The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’s Capacity Building Program for Forest-Dependent Indigenous Peoples and Southern Civil Society Organizations: Results from 2009-2016 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 1 Table of Contents Acronyms 4 1. Executive Summary 6 2. Key Results 10 a. Background, Context, and Scope of Activities 10 b. Results 12 c. Conclusions 30 d. Lessons Learned 18 e. Recommendations 33 Annex 1: Financial Information 36 Annex 2: Summaries of Activities 40 Rodney Quarcoo/World Bank; 2 FOREST CARBON Rhett Butler front cover:FACILITY PARTNERSHIP FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 3 Acronyms CBP Capacity Building Program of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility MOCAF Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Campesinas Forestales CDA Children’s Development Association MPIDO Mainyoito Pastoralist Integrated Development Organization CSO Civil Society Organization NEFIN Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities COICA Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazonica NGO Non-Governmental Organization DANAR Dalit Alliance for Natural Resources NLS Nepal Law Society DAR Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales OFD Other Forest Dweller DGPA Dynamique des Groupes des Peuples Autochtones OJEWP Embera and Wounaan Indigenous Youth Organization of Panama FCPF Forest Carbon Partnership Facility ONPIA National Organization of Indigenous Peoples of Argentina FPCI Fundación para la Promoción del Conocimiento Indígena PACJA Pan African Climate Justice Alliance FIP Forest Investment Program REFACOF Cameroon’s REDD+ and Climate Change Platform FMT Facility Management Team REDD+ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, plus conservation of forest carbon IBC Instituto del Bien Común stocks, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks IDESMAC Instituto para el desarrollo Sustentable en Mesoamérica A.C RITA Red Indígena de Turismo de México IIDKY Instituto de Investigaciones y Desarrollo de Kuna Yala RNCA Rainforest Nations Conservation Alliance IP Indigenous Peoples VIDS Association of Indigenous Leaders in Suriname IPACC Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee WCS Wildlife Conservation Society Rhett Butler 4 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST FOREST CARBON CARBON PARTNERSHIPFACILITY PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 5 Executive Summary For almost a decade now, the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) has been supporting efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), in the global fight against climate change. A key component of this work has been to ensure the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples (IPs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in REDD+ activities. One of the most successful FCPF initiatives on this front has been its Capacity Building Program for Forest-Dependent Indigenous Peoples and Southern Civil Society Organizations. Since 2009, the Capacity Building Program (CBP) has helped dozens of projects engage with local communities across Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. The aim has been to provide forest-dependent IPs, other forest dwellers (OFDs) and southern civil society organizations with information, knowledge and awareness to enhance their understanding of REDD+, and by extension their ability to engage more meaningfully in the implementation of REDD+ readiness activities. With $1.9 million in funding for 27 projects, Phase 1 of the CBP wrapped up in June 2016. The second phase began in July 2016 and will end June 30, 2018. This report presents the results of activities implemented under the first phase of the CBP, which supported seven projects in Africa, six in Asia Pacific and 14 in Latin America and the Caribbean. Based on reports from participating organizations of the CBP, this report highlights key examples that illustrate how the Program’s objectives were met. 6 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY Quarcoo/World RodneyFACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP 7 Bank Innovative CBP projects helped to enhance the understanding of climate change and REDD+ among forest-dependent IPs, OFDs, and southern CSOs, and improve their participation in the preparation of REDD+ strategies, and in the implementation of REDD+ programs. CBP projects also sought to enhance the participation of IPs and local communities in international discussions on the role of REDD+ in climate change mitigation. This work brought about a greater awareness and understanding of the views of forest-dependent IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs related to REDD+ and the FCPF. Based on these results, this report makes several recommendations intended to inform and shape projects continuing under Phase 2 of the CBP, including: • Reaching a broad range of stakeholders • Putting special emphasis on the issues at the national and local levels. of land tenure and livelihoods. Within budgetary limitations, capacity Capacity building activities and regional building activities should seek to engage discussions should devote particular with as wide and diverse an audience as attention to the issues of land tenure in the possible in beneficiary countries. context of REDD+. Another important issue which should be discussed is the impact of • Using existing processes, organizations REDD+ on peoples’ livelihoods. and institutions. Capacity building and awareness-raising • Recording and publishing results. activities should be carried out by Records of training sessions and workshops existing organizations that are recognized (whether sub-national, national or regional) by communities and their respective should be prepared and publicly disclosed governments. in a culturally-appropriate way, including in local languages. • Ensuring active participation of forest dependent IPs, OFDs, and southern CSOs. Phase 2 of the CBP, with more than $5 The mode of engagement with communities million in funding, is focused on supporting should ensure a two-way dialogue that national-level capacity building and allows for feedback from communities awareness raising, and regional-level and demonstrates how that feedback has exchange and sharing of lessons learned. been taken into account. When a series of Funding in Phase 2 now goes to regional meetings is planned, the same participants intermediary organizations that in turn may need to be available to ensure coordinate capacity building activities in continuity and efficient engagement. their respective regions. At a time when the FCPF’s Carbon Fund is supporting large- • Clearly linking to national-level readiness scale emissions reduction programs in an processes. increasing number of countries, it’s more Activities that attract support should be important than ever to have indigenous those that have helped directly to overcome peoples and civil society involved, and the some kind of challenge or bottleneck in the FCPF CBP continues to help make that national-level REDD+ readiness process. happen. Rodney Quarcoo/World Bank PARTNERSHIP 8 FOREST CARBON FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 9 FIGURE 1: Project Allocations by Region and Type of Organization KEY RESULTS IPs CSOs 5 A. Background, Context, and Scope of Activities africa 2 The REDD+ mechanism was launched at To address this, the FCPF’s Participants the 15th UN Climate Change Conference Committee in October 2008 agreed to launch asia 4 (COP15) in Copenhagen in 2009, to reduce a capacity building program under the FCPF pacific 2 carbon emissions from deforestation and Readiness Fund, targeting forest-dependent forest degradation in order to mitigate the IPs and southern CSOs. The objective of the 10 latin adverse effects of climate change. The FCPF CBP is to provide forest-dependent IPs, america 4 following year at COP16, a formal decision OFD, and southern CSOs with information, on REDD+ called for the full and effective knowledge, and awareness on REDD+ to participation of forest-dependent IPs enhance their understanding of REDD+, and OFDs and the need to respect their and by extension their ability to engage IPs CSOs traditional knowledge and rights. While more meaningfully in the implementation of REDD+ aims to mitigate climate change, REDD+ readiness activities. awarding tropical countries for their efforts FIGURE 2: Distribution of Activities by Region and Type of Organization to reduce deforestation, soil degradation and During Phase 1 of the CBP, which ran conservation and sustainable management between 2009 and June 2016, $1.9 million of their standing forests, it also endeavors in funding (see Figure 2) supported 27 to recognize the central role of relevant projects that were implemented by forest- IPs CSOs / OFDs stakeholders in this process, particularly dependent IPs and southern CSOs working $558,585 forest-dependent IPs and local communities. with the FCPF Readiness Fund, and engaged Promoting effective participation of in REDD+ readiness processes. As Figure IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs in REDD+ 1 shows, seven of these projects were $394,968 processes takes time and may not succeed implemented in Africa, six in Asia Pacific and $314,810 unless a systematic, strategic, and targeted 14 in Latin America and the Caribbean. $253,495 $246,530 effort is made to improve their participation $174,218 and ensure a highly responsive social and political environment. africa asia pacific latin america Total: $1,942,606 10 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 11 B. Results The CBP supports the prioritization of relevant capacity building actions by forest-dependent IPs, OFDs, and southern CSOs in line with the Program’s objectives. This report focuses on The FCPF CBP was conceived to be a demand-driven program, in which forest-dependent providing some examples of the types of activities financed by the program, and the main IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs present proposals to the FCPF’s Facility Management results of these activities. A summary of the activities outputs and outcomes are included in Team (FMT) outlining their capacity building needs. FCPF countries are eligible for CBP Annex 2. In presenting the results, the report focuses on the following types of activities: funding, based on the eligibility criteria described in the FMT Note 2012-5 for the selection of activities under the CBP. Based on their proposals, the organizations are contracted to 1. Strengthening REDD+ capacities at the sub-national and community levels. implement projects by a work plan of activities. Organizations provided the FMT with reports on the implementation of activities, and these reports were used as the basis for preparing 2. Engaging forest-dependent IPs and rural communities in national REDD+ readiness this report. processes. 