Protecting and Restoring the Ocean’s natural Capital, building Resilience and supporting region-wide Investments for sustainable Blue socio-Economic development

Agenda Item 11

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Proposed way forward for project implementation

(for review & adoption at PBM3)

PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term Meeting of the Project Board ● Bogota, Colombia (Hybrid) ● 2-3 June 2026

Adaptive Project Management

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

EVALUATE

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• Progress to date
• Remaining timeline and budget
• Challenges, Risks and Issues
• Recommendations of Mid-Term Review

PROPOSE ADJUSTMENTS

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• Reprogramming/Acceleration of activities (MYWP)
• Monitor Progress; mitigate, remediate:
• Way forward for “pending outputs”
• Prioritization of outputs (“mandatory” - “strategic” - “desirable” - “nice-to-have”)
• Reduction in technical scope or budget
• Changes to Results Framework
• Evaluating the “pros & cons” of / need for a project extension

Enhanced regional coordination and collaboration

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• Wider Caribbean Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM)
• Multi-stakeholder partnership(s)
• New multi-stakeholder regional Strategic Action Programme (SAP)

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SUGGESTED WAY FORWARD

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• OCM WP Phase 1 (Q1-Q3): Accelerate baseline analysis (incl. stakeholder consultations): review 1st iteration (CLME, CLME+) of the regional TDA-SAP process (“the good” / “the bad”) + propose & agree on new way forward (incl. linkages with SOPs?)
• Phase 1 Results will allow to fine-tune approach (methodology) to, and needs (stakeholder engagement, time, funds) for Phase 2 (SOMEE development, SAP development,...)
• see also C4 for the corresponding PROCARIBE+ Outputs under the OCM Work Programme
• What we already know:
• initial delays in OCM operationalization - severely compacted timeline
• OCM outputs: buy-in/ownership = critical for sustainability

☞ sense of realism: PMCU capacity limitations, stakeholder engagement/response times, need to align OCM WP activities with ocean governance processes native to the region

• Q1 - consultants hired, Q2-3 implementing Phase 1
• Q3 - EGM late August*?
• Q3 - SGM late September*? (BtB with IOCARIBE IGM?)
• Capacity-building on SOPs in November? (link with C2?)
• Q4 - “full launch”** Phase 2, procurement of services***

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*to accommodate for compacted project timeline

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**already advance selected Phase 2 activities during Q2-3

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***procurement processes take time

SUGGESTED WAY FORWARD

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• OCM WP Phase 1 (Q1-Q3): (see also C1) Accelerate baseline analysis (incl. stakeholder consultations): review the existing regional (and global and national) Marine Data & Information (MDI) landscape
• OCM WP Phase 1 Results will allow to fine-tune approach (methodology) to, and needs (stakeholder engagement, time, funds) for Phase 2 (SOMEE development, MDII Blueprint,...)
• Q2-Q3: Advance selected elements of Phase 2: support for SOCAR process (Cartagena Convention); initiate work towards the creation of the OCM Knowledge Hub
• What we already know:
• delayed OCM operationalization - severely compacted timeline
• OCM outputs: buy-in/ownership = critical

☞ sense of realism: PMCU capacity limitations, stakeholder engagement/response times, need to align OCM WP activities with ocean governance processes native to the region

• Q1 - consultants hired, Q2-3 implementing Phase 1
• Q3 - EGM late August*?
• Q3 - SGM late September*? (BtB with IOCARIBE IGM?)
• Capacity-building on SOPs in November? (link with C2?)
• Q4 - “full launch”* Phase 2, procurement of services***

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*to accommodate for compacted project timeline

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**already advance selected Phase 2 activities during Q2-3

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***procurement processes take time

SUGGESTED WAY FORWARD

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• Finalize analysis on NICs and promote connections with OCM (and SOPs?)
• Accelerate progress (as applicable) / Continue monitoring existing CEA
• Evaluate progress by YE / Report to Project Board
• Reduce scope of MSP in Dominican Republic
• Advance pending agreements

Component 1:

Regional coordination and collaboration

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Component 2:

National capacity and enabling conditions

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Component 3:

Key actions by all sectors of society

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Component 4:

Knowledge Management and Marine Data Infrastructure

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SGP (UNOPS)

PEW

Under Implementation

IOCARIBE

UNEP Cartagena Convention Sec.

