que mejorarán el rendimiento en estas áreas.
Cuando se examinó en su conjunto, la asociación entre Guyana
y Noruega representa la vanguardia de los esfuerzos para proteger los bosques,
mientras que también ayuda a los países en desarrollo, ofreciendo alternativas
económicamente atractivas a la deforestación y la degradación forestal.
Está específicamente diseñado para servir como un modelo de
cómo los países pueden trabajar juntos para crear bajas emisiones de carbono
del crecimiento económico al tiempo que contribuye un valor significativo a la
salud del medio ambiente global.
"Esta es una confirmación más de que los servicios de
valor Guyana climáticos son reconocidos internacionalmente como una
contribución importante para ayudar a prevenir la contaminación de carbono que
provoca el calentamiento global", dijo el presidente Donald Ramotar.
"También es una afirmación importante de nuestra estrategia para Guyana
transición a una economía baja en carbono, y al hacerlo, demostrar al mundo que
los países pequeños pueden hacer grandes cosas, mientras que la mejora de las
condiciones de vida de nuestro pueblo".
Guyana to
receive additional $45M from Norway for Climate Services - approval of third
contribution from Norway brings total earned to US$115M
Written by GINA
Friday, 21 December 2012 23:14
GUYANA has
been approved to receive an additional US$45M from the Government of Norway for
its climate services in maintaining extremely low
levels of
deforestation while advancing the nation’s landmark Low Carbon Development
Strategy (LCDS).
"Money
from the allotted US$115M, which is facilitated through the Guyana REDD+
Investment Fund (GRIF), is now beginning to flow to investments identified in
Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy, including the Amaila Falls Hydro
Electric Project."
President
Donald Ramotar
Former
President Bharrat Jagdeo
Former
Minister of Environment of Norway, Mr. Erik Solheim
This now
brings all three contributions from the Norway-Guyana climate and forest
partnership to a total of US$115M since the programme was announced in 2009.
Just as importantly, there are now clear signs that the monies are beginning to
flow to important climate change and poverty alleviation investments that will
improve the overall economy, support Amerindian peoples’ development and land
rights while keeping carbon pollution well below the rates of leading developed
countries.
Money from the allotted US$115M, which is facilitated through the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF), is now beginning to flow to investments identified in Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy, including the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project.
This project will deliver a steady source of renewable energy that is affordable, reliable and is envisioned to meet Guyana’s domestic energy needs while removing dependency on fossil fuels. The Government of Guyana projects that Amaila will save consumers and businesses approximately $3.5 billion over the next 20 years, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs. The project is being developed in partnership with Sithe Global, an internationally regarded power developer, the Inter-American Development Bank and the China Development Bank. The Amaila project is expected to begin generating power in 2017.
Other important initiatives being funded by the Government of Guyana through the GRIF include the Amerindian Land Titling Project, which will allow Amerindians to further secure their lands and natural resources, enabling long-term social and economic sustainable development.
The Amerindian Development Fund will enable almost 200 Amerindian villages to advance their Community Development Plans. In 2013, 27 Community Development Plans will start implementation.
In addition, funds for Micro-and Small-Enterprise Development are coming on line in order to provide vulnerable groups with access to capital and business support. Yet another project to receive government funding from the GRIF will be the Cunha Canal Rehabilitation Project, a climate adaptation effort to reduce the risks of the embankment overtopping and flooding of areas along the East Bank of Demerara.
This will help to reduce threats to life and livelihoods from changing weather patterns, such as the floods that occurred in 2005 and caused damage equivalent to 60 percent of Guyana’s economy.
The projects being funded by the Government of Guyana based on contributions from Norway join a suite of LCDS investments being funded directly by the Government, including the installation of 11,000 solar panels in Amerindian households across the country.
“This latest contribution from our partnership with Norway will help achieve the vision that we laid out through our Low Carbon Development Strategy more than three years ago. Our vision is to create a strong and vibrant low-carbon economy that benefits our people, reduces pressures on our forests and provides valuable climate services to the world,” His Excellency Donald Ramotar, the President of Guyana said in a statement.
“With this payment, Guyana can continue on this important path while showing that economic growth is compatible with sustainability. It is not only the people of Guyana who will benefit from this arrangement. It is also the countries around the world who can rest assured that our forests will continue to trap carbon pollution, and that our development won’t come at the high price of deforestation.”
The contribution from Norway to the GRIF is part of an agreement between the two nations, which was announced when former President of Guyana, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and former Minister of Environment of Norway, Mr. Erik Solheim signed an agreement in Fairview in November 2009.
The partnership’s progress is governed by terms set out in a Joint Concept Note (JCN). The JCN seeks to create a replicable model that can lead to a global framework for action on forest climate issues. Under this model, Guyana is paid for delivering results against a set of key carbon and other metrics, which are verified by independent auditors.
For the latest payment, two independent verification audits were conducted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), which reviewed deforestation rates; and the Rainforest Alliance (RA), which reviewed 10 different “indicators of enabling activities” related to responsible governance of the investment programme, along with the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples and communities.
During the period from October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011, (a period of 15 months), DNV verified that Guyana had a deforestation rate of 0.054 percent – one of the lowest, if not the lowest, in the world.
The RA report found several areas of positive performance, and also pointed out several areas related to the governance of the partnership that should be improved, including the fact that the expected financing was delayed. In part because of the lack of funding, RA stated that progress has been less than expected in some areas. The Government of Guyana is pursuing changes that will improve performance in these areas.
When reviewed as a whole, the Guyana-Norway partnership represents the leading edge of efforts to protect forests while also supporting developing countries by offering economically attractive alternatives to deforestation and forest degradation.
It is specifically designed to serve as a model for how countries can work together to create low-carbon economic growth while contributing significant value to the health of the global environment.
“This is further confirmation that Guyana’s valuable climate services are recognized internationally as an important contribution to helping prevent carbon pollution that leads to global warming,” President Donald Ramotar said. “It is also an important affirmation of our strategy to transition Guyana to a low-carbon economy, and in so doing, demonstrate to the world that small countries can do big things, while improving the livelihoods of our people.”
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Nota del editor del blog: Al
referenciarse a la República Cooperativa de Guyana se deben de tener en cuenta
los 159.500Km2, de territorios ubicados al oeste del río Esequibo conocidos con
el nombre de Guayana Esequiba o Zona en Reclamación sujetos al Acuerdo de
Ginebra del 17 de febrero de 1966.
Territorios
estos sobre los cuales el gobierno Venezolano en representación de la Nación
venezolana se reservo sus derechos sobre los territorios de la Guayana Esequiba
en su nota del 26 de mayo de 1966 al reconocerse al nuevo Estado de Guyana .
“...por
lo tanto, Venezuela reconoce como territorio del nuevo Estado, el que se sitúa
al este de la margen derecha del río Esequibo y reitera ante la comunidad
internacional, que se reserva expresamente sus derechos de soberanía
territorial sobre la zona que se encuentra en la margen izquierda del precitado
río; en consecuencia, el territorio de la Guayana Esequiba sobre el cual
Venezuela se reserva expresamente sus derechos soberanos, limita al Este con el
nuevo Estado de Guyana, a través de la línea del río Esequibo, tomando éste
desde su nacimiento hasta su desembocadura en el Océano Atlántico...”
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