3. Focusing on a specific activity related to REDD+ readiness. Process for the Selection and selection criteria Processing of contracts • Activities need to be proposed by • An interested network or organization of networks or organizations of forest- forest-dependent IPs, OFDs, or southern dependent IPs, OFDs, or southern CSOs CSO organization explicitly endorsed by (or by organizations explicitly endorsed relevant networks and organizations, by relevant networks and organizations). submits a proposal to the FCPF FMT. • The activities’ primary objective should • The FCPF FMT assesses the proposal in be to prepare national and regional light of the selection criteria. organizations of forest-dependent IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs for their • Once an agreement is reached between national REDD+ readiness processes. the submitting organization or network and the FCPF FMT, the submitting • Proposals should include regional and organization or network is registered as national capacity building workshops a vendor. and initiatives. • The submitting organization enters into • Activities should include the a contract with the World Bank, acting dissemination of capacity building as trustee of the FCPF. The agreement benefits to local communities. includes terms of reference that reflect • Preference is given to capacity building the original proposal and details on the activities conducted in countries that are contractual assignment, deliverables, part of the FCPF readiness mechanism, budget, and payment schedule. and that reflect country-specific situations. Arne Hoel/World Bank The note is available at: https://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/sites/fcp/files/2014/June/FMT%20Note%202012-5%20 CB%20Programs%20for%20IPs%20%26%20CSOs%2004-03-12%20rev.pdf 12 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 13 1. Strengthening REDD+ Capacities at the Sub-National and • In 2013, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) organized and sensitized CSOs in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia on their role in ensuring coordinated participation Community Levels at the national and jurisdictional level. Specifically, they were trained on the Social and Environmental Strategic Assessment, Feedback and Grievance Redressal Mechanism Most activities focused on capacity building at the local level (understood and Environmental and Social Management Framework methodologies to better prepare as a set of communities or jurisdictional units). Below are some specific them to engage government actors in the application of environment and social standards examples of this type of activity and the targeted impact areas. for REDD+. Moreover, stakeholder engagement has been maintained through various Enhancing REDD+ Awareness at the Community or Jurisdictional Level consultative national-level forums and meetings on REDD+. PACJA has been able to use the grassroots activities financed by the FCPF CBP to create and strengthen synergies among government entities, civil society organizations, and private sector actors. Also, PACJA • In 2013 and 2014, the conducted a gender sensitization workshop that explored mechanisms on mainstreaming Panama-based organization gender into REDD+ dialogue processes. This process was PACJA’s own initiative that Fundación para la Promoción resulted in an appreciation of the different roles played by women and men regarding del Conocimiento Indígena decision making on issues related to REDD+, land tenure/title deeds, custodians of forest (FPCI) implemented an activity and forest products. with a local focus, aimed at strengthening REDD+ capacities Strengthening Indigenous Communities’ Capacities for Forest Carbon Measurement of Guna leaders, women, and youth in targeted communities • From April to July 2014, the Embera and Wounaan Indigenous Youth Organization of located in the Guna Yala Comarca. Panama (Organización de Jóvenes Emberá y Wounaan de Panamá – OJEWP) developed an Following customary consultation activity aimed at strengthening the capabilities of traditional authorities and communities processes, the activity fostered a of the Embera and Wounaan Collective Lands (‘tierras colectivas’, in Spanish) to quantify series of REDD+ capacity building carbon stored in their forests. Activities included capacity building targeting Embera and activities, including workshops Wounaan youth on developing forest inventories by undertaking participatory mapping to and progress on social and identify the key areas where carbon measurements would take place. Specific activities environmental issues, at the involved: community level. Dissemination of activities at the local level 1. Workshops held with technical staff on how to use a digital tablet to collect data and included the use of local radio. mapping; World Bank 2. A theoretical module in the workshops tackling: the relevance and value of tropical forests; causes, impacts, and linkages among climate change, global warming and deforestation; and REDD+ as a climate change mitigation mechanism; • From March to December 2013, civil society organizations grouped in Cameroon’s REDD+ and Climate Change Platform (REFACOF) implemented activities aimed at organizing 3. A functional module in the workshop, focusing on how to establish one-hectare plot and mobilizing civil society organizations from 30 sub-districts to enhance full, direct and limits and use the equipment to measure the height and diameter of trees; effective participation of forest-dependent IPs and local communities in the readiness process. The activity targeted not only IP organizations but also women’s organizations and 4. Participatory mapping of 30 individual plots. youth groups, among others. The focus areas involved monitoring and reporting on REDD+ actions, including dynamics on deforestation and forest degradation, sustainable forest management, conservation of forests and biodiversity, enhanced forest carbon stocks, and social, environmental, and governance-related issues. • During 2010 and 2011, the National Organization of Indigenous Peoples of Argentina (Organización Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas de Argentina - ONPIA) implemented an activity that undertook awareness-raising activities on climate change and REDD+ in indigenous communities of the Formosa and Salta Provinces. 14 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 15 Activities involved undertaking a process for free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) at the level of the targeted communities, and the signature of a collaboration agreement between OJEWP and traditional authorities of the collective lands. The activities built the capacity for carbon measurement and the production of participatory maps, and were developed in close collaboration with IP traditional authorities at various levels, including Embera and Wounaan experts and technicians. The results of this work were ultimately written up in a peer-reviewed article that appeared in the February 2017 edition of Ecosphere, an open-access journal of the Ecological Society of America. Endorsing a ‘Training of Trainers’ Methodology Steered by Community Level Facilitators • Various activities included components of capacity building aimed at preparing trainers from indigenous or rural communities to lead subsequent training activities themselves. An example of this type of approach was implemented by the Dalit Alliance for Natural Resources (DANAR) of Nepal from 2013 to 2014. DANAR undertook a REDD+ capacity building program targeting the Dalit people (who serve as a prime example of non-indigenous forest dwellers in South Asia), IPs, women, and youth from different organizations at the sub-national and community levels. The ‘training of trainers’ program coached 250 REDD+ community-level facilitators who, in turn, launched a local awareness campaign on REDD+ and climate change issues. Javier Mateo-Vega Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and McGill University 16 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 17 2. Engaging Forest-Dependent IPs and Rural Communities in National REDD+ Readiness Processes Several CBP projects prioritized mainstreaming indigenous views, MPIDO (Kenya) concerns or contributions into national REDD+ processes. These liaison activities, highlighted below, focused on national-level Developed report on REDD+ readiness processes were implemented in parallel with other community-level capacity building actions. REDD+ benefit sharing and financing mechanisms from Strengthening the Incorporation of IP Perspectives in National REDD+ Readiness Processes a Kenyan IP perspective, • Kenyan IPs’ organization Mainyoito Pastoralist Integrated Including a proposal Development Organization (MPIDO) aimed to enhance indigenous to develop IP-sensitive and local communities’ consultation and participation in sustainable forest management, particularly with regards indicators for REDD+. to REDD+ actions. The activities focused on the preparation of several studies from an indigenous perspective, with capacity building activities being facilitated by IPs’ experts and resource persons. Targeted themes included the dynamics of deforestation and forest degradation, sustainable forest management, conservation of forests and biodiversity, enhanced Sotz’il (Guatemala) forest carbon stocks, and social, environmental, and governance- related issues. • The Guatemalan indigenous organization Sotz’il implemented a project to undertake a REDD+ training process in Guatemala, Developed training manual incorporating community-based approaches to the use, management, and conservation of forests. This exercise involved for IPs (Climate Change, strengthening capacities on techniques and methodologies REDD+ and Indigenous for carbon measurement and forest biocultural monitoring in indigenous territories. Sotz’il prepared a publication on Peoples in Guatemala), biocultural monitoring and alternative methods for carbon measurement from the perspective of IPs. The report proposes and methodologies for forest management methodologies and indicators that could be biocultural monitoring and refined by community members, to render the practices involved as context-specific as possible. complementary techniques for carbon measurement. 18 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 19 Mobilizing Local-Level Civil Society Organizations to Participate in REDD+ Readiness Processes • The activities implemented by Kenyan IPs’ organization MPIDO, aimed to enhance indigenous and local community consultation and participation in sustainable forest • Civil society organizations grouped in Cameroon’s REDD+ and Climate Change management, particularly with regards to monitoring and reporting on REDD+ actions. The Platform implemented activities aimed at organizing and mobilizing CSOs from 30 sub- activities focused on the preparation of several studies from an indigenous perspective, districts of Cameroon to enhance full, direct and effective participation of indigenous with capacity building activities also held by IPs’ experts and resource persons. Targeted and local communities in the readiness process. The activities allowed the REDD+ and themes included the dynamics of deforestation and forest degradation, sustainable forest Climate Change Platform to reach communities at the local level by supporting the management, conservation of forest and biodiversity, enhanced forest carbon stock, and establishment of community coordination structures and engaging in parallel capacity social, environmental, and governance-related issues. MPIDO hosts the Indigenous People building activities. Such structures would, at the same time, act as focal points at the National Steering Committee on Climate Change, which was a partner and supported its community level for initiatives related to REDD+ and climate change. Some of the main implementation. outcomes of this activity included: ƒƒ The implementation of activities adopted a strategic thematic approach and identified four focus areas for study; (a) land tenure, (b) benefit sharing arrangements, (c) governance and institutional frameworks and (d) IP sensitive indicators in the context of the national REDD+ design, implementation, and monitoring. The activities facilitated the preparation of several studies addressing these central REDD+ themes from a Kenyan IPs’ perspective. Moreover, Kenyan IPs provided technical guidance for targeted indigenous communities (an added value of the activities). The participatory approach included review and planning meetings held in Nairobi. These meetings brought together representatives and stakeholders from the seven IPs regions and communities in Kenya to familiarize with the proposal and to plan for the implementation. ƒƒ The activities contributed to enhancing IPs’ capacities in REDD+ readiness by addressing themes that were streamlined during the implementation, and that are central to their participation and engagement. The studies were conducted by a team of consultants, who are themselves members of IP communities in Kenya with a shared cultural background, including knowledge of localities and language of communities visited, familiarity with local geographical and political dynamics, and extensive contacts and kin relations within some of the sites. These factors were critical in focusing the study in a culturally sensitive manner and in making an appropriate selection of key informants. Main activities involved: A. Providing baseline information on land tenure status within IP territories. This activity included the preparation of four reports targeting: (i) land tenure in the thematic area of study; (ii) a Loita community resource inventory atlas; (iii) preliminary guidelines and standards for IPs’ engagements in development initiatives, including climate change and REDD+ in Kenya; and (iv) a report discussing the indigenous perspective on traditional institutions, forest governance and REDD+. B. Developing a report on REDD+ benefits sharing and financing mechanisms within a Kenyan IP context. C. Conducting an analysis of the national REDD+ strategies for purposes of establishing if IPs’ issues have been incorporated. The outcome included the preparation of a report tackling REDD+ sensitive indicators and a documentary on climate change issues in all the sites visited for community engagement. 