1. 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

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

3. 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;

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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;

13. THANK YOU APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT
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