1. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 1 Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels Module developers: Martin Herold, Wageningen Univ. Erika Romijn, Wageningen Univ. Sandra Brown, Winrock International Country example:  Brazil’s submission of a subnational forest reference emission level to the UNFCCC Forest emissions (MtCO 2 ) Time ---  V1, April 2015 Figure: Representation of FRL development for Brazil. Source: 2014. Brazil’s submission of FRL to UNFCCC Creative Commons License

2. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 2 Brazil’s submission of a subnational forest reference emission level to the UNFCCC  Subnational FRL ● Selected region: Amazonia ● Selected activity: Deforestation ● Selected pools: Above ground biomass, Below ground biomass, Litter  Eventually the national FRL will consist of the sum of subnational FRLs for 6 biomes  FRL for degradation is under construction

3. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 3 Brazil’s submission of a subnational forest reference emission level to the UNFCCC  Submission follows the guidelines from UNFCCC (2012, Decision 12-II Annex / CP17). Submission includes: 1.Information that was used in constructing the FRL 2.Transparent, complete, consistent and accurate information, including methodological information, used at the time of construction of FRLs, including a description of data sets, approaches, methods 3.Pools and gases, and activities which have been included in the FRL 4.The definition of forest used in construction of the FRL

4. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 4 1. Information that was used in constructing the FRL  Approach 3 activity data: annual deforestation polygons based on analysis of Landsat satellite data (30 m. res.)  Emission factors for each distinct forest type  Yearly calculation of CO 2 emissions from 1996-2010: GE t = total emission from gross deforestation at year t (in tonnes CO 2 ) GE i,j = CO 2 emission associated with deforested polygon i under forest type j (in tonnes CO 2 ) N = number of new deforested polygons in year t p = number of forest types

5. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 5 1. Information that was used in constructing the FRL  FRL reflects dynamic mean of annual CO 2 emissions and is updated every 5 years Source: 2014. Brazil’s submission of FRL to UNFCCC Time ---  Forest emissions (MtCO 2 )

6. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 6 2. Transparent, complete, consistent and accurate information  Completeness ● All satellite images, data and products available  Transparency ● Detailed description of all data, methods and products  Consistency ● Same methods and data used to estimate and report emissions in the national GHG inventory and to construct the FRL  Accuracy ● Activity data - use of Landsat data with high accuracy ● EF – still many uncertainties in the data

7. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 7 3. Pools and gases, and activities included in FRL development  Activity ● Deforestation  Pools ● Above ground biomass ● Below ground biomass ● Litter  Gases ● CO2 emissions

8. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 8 4. The definition of forest used in construction of the FRL  FAO definition of forest ● Land > 0.5 hectare ● Trees > 5 meters ● Canopy cover > 10%  Deforestation = clear-cut based on total tree cover loss within the minimum mapping unit of 6.25 ha (250 x 250 m)  Other types of loss, where the canopy thresholds stays over 0% are regarded as forest degradation

9. Module 3.2 Data and guidance on developing REDD+ reference levels REDD+ training materials by GOFC-GOLD, Wageningen University, World Bank FCPF 9 Recommended modules as follow up  Module 3.3 to continue with guidance on reporting REDD+ performance using IPCC Guidelines and Guidance