Venezuela

IMA

IOCARIBE

MAR Fund

OSPESCA

CRFM

Traceability Brazil

(CEA TBD)

Definition of Work and/or Selection of CEA ongoing

PMCU*/OCM

• recruitments/ procurement

PMCU

PMCU*/OCM

• recruitments/ procurement

UNEP Cartagena Convention Sec.

PEW

NCA / National SOMEE in Costa Rica (CEA TBD)

UNOPS Panama & CNAP Cuba

PROCARIBE+ Implementing Arrangements

Pending: Brazil, Costa Rica and Venezuela

10 agreements

9 partners

Costa Rica: National SOMEE with Natural Capital Accounting & Blue Economy Strategy-Plan

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Pursue finalization of Co-executing Agreement - likely through competitive process

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Adjusting scope of work (new baseline/adjusted priorities): Discussions ongoing with MINAE

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Exploring potential to work with Global Ocean Accounts Partnership

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Face to Face meetings in Mar 2025 and Apr 2026

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MINAE determining next steps based on established roadmap for the development of Ocean Accounts, national ambition to develop a Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP)

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PROCARIBE+ PBM2. 24-25 June, 2025

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Venezuela: MSP in Gulf of Paria

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UNDP Country Office in Venezuela selected as Co-Executing Partner (included in ProDoc)

UN2UN agreement signed in Apr 2025

UNDP unable to proceed with execution of activities and discontinued the UN2UN agreement on 25 Mar 2026

PMCU seeking a partner for implementation

Ongoing talks with MINEC on way forward

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PROPOSAL TO REDUCE SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET CONSIDERING LIMITED REMAINING TIMELINE

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Brazil: Fisheries traceability

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• Brazil included as participating country for traceability activities in ProDoc
• PBM1 Decision to allocate USD 100K for traceability in Brazil
• Country Engagement: Participation from Brazil remains pending following multiple outreach efforts by PMCU
• Requests for designation of Project NFP
• Invitation to PBM and Traceability workshops
• On-site visit to Brazil, meeting with officials
• Engagement of UNDP Country Office

PROPOSAL TO FORMALLY CANCEL THE TRACEABILITY ACTIVITIES IN BRAZIL

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Agenda Item 11.1.

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Proposed adjustments to the Project Results Framework

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Protecting and Restoring the Ocean’s natural Capital, building Resilience and supporting region-wide Investments for sustainable Blue socio-Economic development

PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term Meeting of the Project Board ● Bogotá, Colombia (Hybrid) ● 2-3 June 2026

• Optimizing Results Framework: Perform a "SMART" analysis of all targets and propose necessary revisions to ensure they are measurable and attainable.
• Feasibility Review: Evaluate if (elements) of the project outputs, and associated targets, as originally formulated, remain: relevant (e.g. vis-a-vis shifting baselines, priorities, new knowledge/insights..), practical and achievable within the remaining project timeframe.
• Development & Gender Integration: Identify and incorporate SMART indicators to track "catalytic" effects (impact) of project

Preliminary Recommendation from MTR: Streamline + simplify Results Framework

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Review of Results Framework under MTR

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Preliminary PMCU analysis

PMCU and Mid-term evaluator to review and propose revisions as part of the Management Response to the MTR

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

How can we improve the Results Framework?

Targets at risk of not being achieved under current timeline

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Adoption of Best Practices by other LMEs
• Others?

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Activities that are not currently considered

• Some activities in Cuba and MAR Region (e.g. livelihood enhancements, blue carbon, OECMs, fishery replenishment zones)

Propose changes to better capture impact of project results (e.g. traceability)

Challenge with Outcome 2.3: Increased mobilization of private capital …

How do we measure Project Beneficiaries?

Agenda Item 11.1.

