1. UNFCCC African Group preparatory meeting for COP9 on LULUCF under the CDM. (UNEP, IUCN, FAO) Addis Ababa, 23/10/2003 Antonio Lumicisi Ministry for the Environment and Territory (Italy) Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

2. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 2 Environmental and socio-economic impacts Decision 11/CP.7 Preamble to Draft decision -/CMP.1 (lulucf)...... (b) consistent methodologies be used over time for the estimation and reporting of these activities; (c) the aim stated in article 3.1 of KP not be changed by accounting for lulucf activities; (e) the implementation of lulucf activities contributes to the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources; (f) accounting for lulucf activities does not imply a transfer of commitments to a future CP; (g) reversal of any removal due to lulucf activities be accounted for at the appropriate point in time. Decision 17/CP.7

3. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 3 Environmental and socio-economic impacts the importance of due consideration of environmental and socio-economic impacts: better accepted by local people; more benefits and/or services; leading to permanent sequestration; aiming to sustainable development.

4. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 4 Environmental and socio-economic impacts Principles: it is the host countrys prerogative to confirm that the project assists in achiving sustainable development (SD); consistency and supportiveness with national and international agreed criteria, strategies and policies on SD; analysis at appropriate levels to set priorities on project type.

5. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 5 Environmental and socio-economic impacts Project cycle Validation information and documentation in the PDD on stakeholder consultation; information and documentation on socio- economic and environmental impacts: analysis (national guidelines); impact assessment (host partys procedures); statement (monitoring and remedial measures).

6. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 6 Environmental and socio-economic impacts Project cycle Verification and certification role of DOE Other requirements to be addressed: capacity building; transfer and local adaptation of technology; empowering local stakeholders.

7. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 7 Environmental impacts paragr. 2 of Appendix E (L.13) (a) present environmental status of the area, including a description of soils, climate, vegetation, fauna, habitats and rare and/or endangered species as described in national and/or global red list (e.g.IUCN); (b) infrastructural developments if extensive (e.g. construction of roads, nurseries, etc.) and their possible impacts; (c) species selection, origin and processing of reproductive material and silvicultural system envisaged; (d) soil protection and measures for soil preparation and fertilization; (e) forest protection (e.g. pest management, fire control);

8. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 8 Environmental impacts paragr. 2 of Appendix E (L.13) (f) appropriateness and safety of the use of chemicals; (g) expected effects on the hydrological system (run off, water table, watershed, reservoir, riparian zone); (h) expected effects on biodiversity and ecosystem integrity within the project area and adjacent ecosystems; (i) monitoring and remedial measures for major project impacts.

9. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 9 Socio-economic impacts paragr. 3 of Appendix E (L.13) (a) present and expectable evolution of rights on tenure and land-use; (b) the needs of indigenous and forest dwelling peoples; (c) definition of responsabilities including those of primary stakeholders, project developers and host country authorities; (d) stakeholderss involvement and integration in decision and management processes, access to information on the project and public participation [in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention];

10. October 23, 2003UNEP, IUCN, FAO meeting on LULUCF under the CDM 10 Socio-economic impacts paragr. 3 of Appendix E (L.13) (e) benefit-sharing, taking into consideration local communities; (f) effects on local communities and their employment, market access and food production; (g) inclusion of social and cultural impacts of the project, including capacity-building, awareness raising and safety of working conditions.