Gary Dunning The Forests Dialogue Brazil LUD 25 April 2016 Atalanta, Brazil #LandUseBRAZIL

The Forests Dialogue Purpose Structure Established in 2000 by NGO and Business Leaders Reduce conflict among forest stakeholders International platform and process to discuss key SFM and conservation issues Build mutual trust, enhanced understanding and commitment to change Structure Steering Committee Secretariat Network of Partners Structure: Steering Committee Designed for sector diversity Environment & Social NGO, Unions, Research Organizations, Forest Owners, Indigenous Peoples, Companies, Intergovernmental Organizations Two Co-Leaders Dialogue Co-Chair Secretariat “To address significant obstacles to sustainable forest management through a constructive dialogue process among all key stakeholders. TFD’s approach is based on mutual trust, enhanced understanding and commitment to change. Our dialogues are designed to build relationships and to spur collaborative action on the highest priority issues facing the world’s forests”

Need for a Landscape- Based Approach Challenges Deforestation, degradation and water pollution Competing interests for land and natural resources Effects of climate change Few practical examples Solutions Learning by sharing Coordinated action New models of engagement and inclusiveness Holistic and integrated approaches

Key Elements of a Landscape Approach A process or strategy to reconcile competing land use interests Multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral Recognize the multi-functionality of landscapes Balance local needs and global development objectives Understand trade-offs between different land management choices to identify policy options, investment and development opportunities.

Land Use Dialogues Objectives Practically test and evaluate the Landscape Approach Create new learning model of engagement between global PS actors and local stakeholders in key, high risk landscapes Realize more sustainable and inclusive forms of development

Land Use Dialogues Activities Initial platforms established and managed in several countries (Brazil, Tanzania, Mozambique, Chile, Laos, India) Develop tangible, measurable, implementable actions for impact on the ground and among partners Create ongoing local engagement processes

Land Use Dialogues Outcomes Innovation and shared value Enhanced learning on practical implementation of the/a landscape approach Help companies fairly and effectively address the drivers of deforestation in their supply chain  Create locally developed ideas and activity plans to enable implementation of international initiatives and commitments

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