The UN-REDD Programme Presentation on Behalf of UN-REDD By Elsie Attafuah, Senior Regional Technical Adviser, UN-REDD/UNDP Lilongwe, Malawi 29 th April, 2015

Climate change and REDD+

Overview of the UN-REDD Programme & the Opportunities it Offers Overview of Relevant REDD+` Programmes and Initiatives Key Messages, Conclusions and Recommendations Presentation Outline

The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD) –Launched in September 2008 –Builds on the convening role and technical expertise of FAO, UNDP and UNEP –Supports nationally-led REDD+ processes and promotes the informed and meaningful involvement of all stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples and other forest-dependent communities, in national and international REDD+ implementation –Has 60 partner countries The UN-REDD Programme

Works in close cooperation and harmonization with FCPF (World Bank) Partners with other initiatives, e.g. FCPF, FIP, UNFCCC, ISFL, GEF, REM Implements Global, Regional and National Programmes Secretariat is located in Geneva, Switzerland

Support countries with REDD+ opportunities and their potential for emissions reductions and enhanced forest carbon stocks, as agreed in the UNFCCC while contributing to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals Helps countries and the international community gain experience with REDD+, and to contribute to the UNFCCC process GOALS

adopting Human Rights Based Approach for programming, with particular reference to the guidelines on Indigenous Peoples’ issues using results-based management undertaking capacity development building on UN-REDD agencies’ comparative strengths facilitating partnerships and contributing to coordination in-country to avoid duplication of efforts with other REDD+ initiatives GUIDING PRINCIPLES

ensuring the full, equitable and effective participation of both women and men building upon existing capacities and adopting step- wise approaches through the incorporation of lessons learned using open-source, freely available data and tools sharing all information in a timely manner

Country contributions of REDD+ to the mitigation of climate change as well as to the provision of additional benefits are designed Country contributions to the mitigation of climate change though REDD+ are measured, reported and verified and necessary institutional arrangements are in place EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF UN-REDD SUPPORT

REDD+ contributions to the mitigation of climate change are implemented and safeguarded with policies and measures that constitute results-based actions (RBAs), including the development of appropriate and effective institutional arrangements Countries access and share well-documented, evidenced-based REDD+ readiness and implementation knowledge aligned with UNFCCC requirements, through capacity development

STRUCTURE, FUNDING AND GOVERNANCE FAO: Technical issues, forestry, forest monitoring systems, Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) UNDP: National-level coordination, governance, stakeholder engagement, REDD+ Strategies, Policies and Measures (PAMS), social safeguards (e.g. FPIC), REDD+ financial mechanisms UNEP: Multiple benefits of forests and REDD+, transformations to a low carbon economy, Green Economy, environmental policies and safeguards Secretariat: Coordination of the partnership, programme monitoring, external relations

Donors: –Denmark, European Union, Luxembourg, Norway, Japan and Spain Governed by Policy Board –The Policy Board's role is to approve financial allocations and give strategic direction to ensure the overall success of the Programme –Made up of representatives from partner countries, donors to the Multi-Partner Trust Fund, civil society, Indigenous Peoples and the three Participating UN Organizations (FAO, UNDP and UNEP) –Bi-annual meetings –Supported by Secretariat –MPTF-O administers the UN-REDD Fund

Member Countries 60 partner countries across Africa, Asia- Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean Global, regional and country teams operate in these areas to help coordinate efforts across countries in the region to ensure all countries in the UN-REDD Programme can benefit from knowledge sharing and important lessons learned QUICK FACTS

Map of Partner Countries

Financing Donor contributions from Denmark, the European Union, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway and Spain Most of donor contributions already allocated to support partner countries through UN-REDD National and Global Programmes For an overview of current funds and budget allocations, consult the Programme’s Multi-Partner Trust Fund GatewayMulti-Partner Trust Fund Gateway SOME QUICK FACTS

Strategic Importance of UN-REDD 34% of the world’s forests and 56% of the world’s tropical forests located in UN-REDD Programme partner countries 3,300+ REDD+ practitioners trained since 2010 on MRV, governance, gender, transparency and accountability, stakeholder engagement, multiple benefits and green economy scenario analysis Brokers strategic partnerships, financing and investments to support partner countries SOME QUICK FACTS

Strategic Importance of UN-REDD Serves as a key knowledge management hub: –Developed significant knowledge management and learning tools –1 million+ monthly website hits on un-redd.org –1000+ members of unredd.net, the UN-REDD Programme’s online community of practice SOME QUICK FACTS

UN-REDD P R O G R A M M E Development of tools, methodologies and guidelines Knowledge sharing and South- South collaboration Building of awareness of and support for REDD+ at national and international levels Secretariat services Direct National Support Comprehensive REDD+ readiness support through National Programmes to selected partner countries Targeted support and technical advice to all member countries Strong focus on country ownership and Indigenous Peoples’ & civil society involvement International Support The UN-REDD Programme provides… Both levels working in close partnership with the FCPF and FIP, among other partners