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Revised overall Project (Multi-Year) Work Plan and Budget

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Agenda Item 11.3

Key milestones for 2026

Protecting and Restoring the Ocean’s natural Capital, building Resilience and supporting region-wide Investments for sustainable Blue socio-Economic development

PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term Meeting of the Project Board ● Bogota, Colombia (Hybrid) ● 2-3 June 2026

PROJECT TIMELINE AND KEY DATES

2 yrs left in project

Most CEA end Dec 2027

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3 yrs elapsed since start of project

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Q1 2026

Q1 2026

Inception Phase

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Advance according to revised 2026 Work Plan and evaluate progress made by Q4 2026

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If sufficient progress is made by YE under CEA and OCM Work Programme, proceed with “fine-tuned” Plan A (current project timeline)

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If progress by YE is insufficient / inform Project Board and proceed with “fine-tuned” Plan B (project extension)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Multi-Year Work Plan

PMCU to send revised Plan A or Plan B to Project Board in Q1 2027 to determine way forward

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

MAY 2023

JUNE 2026

APRIL 2028

DEC 2028

May 2023 - May 2026

MYWP & BUDGET

IMPLEMENTED

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PLAN A

MYWP & BUDGET

PLAN B

MYWP & BUDGET (EXTENSION)

PBM3

DEC 2026

S2 2026

WP & BUDGET

Year End

Current Project End

Project Start

Multi-Year Work Plan beyond 2026: Plan A and B

Plan A: Current timeline, project ends April 2028

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• Limited remaining timeline to (meaning)fully implement project activities, deliver outputs; (high) risk of not achieving several (key) targets - limited/no room left for contingencies

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• Challenges: achieve regionally-owned implementation of OCM Work Programme (WP), and secure OCM continuity & value/sustainability of WP outputs

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PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Plan B: 8-month project extension, project ends YE (Q4) 2028

Balancing “acceptable” implementation gaps with long-term sustainability of flagship outputs

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• Offsetting delays caused by (a.o.) extended inception phase and OCM operationalization
• More time for technical work (compensate for delays with setting-up implementation arrangements) + for securing buy-in & ownership
• Protecting investments made to date (across the CLME/CLME+/PROCARIBE+ continuum) by ensuring final outputs are “anchored” regionally & nationally

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Questions?

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PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term PBM. 02-03 June, 2026

REVISED 2026 BUDGET

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Multi-Year Budget, per Project Component, for PBM3 review & approval

MTR

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

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Multi-Year Budget. per UNDP Accounts Code/Expenditure Type

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

(PMCU & OCM Sec.)

(Includes all CEA)

2026 Budget: allocations across a PMCU key budget planning classes

PMCU's adaptive budget grouping for day-to-day management

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

*All values are shown in thousands of dollars (USD)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

*All values are shown in thousands of dollars (USD)

$630K

Difference between UNDP 2025 Maximum Spending Limit

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UNOPS 2025 minimum implementation target

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

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REVISED MULTI-YEAR WORK PLAN

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2026 Work Plan

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Plan A (No Project Extension)

Plan B (8-Month Project Extension)

PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term PBM. 02-03 June, 2026

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OCM Work Plan and Budget approved at SGM1

2026 Work Plan: Component 1

PLAN A

MYWP

(No Project Extension)

PLAN B

MYWP

(8-mth Project Extension)

Plan A or Plan B to be fine-tuned based on results of progress review

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MILESTONES

Operations of OCM

Second Meetings of EG/SG

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Approach for SOMEE/SAP adopted

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MDI Blueprint adopted

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Preparation for OCM sustainability solution

2026 Work Plan: Components 1 and 4 (OCM outputs)

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OCM Work Plan and Budget approved at SGM1

PLAN A

MYWP

(No Project Extension)

PLAN B

MYWP

(8-mth Project Extension)

Plan A or Plan B to be fine-tuned based on results of progress review

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MILESTONES

Proposal on way forward with Partnership

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2nd Reg. Partnership Forum (tentative)

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Engagement of “Partnership” in SOMEE/SAP development

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Work on OCM Hub

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Development of SOMEE content

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Plan A and Plan B: Component 1

PLAN A: No Project Extension

PLAN B: 8-month Extension

Plan A and Plan B: Component 1 & 4 (OCM Outputs)

PLAN A: No Project Extension

PLAN B: 8-month Extension

2026 Work Plan: Components 2 and 3

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PLAN A

MYWP

(No Project Extension)

PLAN B

MYWP

(8-mth Project Extension)

