Project document

Output 1.1: Sergipe state-level policy and planning framework supports integrated SLM in its ASD

Output 1.2: State land-use licensing processes stimulate appropriate measures to reduce LD

Output 1.3: Monitoring land use optimized for SLM implementation in ASD

Output 1.4: Knowledge management and national-level governance framework strengthened to increase adoption of SLM in Sergipe and facilitate replication in NE

Outcome 2: Uptake of SLM/SFM practices increased in Alto Sertão of Sergipe (SAS), with replication in rest of SEASD	Number of farming households implementing sustainable subsistence and commercial agricultural practices, improved grazing systems and integrated SLM practices in SAS Reduced land degradation over 8,000 ha in 04 field sites. Percentage of agricultural extensionists active in SAS delivering targeted support that includes recommended SLM directives Investments in SLM practices in Sergipe	Fewer than 50 farms with recommended SLM practices adopted in SAS. Legal requirements for LRs and APPs not enforced. Nearly 50% of the land area in 04 field sites is under accentuated and/or severe land degradation (soil loss by water erosion = 10 t/ha; and loss of soil carbon = 3 t/ha) Practically none (0%) Financing through commercial banks without SLM criteria. -US$18Million in financing through PRONAF to SAS in 2012 (nearly 12 thousand contracts) with limited SLM criteria. -US$995k through environmental funds to Sergipe (0.2% of total investment).	At least 2,000 farming households in SAS adopt sustainable agricultural practices, improved grazing systems and integrated SLM practices by end of project. By the end of year 3: 500 families in 4 field sites with SLM strategies developed & implemented. By end of project 25% of land degradation in these 04 field sites (2,000 ha) reduced ( soil loss by water erosion < 5 t/ha; and loss of soil carbon < 2 t/ha* ; **) 100% of extensionists active in SAS deliver targeted support that includes recommended SLM directives, with replication in SEASD 20 % increase in investment in SLM practices in Sergipe. By year 2: SLM technical guidelines to support decision making by credit agents.	Project reports, LD monitoring and evaluation system, data from rural extension institutions Soil loss and carbon stock data in 04 field sites. Project Surveys. Reports of training workshops of extensionists, rural extension agency plans. Bank credit lines and other funds descriptions and project reports	Drought or severe climatic conditions impede uptake of some SLM practices. Staff turnover reduces delivery of SLM guidance to producers; difficulty obtaining data on rest of SEASD Banking rules and regulations or alleged lack of technical parameters Ministerial reorganization in new federal administration affects resources or priorities for allocation