20 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 21 Engaging IPs in the Discussion of National-Level REDD+ Readiness • From January 2012 to July 2014, the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) implemented activities to strengthen capacities on a variety of REDD+ themes identified as crucial by several IP communities in Nepal. NEFIN adopted a two-tiered implementation approach, developing capacity building and awareness raising at the national (Kathmandu) and local levels (six districts: Khotang, Sindhupalchok, Sankhuwashabha, Dolakha, Dhading, and Rolpa). By addressing the lack of meaningful participation by IPs in policy dialogues and formulations, the ultimate aim was to boost the participation of indigenous and rural communities dwelling in the Tarai Hill and mountain areas of Nepal in REDD+ readiness consultation and decision-making processes. These activities included preparing and holding a consultation meeting between IPs and the Social and Environmental Strategic Assessment consultants’ team to present indigenous views on readiness issues. Activities also supported the preparation of feedback from resource persons and indigenous leaders on the main outputs of the national-level readiness process, including REDD+ social and environmental standards, REDD+ strategy, and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV). • From March to December 2013, the civil society organizations grouped in the REDD+ and Climate Change Platform of Cameroon implemented activities aimed at organizing and mobilizing civil society organizations from 30 sub-districts of Cameroon to enhance full, direct and effective participation of indigenous and local communities in the readiness process. The focus areas involved monitoring and reporting on REDD+ actions including dynamics on deforestation and forest degradation, sustainable forest management, conservation of forest and biodiversity, enhanced forest carbon stock, and social, environmental, and governance- related issues. These groups supported activities aimed to anchor REDD+ readiness in an inclusive and participatory process. The activities allowed the REDD+ and Climate Change Platform to reach communities at the local level by supporting the establishment of community coordination structures and engaging in parallel capacity building activities. Such structures would, at the same time, act as focal points at the community level for REDD+ and Climate Change related initiatives. Some of the main activities included: A. Bringing together 331 civil society organizations engaged in REDD+ and climate change activities in Cameroon (IPs organizations, women’s organizations, youth organizations, among others). B. Setting up community coordination structures in 10 Cameroon regions, composed of 80 female and male coordinators. C. Organizing 30 workshops in 30 sub-districts heads during which the civil society organization and REDD+ and climate change Platform Council representatives were designated. The workshop themes tackled included, among others: (i) general information on the REDD+ and Climate Change Platform, information, communication, and awareness on the Cameroon’s REDD+ process; (ii) free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) (iii) social and environmental standards; role of civil society organizations and the REDD+ Platform Council; and (iv) gender and climate change; and designation processes of Council Coordinators representatives to the REDD+ Platform Council. The analysis of social and environmental issues included the Participatory Methodology of Pygmies Indigenous Populations (Méthode d’Approche Participative des Populations Pygmées,). 22 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY Pablo Cambronero/UN-REDD FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 23 3. Focusing on Specific Activities Related to REDD+ Readiness DAR’s rapid study questions took into A number of projects were implemented with a focus on a discrete account the two pillars of REDD+ product or outcome. The REDD+ governance assessment in Peru governance in Peru at the time of and the forest carbon map covering the Amazonian region described project implementation: (i) policy, legal, in this section illustrate this type of activity supported by the FCPF institutional and regulatory frameworks; CBP. and (ii) planning and decision-making Undertaking a REDD+ Governance Assessment at the National Level processes. Three of the commonly- agreed principles of good governance • The Peruvian-based organization Derecho, Ambiente y were: (i) participation; (ii) transparency; Recursos Naturales (DAR) evaluated the state of REDD+ governance and (iii) accountability. in Peru using a rapid study of civil society perceptions. The objective of the study was to assess governance in REDD+ processes under way in Peru, namely the FCPF and Forest Investment Program (FIP). The results provided some conclusions on the state of governance of REDD+ in Peru and generated recommendations to improve the relevant processes. It also identified some issues that would require more attention during the next REDD+ phases. The participants recognized the existence of participation norms in decision-making processes, which allow the engagement of a broad range of stakeholders. Notwithstanding, 60 percent of the The results of the DAR study, which participants considered that the participation mechanisms do not incorporate the inputs of REDD+ enable effective participation. Despite this criticism, 42 percent participants on several key governance thought it was possible to influence the decision-making process principles, were first disseminated to on REDD+ (54 percent of positive answers for the FCPF and FIP processes). The authors acknowledged the diversity of the answers staff at Peru’s Ministry of Environment. might be generated by different understandings about what qualifies Then, the results were presented during as “effective participation.” As for accountability, the majority of a public event on REDD+ and climate the responses were neutral, which could be attributed, according change. Finally, the report was published to the authors, to the limited understanding of the participants and circulated among decision makers. on this principle. Overall, participants were found to require more transparency from the authorities and the improvement of the available information. In terms of participation, participants believed that participation forums should be strengthened and integrated into the decision-making process. 24 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 25 Developing a Forest Carbon Map for Indigenous Territories and Enhancing Understanding at the Community Level Protected Areas • In 2013, the Panama-based organization Fundación para la • From September 2013 to December 2014, the Instituto del Promoción del Conocimiento Indígena (FPCI) implemented Bien Común (IBC), a non-governmental organization based activities with a local focus, aiming to strengthen REDD+ in Peru, implemented activities that oversaw the preparation capacities of Guna leaders, women, and youth in the Guna and widespread dissemination of a forest carbon map for Yala Comarca. Following consultation processes, the activities Amazon indigenous territories and protected areas. It also allowed undertaking a series of REDD+ capacity building strengthened forest carbon mapping capacities within the activities, including workshops and progress on social and Technical Secretariat of the Amazon-level NGO Coordinadora de environmental issues, at the Guna’s communities’ level. With las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazonica (COICA). the understanding that strengthening the capacities of forest The map and related activities contributed to highlight the fact stakeholders at the local level should be a central feature of that indigenous territories and protected areas account for REDD+, the activities contributed to enhancing the understanding 55 percent of all carbon stored in the Amazon. The study also of REDD+ issues at the IP communities level, while boosting reported that ongoing and planned development activities puts indigenous women’s participation in the various capacity this carbon at risk, encompassing an area of tropical forest building activities. This type of local level capacity building larger than Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador combined. The forest should contribute to enhancing the informed participation of carbon map pointed to the centrality of the role of IPs and other rural stakeholders in the national REDD+ readiness process in rural stakeholders in Amazon region national REDD+ processes, Panama. Main activities included: and highlighted the significance of preserving these indigenous territories and protected areas for ecosystem integrity and olding two training workshops on REDD+ topics, ƒƒ H climate stability. The peer-reviewed study was released at the UN including climate change, adaptation, mitigation, with the climate conference in Peru in December 2014, and was widely participation of Guna leaders and authorities, and Guna disseminated via numerous articles in the international media. women, and youth. • The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) engaged more Progressing in the study on social and environmental issues ƒƒ than 300 participants drawn from local communities to develop which is being implemented following customary rules. 12 P3D (a geographic data tool) model maps and community forest inventories. The P3D model map was viewed as a tool for consolidating the consultation and participation process for REDD+ in these communities. The tool will also contribute to the MRV of carbon stocks in community forests. Participating communities have increased skills on the use of geographic information system equipment, and have developed and owned the P3D model map of their community forest. They will be able to use this for future engagement with relevant actors working on REDD+. 26 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 27 4. Building Forest-Dependent IPs or Southern CSO Capacity at the International Level Activities under this theme included the promotion of trans-national research on underlying causes of deforestation in East Africa, the joint analysis of international REDD+ mechanisms by IP organizations in the Amazon Basin, and the strengthening of networks and capacity among tropical forest countries at the global level. Pan African Climate COICA Coalition for Justice Alliance Rainforest Nations From 2013-2014, PACJA im- In 2010, COICA convened In 2009, the Coalition for plemented a project target- a regional meeting Rainforest Nations held a ing CSOs and IPOs in Kenya, of its Amazon region REDD+ readiness capacity Uganda and Ethiopia. Activi- constituencies that analyzed building workshop in Bonn, ties included the preparation REDD+ mechanisms Germany for its members. of several reports focusing supported by the FCPF and on the underlying causes the UN-REDD Programme, for deforestation in each along with other alternative country and the respective proposals under discussion dissemination workshops. at that time. 28 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY Rhett Butler FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 29 C. Conclusions the recourse to decision-making processes that were culturally appropriate when implementing capacity building activities, and the The diverse activities supported by Phase 1 of the FCPF CBP have languages and dissemination tools favored. contributed to enhancing REDD+ capacity building and awareness. Though the local and jurisdictional levels were prioritized, • The proper integration of gender concerns still needs several activities focused on targeting national and international- reinforcement. A number of activities included disaggregated data level related capacity building. The following observations and on women’s participation, or stressed the involvement of women conclusions were gleaned from CBP activities results. belonging to IP or forest communities. However, what seems to be lacking is a gender approach looking at different roles in natural • Many of the activities prioritized implementing resources management and access to resources and land rights, capacity building at the local or sub-national level. The emphasis addressing gender exclusions in participation and consultation on developing capacity building activities, though with different frameworks, and