A short set of introductions to remember who we all are! Please stand up by country and introduce your team. 1.Name, 2.Organisational background, 3.Expertise/experience related to forestry or the green economy Welcome to this regional learning workshop on Sustainable Forest Management for Greener Economies 1

1. ‘Parking lot’ sheet where arguments that become circular or block progress in the training workshop will be placed. 2. Please try to avoid too many country specific acronyms and always explain the acronym the first time you use it. 3. No laptops switched on during the sessions, only during breaks please and please switch off/put mobile phones on silent. 4. Come on time for all sessions. 5. Give people a round of applause if their mobile phone rings or they come late!! Rules and norms for the workshop 2

Parking lot issues – for contentious issues Continuous feedback and road block issues sheets. 3

1. Time keeping team: Task - They keep strict time using time cards – must clarify with the facilitator and other presenters how long presentations and exercises will take and ensure that they stick to the agreed times. If we finish late – this is the team to blame! 2. Helping and social team: Task – Helping facilitator with materials and keeping people energized with some sort of activity/exercise if they get tired. If anyone falls asleep, this is the team to blame! 3. Lesson team: Task – Documenting what are the key lessons/insights from the day( note this is not activities – but ideas) with regards to advancing sustainable forest management to better contribute to greener economies. If tomorrow you forget what lessons emerged today, this team is to blame! Handing over responsibilities for key tasks Responsible teams. Teams will rotate/change every day

Time keeping team 1. Helping and social team 2. Lessons team 3. Handing over responsibilities for key tasks Responsible teams – will rotate every day

Start - sharp: 9.00 Break: Lunch: Break: Close: Please note due to the participatory nature of the workshop flexibility will be required Tentative timings

The full potential of forestry is not being released to link and contribute fully to Green Economy transitions in the Caucasus and Central Asian Region(CCA). Need to critically review the gaps between current forest policy and practice and green economy principles and develop recommendations to fill the gaps. Need to aim to urgently influence forest policy/strategies and practice to be better aligned to green economy principles and raise awareness on the potential of forestry for green economies otherwise forestry will continue to be left behind. This is particularly timely as many forestry strategies are being revised in the region at this time. Sustainable Forest Management for Greener Economies Recap what has been the rationale for this initiative?

8 National activities: In countries national training workshops followed by awareness raising, coaching and local participatory workshops designed to analyse gaps between forestry and green economy principles and ideally influence forestry strategies/policy and practice First Regional workshop to highlight green economy principles and develop skills to do process of analysis/influence in countries Principles of participatoryapproaches followed throughoutprocess Sustainable Forest Management for Greener Economies What has been the process for this initiative? Second Regional workshop to present, share and analyse outcomes from the different countries and process and methods lessons.

Objectives Outcome analysis: To share, peer review and analyse outcomes of the initiative related to analysing gaps, developing recommendations and influencing forest sectors to be better aligned with green economy principles. Process analysis: To share and review lessons from the process and methods used in the initiative. Next steps: To identify tactics based on the lessons to date to further influence or implement sustainable forest management for green economies in the participating countries. Objectives and expected outcome of this second regional workshop 9

Long term provision of forest ecosystem services – ecological functions Decent green Jobs/ livelihoods in the forest sector Lower carbon use through maximizing use of sustainably produced forest products to replace non- renewals Sustainable efficient production and consumption of forest products Cross cutting: Policy and legislation development to make the necessary reforms in the forest sector and related sectors to release the potential of the pillars above e.g. aiming to make forestry and forest products more attractive for the private sector, rural population and consumers Vision of Green Economy: low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. Recap of Sustainable Forest Management for green economy principles Note to only see this as a general generic guide to be modified depending on context. 10

Recap of importance of Sustainable Forest Management to green/sustainable development globally Forest goods directly support the economic livelihoods and needs, including energy needs of over 2 billion people. Public goods and services derived from forest ecosystems have substantial economic value estimated in the trillions of dollars Forests sustain more than 50 per cent of terrestrial species, they regulate global climate through carbon storage and protect watersheds. Most important source of renewable energy globally, especially for the world’s poorer people. The Rio+20 Outcome Document (UN 2012, paragraph 52) acknowledges that: “…the wide range of products and services that forests provide creates opportunities to address many of the most pressing sustainable development challenges. We call for enhanced efforts to achieve the sustainable management of forests’’ 11

Example interconnected building blocks of sustainable forest management for a green economy. Social Participation and social justice Tenure and use right security Good governance Economic Efficient and productive forest sector promoting and optimising production of renewable materials and wood energy Forests ‘paying their way’ through multi-functional use and services. Decent livelihoods and income for forestry employees and forest dependent people Ecological Health and resilience of forest ecosystem maintained in the long term through active management. Climate mitigation and adaptation roles optimized. Sustainable forest management 12

