Based on the methodology developed during the TWAP Medium Size Project (TWAP MSP), the assessment aims at assigning indicator values for each national segment of the identified Transboundary Aquifers and Small Island States. The indicators provide a way of simplistically describing the characteristics of the TBAs and SIDS and conveying clear messages on the issues occurring. 10 core indicators, encompassing the hydrogeological, environmental, socio-economic and governance dimensions of the systems have been identified. The assessment will solicit data and information from country experts by means of completed questionnaires and bringing them together in workshop setting.
The following table summarizes the activities that will be carried out during the project to achieve the project purpose.
| Activities | Objectively verifiable indicators |
|---|---|
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Sub-component I.1: Assessment of TBA and SIDS groundwater systems |
Comprehensive Report (Activity I.1.3, , Sub-activity 1) |
| Activity I.1.1: Data and Information gathering | Comprehensive Report (Activity I.1.3, , Sub-activity 1) containing section on information on data gathered on all 166 TBAs and 43 SIDS. |
| Sub-activity 1: For major TBAs | See above Activity I.1.1 |
| Sub-activity 2: For SIDS groundwater systems | See above Activity I.1.1 |
| Sub-activity 3: Modeling and remote sensing | Data and information management system incorporating all collected date and information. |
| Activity I.1.2: Assessment of TBAs and SIDS groundwater systems | Comprehensive Report (Activity I.1.3, , Sub-activity 1) includes sections on results of the indicator-based assessment of TBAs and SIDS groundwater systems, on expected future trends, and on conclusions and priorities for action. |
| Sub-activity 1: Assessment for major TBAs | See above Activity I.1.2 |
| Sub-activity 2: Assessment for SIDS | See above Activity I.1.2 |
| Sub-activity 3: Determine priority aquifers/regions | See above Activity I.1.2 |
| Sub-activity 4: Outlook projections for 2030 and 2050 | See above Activity I.1.2 |
| Activity I.1.3: Assessment reporting | Comprehensive Report (Activity I.1.3, Sub-activity 1) |
| Sub-activity 1: Comprehensive Report on major issues for TBA & SIDS | See above Activity I.1.3 |
| Activity I.1.4: Data and Information management | Data and Information management system operational and data collected during the assessment accommodated in the system. Main results of the assessment transferred to central TWAP web-interface according to defined protocol. |
| Sub-component I.2: Sustainability of the TBA assessment | Report containing the technical specifications, operational modalities and execution arrangements and costs of follow up periodic monitoring. |
| Activity I.2.1: Establishment of a periodic assessment system | TWAP implementing and executing partners mandated to assess periodically the conditions of TBAs. |
| Sub-activity 1: Sustainability of consortium of partners | Partners formalize their long-term commitment to the periodic assessment. |
| Sub-activity 2: Sustainability of the assessment process | GEF and other beneficiaries formalize their interest and support to the recommended follow up monitoring |
| Sub-activity 3: Sustainability of the TBA data and information management system | See above Activity I.2.1 |
| Sub-component I.3: Coordination of the assessment process | Partners and stakeholders fully informed and working in a complementary way. |
| Activity I 3.1: Coordination of the assessment process | See above Sub-component I.3 |