adopting gender-sensitive methodologies to gather scopes and methodologies, reveals that this is a central aspect women’s opinions and concerns. for forest-dependent IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs as REDD+ stakeholders. More broadly, this suggests that there is a niche • Transition to a new model of implementation for for strengthening this type of work and engaging with those who the second phase of the program has been a ‘learning by doing’ directly manage forests at the local level. experience. During the first phase of the FCPF CBP, the FMT relied on the World Bank’s vendor system, whereby forest-dependent • The link between land, forests, resources, IP rights IP and OFD organizations and southern CSOs were contracted to and REDD+ was a paramount and recurrent capacity building render the services they proposed. While this method was efficient theme. IP prioritization of rights to territories and resources, at providing funding to selected activities, it raised some questions, including land demarcation, titling, and management, is evidenced including: (i) transparency in the selection of proposals; (ii) nature by the recurrence of this issue in the implementation of the capacity of the work; and (iii) the FMT’s capacity to manage the program. building activities. It was therefore agreed to replace the vendor system with grants to recipient organizations by standing Bank Group guidelines, as • Liaising with partner organizations to enhance the outlined in the document Procedures for Small Recipient-Executed impact of activities. Many of the activities supported by the FCPF Trust Fund Grants. CBP relied on partnerships with national or international NGOs and, in some cases, with government agencies. The scope of this This transition took longer than expected due to the regional nature collaboration was diverse; it frequently involved supporting the of the grants, which added complexity and required additional steps preparation of capacity building tools or REDD+-related technical for internal approvals. This delay presented a significant risk for the assistance. achievement of CBP objectives, in particular for countries where REDD+ readiness activities were well advanced. The transition is still • Most of the activities endorsed the development underway, and definitive conclusions on these dynamics are not yet of culturally-appropriate capacity building methodologies. available. It seems clear that the delays in the implementation of Most of the activities, particularly those implemented by forest- program may limit the opportunities for forest-dependent IPs, OFDs dependent IP organizations, supported methodologies that were and southern CSOs to engage in REDD+ readiness activities at the culturally sensitive with regards to targeted communities. These country-level. On the other hand, in countries where REDD+ activities methodologies were reflected in the selection of community trainers, are still in the early stages, the effects of this delay are likely to 30 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 31 be minimal. During the preparation of projects under the second activities should be customized to suit the circumstances of phase of the Program, activities have been planned to take into targeted communities (e.g. in terms of language, level of literacy). consideration the status of REDD+ processes in the country, which can further serve to mitigate this risk. • The importance of ownership to ensure the long- term sustainability of activities. In this context, capacity building D. Lessons Learned activities should be led by forest-dependent IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs, building and enhancing existing community capacity and The specific experience of implementing the CBP in its first phase systems. The level of representation and acceptance by targeted points to the following lessons in relation to the engagement of IPs, communities should be taken into consideration during the design OFDs and southern CSOs in the REDD+ readiness process: and implementation of activities. • The importance of: (i) clearly explaining to local E. Recommendations stakeholders how REDD+ activities work in ways that are compatible with local cultures; (ii) managing expectations about the magnitude Strengthened engagement of forest-dependent IPs, OFDs and and timing of benefits; allowing for flexibility in the way forest- southern CSOs through the FCPF CBP is leading to constructive dependent people communicate with stakeholders; (iii) addressing dialogues between them and the other main actors in REDD+. issues related to land and carbon property rights and livelihoods; (iv) The second phase of the Program will continue to promote these working with locally-trusted organizations that identify with specific dialogues, with more emphasis on the links between forest- ethnic or other culturally-distinct groups; and (v) maintaining dependent IPs, OFD organizations, southern CSOs and REDD+ stakeholder participation in the long-term. decision makers. The following recommendations are aimed at strengthening the Program in its second phase: • The need to strengthen partnerships between the government and organizations (at both local and national levels) • Reaching a broad range of stakeholders at the to increase the effectiveness of capacity building interventions. national and local levels. Within budgetary limitations, capacity Activities should aim at establishing and strengthening (as building activities should seek to engage with as broad and diverse appropriate) the dialogue among forest-dependent IPs, OFDs, an audience as possible in beneficiary countries. At the national southern CSOs, and decision makers who are involved in REDD+- level, activities should ensure engagement withindigenous and rural related discussions, planning, and implementation at both national women and a diverse representation of countries and communities. and local levels. • Using existing processes, organizations and • The design of capacity building activities in a institutions. Capacity building and awareness-raising activities sustainable and efficient manner by focusing on practical activities should be carried out by existing organizations that are recognized rather than on technical material. by communities and their respective constituencies or local authorities. It can be more effective to build the capacity of • The need to incorporate the socio-cultural context organizations and institutions already engaged in dialogues with of forest-dependent IPs and OFDs. This objective would be better the national REDD+ decision-making apparatus, rather than of those achieved by ensuring that organizations selected to lead capacity without any prior involvement in REDD+. Engagement methodologies building and awareness raising are cognizant of the level of used should integrate the internal political structures, sub-groups, representation and affiliation with beneficiary communities. Also, and cultures of participating communities. 32 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 33 • Ensuring active participation of forest-dependent IPs, OFDs, and CSOs. Engagement with communities should ensure a two-way dialogue that allows for feedback from communities and demonstrates how that feedback has been taken into account. When a series of meetings is planned, the same participants may need to be available to ensure continuity and active engagement. The content and results of the meetings should be clearly communicated in advance to avoid misinformation and unrealistic expectations, and to ensure that trust is maintained. • Clear link to national-level readiness processes. In REDD+ countries where capacities are weak and the engagement of indigenous peoples, OFDs, and civil society is negligible, there is value to sponsoring activities that aim to deliver straightforward capacity building, and information sharing. Activities that attract support should be those that have helped directly to overcome some kind of challenge or bottleneck in the national-level REDD+ readiness process. • Putting special emphasis on the issues of land tenure and livelihoods. Capacity building activities and regional discussions should pay particular attention to the issues of land tenure in the context of REDD+. • Recording and publishing results. Records of training sessions and workshops (whether sub-national, national or regional) should be prepared and publicly disclosed in a culturally-appropriate way, including in local languages. Reports should clearly document how views gathered have been taken into account during REDD+ readiness processes. This data should be gender disaggregated where possible. The key lessons learned and recommendations from this first phase of the program will be integrated into the work going forward. At a time when the FCPF’s Carbon Fund is supporting large scale emissions reduction programs in an increasing number of countries, it’s more important than ever to have indigenous peoples and civil society involved, and the FCPF CBP continues to help make that happen. Charlotte Kesl /World Bank 34 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 35 Annex 1: 2. Second Allocation FY13-FY16 (Forest-Dependent Indigenous Peoples Organizations) Financial Information Organization Type Region Amount Implementation Period 1. Mainyoito Pastoralist Integrated (MPIDO) IP Africa $160,000 FY13 FY15 2. NEFIN IP Asia-Pacific $70,000 FY13 FY15 3. Asociación Sotz’il IP Latin America $49,900 FY13 FY15 4. Red Indígena de Turismo de México (RITA) IP Latin America $50,000 FY13 FY15 1. First Allocation FY09-FY13 (Forest-Dependent Indigenous Peoples Organizations) 5. Organización de Jovenes Emberá y Wounaan de IP Latin America $50,000 FY13 FY15 Panamá (OJEWP) Organization Type Region Amount Implementation Period 6. The Association of Indigenous Leaders in IP Latin America $69,380 FY13 FY16 Suriname (VIDS) 1. Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating IP Africa $74,246 FY09 FY10 Committee (IPACC) 7. Fundación para la Promoción del Conocimiento IP Latin America $49,990 FY13 FY16 Indígena (FPCI) 2. Coodinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de IP Latin America $49,950 FY09 FY10 la Cuenca Amazónica (COICA) 3. Dynamique des Groupes des Peuples IP Africa $70,000 FY10 FY11 Sub-total: 499,270 Autochtones (DGPA) 4. Rainforest Nations Conservation Alliance (RNCA) IP Africa $48,722 FY10 FY10 5.Perkumpulan Telapak IP Asia-Pacific $78,545 FY10 FY11 3. Second Allocation FY13-FY16 (Civil Society Organizations) 6. Organización de Pueblos y Naciones Indígenas IP Latin America $67,317 FY10 FY13 en Argentina (ONPIA) Organization Type Region Amount Implementation Period 7. Instituto de Investigaciones y Desarrollo de Kuna IP Latin America $62,048 FY10 FY11 Yala (IIDKY) 1. Cameroon’s REDD+ and Climate Change CSO Africa $100,000 FY13 FY14 Platform (REFACOF) 8. COICA IP Latin America $60,000 FY11 FY11 2. Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) CSO Africa $214,810 FY13 FY15 9. COICA IP Latin America $50,000 FY11 FY11 3. Dalit Alliance for Natural Resource (DANAR) CSO/OFD Asia-Pacific $70,000 FY13 FY15 10.Cadre de Concertation des Organisations de IP Africa $42,000 FY12 FY13 la Société Civile et des Peuples Autochtones sur 4. Nepal Law Society (NLS) CSO Asia-Pacific $104,218 FY13 FY15 REDD+ (CACO-REDD+) /Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) 5. Instituto del Bien Común (IBC) CSO Latin America $57,230 FY13 FY15 11. Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities IP Asia-Pacific $60,000 FY12 FY13 6. Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (DAR) CSO Latin America $50,000 FY13 FY15 (NEFIN) 7. Instituto para el desarrollo Sustentable en CSO Latin America $69,300 FY13 FY15 12. Children’s Development Association (CDA) IP Asia-Pacific $44,950 FY12 FY13 Mesoamérica A.C (IDESMAC) 8. Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Campesinas CSO Latin America $70,000 FY13 FY15 Forestales (MOCAF) Sub-total: 707,778 Sub-total: 735,558 Total: 1,942,606 36 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 37 4. Disbursements by Fiscal Year (FY09-FY16) 6. Percentage of Allocations by Organization and Region (FY09-FY16) Africa Asia pacific Latin America 510,488 $1,500,000 449,285 $1,300,000 $1,207,048 327,542 $1,100,000 213,268 204,468 $900,000 46% $735,558 102,702 90,165 $700,000 44,688 34% $500,000 21% fy09 fy10 fy11 fy12 fy13 fy14 fy15 fy16 24% $300,000 33% Total: $1,942,606 $100,000 43% ($100,000) IPs CSOs / OFDs 5. Total Disbursements by Region (FY09-FY16) Total: $1,942,606 IPs CSOs / OFDs $558,585 $394,968 $314,810 $253,495 $246,530 $174,218 africa asia pacific latin america Total: $1,942,606 38 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 39 Annex 2: Summaries of Activities Activities • Developed training activities for IPACC members. First allocation FY09-FY13 (Forest-Dependent Indigenous Peoples Organizations) • Developed a climate change and REDD+ toolkit, and developed local plans of action for five IPACC members. These plans aimed at preparing members for interactions with government officials and indigenous communities in their home country. 