Regional REDD+ Initiative

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Upcoming events

GFOI Capacity Building Summit

18 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2017, ICIMOD

The SilvaCarbon Program hosted the first Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) Capacity Building Summit in Armenia, Colombia in September 2014, which resulted in a document developed in consultation with donors and six participant countries. This document assessed capacity building activities of various providers over a period of five years (2011-2015) and their contribution to the development of national forest monitoring systems (NFMS).

South-South Learning: Global Forest Observations Initiative for MRV

24 Jul 2017 - 26 Jul 2017, ICIMOD Headquarters, Nepal

The regional reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) initiative of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is working with ICIMOD regional member countries (RMCs) to support them in their REDD readiness phase. The focus of REDD+ collaboration is capacity development and technical assistance through the implementation of the South-South learning platform in the region.

Expert Meeting for Local REDD+ Action Plan (LRAP) in Ilam

18 Jul 2017 - 21 Jul 2017, Ilam, Nepal

This meeting is one of several activities organized in relation to the preparation of a Local REDD+ Action Plan (LRAP) for Ilam, Nepal. A series of past consultation meetings with local stakeholders for identifying problems and solutions to minimize deforestation, forest degradation, and enhance carbon have led up to this meeting.

Scoping Study for National REDD+ Strategy

18 Jul 2017 - 21 Jul 2017, Biratnagar, Jhapa, Ilam, and Chitwan

The first draft of the Nepal REDD+ Strategy 2016 envisions a three-tier institution for REDD+ implementation. In addition to the central level institution—including the REDD+ Apex body, the REDD working group, the National REDD Centre, and the REDD focal desk—the strategy also envisages a REDD+ institution at the sub-national level.

Myanmar Delegation Exposure Visit to ICIMOD and REDD+ sites

17 Jul 2017 - 22 Jul 2017, ICIMOD and REDD+ sites

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is supporting four countries (Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal) in the Eastern Himalaya in their efforts to contribute to climate change mitigation through reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, a mechanism widely known as REDD+.

South-South Learning Workshop on ‘Forest Reference Level (FRL) Assessment Process in Asia and the Pacific’

10 Apr 2017 - 11 Apr 2017, Pokhara, Nepal

Submitting a national Forest Reference Level (FRL) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an involved process that requires understanding national circumstances that drive emissions (and removals) and the adoption of reliable and transparent procedures.

Final Workshop on Preparation of Institutional Agroforestry Business Plan for Cooperatives in Chitwan, Nepal

02 Apr 2017 - 04 Apr 2017, Chitwan, Nepal

Under the technical assistance of UN-REDD/FAO, ICIMOD has been working towards implementing the District REDD+ Action Plan (DRAP) for Chitwan, Nepal, which was developed and endorsed in 2016. As part of this arrangement, one of the objectives is to propose a detailed work plan for an agroforestry cooperative network in Chitwan. ICIMOD intends to support selected cooperatives from Chitwan district to develop their own agro-forestry implementation plans. Eight hot spots have been identified and selected for this work: Korak, Padampur, Piple, and Shaktikhaur.

REDD+ Monitoring Mission to Bhutan

22 Mar 2017 - 25 Mar 2017, Thimpu, Bhutan

Bhutan has achieved very good results in the REDD+ Himalaya programme. This mission will validate them and see the results first hand. The country is mature in terms of programme implementation and has moved swiftly to use its budget.

District Consultation Workshop for the Development of District REDD+ Action Plan for Ilam

20 Mar 2017 - 21 Mar 2017, Ilam, Nepal

The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD Programme) is a collaborative effort between FAO, UNDP and UN Environment. It builds on the convening power of its participating UN agencies, their diverse expertise and vast networks, and “delivers as One UN”.

Training Workshop on ‘Integrated Curriculum for Strengthening Landscape Governance’

13 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2017, Bumthang, Bhutan

Transboundary landscapes provide a platform for collaboration among countries sharing similar landscapes divided by political boundaries to work together to conserve and develop these common landscapes. Several transboundary initiatives have been launched and are well underway in the fragile landscape of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).

Orientation Programme on ‘Process for Developing State REDD+ Action Plan (SRAP)’

09 Mar 2017 - 10 Mar 2017, Aizwal, Mizoram, India

India’s National REDD+ Strategy is being formulated to meet the requirements prescribed by the UNFCCC. The strategy will also outline the process for developing three remaining prerequisites of REDD+: the national forest reference level, national forest monitoring system, and a safeguard information system.

