The Investment Plan of the National REDD+ Strategy of the Republic of Congo CAFI EB8 Meeting, October 10, 2017 Grégoire Nkéoua, PIF/CAFI Focal Point

Republic of Congo’s Forests: A treasure of global importance 22,334,000 ha 65.4 % forest cover Deforestation rate 0.05% Contains part of second- largest peatland complex in the world REL : 2000-2010: 19.2 MtCO2/yr 2015-2020: 35.5 MtCO2/yr

Wood energy production The drivers of deforestation Shifting agriculture Forest industry Wood energy production Direct drivers Agribusiness Mining Infrastructure Weak governance Lack of coordination Underlying drivers Poverty Population growth

The drivers of deforestation & degradation

Republic of Congo’s REDD+ Vision A tool to build a green economy A tool to diversify the economy A tool to reduce poverty A tool to fight climate change

Republic of Congo’s Political Commitment 13% of land area protected 52% of forest concession area with a management plan, 22,5% more under preparation, 23% certified (FSC/VLC) VPA/FLEGT signed in 2010, Legality Assurance System installed, Independent Observer since 2006 Development of reduced impact logging standards Engaged in REDD+ process since 2008 Political will to direct agribusiness toward savanna areas: Marrakech Declaration and APOI memorandum signed, national principles drafted, agricultural law being drafted Land use planning: 2014 law and 2017 decrees adopted, roadmap developed, National Committee held first session canceling mining concessions INDC conditional commitment to reduce emissions by 48%

Republic of Congo’s Vision for its Investment Plan: Based on the National REDD+ Strategy 1: Strengthening governance 2: Sustainable forest management and utilization of forest resources STRATEGIC OPTIONS 3: Improving agricultural systems 4: Rational production and use of wood energy, and promotion of clean energy sources 5: Green mining

Republic of Congo’s Vision for its Investment Plan Covers 2018-2025, to be updated after 3 years Defines technical and political priorities Orients development partners and financing sources Ambitious but tailored to absorption capacity Phased approach to allow for learning

The development of the Investment Plan: A consultative process December 2016 to September 2017: 33 workshops in 12 locations throughout the country 1026 participants, representing local communities, indigenous peoples, NGOs, local governments, private sector, development partners

Drivers → Programs → Outcomes → Impacts Theory of Change: Summary Drivers → Programs → Outcomes → Impacts Impacts GHG emissions are reduced and sequestration increased Poverty is reduced and living conditions are improved Biodiversity is conserved and forest ecosystem resilience increased Outcomes Governance and tenure are strengthened, sustainable is financing secured, and transparency improved Forest ecosystems are sustainably managed and the area under plantations is increased Agricultural production is improved while minimizing negative impacts on the environment Fuel wood is sustainably produced and demand is reduced through improved energy efficiency and substitution with clean energy sources The mining sector is developed while minimizing negative impacts on the environment

Priority Programs National Land Use Planning Enabling Programs Improving Governance + Capacity Building Greening Agribusiness Greening the Mining Sector Greening the Infrastructure Sector Geographically Integrated Programs Sangha-Likouala Emission Reductions Program Pool-Plateaux Agroforestry and Wood Energy Program Mayombe and Coastal Forest Sustainable Management Program Niari Valley Forest Management and Agroforestry Program Chaillu Sustainable Forest Management Program Cuvette Agroforestry Program

Financing Plan Program US$ Enabling Programs 24.0 Land Use Planning Governance and Capacity Building 7.0 Greening the Mining Sector 4.5 Greening Agribusiness 4.0 Greening Infrastructure 2.0 Geographically Integrated Programs Sangha-Likouala Emission Reductions Program 92.6 Pool-Plateaux Agroforestry and Wood Energy Program 31.0+ Mayombe and Coastal Forest Sustainable Management Program 32.0 Niari Valley Forest Management and Agroforestry Program 30.0 Chaillu Sustainable Forest Management Program 22.5 Cuvette Agroforestry Program 11.0 TOTAL 260.6+

Next Steps Define high-level political coordination (Oct 2017) Harmonize National Development Plan 2018-2022 with Investment Plan (Oct 2017) Review INDC to include LULUCF sector (Oct 2017) Submit Investment Plan to FIP (Oct 2017) Revise Forest Code and develop Agricultural Code (early 2018) Jointly monitor and implement REDD+ governance matrix with the World Bank (ongoing) Submit GCF proposal (May 2018)

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