1. Kenya, Uganda, and Botswana: Indigenous Peoples of • Prepared a summary of reporting issues relevant to REDD+ capacity building, good Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) practices and human & civil rights of indigenous peoples in Africa. Implementation Period FY09-FY10 Key Outcomes Countries Kenya, Uganda, Gabon, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Republic of Congo • A ‘training of trainers’ methodology was used to enhance IPACC’s team skills on core climate change and REDD+ themes. The activities implemented also aimed to prepare Implementing Entity Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) a local plan of action for IPACC’s organizations involved in local advocacy. Funding $74,246 • Key products included three training workshop reports with IPACC members in Gabon, Geographic Scope Kenya, Uganda, Gabon, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Uganda and a climate change and REDD+ toolkit prepared by IPACC. The Burundi and Republic of Congo REDD+ training kit included guidance and exercises on what is climate change, what is a REDD+ program, and what is the role of indigenous peoples in REDD+. Themes -Capacity building -Advocacy Objective The objectives were to conduct capacity building activities for IPACC members in the targeted countries involving a Trainer of Trainers Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS methodology and the preparation of local action plans for IPACC’s • The toolkit and capacity building workshops strengthened understanding on climate organizations mentored advocacy. change and REDD+ themes of IPACC’s member organizations technical staff, as well as communities where this knowledge was replicated and enriched. 40 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 41 2. Amazon Basin: Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Activities Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica (COICA) • Carried out a preparatory meeting. • Conducted a regional workshop with COICA’s nine member organizations. Implementation Period FY09-FY10 • Prepared a final report of the workshop, including key results. Countries Amazon Basin countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela). Implementing Entity Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Key Outcomes Amazónica (COICA), partner entities included: Environmental • COICA prepared a research document that compiles discussions on several of the key Defense Fund, Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental de la Amazonia REDD+ issues for Amazonian indigenous peoples. The report preparation involved (IPAM), WWF-Colombia, and Centro de Investigación en Ecosistemas holding a series of workshops with COICA member organizations and partners, where themes were defined. Report contents included indigenous peoples’ contribution to y Cambio Global – Carbono y Bosques). Amazon ecosystem conservation, discussions on REDD+ benefit sharing mechanisms, Funding $49,950 land and resources tenure, and environmental services in REDD+. Geographic Scope Amazon Basin countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela). Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS Themes • Capacity building • Research • Activities provided reflection and discussion on these central themes from an indigenous perspective, which can contribute to enhancing contributions to national Objective The objective was to prepare and widely disseminate a basic REDD+ processes. guidance and consultation document, entitled One Thousand and One Questions for Climate Change Management by the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon Basin. 42 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 43 3. Democratic Republic of Congo: Dynamique des groupes Activities des Peuples Autochtones (DGPA)/Groupe de Travail sur le • Conducted a series of capacity building workshops with indigenous peoples and forest Climat REDD+ (GTCR) dwellers in the targeted provinces. Implementation Period FY10-FY11 Key Outcomes Countries Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). • This activity built the capacity of 350 indigenous peoples and other forest dwellers with the aim of improving their understanding and involvement in the implementation Implementing Entity Dynamique des groupes des Peuples Autochtones (DGPA)/Groupe of REDD + activities. de Travail sur le Climat REDD+ (GTCR). Funding $70,000 Geographic Scope Targeted provinces (Kinshasa, North-Kivu, Equateur, Province Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS Orientale, South-Kivu, and Bandundu). • Activities contributed (at the community level) to indigenous peoples and other forest Themes Capacity building dwellers’ understanding of REDD+ and its implications. This better understanding Objective The objective was to provide 350 indigenous peoples and forest enabled them to actively participate in the preparation of the REDD+ strategy. dwellers the information necessary to improve their understanding • Activities also played a significant role in compiling and disseminating indigenous and and involvement in the implementation of REDD+ activities. forest communities’ views on REDD+, preparing them for further related consultations. 44 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 45 4. Global: Rainforest Nations Conservation Alliance (RNCA) Activities • A workshop was organized in Bonn, Germany to discuss, among other topics: (i) the implementation of REDD+ in the context of developing a low carbon strategy; (ii) institutional-technical capacity building (with case studies focusing on Ecuador, Implementation Period FY10 Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo, Honduras, and Vietnam); and (iii) elements of an Countries Global institutional architecture for implementation of a REDD+ mechanism. Implementing Entity Rainforest Nations Conservation Alliance (RNCA); partner organizations included: The Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CfRN), Key Outcomes with the support of the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and • The workshop succeeded in raising awareness of the kinds of technical expertise the German Federal Ministry for the Environment needed to allow participating countries to access the REDD+ mechanism. In addition, Funding $48,722 participants benefitted from exchanging experiences with other countries, and learning Geographic Scope Global about capacity building activities to build technical and institutional capacity. Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to hold a REDD+ readiness capacity building Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS workshop in Bonn for Coalition for Rainforest Nations’ members. • The workshop contributed to enhance coordination and cooperation among capacity building initiatives. 46 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 47 5. Indonesia: Perkumpulan Telapak Activities • Collected, processed and analyzed data for participatory mapping • Conducted the analysis of information and data packing Implementation Period FY10-FY11 Countries Indonesia • Prepared all inputs for a documentary Implementing Entity Perkumpulan Telapak; partner organizations included: Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara, Forest Watch Indonesia, and Jaringan Key Outcomes Kerja Pemetaan Partisipatif • These activities focused on the task of facilitating the process of collecting the Funding $78,545 data and information on IPs’ customary territories spread throughout Indonesia. Geographic Scope National and provincial levels The strategy was conducted through collaborative and participative approaches at Themes • Capacity building national and regional levels, involving the participation of the government, NGOs, and customary institutions. • Community-based natural resource management and community forestry • Perkumpulan Telapak conceived of this mapping exercise as part of a broader effort by IPs to become more resilient to climate change. • Research • Land tenure and property rights Objective The objective was to document IPs’ existence and problems in managing their customary forest territory in preparation Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS for climate change adaptation and mitigation processes. • Materials produced during the participatory mapping were available to communities and served as a tool to enhance their understanding of REDD+, in a more accessible This involved performing a participatory mapping exercise of and didactic manner. indigenous territories, documenting their socio-economic and poverty profiles, scoping out their land territories as it relates to rights and livelihoods, and conducting a risk analysis of REDD+. 48 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 49 6. Argentina: Organización de Naciones y Pueblos Activities Indígenas en Argentina (ONPIA) • Disseminated information on climate change, and on the REDD+ process in IP communities. Implementation Period FY10-FY13 • Created a space for ideal participation by IP communities in the benefits generated by Countries Argentina the application and development of the REDD+ process in Argentina. Implementing Entity Organización de Naciones y Pueblos Indígenas en Argentina (ONPIA) • Implemented an open forum among IP communities, the government, and civil Funding $67,317 society working on REDD+, to establish coordination and inclusion for IPs in the implementation of REDD+. Geographic Scope National Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to facilitate participation of IPs in REDD+ activities Key Outcomes by informing IP communities on the effects of climate change and • The workshops conducted under this activity enabled stakeholders to understand ecosystems protection in indigenous territories basic concepts of climate change and REDD+ with a focus on social issues and ongoing REDD+ developments at a national and international level. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The workshops helped to improve the participation of stakeholders in REDD+ processes at the national level. 50 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 51 7. Panamá: Instituto de Investigaciones y Desarrollo de Activities Kuna Yala (IIDKY) • Conducted a consultation workshop with the participation of the Kunas de Púcuro and Paya communities. The workshop included the participation of 117 members of the communities, of which nearly half were women. Implementation Period FY10-FY11 Countries Panama • Disseminated inormation regarding REDD+ to de Paya and Púcuro communities, and the General Congress of Kuna de Dagarkunyala in Darién Province. Implementing Entity Instituto de Investigaciones y Desarrollo de Kuna Yala (IIDKY); partner organizations included: Coordinadora Nacional de Pueblos • Fostered discussions on how to effectively promote indigenous peoples’ participation in the formulation of REDD+, to coordinate their inclusion during the implementation of Indigenas de Panama (COONAPIP) REDD+ Funding $62,048 Geographic Scope Darien Province • Prepared and disseminated a report with the main outcomes of the consultation workshop. Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to conduct a national-level consultation for IPs regarding climate change with particular emphasis on REDD+ and Key Outcomes the participation of IPs in REDD+ processes. • This consultation provided an opportunity to enhance the capacity of 117 members of the Kunas de Pucuro and Paya communities to understand REDD+, and express their concerns and opinions. The consultation also produced a well-written document that reflects the main information presented during the meeting, and summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations made, including the importance of free, prior and informed consent. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The activities played a significant role in compiling and disseminating communities’ views on REDD+, and their position for future engagement in REDD+. 