Purpose: To assess perceptions on what the ideal scenario would be in countries if the full potential of sustainable forest management was released to optimally contribute to the green economy of the country. Procedure: 1.Each country team should take a flip chart and markers 2.You have 10 minutes to draw without words – your vision of the ideal scenario of how sustainable forest management could contribute to green economic development in your country. 3.Select presenters to explain the vision in 5 minutes. 4.Participants from other countries should be willing to critique the visions presented. Country sharing of progress and lessons Visioning exercise 13

Results: Depth of analysis of green economy gaps in forest sector and relevance of recommendations Results: Considering resources available what level of influence achieved on forest sector Process: Level of participation and innovation shown by team Process: Insightfulness /usefulness of process lessons Total score Armenia Azerbaijan Georgia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Uzbekistan Country sharing presentation review procedure Panellists will change for every presentation! Please balance comments to give both strong points and negative points as well as recommendations. Note that Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Georgia had more support than the other countries so this should be taken into consideration Comments/questions can also be placed on the matrix on the wall on post-its for the teams to read and respond to tomorrow. Note that some token prizes will be given out for the best scoring teams

1.Any commonalities with regards to the gaps between forest sector and green economy principles? Any notable differences between countries? 2.Any major gaps missed? 3.How relevant are the recommendations to bridging the gaps and releasing the full potential of sustainable forest management for the green economy? How feasible/practical are they? 4.What process and methods lessons can be useful for further application in the forest sector? 5.In hindsight what could have been done differently within the limited resources available in this initiative to have more influence than we had on releasing the full potential of forestry for the green economy? Discussion on outcomes and process from the country sharing 15

Promoting efficient use of forest products( e.g. fuel efficient stoves) Based on your experiences score how resistant forest sectors are to promoting the following principles 1. Increasing forest cover and quality of the forests Score: 5= Very willing 4 = Willing 3 = Indifferent 2= Resistant 1 = Very resistant. Please use your country’s initials to score 2. Promoting sustainable produced wood as a low carbon source of energy and materials 5. Engaging the private sector and local people in forestry and forest product development and marketing 4. Changing forest administration from a police force/ regulator to a service provider 3. Addressing issues related to forest tenure and user rights to motivate local people to engage in forestry

Lessons team Lets welcome the lessons team to recap on key lessons and insights from Day 1.

Rotation of responsible teams The responsible teams for today will now be rotated so that each team has new responsibilities. Time keeping team 3. Helping and social team 1. Training Lessons team 2.

Purpose: Based on country experiences during this initiative identify what the root causes of the gaps between forestry and green economy principles are. Based on the analysis( and experiences in this initiative) develop relevant tactics to address the root causes. Procedure: Participants will be divided into two groups 1. Caucasus 2. Central Asia First based on experiences in the initiative the groups will do a problem analysis, then based on this analysis they will develop tactics to address the root causes. Thematic gap analysis and tactic development

Sustainable Forest Management potential not fully released to deliver green economy principles. Problem Causes Effects Root Causes Part 1 Problem analysis

Procedure: Step 1. Give out cards and markers to all and brainstorm on cards to identify causes of the problem – only one clear idea per card. Step 2. Ask for any necessary clarifications/justifications on what has been written by people. Give cards back to author if ideas are unclear, so that they rewrite. Step 3. Now collectively arrange cards so that cause- cause linkages are in proper sequence, more immediate causes are closer to the problem and more underlying causes are further down. Group similar cards and label groupings on A4 paper or different coloured cards. Problem analysis procedure

Procedure: Step 4. Now think of underlying – root causes. Ask WHY? are the other causes happening? What is causing them? Limit the number of cards per person for example a maximum of 1 -2 cards per person. Try to get as far down to the root causes as possible – keep as WHY? Step 5. Move onto effects above the problem and in a similar way sort them to show the linkages between effects( although if time is short causes should be prioritized) Step 6. Once the problem analysis is complete and cards are in order, draw appropriate linkages between cards/groups of cards using arrows. Problem analysis procedure

Group work matrix for tactic development to address the underlying causes of the disconnect between forestry and green economy principles 1.Priority gaps/ underlying problems( try to aim for root causes) with linking forestry to green economy principles 2. Tactic – how to address this problem in a practical way 3. Needs/support required( if any) 4. Comments Pick up to 5 root causes to address

Things to consider: 1. Is the analysis in line with green economy principles? 2. Are all aspects of sustainable forest management and forest products sector considered in the analysis? 3. Are the priority root causes identified or rather superficial causes? 4. Are the tactics relevant to address the underlying cause? 5. Are the tactics feasible in the country contexts? Presentation of problem analysis and tactics

Purpose To identify potential relevant actions to build on what you have achieved in your country. Procedure On a flip chart come up with at least three targeted actions that can maximise influence, feasible within the next two years in your country that will meaningfully release the potential of forestry for the green economy. Reflection on application/adaptation of tactics to country contexts

JOINT RERAM/UNECE Event Flash presentation and debate on key challenges in Eastern Europe/Caucasus and Central Asia to releasing the full potential of sustainable and efficient forestry and forest product sector Format: Debate 1. Challenges with regards to promoting more sustainable forestry development: Introductory flash presentation by RERAM partner( 5 minutes) Position statement presented by UNECE partner with justification to ignite the debate( 3 minutes) Fishbowl debate method used to provide opportunity for all to take part with 2 minute time limitation on individual contributions. Debate 2. Challenges to promoting more efficient and effective processing of forest products. Same process as in debate 1. Debate 3. Challenges to promoting more effective marketing, distribution and awareness of forest products as a competitive and carbon friendly source. Same process as in debate 1.