Facilitator’s Workshop on Preparation of Agroforestry Plan for Cooperatives

05 Mar 2017 - 07 Mar 2017, Piple, Chitwan

Under the technical assistance of UN-REDD/FAO, ICIMOD has been working towards implementing the DRAP for Chitwan in Nepal, which was developed and endorsed in 2016. As part of this arrangement, one of the objectives is to propose a detailed work plan for agroforestry cooperative network establishment in Chitwan district.

Facilitator’s Training Course on District REDD+ Action Plan

30 Jan 2017 - 04 Feb 2017, Biratnagar, Nepal

The main objective of this course is to familiarize facilitators with the rigorous steps and procedures that will need to be followed while developing a DRAP for Ilam.

Regional Workshop on ‘Measurement reporting and verification (MRV) in the context of REDD+ in the Hindu Kush Himalaya’

24 Oct 2016 - 28 Oct 2016, Naypyitaw, Myanmar

According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries’ (REDD+) programs are currently initiated across more than 50 countries.

Regional REDD+ Initiative: 2nd Regional Review and Planning Meeting for REDD+ Himalaya

17 Oct 2016 - 22 Oct 2016, ICIMOD, Kathmandu

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge centre, engaged Nepali communities in carbon forestry in 2003 and later on implemented the REDD+ project 2009-2013.

REDD+ Implementation Centre Nepal – 2nd National Review and Planning Meeting

04 Oct 2016 - 05 Oct 2016, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development’s (ICIMOD) Regional REDD+ Initiative, under its REDD+ Himalaya component, facilitates the ‘REDD+ readiness’ processes of the member countries (Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal) at various scales through capacity building and knowledge sharing.

National training workshop on measurement and monitoring of forests in the context of REDD+ MRV (Measurement Reporting and Verification)

12 Jul 2016 - 14 Jul 2016, Nay Pyi Taw

The performance-based climate mitigation framework REDD+ encourages the reduction of emissions related to deforestation and forest degradation, and removals through enhanced forest carbon stocks and improved forest management. These activities should be measured and reported to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); including a process of verification.

REDD+ Himalaya workshop on Financial Modality and Fund Disbursement Procedure

05 Jul 2016 - 06 Jul 2016, ICIMOD Headquarters, Nepal

REDD+ Himalaya, a new programme of the Regional REDD+ Initiative under the Transboundary Landscape Regional Programme, contributes to the development of implementation of incentive-based mechanisms for conservation and management of natural resources through an innovative approach which promotes REDD+ co-benefits.

Workshop on ‘Integrating National Nature Camp Initiative into the National School Education System’

04 Jul 2016, Hotel Himalaya

Nepal has approximately 11,000 schools (Upper Primary /Middle). The need to strengthen nature based experience of school children and teachers cannot be overemphasised. With this in mind, ICIMOD, in collaboration with National Trust for Nature Conservation, organised a three day Nature Conservation Camp in Sauraha, Chitwan 28-30 January 2016.

Regional workshop on ‘REDD+ Safeguards for Himalayas’

28 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2016, Pokhara, Nepal

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Safeguards are procedures and approaches that ensure implementation of REDD+ activities by countries do no harm to people and the environment, and simultaneously enhance governance, social and environmental benefits. Addressing and respecting safeguard principles is a prerequisite for receiving performance based REDD+ payments.

Training course on Basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing

02 May 2016 - 06 May 2016, BCC-NTNC, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

The objective of the capacity building and training programme is to enhance and strengthen the capacities of forest institutions in Nepal in utilising geo-information, and applying spatial tools and techniques to support planning and decision-making for REDD and or for forest and park management.

Experts’ Meeting to Share Progress on Economic Valuation related Studies in the Forestry Sector

07 Apr 2016, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programmes seek to reverse the trend in forest resource depletion, improve terrestrial carbon stocks, conserve forests, stimulate sustainable management of forests, and enhance forest carbon stocks. REDD+ programmes hope to provide economic incentives to countries and local communities to sequester forest carbon using performance based management principles.

Sharing Workshop on ‘Developing interventions of District REDD+ Action Plan’

11 Mar 2016 - 14 Mar 2016, Bardia, Nepal

Actively involved in Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) development since Conference of the Parties 13 (COP 13), Nepal is the recipient of international assistance to prepare for the implementation of REDD+, Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP), piloting REDD+ activities, and setting stakeholder forums for policy planning.

District Validation Workshop on “Developing interventions of District REDD+ Action Plan”

02 Feb 2016, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

Nepal joined the United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD) programme in 2009 as an observer country. Since then, Nepal has made active contributions towards the global REDD+ agenda.

Nature Camp for Greening Young Minds

28 Jan 2016 - 30 Jan 2016, Sauraha, Chitwan

Nature camp is a long-term strategy to provide nature-based experiences to all school going children at least once during their schooling.