52 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 53 8. Colombia: Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Activities Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica (COICA) on Behalf of • Developed an illustrated information guide on climate change and REDD+ to facilitate the Organization of Indigenous Peoples of the Colombian the understanding and inclusion of constituents in decision making, in written and digital formats (e.g., webpages, press bulletins, radio). Amazon (OPIAC) • Held a meeting in Bogotá, Colombia with COICA technicians, partner organizations, climate change and REDD+ experts, FCPF representatives, and leaders of the six Implementation Period FY11 departments that have indigenous organizations affiliated with OPIAC. The purpose of this meeting was to develop a methodology for six sub-regional workshops on climate Countries Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca change and REDD+. Amazónica (COICA), on behalf of the Organization of Indigenous • Conducted six three-day workshops in six departments (Solano, Caquetá; Mocoa, Peoples of the Colombian Amazon (OPIAC) Putumayo; San José, Guaviare; La Chorrera, Amazonas; Puerto Inirida, Guainía; Mitú, Implementing Entity Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Vaupés). The objective of the workshops was to collect information in written and Amazónica (COICA) audio-visual formats regarding indigenous communities’ views on climate change and REDD+. Funding $60,000 Geographic Scope National • Delivered a two-day regional workshop on REDD+ and climate change. Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to convene six workshops to collect information on indigenous communities’ views on climate change and REDD+, Key Outcomes and to feed into the development of a document outlining these • Streamlining the views of indigenous communities of the Colombian Amazon with regards to climate change and REDD+, building on the work of COICA and the FCPF. views, entitled REDD as a mechanism for climate change mitigation and its application from the view of the Amazon indigenous communities of Colombia. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The documents produced as a result of the implementation of these activities presented collective views and positions of the Amazon indigenous communities on climate change and REDD+. The final report was published and served as a resource for communities to engage in REDD+ processes. 54 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 55 9. Amazon Basin: Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Activities Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica (COICA) • Developed an agenda, a list of participants, and background materials for a regional meeting among IP leaders of COICA-affiliated national IP organizations. Implementation Period FY11 • Developed a translated guide on climate change and REDD+ for IPs. Countries Amazon Basin countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, • Conducted meeting at the regional level with the participation of leaders of COICA’s 10 French Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela) affiliated national IP organizations. Implementing Entity COICA • Reported on the regional workshop implemented as part of the capacity building Funding $50,000 activities. Geographic Scope Amazon Basin countries Themes • Capacity building • Legal literacy and advocacy Key Outcomes Objective The objective was to provide 350 indigenous peoples and forest • The report and its preparation process have facilitated capacity building on REDD+ dwellers the information necessary to improve their understanding themes of COICA’s member organizations, while supporting the consolidation of their joint vision on REDD+ issues. The publication will help bolster engagement of COICA’s and involvement in the implementation of REDD+ activities. constituencies in REDD+ processes, taking into account IPs’ priorities, views, and concerns. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • Activities aiming to strengthen capacities of IP representative organizations at the national level are relevant to enhance and sustain their efforts to fully participate in REDD+ processes. COICA’s activities benefited not only from capacity building and political positioning at the international level, but also at the national level as COICA’s members participated in REDD+ readiness activities. 56 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 57 10. Republic of Congo: Wildlife Conservation Society/ Activities Cadre de Concertation des Organisations de la Société • Prepared basic communication materials on REDD+, and conducted field visits to Civile et Des Peuples Autochtones (CACO-REDD+) raise awareness on REDD+. • Carried out a capacity building workshop to promote awareness on REDD+. Implementation Period FY12-FY13 • Held a specialization and participation workshop. Countries Republic of the Congo (RoC) Implementing Entity Wildlife Conservation Society/ Cadre de Concertation des • Prepared a communication strategy for national CSOs on REDD+. Organisations de la Société Civile et Des Peuples Autochtones • Publication and dissemination of documents about the activities. (CACO-REDD+) National Platform of Civil Society Organizations of the Republic of Congo Funding $42,000 Key Outcomes Geographic Scope Seven departments of Republic of Congo: Odzala (Cuvette-ouest • The activities enhanced climate change and REDD+ knowledge and awareness region), Pokola (Sangha region), Epena (Likouala region), Kimba activities at the community level in seven rural departments of the Republic of Congo. (Pool region), Ngoua II (Niari region), Komono (Lekoumu region), and Dimonika (Kouilo region). Themes Capacity building Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS Objective The objective was to improve involvement and participation of local • By targeting communities at the rural level, the activities contributed to enhancing communities, IPs and civil society in the REDD+ process, through their ability to engage in REDD+ discussions. Also, it helped to better prepare information, awareness and capacity building. communities for future consultations. 58 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 59 11. Nepal: Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities Activities (NEFIN) • Carried out of key stakeholder meeting to develop a plan for the implementation of the activities. Implementation Period FY12-FY13 • Develop ‘training of trainers’ capacity building for members of IP organizations. Countries Nepal • Conducted workshops for awareness raising on REDD+, held in Mountain and Hill Implementing Entity Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) areas. Funding $60,000 • Preparing training and audiovisuals materials. Geographic Scope NA Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to provide an opportunity to vulnerable and Key Outcomes disadvantaged groups to participate in decision making and ‘Training of trainers’ was a practical approach to capacitate IPs and raise awareness consultations related to REDD+, and increase the voice of IPs and among government agencies and stakeholders on climate change, REDD+, and forest- other marginalized forest-dependent communities living in Terai, dependent IP concerns. Project outputs, including capacity building activities at the Hill and Mountain areas in Nepal in national policy and decision- community level, reached NEFIN member organizations, which include various IP making processes for REDD+. organizations. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS Raising awareness on climate change and REDD+ is central to the readiness phase. This project aimed to raise awareness not only among IPs but also within government agencies on the interests and concerns of IPs linked to REDD+. The ‘training of trainers’ activities will contribute to REDD+ readiness by strengthening involvement in the process at the community level, led by IP trainers. 60 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 61 12. Cambodia: Children’s Development Association (CDA) Activities • In close coordination with CPN and other IP networks in Cambodia, planned and supported the REDD+ communities’ consultation. Implementation Period FY12-FY13 • Developed consultation activities in communities of five provinces in Cambodia, Countries Cambodia including: 1. Oddar Meanchey (73 participants of which 21 were women and 30 members of IP groups) Implementing Entity Children’s Development Association (CDA); partner organizations 2. Kampong Thom (60 participants of which 18 were women and 35 members of IP groups) included: CPN, NGO Forum, EWMI, BFDK, EHE, OPKC, CEPA, DPA, ICSO, 3. Mondulkiri (62 participants of which 16 were women and 39 members of IP groups) HA, NTFP-EP NTFP-EP, and Communities’ Peace Building Network. 4. Ratanakiri (65 participants of which 14 were women and 30 members of IP groups) 5. Stung Treng (66 participants of which 10 were women and 20 members of IP groups) Funding $44,950 6. Pursat (60 participants of which 24 were women and 35 members of IP groups) Geographic Scope Targeted provinces: Oddor Meanchey, Kampong Thom, Mondulkiri, 7. Preash Vihear (60 participants of which 9 were women and 40 IP groups) Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Pursat and Preash Vihear (CDA activity in five provinces was supported by the FCPF CBP; activities in the two • Carried out a national REDD+ workshop to identify key areas of engagement to be incorporated in the R-PP. additional provinces were funded by other donors.) Themes • Creation of enabling environments • Capacity building Key Outcomes Objective The objective was to provide an opportunity to vulnerable and • CDA, in cooperation with CPN, NTFP-EP, EWMI and other NGOs based at provincial disadvantaged groups in Cambodia to participate in REDD+ decision and community levels, conducted REDD+ capacity building and consultation related making and consultation by identifying key areas of engagement to activities from November 2011 to October 2012 in seven provinces. Activities targeted IPs and local communities in the seven provinces, with one activity held at be incorporated in the R-PP and preparing a consultation plan. the national level with the support of the NGO NTFP-EP. • CDA developed capacity building activities at the provincial level on REDD+ and climate change, including mitigation and adaptation, FPIC and REDD+ experience in several of the provinces, and REDD+ roadmap for Cambodia. Also, forest-dependent IPs, OFDs and southern CSOs in partnership with CDA compiled concerns related to REDD+ and recommendations on land and resources rights, appropriate identification of deforestation, consultation and participation from seven provinces during the national REDD+ workshop held in Kampong Speu province. Participants in the national-level workshop also discussed the consultation plan. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • Engaging IPs and rural stakeholders in the readiness phase is central. CDA-led activities conducted at the provincial level engaged NGOs and networks to reach its objectives, including the identification of key concerns and demands to be incorporated in the R-PP, and the preparation of a consultation plan. The latter was prepared by CDA jointly with relevant stakeholders at various levels. This instrument was validated in a national workshop. Despite these achievements, CDA determined further efforts are needed to upgrade communities’ capacities on effective consultation and participation in REDD+ issues. 62 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 63 Second Allocation FY13-FY16 (Forest-Dependent Indigenous Peoples Organizations) 1. Kenya: Mainyoito Pastoralist Integrated Development Activities Organization (MPIDO) • Provide baseline information on land tenure status within indigenous territories. • Develop an IP REDD+ benefits sharing and financing mechanism. