Peter Gondo

Session1: INTRODUCTION TO THE NLBI/FOREST INSTRUMENT

• BACKGROUND AND ORIGIN OF THE NLBI

• PURPOSE OF THE NLBI• GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE NLBI • National policies and measures of the

NLBI

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BACKGROUND AND ORIGIN OF THE NLBI• Forests cover one third of the world’s land area

• 4billion ha; India- 78 million ha (68million ha 2010FRA)

• 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood

– High rate of deforestation -13 million ha. p.a. (-0.1%– India- afforestation rate of 0.21% p.a. – 17% of GHG emissions (global)– < 6% under management– US$ 1-1.5 trillion in lost revenue (TEEB 2010)– Finding ways to ensure that forests benefit present

and future generations is the essence of sustainable forest management. 3

- Rio conventions (UNFCC, CBD, UNCCD)

- Agenda 21

- Forest Principles

• IPF/IFF proposals for action

• UNFF (2000)• Global objectives

on Forests (2006)• NLBI (2007)

United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Resolution E/2000/35, (2000)International arrangement on forests

Establishing the UNFF as subsidiary body of ECOSOC

Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) Facilitative Process Multi-stakeholder dialogue

Objectives: Promote the management, conservation and

sustainable development of all types of forestsStrengthen long-term political commitment

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Principal functions of UNFFFacilitate implementation of forest-related

agreements and foster common understanding SFM

Provide for continued policy development and dialogue among Governments, international organizations, and major groups, to address forest issues and emerging areas of concern in a holistic, comprehensive and integrated manner,

Enhance cooperation, policy and programme coordination on forest-related issues

Foster international cooperation Monitor, assess and report on progress

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UNFF functionsStrengthen political commitment to SFM Enhance contribution of forests to achievement of

the internationally agreed development goals,( MDGs, Johannesburg Declaration and the JPI of the WSSD),

Encourage and assist countries develop and implement SFM strategies,

Strengthen interaction between the UNFF, relevant regional and sub regional forest-related mechanisms, institutions and instruments, organizations and processes,

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Global Objectives on Forests (2006)Reverse the loss of

forest cover Enhance forest-based

economic, social and environmental benefits

Increase the area of sustainably managed forests and proportion of products from sustainably managed forests

Reverse the decline in official development assistance (ODA) 8

Non-Legally Binding Instrument on All types of forests (NLBI)Forest InstrumentMay 2007; Why NLBI?

Forests and trees provide multiple economic, social and environmental benefits

Existing consensus on forests: Forest principles, IPF/IFF proposals for action, resolutions and decisions of UNFF;

Impact of climate change on forests, contribution of forests to addressing climate change

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Why NLBINeed to strengthen

political commitment and collective efforts at all levels

Mobilize increased financial resources, capacity development and transfer of technology

No agreement on Forest Convention or other legal arrangement

Keep international forest dialogue alive in absence of legally binding agreement

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Guiding PrinciplesThe instrument is voluntary and non-legally

binding

Each State is responsible for the sustainable management of its forests and for the enforcement of its forest-related laws

Major groups, local communities, forest owners and other relevant stakeholders should be involved in a transparent and participatory way

Achieving SFM depends on significantly increased, new and additional financial resources

Achieving SFM also depends on good governance

International cooperation is crucial12

Components

National policies and measures

International cooperation and means of implementation

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National policies and measures Develop and implement NFPs or similar

strategies for SFM and integrate them into strategies for sustainable development incl. PRS

Consider the seven thematic elements of SFM Promote the use of management tools to assess

the environmental impact; promote good environmental practices

Develop/implement policies that encourage SFM to provide a wide range of goods and services, contribute to poverty reduction and the development of rural communities

Promote efficient production and processing of forest products

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National policies and measures Support the protection and use of traditional

forest-related knowledge and practices incl. fair and equitable sharing of benefits

Further develop and implement C&I for SFM Create enabling environments for investment

by private sector, communities + other forest Develop financing strategies taking into

account all funding sources Encourage recognition of range of values from

forests and ways to reflect such values in the marketplace

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National policies and measuresEnhance cross sectoral policy and programme

coordination to integrate the forest sector into national decision-making processes

Integrate national forest programmes or other strategies of SFM into national sustainable development strategies e.g. PRSs

Establish or strengthen partnerships and joint programmes with stakeholders

Review and improve forest legislation, strengthen forest law enforcement, promote good governance

Address threats to forest health and vitality from natural disasters and human activities

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National policies and measuresDevelop or expand, and maintain networks of

protected forest areasAssess the conditions and management

effectiveness of existing protected areasStrengthen the contribution of science and

research in advancing SFM; Promote the development and application of

scientific and technological innovations, incl. for local communities

Strengthen public understanding of the importance and benefits of forests and SFM

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National policies and measuresPromote access to and support formal and

informal education, extension and training, for implementation of SFM

Support education, training and extension programmes involving local and indigenous communities, forest workers and forest owners

Promote active and effective participation of major groups, local communities, forest owners and other relevant stakeholders

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National policies and measuresEncourage the private sector and civil society

organizations to implement voluntary instruments such as certification,

Enhance access by households, small-scale forest owners and communities to forest resources and markets

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Monitoring, assessment and reportingMember states noted importance of

monitoring and reporting and agreed as follows: Member States should monitor and assess

progress on the instrument.Member States should submit, on a voluntary

basis, taking into account availability of resources and the requirements of other bodies or instruments, national progress reports to the Forum.

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Exercise 1.1: Relating existing national forestry development framework to the NLBI policies and measuresIn country groups, participants should

indicate the type of forest development framework they are using i.e. NFP, Forest Master Plan or other equivalent and when it was developed or adopted.

Which of the national policies and measures are being implemented in your country?

This exercise will help participants to reflect and relate the policies and measures to their own situations.

Time: This exercise should take 45 minutes

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