1. 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

2. 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 :
: 19.2 MtCO2/yr
: 35.5 MtCO2/yr

3. 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

4. The drivers of deforestation & degradation

5. 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

6. 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%

7. 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

8. Republic of Congo’s Vision for its Investment Plan
Covers , 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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+

13. Next Steps Define high-level political coordination (Oct 2017)
Harmonize National Development Plan 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)

14. Thank you for your attention