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 Countries Kenya • Conduct an analysis of national REDD+ strategies to establish the extent to which IP issues have been incorporated. Implementing Entity Mainyoito Pastoralist Integrated Development Organization (MPIDO); partner organization: Indigenous People National Steering Committee on Climate Change. Key Outcomes Funding $160,000 • The process of implementation adopted a strategic thematic approach and identified Geographic Scope Six communities within six counties were visited; the Maasai of Loita four focus areas for study: (a) land tenure; (b) benefit sharing arrangements; (c) Forest in Narok County and Narasha geothermal site in Naivasha governance and institutional frameworks; and (d) IP sensitive indicators in the national REDD+ context; (d) design, implementation and monitoring. Moreover, Kenyan IPs within Nakuru County, the Award of Bonni in Lamu County, the provided technical guidance for targeted IP communities (an added value of the Samburu and Rendille of Mt. Kulal in Samburu County, the Endorois, activity). The participatory approach included review and planning meetings held in Nairobi. These meetings brought together representatives and stakeholders from the Pokot and the Ilchamus of Mochongoi Forest in Baringo County, the seven IP regions and communities in Kenya, to familiarize them with the activity the Sengwer of Chepkitale in Kitale County and the Ogiek of Mau in proposal and to plan for implementation. Nakuru County. Themes • • Capacity building Legal literacy and advocacy Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • Land tenure and property rights • Activities contributed to enhancing IP capacities in REDD+ readiness by addressing several themes that were streamlined during implementation, and that are central to Objective The objectives were to conduct capacity building activities for their participation and engagement. Studies were conducted by a team of consultants, IPACC members in the targeted counztries involving a Trainer of who are themselves members of IP communities in Kenya with a shared cultural Trainers methodology and the preparation of local action plans for background, including knowledge and language of communities visited, familiarity with local geographical and political dynamics, and extensive contacts and family within IPACC’s organizations mentored advocacy. some of the sites. These factors were critical in focusing the study in a culturally- sensitive manner and making an appropriate selection of participants. 64 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 65 2. Nepal: Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities Activities (NEFIN) • Conducted a key stakeholder meeting to develop plan for Year II. • Undertook a national-level ‘training of trainers’ and regional/local-level training. • Prepared training materials and video on climate change and REDD+. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 Countries Nepal • Disseminated materials related to the implementation of activities. Implementing Entity Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN); partner organizations included: International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, and Indigenous Peoples’ International Center for Policy Key Outcomes Research and Education (TEBTEBBA) • These activities strengthened capacity building on a set of REDD+ themes identified as crucial for IPs. Several activities were re-oriented to produce materials Funding $70,000 that were considered relevant by IPs (i.e., case studies and articles on REDD+ Geographic Scope National and sub-national levels (six districts: Khotang, themes). Sindhupalchok, Sankhuwashabha, Dolakha, Dhading, and Rolpa) Themes Objective Capacity building To provide opportunity to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS to participate in decision making and consultations related to • These activities enhanced IP awareness and capacities in REDD+ readiness through a series of activities. NEFIN adopted a two-tiered implementation REDD+, and increase the voice of IPs and other marginalized forest- approach, using a capacity building and awareness raising program at the national dependent communities living in Terai, Hill and Mountain areas level (Kathmandu) and the local level (six districts). in Nepal into national policy and decision-making processes for REDD+. 66 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 67 3. Guatemala: Asociacion Sotz’il Activities • Implemented a REDD+ training process in Guatemala, incorporating a community approach to the use, management, and conservation of forests. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 • Strengthened capacities on techniques and methodologies for carbon measurement, Countries Guatemala and forest biocultural monitoring in indigenous territories. Implementing Entity Asociacion Sotz’il; partner organizations include: Group on Forests, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Key Outcomes Council of the Guatemalan National Council of Protected Areas, • These activities facilitated the development of a series of capacity building activities. Group for the Promotion of Collective Lands, and National Roundta- It also facilitated the sharing of IP proposals on REDD+ issues with relevant ble on Climate Change. stakeholders, particularly regarding their collective rights. The training manual for Funding $49,900 IPs, entitled Climate Change, REDD+ and IPs in Guatemala, will be used to strengthen participation in REDD+ processes. Geographic Scope National level Themes Capacity building Objective To support a capacity building process for IPs in Guatemala in the Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS REDD+ context, to strengthen their participation in decision making. • These activities strengthened Guatemalan IP capacities on REDD+. The themes and stakeholders prioritized were determined by Sotz’il, an IP organization, according to their priorities and interests. For instance, Sotz’il prepared a publication on biocultural monitoring and alternative techniques for carbon measurement from the perspective of IPs. The report proposes forest management methodologies and indicators that could be refined by the communities. It is expected that these capacity building activities contribute to strengthening IP participation in REDD+ processes. 68 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 69 4. Mexico: Red Indígena de Turismo de México Asociación Activities Civil (RITA) • Prepared a National Indigenous Agenda on Climate Change and REDD+. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 Key Outcomes Countries Mexico • Representatives of the different states had the opportunity to share their perceptions Implementing Entity Red Indígena de Turismo de México Asociación Civil (RITA). of climate change and to contribute to the preparation of the Indigenous Agenda Funding $50,000 on Climate Change and REDD+. Forty-four delegates from five states attended the Geographic Scope Yucatán, Campeche, Colima Guerrero, Puebla, Tlaxcala, San Luis South Regional Forum, and 55 delegates from 11 states participated in the Center Regional Forum. As a result, an Indigenous Agenda with outcomes and proposals Potosí, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Estado de México, Veracruz. for four working themes were developed. The four key themes identified were: Themes • Capacity building (a) strengthening of the RITA network; (b) dissemination and communication; (c) participation and decision making; and (d) institutional linkage. • Advocacy Objective The objective was to enhance the advocacy of IPs and organizations affiliated to RITA through the development of a National Indigenous Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS Agenda on Climate Change and REDD+, where negotiation spaces, • The development of an Indigenous Agenda on Climate Change and REDD+ had the critical issues and proposals on national and international strategies objective of linking IP experiences at the local and national levels to the REDD+ for adaptation and mitigation will be identified. international framework. The exercise helped to strengthen Mexican IP advocacy regarding their concerns and interests in the REDD+ context. 70 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 71 5. Panama: Organización de Jóvenes Emberá y Wounaan Activities de Panamá (OJEWP) • Enhanced knowledge on the quantity of carbon stored in the Embera and Wounaan territories. Implementation Period FY13-FY16 • Developed capacity building activities for Embera and Wounaan youth on how to Countries Panama develop forest inventories. Implementing Entity Organización de Jóvenes Emberá y Wounaan de Panamá; partner • Undertook participatory mapping to identify key areas where carbon measurements organizations included: Congreso General de Tierras Colectivas would take place. Emberá y Wounaa, McGill University, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, and Environmental Defense Fund. Key Outcomes Funding $50,000 Geographic Scope Embera and Wounaan Indigenous Territories. • Activities contributed to capacity development for participatory mapping. These activities were developed in close collaboration with IP traditional authorities at Themes Capacity building various levels. Objective The objective was to encourage and strengthen capabilities of traditional authorities and communities in the collective territories Embera and Wounaan on empirical and scientific knowledge linked Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS to the quantity of carbon stored in their forests. • This activity contributed to enhancing IP abilities on forest carbon measurement and participatory mapping. These skills are relevant to meaningful participation in REDD+ readiness and should allow better positioning, advocacy and negotiation skills in REDD+ programs and activities.. 72 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 73 6. Suriname: De Vereniging van Inheemse Dorpshoofden in Activities Suriname (VIDS) • Prepare and adapt to the Suriname context capacity building materials that are culturally appropriate. Implementation Period FY13-FY16 • Implement a ‘training of trainers’ capacity building program in close consultation with Countries Suriname communities. Implementing Entity De Vereniging van Inheemse Dorpshoofden in Suriname (VIDS); • Improve the quantity and quality of information related to REDD+ published in VIDS’ partner organizations included: UNDP Guyana Shield Facility Pro- website. gram, UNDP, and UNDP Small Grants Program, NIMOS, Tropenbos Suriname Key Outcomes Funding $69,380 Geographic Scope National (seven regions) • VIDS (representing indigenous peoples) in cooperation with VSG (representing tribal peoples of Surinam), UNDP Guyana Shield Facility, UNDP Small Grants Themes • Capacity building Program, NIMOS and Tropenbos Suriname, collaborated to develop capacity building • Gender issues materials and conceive a ‘training of trainers’ programs for IPs and tribal peoples of seven regions of Suriname. Selection of regions/communities was held through a Objective To develop and implement a capacity building program, tools and participatory process facilitating engagement of communities. For this purpose, VIDS activities relevant for Suriname’s indigenous and tribal (Saramaca) closely collaborate with VSG. peoples and civil society organizations (CSOs) within the human rights framework. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • Raising awareness on climate change and REDD+ is central in the readiness phase. The activities targeted actions at the community level and engaged with NGOs, government and internationally-supported initiatives to reach its objectives. In the end, VIDS supported seven information meetings led by trained facilitators on climate change, REDD+ readiness processes. The activities aimed to develop a capacity building process where the selection of beneficiary communities and trainees themselves was made in collaboration with communities. The ultimate purpose was to support a capacity building process led by communities themselves, with culturally- appropriate materials. 74 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 75 7. Panamá: Fundación para la Promoción del Conocimiento Activities Indígena (FPCI) • Conducted training workshops on REDD+ topics, including climate change, adaptation, and mitigation, with the participation of Guna women, youth, leaders, and authorities Implementation Period FY14-FY16 • Conducted and disseminated a study on social and environmental issues related to Countries Panama REDD+. Implementing Entity Fundación para la Promoción del Conocimiento Indígena (FPCI) • Held meetings with traditional Guna authorities. Funding $49,990 • Disseminated activity results at the local level. Geographic Scope Local: Guna Yala Comarca Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to strengthen the REDD+ capacities of leaders, Key Outcomes women and youth in the Guna Yala Comarca. • Following their customary consultation processes, this activity undertook a series of REDD+ capacity building activities, including workshops and progress on social and environmental issues, at the Guna community level. Strengthening the capacities of forest stakeholders at the local level should be a central feature of REDD+. