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V. Performance Results (continued)

PERFORMANCE GOAL #2 — Partnerships, Initiatives, and Implemented International Treaties and Agreements that Protect the Environment and Promote Efficient Energy Use and Resource Management

Program Goal: Institutionalizing Sustainable Development

Reform bilateral and multilateral processes and institutions to focus efforts on key sustainable development issues (water, energy, and domestic good governance; education; agriculture; environment; and economic growth) and on implementation of sustainable development practices.

Performance Indicator #1: Number of People in Target Areas With Access to Adequate Safe Water Supply and/or Sanitation That Meets Sustainability Standards
FY Results History 2002 N/A (new indictor in FY 2003)
2003
  • 3,050,635 people in target areas with improved access to adequate safe water supply and/or sanitation that meets sustainability standards.
  • 57,436 integrated water resources management (IWRM) governance groups established.
2004
  • 10,810,722 people in target areas with improved access to adequate safe water supply.
  • 11,104,271 people in target areas with access to sanitation that meets sustainability standards.
  • 60,512 IWRM governance groups established.
FY 2005 Data 2005 Preliminary or Provisional Results
  • 11,307,377 people in target areas with improved access to adequate safe water supply.
  • 10,570,046 people in target areas with access to sanitation that meets sustainability standards.
  • 62,635 IWRM governance groups established.
Target 25,000,000 people in target areas with improved access to adequate safe water supply and access to sanitation that meets sustainability standards.
Rating Below Target
Impact

Adequate and Safe Water Supply: Results will accelerate and expand international efforts to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and implement the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, including halving, by 2015, "the proportion of people who are unable to reach or afford safe drinking water."

Adequate and Safe Sanitation: Results will accelerate and expand international efforts to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and implement the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation including halving, by 2015,"the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation."

Performance Indicator #2:Number of People with Adequate Access to
Modern Energy Services
FY Results History 2002 N/A (new indictor in FY 2003)
2003 4,765,923 people with access to modern energy services.
2004 5,140,411 people with access to modern energy services.
FY 2005 Data 2005 Preliminary or Provisional Results 5,414,180 people with access to modern energy services.
Target 5,000,000 people with access to modern energy services.
Rating Exceeded Target
Impact Access to affordable, reliable, clean, and efficient services is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving sustainable development and economic growth. These expanded services have contributed to improved health care, promoted micro-enterprise development, and improved agricultural productivity.

Program Goal: Coastal and Marine Resources

Develop, negotiate, and implement initiatives, treaties, and agreements to better protect both living and non-living marine resources and promote sustainable development.

Performance Indicator #1: Hectares of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Under Management
FY Results History 2002 N/A (new indictor in FY 2003)
2003 36,618,897 hectares
2004 36,718,897 hectares
FY 2005 Data 2005 Preliminary or Provisional Results 36,818, 897 hectares
Target 36,818, 897 hectares
Rating On Target
Impact Both the quantity and quality of conservation efforts are important in ensuring that natural resources are preserved and well managed.
Performance Indicator #2: Number of Coastal and Marine Policies, Laws, or Regulations Developed, Adopted, and Implemented
FY Results History 2002 N/A (new indicator in FY 2003)
2003 49 policies, laws, or regulations.
2004 63 policies, laws, or regulations.
FY 2005 Data 2005 Preliminary or Provisional Results 68 policies, laws, or regulations.
Target 68 policies, laws, or regulations.
Rating On Target
Impact Conservation policies, laws, and regulation provide a crucial foundation for securing both the commitment to and enforcement of conservation of natural resources.

Program Goal: Conservation of Biological Diversity, Protected Areas, Forests, and Other Natural Resources

Promote economic development, alleviate poverty, and improve local governance by improving conservation and management of the world’s natural protected areas.

Performance Indicator #1: Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management
FY Results History 2002 40,900,997 hectares under improved management.
2003
  • 26,655,591 hectares under approved management for biodiversity conservation.
  • 197,888,892 hectares under sustainable forest management.
2004
  • 51,834,573 hectares under improved management (biodiverse landscapes, forests, watersheds, agricultural and natural landscapes).
  • 19,101,701 hectares under increased conservation and sustainable management of forest ecosystems.
  • 83: Number of targeted conservation areas implementing approved management plans as a result of USAID assistance.
FY 2005 Data 2005 Preliminary or Provisional Results
  • 52,374,972 hectares under improved management (biodiverse landscapes, forests, watersheds, agricultural and natural landscapes).
  • 25,104,242 hectares under increased conservation and sustainable management of forest ecosystems.
  • 94: number of targeted conservation areas implementing approved management plans as a result of USAID assistance.
Target
  • 52,500,000 hectares under improved management (biodiverse landscapes, forests, watersheds, agricultural and natural landscapes).
  • 28,000,000 hectares under increased conservation and sustainable management of forest ecosystems.
  • 80: number of targeted conservation areas implementing approved management plans as a result of USAID assistance.
Rating Below Target
Impact Biodiversity conservation and sound natural resource management promote improved human well being by protecting valuable genetic resources and ecosystems, and expanding enterprise and employment opportunities from the sustainable production of natural products and environmental services. In addition, they contribute to equitable natural resources governance, and mitigate conflict over resources.

Program Goal: Global Climate Change

Implement the President’s new approach to climate change and energy technologies.

Performance Indicator #1: Status of Bilateral Regional and Global Climate Change Partnerships and Initiatives
FY Results History 2002
  • Partnerships announced with India.
  • The Agency implemented climate-related activities with a total budget of $174 million in 55 bilateral country missions, regional programs, and central offices. 3.8 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions were avoided and 27 million hectares/year were involved in activities that promote carbon storage and/or protect carbon sinks.
2003
  • Initiated partnerships with Russia, Mexico, and South Africa. Continued exploratory discussions with Kazakhstan and Brazil. Results were consistent with 2002 timelines, and existing partnerships were reviewed.
  • The Agency implemented climate-related activities with a total budget of $207 million in 55 bilateral country missions, regional programs, and central offices. Four million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions were avoided and 27 million hectares/year were involved in activities that promote carbon storage and/or protect carbon sinks.
2004
  • Built support among developing countries for U.S. positions on science, technology, and adaptation under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
  • Worked together with bilateral partners to convene an Asian regional workshop on climate and energy in order to foster a regional dialogue on the nexus of climate and energy issues.
  • Established new additional bilateral climate change partnerships with Brazil.
  • The Agency implemented climate-related activities with a total budget of $189 million in 49 bilateral country missions, regional programs, and central offices. Five million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emission were avoided, and 127 million hectares/year were added for activities that promote carbon storage and/or protect carbon sinks.
FY 2005 Data 2005 Preliminary or Provisional Results
  • Established partnerships and advanced relationships with additional targeted countries or regions.
  • Convened a second Asian workshop on climate and energy, working in collaboration with a number of bilateral partners as well as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Target
  • Established partnerships and advanced relationships with additional targeted countries or regions.
  • Convene a second Asian workshop on climate and energy, working in collaboration with a number of bilateral partners as well as the APEC.
Rating On Target
Impact The Global Climate Change team has been successful in ensuring USAID mission priorities and strategic objectives were incorporated into at least six U.S. government bilateral agreements on climate change, thus furthering U.S. climate change policy.

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