1. Guillermo. A. Mendoza Emeritus Professor University of Illinois National Project Coordinator NLBI The United Nations Non-Legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forests: Assessment of Philippine Initiatives

2. Project basics  Countries: Liberia, Nicaragua, Philippines  Duration: 2.5 years  Start date: October 2010  Funding source: German Federal Ministry of Nutrition, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV)  Executing agency: FAO  Implementing Agency: DENR/FMB

3. UNCED 1992: No agreement on forest convention  Forest Principles and Chapter 11 of Agenda 21: Combating Deforestation Establishment of UNFF in 2001 Global objectives of forests (UNFF) Non-legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forests (NLBI) 2007 = Forest Instrument Background

4. Reverse the loss of forest cover Enhance forest-based economic, social and environmental benefits Increase the area of protected forests and other areas of sustainably managed forests Reverse the decline of ODA for SFM and mobilize new and additional resources for the implementation of SFM Global Objectives on Forests

5. The 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 and on good governance International cooperation is crucial PRINCIPLES

6. Project objective Overall Goal: Support Liberia, Nicaragua and Philippines, on a demonstration basis, to move forward in the implementation of the non- legally binding instrument on forests  Strengthen capacity of stakeholders to implement policy measures agreed to in the NLBI through national forest programmes

7. The project in brief... Assist forestry stakeholders in Philippines (and Liberia/Nicaragua) to:  identify where each country stands with respect to the national policy measures agreed in the NLBI  jointly identify strengths, weaknesses and gaps  determine priority actions to move forward and needs for assistance  start implementing priority actions  identify further sources of support

8. The project in brief... Develop and pilot methodologies for NLBI implementation:  Assess country situation vis-à-vis the policy measures of the NLBI ─ involving all relevant stakeholders ─ considering all important ongoing forestry initiatives  Monitor NLBI implementation  Share lessons learned with other countries

9. Expected outcomes 1.Increased awareness of the NLBI by relevant government institutions and NGOs  purpose  global objectives  national policies and measures expected of countries 2.National policies and measures assessed relative to the NLBI  major gaps identified (national inventory of ongoing work)  national goals vis-à-vis NLBI objectives determined  priority policies and measures identified  means of support and coordination identified and clarified

10. Expected outcomes 3.Capacity of relevant institutions to implement the policies and measures of the NLBI strengthened and implementation initiated in coordination with other ongoing processes  Institutional capacity assessment conducted vis-à-vis priority measures  Required capacity building undertaken  Priority measures initiated, including training of stakeholders in synergy with other initiatives (e.g., REDD+, FLEGT) 4.Progress in implementing NLBI monitored and lessons shared  Monitoring established and integrated into existing systems  Lessons learned documented and disseminated through workshops, project reports, presentations at international meetings, UNFF sessions, etc.

11. Key features Country ownership ‘Champions’ from the Leadership of DENR Important roles of national and regional multi- stakeholder fora Coordination with other national forestry initiatives including those supported by development partners (e.g., CoDe REDD, UN-REDD)

12. Roles of institutions DENR: leads in project implementation FAO: provides technical and financial support (BMELV funding) NFP Facility: continuing support for NFP process in Philippines (stakeholder processes) Stakeholder organizations: full participation in decision making, priority setting, implementation

13. Preliminary Progress Workshops (at different levels) for awareness raising and identification of strengths and weaknesses Inventory of all on-going forestry initiatives related to NLBI policy measures  mapping National stakeholder workshop including development partners/donors to discuss strengths and weaknesses based on the assessment and inventory of initiatives

14. Contracted Institutions to do inventory analysis and assessment Forestry Development Center, UPLB Public and Private Stakeholders Non—Timber Forest Products (NTFP) NGO’s and PO’s (e.g. CBFMA)

15. NTFP Consultations Stakeholders: CBFM Holders PO’s NGO’s Adult Male Adult Female Youth Regions consulted Luzon – Completed Visayas – Just Completed Mindanao – Scheduled in October

16. GENERIC CONTENT of SESSIONS 1.INPUT (Relevant international and national laws, NFP and SFM elements, NLBI Approaches, REDD-Plus/PNRPS) 2.WORKSHOPS (NLBI Initiatives: Internal and external assessment, Stakeholder Analysis, Aspirations, Priority setting) METHODS 1.INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS, COACHING, MENTORING 2.FOCUSED GROUP DISCUSSIONS 3.CUSTOMIZED ASSESSMENT WITH VISUAL AIDS 4.GAMES, FIELD TRIP (for children) 5.USE OF VENN DIAGRAM AND SELF-COMMUNITY VISIONING EXERCISE 6.NEGOTIATION PROCESS USED BY NTFP

17. RANK Letter National Policy/Measure 1 X Encouraging the use of voluntary instruments such as forest certification 2 Y Enhancing access of local stakeholders to forest resources and markets to support livelihood 3 V Supporting education, training, and extension programmes involving indigenous/local communities 4 G Further developing and implementing C&I for SFM 5 N Strengthening forest legislation and enforcement 6 D Developing SFM policy 7 L Translating the National Forestry Programme into national strategies for sustainable development 8 S Promoting scientific and technological innovations in SFM 9 H Building enabling environment for private sector investments on SFM I Developing financing strategies for SFM 10 J Enhancing the value of forest products and services T Strengthening public understanding on forests and SFM 11 M Establishing or strengthening partnerships for SFM W Promoting stakeholders’ participation LUZON Results (NTFP)

18. Stakeholders (FDC Group) Private Sector -SFFI members -PWPA members -Tree farmers -FORESPI Public Sector -DENR -GOCC -DA, DOST, DAR -SUCs -LGU -R&D institutions

19. Workshops Conducted Region VII – 28 participants SUCs – through PFEN Conference held in Bohol Region III – 53 participants CAR – 43 participants Region VI – 43 participants

20. Other Scheduled Workshops Region IVA – October 4 Region V – October 5 Region XIII- October 18 Region XI – October 20

21. Maraming salamat po!