Policy & technical advise (punctual) with provision of guidelines/tools and best practice National programme (overall readiness, aligned with FCPF) Tier-2 mechanism (associating country-level donor support with UN-REDD advisory support & quality assurance) Community of practice: online services, capacity building, knowledge exchange opportunities Targeted support (specific readiness streams) Options for UN-REDD support & engagement

MRV and forest monitoring (FAO) REDD+ governance and institutions (UNDP) Transparent, equitable and accountable management of REDD+ Payments (UNDP) Stakeholder engagement (UNDP) Multiple benefits and safeguards (UNDP/UNEP) National REDD+ strategies & REDD+ as a catalyst for transformations to a Green Economy (UNDP or UNEP) Key themes for Targeted Support under UN-REDD

Zambia: UN-REDD is supporting Zambia to: –Develop a National Strategy or Action Plan to reduce deforestation; –Develop a robust and transparent national forest monitoring system for the monitoring and reporting of the REDD + activities (interim measure at sub national) –Develop a national forest reference emission level and/or forest reference level (interim measure at sub national) –A system for providing information on how the safeguards on local community and forest biodiversity are being addressed and respected throughout the implementation of the REDD+ activities while respecting sovereignty Example of National Support for REDD Readiness

UN-REDD Global support is delivered to partner countries through seven integrated work areas: Improving Guidance on Measurement, Reporting, Verification (MRV) and Monitoring Increasing Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and other Forest Dependent Communities Promoting the Multiple Benefits of REDD+ Increasing Transparency in National REDD+ Governance Strengthening Equitable, Transparent, Accountable Management of REDD+ Funds Catalyzing Shifts to a Green Economy Capacity development and knowledge sharing to support national, regional and international REDD+ efforts Example of Global Support for REDD Readiness

Stakeholder engagement Improved governance of forests, REDD+ and funds Tenure security Gender equality Cross-cutting themes

SOME OTHER RELEVANT INITIATIVES

Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Forest Investment Programme (FIP) Biocarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL) Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Germany’s REDD Early Movers Programme (REM) Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF)

REDD+ process is Complex Opportunities exist for Malawi based on ongoing work on REDD Significant foundational work required to tap into opportunities We need to move from “Business as Usual” to “Business Unusual” – We need new thinking, and new knowledge It will require strong governance frameworks and institutional capacities to facilitate REDD+ in a meaningful way Dedicated support from all key institutions, partners and stakeholders would be imperative Workshop will need to reflect on overall approach and next steps The Good News is that IT CAN BE DONE! Key Messages, Conclusions and Recommendations for Malawi

ZICOMO Elsie G. Attafuah

Operational since on 2008 and focuses on REDD+ Created a framework and processes for REDD+ readiness and participating country prepares for REDD+ by – developing the necessary policies and systems, in particular by adopting national strategies; – developing reference emission levels; designing measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems; and – setting up REDD+ national management arrangements, including the proper safeguards Operates the Readiness Fund World Bank, UNDP, FAO and IADB are delivery partners under the Readiness Fund Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF)

Operates the Carbon Fund (CF) – Carbon finance builds on readiness achievements – Countries can enter into an Emission Reductions Payment Agreement with the Carbon Fund – Programs submitted for CF must meet certain criteria high-quality and sustainable emissions reductions; sufficient scale of implementation, consistency with emerging compliance standards under the UNFCCC and other regimes; Clear mechanisms for REDD+ incentives to reach those who need them; and Transparent stakeholder consultations Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) con’t

FIP supports developing country efforts on REDD+ Channeled through MDBs as grants and near-zero interest credits FIP financing complements large-scale investments and leverages additional resources, including from private sector, to: –Promote forest mitigation efforts, including protection of forest ecosystem services –Provide support outside the forest sector to reduce pressure on forests –Help countries strengthen institutional capacity, forest governance, and forest-related knowledge –Mainstream climate resilience considerations and contribute to biodiversity conservation, rights protection and poverty reduction through rural livelihoods enhancements Forest Investment Programme (FIP)

ISFL seeks to promote REDD+ and sustainable agriculture, as well as smarter land-use planning, policies and practices Initiative will deploy results-based finance to incentivize changes at the landscape level Initiative recognizes important role of private sector plays in spurring innovation, leveraging cutting-edge expertise and knowledge, and mobilizing the capital necessary to scale up successful land-use practices and accelerate the greening of supply chains. ISFL is a new multilateral facility, supported by donor governments and managed by the World Bank. Biocarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL)

GEF has created a separate envelop to be operated as an incentive mechanism for SFM/REDD-plus projects and programs Countries need to combine significant fractions of their STAR allocations from biodiversity, climate change and land degradation Maximum and minimum thresholds exist (e.g. GEF 5 had minimum of $2m and maximum of $30m) GEF 5 had a window of $250 million funding with a ratio of 3:1. GEF 6 funding will increase plus ratio will be 2:1 Global Environmental Facility (GEF)

Commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the KfW Development Bank and GIZ Promotes forest conservation and designed to strengthen performance-based payments for demonstrated emission reductions Rewards pioneers in forest conservation through financial support for the REDD interim phase Provides support to developing countries through financial contributions and targeted technical assistance Germany’s REDD Early Movers Programme (REM)