Philippine-German Technical Cooperation under Germany's International Climate Initiative Preparation of a National REDD+ Mechanism for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Conservation of Biodiversity in the Philippines – National REDD+ System Philippines – Project Summary - Activities in Mindanao -

REDD+ - what is it all about? Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation +  conservation of forest carbon stocks = protection  sustainable management of forests = management  enhancement of forest carbon stocks = rehabilitation Co-benefits:  Livelihoods  Biodiversity conservation  Ecosystem services

 DENR, relevant government agencies, local government units and local communities/indigenous peoples in the Philippines use a national framework for implementation of REDD+, based on ecological and social safeguards, to reduce GHG emissions and to achieve co-benefits of biodiversity conservation and livelihoods improvement. Project implemented in cooperation with DENR, NCIP, CCC, LGUs, local communities and IP/ICCs Project Objective

 Functional structures for registration, coordination and governance of REDD+ in the Philippines, incl. social, ecological and governance safeguards, and tested options for financing and benefit-sharing are in place  By 2017 REDD+ pilot implementation in at least 3 areas, based on forest land use planning, clear tenure and conservation arrangements, have generated at least t CO 2 emissions reduction and removals  Project results have been incorporated into reviews, decisions and resolutions at national and international level; and independent surveys show an increase of knowledge and awareness on REDD+ and its co-benefits Project Indicators

1.Establishment of a national implementation and coordination system for REDD+ 2.Development of financing / benefit-sharing mechanisms for REDD+ 3.Integration of ecological, social and governance standards (safeguards) in implementation of REDD+ 4.REDD+ implementation in selected areas 5.Awareness building, information and knowledge management Project Outputs/ Components

REDD+ Activities in Mindanao Davao Oriental  Support to forest land use planning in Municipalities Tarragona, Manay, Caraga  Capacity development and strengthening Province ENRO and MENROs, DENR, NCIP  Formulation of ADSDPPs  Forest protection, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods improvement of IPs  Studies and forest resources / biodiversity assessments

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