Fishbowl debate method Procedure: 1.A flash presentation is made on the debate topic( RERAM partner). 5 minutes. 2.A position statement is presented and justified on the topic by a UNECE partner/justifier( 3 minutes). 3.Both the RERAM and UNECE partner ‘justifiers’ stay in the centre. 4.Anyone else that wants to comment must come to the centre and sit down. First person that comes, is first to speak. 5.After commenting they must return to outside ring – time limit for comment is 2 minute. 6.Justifiers remain in centre and can respond at any time. 7.Once the facilitator ‘closes’ the fish bowl NO NEW people can come to the centre. Those in the middle can finish their comments. 8.The justifiers may have final remarks. Debate methodology This method is best explained by a demonstration which will now follow. ‘Fishbowl’ is the outside circle – the ‘fish’ are in middle.

Analysis framework for group work: Group one supply/production of sustainable forest products Existing strengths in the sector Weaknesses, existing in the sector Future Opportunities in the sector Future Threats in the sector Three priority feasible policy recommendations to enhance supply/production WITH JUSTIFCATION Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats(SWOT) Analysis procedure Looking forward Looking back

Analysis framework for group work: Group two improved processing and efficiency of forest products Existing strengths in the sector Weaknesses, existing in the sector Future Opportunities in the sector Future Threats in the sector Three priority feasible policy recommendations to enhance processing and efficiency WITH JUSTIFICATION Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats(SWOT) Analysis procedure Looking forward Looking back

Analysis framework for group work: Group two marketing and distribution of sustainable forest products Existing strengths in the sector Weaknesses, existing weaknesses in the sector Future Opportunities in the sector Future Threats in the sector Three priority feasible policy recommendations to enhance marketing and distribution of forest products WITH JUSTIFICATION Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats(SWOT) Analysis procedure Looking back Looking forward

1. Within the group give out cards and markers to all. 2. Explain the matrix and procedure, including one idea per card and maximum of two cards per person per column in the matrix. 3. Please write the initials for your country on the corner of the card as well as writing your comment. 4. Clearly explain the difference between strengths and weaknesses ( in this case existing and past experiences) the opportunities and threats ( looking to the future). Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats(SWOT) Analysis procedure

5. Start with Strengths and Weaknesses, before moving on to Opportunities and Threats. 6. Group similar cards and label key groupings with different coloured card or A4 white paper, this should be done after each column is complete. 7. After completing the Strengths, Weaknesses, opportunities and threats have a facilitated discussion on developing priority feasible policy recommendations on that topic. 8. Assign presenters to explain the 1)strengths and weaknesses, 2) opportunities and threats 3) Recommendations WITH JUSTIFICATIONS. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats(SWOT) Analysis procedure

1. Appoint a facilitator within the group – they should be neutral and help to organize the participation and analysis within the group. They must carefully read the procedure and explain it to the group. 2. Use cards where possible. This enables all to take part and have their ideas considered. 3. Write on cards first, put the cards up and view them before having discussions. 4. If you disagree on something, try to find compromise, meet in the middle – give and take on a compromise idea. If you can’t find compromise, agree to disagree and go with the majority – hands up. If a disagreement persists write the cause of the disagreement on a card and move to the ‘Parking lot’. 5. Select different presenters for the three different elements of the presentation. Group work guidance

Purpose of the rotating panel peer review method Ensure outputs are dissected according to different criteria Establish a peer review dynamic To encourage active listening and keep energy levels high Presentation procedure – using the rotating panel method for peer review of presentations

Procedure. Volunteers will come forward( or be volunteered!) for the panel( not from the presenting group!) who must assess the presentations according to the specific criteria they are given Representatives of groups present according to a strict time frame Q&A from all( including penallists if they so wish) Final – strictly 1 minute comments from panellists according to their assigned criteria. Each panellist must award a score out of 10 based on their comments. Note that for fun the ‘winning team ‘ that scores the highest will receive token prizes that are designed to share. Presentation procedure – using the rotating panel method for peer review of presentations

Criteria. 1.Depth and comprehensiveness of analysis of current/past strengths and weaknesses. 2.Depth and comprehensiveness of analysis of future opportunities and threats. 3. Relevance of the policy recommendation to the analysis. 4. Feasibility of the policy recommendation to actually be implemented. Presentation procedure –

Good analysis of Strengths and weaknesses? Good analysis of opportunities and threats Relevance of policy recommendation Feasibility of policy recommendation Total score Group 1. Supply and production Group 2. Processing and efficiency Group 3. Marketing and distribution Presentation procedure Panellists will change for every presentation – no pannellists from the presenting group! Please balance comments to give both strong points and negative points as well as recommendations to improve presentation.