opportunities for forest finance in gef-5
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Opportunities for Forest Finance in GEF-5. Ian Gray Natural Resources Forest Financing in Small Island Developing States Nadi , Fiji July 23 – 27, 2012. GEF’s Investment In Forests. The GEF has been funding forest projects since its inception in 1991 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ian GrayNatural Resources
Forest Financing in Small Island Developing StatesNadi, Fiji
July 23 – 27, 2012
Opportunities for Forest Finance in GEF-5
• 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• GEF-5 target of $1 billion invested in forests• Multi-functions of forests are at core of
investment strategy
GEF’s Investment In Forests
SFM/REDD+ Results Framework
Achieve multiple environmental benefits from improved management of all types of forests
1. Reduce pressures on forest resources and generate sustainable flows of forest ecosystem services
1.1 Enhanced enabling environment within the forest sector and across sectors
Effectiveness of policies that integrate SFM principles
1.2 Good management practices applied in existing forests
a) Forest area under FSC certification measured in hectaresb) Enhanced carbon sinks from reduced forest degradation
1.3 Good management practices adopted by relevant economic actors
a) Services generated in forestsb) Services generated in the wider landscape
2. Strengthen the enabling environment to reduce GHG emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and enhance carbon sinks from LULUCF activities
2.1 Enhanced institutional capacity to account for GHG emission reduction and increase in carbon stocks
Capacity to certify forest derived carbon credits
2.2 New revenue for SFM created through engaging in the carbon market
Total revenue from carbon market
Goal
Objectives
Outcomes
Indicators
Payments for ecosystem services systems establishedForest area under sustainable management , separated by forest typeTypes and quantity of services generated through SFM
National institutions certifying carbon creditsNational forest carbon monitoring systems in placeInnovative financing mechanisms establishedCarbon credits generated
Outputs
How The Incentive Mechanism Works
Investments from 2+ FAs seeking multiple benefits from managing forests sustainably
Incentive funds released in ratio
of 3:1 of FA investment
STAR Resources
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LD
e.g. BD $1,500,000
LD $1,500,000+ SFM $1,000,000
Total Project $4,000,000
SFM/REDD+ Projects 2010-12
• 31 projects and 3 programs
• $401 million GEF funding
• 36% of $250 million incentive allocated
• Mainly mixed landscape interventions
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Supporting the 7 SFM Themes
GEF-5 SFM/REDD+ Projects
From FAO FRA 2006
• Pressures of food security, population growth, climate change, resources
• Many products and services co-dependent• Individual forest functions are small enough to be
overlooked but collectively potential driver of rural development
• Societal recognition of forests’ importance• Prioritize long-term benefits over short-term gains
Managing for Multiple Functions – A Necessity
Lessons From GEF-5 Projects
• Wide range of forest situations applicable• Landscape level approach• Synergies – maybe a trade-off also?• Forest communities & livelihoods• Importance of on-the-ground presence in field
activities• Inter-agency coordination• Payment for ecosystem services