Expert Workshop on UN-REDD FPIC Guidelines Charles McNeill, UNDP 10 February 2012, Geneva

UN-REDD Prioritizes Stakeholder Engagement From Bali to today, full and authentic participation recognized to be crucial for REDD+ Strong support from the UN REDD Policy Board for guidance Demand from stakeholders during extensive consultations Led to development of “Joint Operational Guidance on Stakeholder Engagement” Also called for these “FPIC Guidelines”

Significance of FPIC for REDD+. Value of FPIC has been recognized for years by range of actors, including private sector, governments, CSOs FPIC embedded in UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples FPIC activities undertaken in some UN-REDD countries Challenges in implementation, but recognition of significant benefits of FPIC and need to invest now in processes to support FPIC for REDD+

FPIC Guidelines: Consultation Process So Far. Jun 2010 – Jan 2011: 3 regional consultations with IPs & civil society in Vietnam (Jun 2010); Panama (Oct 2010); Tanzania (Jan 2011): Reps of 76 IP & civil society organizations from 32 countries Reps of 47 international & regional organizations UN-REDD country staff Feb – Jul 2011: Synthesis of input into draft Guidelines Aug – Nov 2011: Internal review by global & regional UN-REDD staff Dec 2011 – Jan 2012: Public comment period Feb 2012: This ‘Expert Workshop’ to review FPIC Guidelines Mar 2012: Present update to UN-REDD Policy Board

Revise Guidelines based on comments received and conclusions of this Workshop Support the preparation of national methodologies for applying the Guidelines –Consultations with IPs/rights-holders in countries –Piloting in select provinces/territories Access financing from: –UN REDD Global Program (‘targeted support’ to countries) –National Programs – explore inclusion of FPIC methodology activities in Stakeholder Engagement budgets –Other sources? Next Steps

To cause a breakthrough in our understanding and ability to apply FPIC for REDD+ (especially regarding key issues such as for whom?, when to apply?, how to apply?) Workshop Objective

How to Get There: Today’s Agenda 9:00-9:45 Objectives, Background and Introductions 9:45-10:15 Review of FPIC Guidelines 10:15-10:45 Review and Assessment of Comments Received 10:45-11:30 Feedback from Participants on Other Key Issues 11:30-12:45 Breakout Groups on Key Issues Raised 12:45-13:00 Report back from Breakout Groups 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:30 Plenary Discussion of Breakout Group Outcomes 15:30-17:00 Panel on Country Experiences with FPIC 17:00-17:30 Discussion of Guideline Implementation 17:30-18:00 Conclusions and Next Steps