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Blue Forests Carbon accounting and ecosystem services valuation © J Tamelander

GEF Project Identification “Standardized methodologies for carbon accounting and ecosystem services valuation of Blue Forests “ International Waters Focal Area GEF Agency: UNEP Executing Partners: GRID-Arendal, UNEP-WCMC, CI, IUCN, IOC/UNESCO, WWF, Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Blue Ventures, University of Cape Town Funding –GEF: USD 4,5 million –Cofinance: c. USD 9 million (cash and in-kind) Duration: 48 months

Timeline Project development initiated 2010 First submission March revisions with multiple clarifications/amendments e.g. in relation to baseline, activity framework, Submitted for GEF council 18 July 2011

Baseline Activities Reports: 2009, 2010 and 2011 including by UNEP, IUCN, WB, Duke University, Climate Focus etc. Roundtables, workshops, side-events CI-IUCN-IOC/UNESCO Working Groups on Science and Policy A range of research and management initiatives around the world => The project will support a process for reaching consensus on globally- standardized and independently-approved methodologies for measuring, verifying, reporting and monitoring carbon as well as for economic valuation of ecosystem services for coastal blue forest ecosystems

Project components 1. Development of standardized methodologies for carbon accounting and ecosystem services valuation for blue forest ecosystems 2. Application of the developed methodologies through small-scale interventions 3. Filling gaps in knowledge 4. Exploration of the adoption of methodologies by the international community 5. Project monitoring, networking and information sharing

1. Development of methodologies for carbon accounting and ecosystem services valuation for blue forest ecosystems Working groups on carbon accounting and economic valuation (working through existing groups and filling gaps as necessary) Draft internationally standardized methodologies for carbon accounting and economic valuation of ecosystem services => Improved knowledge of coastal carbon reservoirs and processes affecting them, methodologies used in GEF IW projects and national settings

2. Application of the developed methodologies through small-scale interventions 5 small scale interventions where methodologies from component 1 are applied => Improved understanding of carbon and other ecosystem services at target sites, leading to better management => Approaches, experiences and recommendations for replication and scaling up

3. Filling gaps in knowledge Support global synthesis of Blue Forest carbon reservoirs and ecosystem services knowledge Support at least 3 research programmes to fill key identified gaps in knowledge Produce at least 6 papers with equal attention to C sequestration and ecosystem services valuation Special session on Blue Forests at a high profile international science symposium and at the GEF International Waters science conference => Improved understanding of ecosystem services, carbon reservoirs and the processes that affect them

4. Exploration of the adoption of methodologies by the international community Documented process for international and independent approval for methodologies Policy briefs, media communication targeted at strategic outlets, international fora and major international conferences => Improved acceptance of methodologies, anchoring in IPCC, UNFCCC and LULUFC/AFOLU processes => Increased awareness of stakeholders of the ecosystem services and carbon values of Blue Forest ecosystems.

5. Project monitoring, networking and information sharing Reports and reviews of project performance Dedicated project website connected with IW:LEAR; dissemination of outputs and experiences Cooperation and knowledge exchange with STAP in support of its climate resilience work => Effective project coordination and management => Improved access to and sharing of information (e.g. IW:LEARN)

Next Steps GEF Council July or November 2011 Project Preparation Grant USD 145,000 (GEF 75k; Cofinance 70k) Expert working groups; agendas and composition Criteria for selection of small-scale interventions, ID sites Strategy for fillings knowledge gaps Inception and validation workshops => detailed project documents and implementation plans; pilot sites and activities identified; working groups; confirmation of co-financing by partners

UNEP Blue Carbon Policy Forum for National Governments © J Tamelander

Rationale UNFCCC parties is a primary target audience for –advancing international recognition of BC mitigation opportunities –leveraging financial and political support for management and restoration Recent interest and contention accentuate the need for –raised awareness among National Governments –a coordinated approach to BC in international CC negotiations => There is a need for a mechanism that supports dissemination and internalization of the most up to date policy analysis and recommendations, as well as advances in science

The Forum Raise the profile of Blue Carbon under UNFCCC and IPCC frameworks Review and consider recommendations made by NGO, research and think- tank communities, including recent reports as well as the IUCN-CI-IOC Blue Carbon Policy Working Group Identify how such recommendations can be integrated into international and national policy Create a liaison between these communities and the Governments at the centre of UNFCCC negotiations

Participation UNEP (convener) Annex 1 and non Annex 1 parties, including countries with significant carbon reservoirs in coastal ecosystems or with a particular interest. Representation through Government delegates to UNFCCC and IPCC Representatives of the IUCN-CI-IOC/UNESCO Blue Carbon Policy Working Group Other resource persons as needed (scientists, policy analysts) Supported by Linden Trust, Sida; additional partnerships under development

Objectives To develop appropriate common terminology and definitions for use in international policy processes To raise awareness among parties of latest science and issues surrounding Blue Carbon, and implications for national and international policy To create a key linkage between the NGO/research/think-tank community and Governments/delegates in international negotiations To provide science-based policy recommendations within the IPCC, UNFCCC SBSTA processes, as well as regional processes where appropriate To create a common understanding between Governments on addressing Blue Carbon in UNFCCC negotiations To develop suggested text on Blue Carbon for insertion in UNFCCC decisions and IPCC work programs To coordinate side-events on Blue Carbon at UNFCCC COP and other events

Outputs and Results for 2011 Meeting October 2011, Nairobi (exact dates to be decided) Common terminology and definitions regarding Blue Carbon agreed upon by the governments that form part of the Forum Position or information paper prepared with Forum members, including views on how to advance Blue Carbon at UNFCCC negotiations based on latest science and policy recommendations (e.g. IUCN-CI-IOC WGs). Other text as may be helpful to develop for inclusion in specific documents or decisions