Plan A or Plan B to be fine-tuned based on results of progress review

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MILESTONES

Advocacy for NICs/Link to OCM/Status update on NICs

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Start of activities on Ocean Accounts, indicators and national SOMEE in Costa Rica

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Finalization of SGP engagement

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Start of BE/SOP work in Costa Rica and MSP in Venezuela

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Continuation of work by co-executing partners on: “Blue” NDCs, seagrasses, MPA, MSP, PSSA, Traceability and ADLG Fishing

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2026 Work Plan: Component 4 and M&E

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PLAN A

MYWP

(No Project Extension)

PLAN B

MYWP

(8-mth Project Extension)

Plan A or Plan B to be fine-tuned based on results of progress review

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MILESTONES

Participation in GEF IW Conferences (Paris + Bali)

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2nd leg of Twinning Exchange with African SIDS Project (TBD) + South China Sea/Gulf of Mexico Twinning (on the margins of IWC-11 (TBD))

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Finalization of MTR w Mngt. Responses

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PIR 2026

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Ongoing M&E processes

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PEG Meeting

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PLAN A: No Project Extension

PLAN B: 8-month Extension

Plan A and Plan B: Components 2 & 3

Plan A and Plan B: Component 4 and M&E

PLAN A: No Project Extension

PLAN B: 8-month Extension

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Questions?

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PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term PBM. 02-03 June, 2026

REVISED MULTI-YEAR BUDGET

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Plan A: No Project Extension

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Multi-Year Budget, per Project Component, for PBM3 review & approval

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

$1,338

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Budget adjustments (revisions) since ProDoc (approved/for approval)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Log Scale

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Multi-Year Budget. per UNDP Accounts Code/Expenditure Type

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

(PMCU & OCM Sec.)

(Includes all CEA)

1,338

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Adjustments of Budget allocations per UNDP accounts code (expenditure type)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Log Scale

*All values are shown in thousands of dollars (USD)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

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PROCARIBE+ Mid-Term PBM. 02-03 June, 2026

REVISED MULTI-YEAR BUDGET

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Plan B: Project Extension

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Multi-Year Budget, per Project Component, for PBM3 review & approval

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

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Budget adjustments (revisions) since ProDoc (approved/for approval)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Log Scale

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Multi-Year Budget. per UNDP Accounts Code/Expenditure Type

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

(PMCU & OCM Sec.)

(Includes all CEA)

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Adjustments of Budget allocations per UNDP accounts code (expenditure type)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

Log Scale

*All values are shown in thousands of dollars (USD)

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

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Proposed Decisions

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9. Having evaluated the revised 2026 Work Plan and Budget, and 2 potential/proposed ways forward for project implementation beyond 2026 as described in documents 2606 02-03 ENG - PROCARIBE+ PBM3 Item 11 - Proposed way forward for project implementation (review & adoption) (Presentation) 2606 02-03 ENG - PROCARIBE+ PBM3 Item 11 - MYWP (Plan A) (PDF) and 2606 02-03 ENG - PROCARIBE+ PBM3 Item 11 - MYWP (Plan B) (PDF), each presenting one possible project implementation scenario/option, together with its associated, revised multi-year work plan and budget, and an evaluation of associated risks: Plan A (which maintains the project’s original end date in April 2028) and Plan B (which -tentatively- proposes an extension of the project duration with 8 months, moving the project end date to 31 December 2028),

• Request the PMCU to advance the implementation of the (revised) 2026 Work Plan and Budget as presented, and to conduct a comprehensive technical and financial implementation progress assessment, and associated issues and risks, during Q4 2026, for submission and (inter-sessional) review by the Project Board,
• Requests the PMCU to, based on the outcome of the aforementioned assessment, further revise and fine-tune, by Year End, either Plan B or Plan A, and to present such fine-tuned Plan, including its implementation timeline, multi-year work plan and budget, to the Project Board for review and approval during Q1 2027.

