Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 1 Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ Module developers: Erika Romijn, Wageningen University Martin Herold, Wageningen University Brice Mora, Wageningen University Country examples: 1.UN-REDD monitoring framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo 2.Establishment of a system for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of REDD+ in Guyana V1, May 2015 Creative Commons License

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 2 1. UN-REDD monitoring framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Main components of national forest monitoring system IPCC elementsDRC MRV system elements 1Activity dataSatellite Land Monitoring System (SLMS): for measurement of changes in forest area using remote sensing (the “M” of MRV) 2Emission factorsNational forest inventory (NFI): A system for measuring carbon on the ground in the different primary and secondary forest ecosystems (the “M” of MRV) 3Emission estimates National GHGs inventory: Reporting through the national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory of the DRC (the “R” of MRV)

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 3 Integrated monitoring system  Monitoring carbon  Monitoring safeguards and co-benefits: ● Governance: transparent and accountable and involves participation of local communities ● Economic aspects: distribution of costs and benefits for REDD+ ● Environmental aspects: forest functions and services, such as water quality, nontimber forest products, and biodiversity ● Sociocultural dimensions  Integrated MRV system using a participatory approach

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 4 Capacity building activities  Institutional and technical capacity building  National expertise forms the starting point  Integration of existing capacities, expertise and different institutes  Technical training by international experts on: ● International requirements from UNFCCC and IPCC ● Reporting of GHG emissions and removals ● Implementing the SLMS: use of remote sensing and GIS ● Implementing the NFI: taking field measurements ● Data management

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 5 2. Establishment of a system for monitoring, reporting, and verification of REDD+ in Guyana  Requirements for national MRV system: ● International: principles and procedures specified by the IPCC (2003, 2006) Good Practice Guidance and Guidelines ● National: needs and priorities of the national REDD policy and implementation strategy  Bridging the capacity gap: ● Assessment: of existing national forest monitoring technical capabilities versus the requirements for the MRV system ● Develop a roadmap: to build sustained in-country capacities for MRV

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 6 Capacity gap assessment for Guyana VariableFocusExisting observationsExisting information Area changes (activity data) Deforestation Archived satellite data airphotos Forest maps and field data Maps of forest use and human infrastructures Deforestation maps/rates National statistical data Land-use change maps Degradation Area affected by degradation and rates Changes in carbon stocks / emission factors Land-use change (deforestation) Forest inventory, permanent sample plots, research sites, in- situ measurements Forest/ecosystem stratifications Forest concessions/harvests Volume to carbon conversions Regional carbon stock data/maps Carbon stock change and emission/ha estimates Degradation Long-term C-reduction measurements Other pools (i.e., soils) Long-term measurements of soil carbon changes Biomass burning Emissions of several GHGs Records of fire events Satellite data Emission factor measurements Satellite data products Fire regime, area, frequency, and emissions Ancillary (spatial) data Drivers and factors of forest changes Topographic maps Field surveys Census data GIS-datasets on population, roads, land use, planning, topography, settlements, etc.

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 7 Analysis of drivers of deforestation and processes affecting forest carbon stocks 1.Forest land conversion for agriculture (livestock, crops, and aquaculture) 2.Forest land conversion for mining 3.Logging activities 4.Forest land conversion for roads 5.Forest land conversion for urban development (housing) 6.Forest land conversion for local agricultural economies in transition 7.Forest land conversion for energy development 8.Fires (fires for sustainable use are not included) 9.Issues of subsistence farming (including fire) 10.Forest protection 11.Mangrove improvement for sea defence purposes (agricultural fires and accidental burning of forest)

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 8 Analysis of drivers of deforestation and processes affecting forest carbon stocks  Responsible group / institution for the execution of the activity  Effects on the forest (carbon effect per ha): sink or source  Size of the area affected  Importance with respect to carbon impact and area

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 9 Key action areas for capacity-building activities 1.Develop and implement a national mechanism and institutional framework 2.Conduct a comprehensive forest area change assessment for a historical period 3.Build carbon stock measurement capacities 4.Develop MRV for a set of REDD demonstration activities, with the focus on key drivers / processes 5.Engage with international community 6.Sustain internal communication mechanism on MRV 7.Conduct / support research on key issues

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 10 Capacity-building objectives for the different REDD+ implementation phases REDD+ implementation phase Objectives Phase 1: National strategy Gather and integrate information and fill data gaps for national REDD+ opportunities, scoping, and policy development Phase 2: Country readiness Develop capacities, conduct historical monitoring, and implement a (minimum) IPCC Tier 2 national forest carbon monitoring, establish the reference level, and report on interim performance Phase 3: Implementation Establish consistent and continuous MRV supporting national REDD+ actions and international IPCC GPG-based reporting and verification

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 11 Development of institutional framework  A steering body coordinating all REDD+ MRV activities and the implementation of the roadmap  The Guyana Forestry Commission as executive agency  A process for involving all relevant national stakeholders involved in MRV and REDD+ implementation and mechanisms to ensure transparent and open exchange and management of data  Partnership building and cooperation with key national and international organizations that help Guyana in implementing the road map

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 12 Recommended modules as follow-up  Module 1.3 for considering national circumstances within a national forest monitoring system and assessing and analyzing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation  Modules 2.1 to 2.8 to continue with REDD+ measuring and monitoring  Modules 3.1 to 3.3 to learn more about REDD+ assessment and reporting

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 13 References  Bholanath, P., N. Dewnath, and J. Singh “Developing a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification System for REDD+ in Guyana.” In Capacity Development in National Forest Monitoring: Experiences and Progress for REDD+, edited by B. Mora, M. Herold, V. De Sy, A. Wijaya, L. Verchot, and J. Penman, 5– 18. Bogor, Indonesia: Center for International Forestry Research. library/browse/view-publication/publication/3944.html.  DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) Readiness Plan for REDD, 2010–2012: R-PP Final Version. Kinshasa: Ministry of Environment. 0/R-PP_V3.1_English_July2010.pdf  Guyana Forestry Commission Terms of Reference for Developing Capacities for a National Monitoring, Reporting and Verification System to Support REDD+ Participation of Guyana. Netherlands and Georgetown, Guyana: Wageningen University, Centre for Geoinformation and Guyana Forestry Commission.

Module 1.2 Framework for building national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 14  Herold, M., and P. Bholanath Preparing Guyana’s REDD+ Participation: Developing Capacities for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification. Report and Summary of a Workshop and Consultation Held 27– 29 October 2009 in Georgetown, Guyana. Prepared for the Government of Norway.  IPCC, Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry, Prepared by the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme, Penman, J., Gytarsky, M., Hiraishi, T., Krug, T., Kruger, D., Pipatti, R., Buendia, L., Miwa, K., Ngara, T., Tanabe, K., Wagner, F. (eds.). Published: IGES, Japan. (Often referred to as IPCC GPG)  IPCC IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Prepared by the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme, Eggleston H.S., Buendia L., Miwa K., Ngara T. and Tanabe K. (eds). Published: IGES, Japan. (Often referred to as IPCC AFOLU GL)