Proposed structure and Process for R-package preparation in Nepal Resham Dangi REDD Forestry and Climate Change Cell, Nepal Presented at Asia-Pacific IP dialogue with the FCPF, Chiang Mai, Thailand 27th September, 2012

Presentation Outline R-package context; Proposed Roadmap; Progress update; Issues/ challenges and way forward;

Context of R-Package in Nepal Take opportunity to self-assess the progress and demonstrate commitment to REDD+; Take advantage of receiving feed back from international experts; To be sure that proposed strategic actions are well safeguarded;

Landscape of R-package process Source: CF 3 meeting , Asuncion, Paraguya, 24-26 March, 2012

Nepal’s Roadmap for Developing R-Package Mid-Term Evaluation National policy Intervention 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 ER-PIN submission Three Year Interim Plan National Climate Change Policy ERPA NAPA ERPD 2015 R-Package R-PP Indicative REDD Strategy R-PIN National REDD+ Strategy Establishment of REDD Cell, MoFSC REDD+ Readiness Process

Core Elements of R-Package Outline framework for National REDD+ Strategy is in place; RWG endorsed to establish Expert Technical Committee representing from GO and non-GO institutions; Analytical studies for Strategy formulation are in progress; Bilateral support (USAID , DfID, Finland and Swiss) contributing in R-PP implementation; REDD+ Implementation Framework Reference Emission Level (REL/RL) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification MRV) system Safeguards system National REDD+ Strategy

Core Elements of R-Package Nested approach with Sub-national projects within defined jurisdictions at landscape/ sub-river basin level; Benefit transfer from existing forestry institutions and practices for benefit and cost sharing; Multi-stakeholder led Carbon revenue management board will be established in center to regulate the carbon finance; National REDD+ Strategy Reference Emission Level (REL/RL) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system Safeguards system REDD+ Implementation Framework

Core Elements of R-Package Progress to date National REDD+ Strategy REDD+ Implementation Framework Monitoring, Reporting and Verification MRV) system Safeguards system Procurement process is in mid-way; Technical committee including representatives from GO and non- GO institutions established to facilitate REL development; Reference Emission Level (REL/RL)

Core Elements of R-Package National REDD+ Strategy REDD+ Implementation Framework Reference Emission Level (REL/RL) Safeguards system Consultant selection process on going; Technical committee including GO and non- GO members is in place to facilitate MRV development; Piloting is on going to develop local forest monitoring systems at watershed and landscape level; Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system

Core Elements of R-Package Progress to date Core Elements of R-Package National REDD+ Strategy REDD+ Implementation Framework Reference Emission Level (REL/RL) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system Consultant selection for SESA is in progress; Interim Indicative strategy options will be proposed to address drivers of D/D , until final strategy is in place ; REDD+ SES indicators is in final stage through multi-stakeholder led process. Safeguards system

Multi-stakeholder process is time taking……. Develop outline Framework Develop Strategy Document National REDD+ Strategy outline Framework Regional Level multi-stakeholder Consultation Multi-stakeholder Consultation at National Level Review by independent experts Review by Technical Committee REDD Working Group Prepare National REDD Strategy draft Consultation at District Level Consultation at the Regional Level Consultation with Multi stakeholder Forum Consultation with technical Expert Group REDD Working Group Approval from Apex Body

Issues/Challenges and suggested actions Potential Barriers Recommended actions Weak Capacity Weak capacity; Data gaps and challenges; Complex Methodology ; Monopoly knowledge market; Under Financing Investment risk in public finance; Non-additional funding; Weak Co-ordination Constituency/ profession bias; Nob-transparency in REDD piloting Capacity building Capacity building; Data sharing system; Demystify REDD+; Create multi layer knowledge platform; Increase Investment Explore external funding source; Multi-stakeholder process Vitalize REDD CSO alliance in process; Web posting of VDR Information;

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