Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC | China | Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice | Global Environment Project | Investment Project Financing | FY 2022 | Seq No: 4 | ARCHIVED on 13-Dec-2023 | ISR58888 | Implementing Agencies: China Center for Urban Development, City of Chengdu, City of Chongqing, City of Ningbo, People's republic of China Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 13-May-2022 Effectiveness Date: 07-Sep-2022 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 31-Dec-2024 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Jun-2027 Revised Closing Date: 30-Jun-2027 pdoTable Project Development Objective (PDO) Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective is to integrate biodiversity conservation in participating cities’ urban development and establish their pathway to carbon neutrality. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name 1. Strengthen the high-quality development framework with the focus on promoting ecological and biodiversity conservation, and carbon neutrality:(Cost $4000000.00 M) 2. Support integrated solutions to biodiversity and climate change - planning for and investing in “nature” and carbon neutrality:(Cost $19780000.00 M) 3. Support knowledge sharing, capacity building, and project management:(Cost $3129050.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The World Bank Board approved the project on May 13, 2022 and it became effective on September 7 of the same year. The project is implemented by the China Center for Urban Development and the cities of Ningbo, Chongqing, and Chengdu. The project has made good progress toward achieving its development objective to integrate biodiversity conservation in participating cities' urban development and establish their pathway to carbon neutrality. Project management offices have been established by the three cities to manage the project, and the China Center for Urban Development and the three city project management offices are in the process of preparing terms of reference for and contracting their respective technical assistance activities. 12/13/2023 Page 1 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Moderate Moderate Moderate Macroeconomic Low Low Low Sector Strategies and Policies Low Low Low Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Substantial Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Moderate Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Moderate Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Substantial Substantial Substantial Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other -- Low Low Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes incorporate biodiversity conservation and carbon neutrality considerations in participating cities IN01370811 ►Cities using ecological conservation and low carbon development indicators in the performance evaluation of 14th Five-Year Plan (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The indicators to be developed are intended to measure ecological conservation and carbon neutral development in the context of transitioning towards high-quality economic growth. These indicators can include, but are not limited to, the following topics: (i) green Comments: economy; (ii) environment and ecological conservation (iii) spatial planning and compact urban form; (iv) carbon neutrality footprint; and (iv) green industry. This will include creating indicators and standardizing a methodology for data collection, measurement, monitoring and evaluation. IN01370812 ►Biodiversity strategy promulgated by the responsible local government agency through a relevant local government decree (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 12/13/2023 Page 2 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. Each of the three cities has targeted territories on which the biodiversity strategy will focus. The city biodiversity index strategy encouraged by the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) will be the basis for the formulation of the biodiversity strategy. The targeted territories include Comments: Ningbo, Bishan in Chongqing, and wetlands in Chengdu. The Chongqing-Chengdu cluster is excluded because it will not have a full strategy but guidelines different than the outputs of each of the cities. IN01370813 ►Cities that set time bound GHG emissions targets and investment priorities toward carbon neutrality in their roadmaps (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The targets are carbon dioxide emissions targets that should be in a downward trajectory to support the national carbon neutrality goal. These emissions targets should be set Comments: within a city carbon neutrality roadmap. The targets should be carefully calculated with a consistent methodology across all three cities. This indicator is measured by number of cities. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Strengthen the framework on promoting ecological, biodiversity conservation, and carbon neutrality IN01370814 ►Ecological conservation and carbon neutral development indicators developed (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. As outlined in PDO indicator 1, the indicators to be developed are intended to measure ecological conservation and carbon neutral development in the context of transitioning Comments: towards high-quality economic growth. This indicator is measured by the number of indicators developed in total. IN01370817 ►Data-sharing platforms established or strengthened (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. Each of the three cities has targeted territories on which the biodiversity strategy will focus. The city biodiversity index strategy encouraged by the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) will be the basis for the formulation of the biodiversity strategy. The targeted territories include: Comments: Ningbo, Bishan in Chongqing, and wetlands in Chengdu. The Chongqing-Chengdu cluster is excluded because it will not have a full strategy but guidelines, different than the outputs of each of the cities. Support integrated solutions to biodiversity and climate change IN01370816 ►Inventory of natural assets and ecosystem services established in the targeted territories (%) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 12/13/2023 Page 3 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. An inventory of natural assets includes documenting blue and green assets as well as their associated ecosystem services in the selected territories. This is a process indicator Comments: measured by percent. 