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1 Sustainable Forest Management
Ian Gray Natural Resources GEF Familiarization Seminar Washington, DC January 17 – 19, 2012

2 Background on SFM at GEF
The GEF is the only funding mechanism that operates under the combined framework of the three conventions dealing with forest ecosystems The GEF has been funding forest projects since its inception in 1991 330 forest-related projects in 100+ countries $1.7 billion GEF funding with $7.4 billion co-finance

3 Why SFM? Unique opportunities for multiple environmental and social benefits CLIMATE CHANGE: Slowing tropical deforestation can play an important role in mitigating climate change. BIODIVERSITY: Forests harbor over 60% of all terrestrial plant and animal species. LAND DEGRADATION: Forests provide livelihoods and vital environmental services to hundreds of millions of people.

4 Why SFM Now? Orang Utan Distribution From UNEP GRID ARENDAL

5 Sustainable Forest Management
Extent of Forest Resources Biological Diversity Forest Health & Vitality Productive Functions of Forest Resources Protective Functions of Forest Resources Socio-Economic Functions Legal, Policy & Institutional Framework

6 GEF-5 SFM/REDD+ Strategy
Building on GEF-4 and Tropical Forest Account GEF-5 independent SFM/REDD+ strategy Goal Achieve multiple environmental benefits from improved management of all types of forests Impacts Effective provisioning of forest ecosystem services and strengthened livelihoods of people dependent on the use of forest resources

7 GEF-5 SFM/REDD+ Incentive Mechanism
$750 million from STAR Allocation $250 million from SFM/REDD+ Incentive Target: $1 billion investment in forests STAR Resources BD Investments from 2+ FAs seeking multiple benefits from managing forests sustainably Incentive funds released in ratio of 3:1 of FA investment CC LD

8 GEF-5 SFM/REDD+ Strategy
Progress so far: 3 programs; 13 projects $235 million; $2.5 billion co-finance $45 million incentive accessed Wide range of project objectives Multi-benefit/service/use outcomes

9 SFM/REDD+ Opportunities
From UNEP/WCMC

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