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PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

10. Takes note of the challenges encountered on the development of the co-executing agreements in Venezuela and Costa Rica, and the limited time remaining to execute the planned activities and funds, and requests the PMCU and the concerned beneficiary countries to:

• Pursue to promptly advance and finalize the development of the co-executing agreement(s) for the Costa Rica in-country activities under Outputs 2.1.2 and 3.3.1a, with a combined total contribution of USD 290,000 from the PROCARIBE+ GEF budget, and to swiftly move towards the initiation of the activities, this with a view to successfully achieving the project targets under Outcome 2.1.2 and 3.3.1, noting and agreeing to the need for the PMCU and Costa Rica to jointly update the specific description of the outputs, taking into account the shifting baseline and continued alignment with and support for national priorities of the beneficiary.
• Reduce the scope (activities & budget) for the PROCARIBE+ - supported Marine Spatial Planning effort in the Gulf of Paria in Venezuela (Outcome 3.3.1, Output 3.3.1a) taking into account the limited remaining project timeframes for these activities; identify a co-executing partner and pursue the signing and operationalization, as soon as possible, of a Co-Executing Agreement for this purpose with a total contribution from the PROCARIBE+ GEF grant not exceeding USD 300,000 USD.

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Proposed Decisions

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PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

11. Acknowledging that, as documented in 2606 02-03 ENG - PROCARIBE+ PBM3 Item 8 - Project Implementation Status (technical and financial), the review process of the first iteration of the GEF-supported TDA-SAP process in the CLME+ region is currently ongoing as part of the implementation of Phase 1 of the OCM Work Programme, and that, based on the outcomes of this process, a fine-tuned approach for the PROCARIBE+-supported second iteration of such regional TDA-SAP process will be developed and presented for consideration and endorsement by the OCM Executive Group and Steering Group, and while additionally taking note of and anticipating that the “Integrated State of the Convention Area (SOCAR)” report mandated under the Cartagena Convention will constitute an important “building block” for the holistic “State of the Marine Environment and associated socio-Economics” (SOMEE) report contemplated under the OCM Work Programme, and noting that the total budget currently allocated for SOMEE development is set at approximately 540,000 USD, agrees that the PROCARIBE+ PMCU, in its dual quality as Project Unit and OCM Secretariat, can (a) determine in consultation with the OCM organs the precise amount of the funds available under the PROCARIBE+ Project Budget for SOMEE development that are to be allocated to the development of the integrated SOCAR report, with the understanding that the co-executing agreement to develop the SOCAR report will constitute a portion of the total SOMEE budget, and that (b) UNOPS and UNEP are authorized by the PROCARIBE+ Project Board to subsequently enter into a UN2UN agreement for such purpose and for such amount, without this matter having to be brought back to the PROCARIBE+ Project Board for decision-making.

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Proposed Decisions

PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

12. Authorizes UNOPS to conduct the selection of co-executing partners and to conclude and enter into the corresponding co-executing agreements (which could consist of Grants, Project Cooperation Agreements or UN to UN agreements), in line with its regulatory framework, and following UNDP’s non-objection (if applicable), for the PROCARIBE+-financed activities in Costa Rica and Venezuela.

13. Requests UNOPS, the PMCU, relevant PROCARIBE+ Participating countries and all co-executing partners to expeditiously advance the development of the remaining co-executing agreements.

14. Takes note of the efforts made by the PMCU and UNDP to engage Brazil in the PROCARIBE+ Project (as presented in document 2606 02-03 ENG - PROCARIBE+ PBM3 Item 11 - Proposed way forward for project implementation (review & adoption)) on the implementation of the fisheries traceability output, and in light of the protracted lack of response and the limited remaining timeframe to execute the planned activities under the original project timeline, agrees to formally cancel the traceability activities originally allocated for Brazil; further requests the PMCU to reallocate the funds to the temporary reserve to help enable a potential activation of Plan B.

15. Takes note of the delays and challenges faced with the setting-up of implementation arrangements for project activities in the Dominican Republic under Outputs 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, and agrees with the proposal by the PMCU, IOCARIBE and the Dominican Republic to reduce the scope of activities under the existing co-executing agreement with IOCARIBE to the completion of one marine spatial plan, with an associated reduction of the PROCARIBE+ GEF grant allocated under the co-executing agreement, to be determined between the PMCU, IOCARIBE and the Dominican Republic.

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Proposed Decisions

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PROCARIBE+ PBM3. 02-03 June, 2026

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

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