100% reflects that all data and information are properly recorded and indexed for all selected territories. IN01370818 ►Biodiversity strategy prepared for the selected territories (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The city biodiversity index strategy encouraged by the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) will be the basis for the formulation of the biodiversity strategy. The targeted territories include: Ningbo, Bishan in Chongqing, and wetlands in Chengdu. The Chongqing-Chengdu cluster is Comments: excluded because it will not have a full strategy but guidelines, different than the outputs of each of the cities. This indicator is measured by number of strategies prepared. The final target aims for 3 strategies. IN01370821 ►Design options for investing in nature-based solutions implemented for selected demonstration sites (Y/N) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. Nature-based solution options are potential natural infrastructure Comments: interventions that can be in the form of large or small-scale pilot projects on demonstration sites. IN01370823 ►Options for gender consideration identified in the demonstration sites for nature-based solutions (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The pilot activities under Component 2 will incorporate considerations of gender-friendly design options in the investment for nature-based solutions. This indicator is measured in Comments: number of options identified in each demonstration site. IN01370824 ►Options for green financing modality identified (Y/N) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The project supports developing an enabling environment in order for the private sector to enter and “invest in nature.” More specifically, getting the private sector to invest in green Comments: infrastructure, biodiversity, ecoservices, and ecological restoration in select cities and sites will require different green financing modalities. Options to support these investments will be researched. IN01370825 ►Carbon neutrality roadmaps completed (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 12/13/2023 Page 4 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. Baseline analysis for the roadmap is one of the initial important steps towards developing a full carbon neutrality roadmap. The carbon neutrality roadmaps are a detailed plan to support the national carbon neutrality goal. These roadmaps should provide a timeline of specific tasks and milestones towards this goal and be specific in terms of terms of the amount of emissions and the Comments: alternative energy sources to make up for the decreasing use of fossil fuels and other related energy sources. This indicator is measured by the number of roadmaps completed in project cities. The final target aims for a total of 3, one of each city. IN01370826 ►Carbon neutral design options for investing in urban regeneration demonstration sites implemented (Y/N) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 01-Jul-2021 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. This indicator is measured by the implementation of urban regeneration options that incorporate carbon neutral development. Carbon neutral development in urban regeneration examples including strategies that align with keeping a compact street and road network, sustainable Comments: urban mobility infrastructure such as biking and walking lanes and other planned interventions that relate to carbon mitigation. IN01370827 ►Options for gender consideration identified in the urban regeneration sites (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The pilot activities under Component 2 will incorporate considerations of gender-friendly design options in the investment for urban regenerations. The indicator is measured in Comments: number of gender considerations identified in each site. Knowledge sharing, capacity building, and project management IN01370815 ►Cities in China and other countries participating in knowledge exchange activities on urban sustainability (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 14.00 50.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. 14 cities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Ningbo, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanchang, Guiyang, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yingtan, and Haikou) participated in the first annual workshop. The indicator measures the number of Chinese and international cities participating Comments: in related knowledge exchange activities. The overall indicator measures the total number of cities, while the sub-indicator measures the number of cities that consistently participate in reoccurring events. IN01370819 – of which cities participating in recurring events (#) (Number, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.00 IN01370820 ►Trainings and workshops (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 12/13/2023 Page 5 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) Value 0.00 0.00 1.00 12.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 20-Nov-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. The first annual workshop of the China Sustainable Cities Platform (CSCP) of the project was organized in Guangzhou from November 7 to 10, 2023. This indicator measures the Comments: number of trainings and workshops by City PMOs. IN01370822 ►Policy dialogue events between cities and relevant national ministries (#) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 31-Mar-2022 02-Jun-2023 02-Jun-2023 30-Jun-2027 Result as planned for Year 1. This indicator measures the number of policy dialogue events between Comments: cities and ministries of the government of China. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P173316 TF-B8386 Effective USD 26.91 26.91 0.00 0.95 25.96 3.5% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P173316 TF-B8386 Effective 13-May-2022 28-Jun-2022 07-Sep-2022 30-Jun-2027 30-Jun-2027 Cumulative Disbursements 12/13/2023 Page 6 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities (P173316) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 12/13/2023 Page 7 of 7