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The activity enhanced the understanding of REDD+ issues at the IP communities level, while considering indigenous womens’ participation in the various capacity building activities. This type of local level capacity building should contribute to enhancing the participation of rural stakeholders in the national REDD+ process in Panama. 76 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 77 Second Allocation FY13-FY16 (Southern Civil Society and Other Forest Dwellers Organizations) 1. Cameroon: Civil Society Organizations REDD+ and Activities Climate Change Platform of Cameroon (REFACOF) • Compiled a repertoire of all CSOs engaged in REDD+ and climate change activities in Cameroon, including IP, women and youth organizations. Implementation Period FY13-FY14 • Organized 30 workshops in 30 sub-districts, during which the CSO REDD+& CC Platform Countries Cameroon Council Representatives were designated to share information on CSO REDD+&CC Platform, information, and sensitization on Cameroon’s REDD+ process, CLIP, SES, the Implementing Entity Civil Society Organizations REDD+ and Climate Change Platform of role of CSO and REDD+ Platform Council Coordinators in REDD+ processes, Council Cameroon (REFACOF) Coordinator designation process. Funding $100,000 • Identified information and communication needs, practices, tools, and methods for the Geographic Scope National CSO REDD+&CC communication strategy. Themes • Creation of enabling environments Objective • Strengthening of organizations’ institutional frameworks The objective was to organize and mobilize civil society Key Outcomes organizations from 30 sub-districts of Cameroon to enhance full, • The information compiled helped identify relevant community-level stakeholders. The information collected was a first step towards the establishment of community-level direct and effective participation in sustainable forest management structures that would participate in the National REDD+ and Climate Change Platform. related to monitoring and reporting on REDD+. Actions related to this objective included: looking at dynamics of deforestation and forest degradation; sustainable forest management; forest and Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS biodiversity conservation; enhanced forest carbon stocks; and • Capacity building activities led by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) social, environmental, and governance issues. refined skills and knowledge on a series of key central REDD+ themes, including policy reforms in forest tenure and governance, the participation of local and IP communities in forestry related decision-making spaces, and social inclusion mechanisms. Activities also involved an update on the state of REDD+ readiness processes in the three targeted countries. A set of activities tackled communities’ skills and knowledge on community mapping and MRV of carbon stocks and payments. 78 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 79 2. Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia: Pan African Climate Activities Justice Alliance (PACJA) • Undertook a study in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya on the underlying causes of deforestation, including non-forest drivers and land Tenure. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 • Published findings with National African Civil Society Consultative Forums in Kenya, Countries Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia Uganda, and Ethiopia. Implementing Entity Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) • Prepared a REDD+ technical evaluation in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. Funding $214,810 • Convened capacity building workshops for the review of social and environmental Geographic Scope East African targeted countries issues, and grievance and redress mechanisms for REDD+ projects. The findings of Themes • Capacity building these workshops fed into the national REDD+ process in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya. • Research • Conducted capacity building workshops in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia on the Objective The objective was to enhance the capacity of African civil society development of P3D model maps and community REDD+ protocols. and forest-dependent IPs to participate in the evolving REDD+ debates, both at national and international levels. • Organized capacity building workshops on community forest carbon monitoring using GIS systems. Key Outcomes • Capacity building activities led by PACJA refined skills and knowledge on several central REDD+ themes, including policy reforms in forest tenure and governance, the participation of local and IP communities in forestry related decision-making spaces, and social inclusion mechanisms. Activities also involved an update on the state of REDD+ readiness processes in the three targeted countries. A set of activities enhanced communities’ skills and knowledge on community mapping and MRV of carbon stocks and payments. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The activities aimed at enhancing the capacities of CSOs, and local and IP communities in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda in several key REDD+ readiness areas, including drivers of deforestations analysis, social inclusion mechanisms, and community mapping. The goal was to reinforce CSOs and local/IP community skills and knowledge to meaningfully participate and engage in REDD+ readiness processes. 80 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 81 3. Nepal: Dalit Alliance for Natural Resources (DANAR) Activities • Developed activities to build awareness on REDD+ (concepts, mechanisms, issues, complexities, opportunities) among a wide range of forest stakeholders at the sub- national and community levels. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 Countries Nepal • Disseminated up-to-date information on REDD+ initiatives and climate change issues in Nepal. Implementing Entity Dalit Alliance for Natural Resources (DANAR) Funding $70,000 • Strengthened the capacity of participants, particularly those of the participating CSOs, to use different REDD+ instruments and tools at sub-national and local levels. Geographic Scope National, sub-national and community levels Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to undertake a REDD+ capacity building Key Outcomes program targeting the Dalit people, IPs, women, and youth with • These activities enabled civil society and community-level stakeholders to acquire an different organizations at the sub-national and community levels. enhanced knowledge on REDD+-related issues. The activity facilitated reaching the Dalit communities, who have been marginalized from state mechanisms and programs related to natural resources, climate change, and REDD+. Other groups targeted by capacity building and awareness activities included IPs, rural communities, women, and youth. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The activities implemented helped to increase REDD+ awareness and enhance REDD+ knowledge among a variety of forest stakeholders at the sub-national and community levels. This process will contribute to reinforcing the participation and engagement of these rural stakeholders in REDD+ in Nepal. 82 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 83 Activities • Developed a curriculum for the project, particularly ‘training of trainers’ activities. • Prepared leaflets and pamphlets on the meaning and implications of REDD+ in the context of climate change. • Conducted a national-level ‘training of trainers’ on REDD+.- 4. Nepal: Nepal Law Society (NLS) • Carried out a series of ‘training of trainers’activities on REDD+ for regional-level trainers. • Conducted district-level awareness workshops. • Hosted and facilitated a national stakeholders meeting on the progress of REDD+ Implementation Period FY13-FY15 readiness in Nepal, and issues and challenges of REDD+ implementation. Countries Nepal • Established a regional REDD+ CSO network at the South/East Asia level. Implementing Entity Nepal Law Society (NLS); partner organizations included: Rural Development Foundation, National Forum For Advocacy, Nepal, As- sociation of Collaborative Forest Users’ Nepal, Youth NGO Feder- Key Outcomes ation, Forest environment Worker’s Union Nepal, Dalit Alliance for • These activities strengthened the capacities of CSOs on REDD+ in Nepal while Natural Resources Nepal, Rural Improvement Center, Indigenous prioritizing targeting Dalit, Janajati, and other marginalized groups (focusing on the Nationalities Women Youth Network, School of Democracy, Nepal participation of organizations who work with women, Dalit, Janajati, Muslim and Madhesi). Funding $104,218 Geographic Scope National, regional and local levels • The ‘training of trainers’ activities enhanced the capacities of approximately 500 CSO Themes • Creation of enabling environments representatives. Moreover, the capacity building activities helped in the development of REDD+ training materials. A group of facilitators conducted workshops and training • Capacity building activities at the regional, national and district levels. Objective To enhance the capacities of CSOs and other regional and local stakeholders to enable them to engage in REDD+ decision-making • About 1000+ participants improved their knowledge on REDD+ issues. Moreover, the evaluation of the activities showed that 71% of total respondents had not known processes at all levels consistently about REDD+ before training; the remaining 11% and 18% of respondents had a little to moderate level of knowledge about it, respectively. • More than 15 district REDD+ platforms, two regional platforms, a national consortium and an Asia Pacific Regional REDD+ Network were formed under the activity. Also, stakeholders were able to build and link the local level to national and South Asia REDD+ network. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • Activities contributed to enhancing the capacities of CSOs and other regional and local stakeholders to enable them to consistently engage in REDD+ decision-making processes at all levels. The activities also contributed to strengthening REDD+ governance and established a regional CSOs network for accessing information and improve CSOs participation in the design and implementation of REDD+ activities. 84 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 85 5. Amazon Region: Instituto del Bien Común (IBC) Activities • Undertook training activities to promote outreach and awareness related to forest carbon mapping. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 • Designed the forest carbon map for indigenous territories and national protected areas. Countries Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. • Prepared a final design revision of the forest carbon map for indigenous territories Implementing Entity Instituto del Bien Común (IBC) – Peru; parter organizations includ- and national protected areas, and elaborated on a draft informative document describing the forest carbon map approach, methodology, and results. ed: Red Amazónica de Información Socioambiental Georreferen- ciada, Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca • Disseminated the presentation of the final report. (COICA), Wood Hole Research Center, Environmental Defense Fund. Funding $57,230 Geographic Scope Amazon Region Key Outcomes Themes • Capacity building • Research • These activities contributed to highlight the fact that indigenous territories and protected areas account for 55 percent of all carbon stored in the Amazon. The • Land tenure and property rights Forest Carbon Map results reported that the Amazon represents a total of 47,363 Objective The objective was to prepare and widely disseminate a forest metric carbon tons. The results also underscored that these lands, which cover 4.1 million square kilometers spanning nine South American countries, are increasingly carbon map for amazon indigenous territories and protected threatened by logging, agriculture, mining, infrastructure activities and oil drilling. areas. This activity also facilitated the collaboration between a network of scientists, NGO networks, IP organizations and policy experts working on REDD+, and strengthened the forest carbon mapping capacities of COICA representatives. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The forest carbon map contributed to underscore the contribution of Amazon region indigenous territories and protected areas to carbon sequestration. The study also reported that only ongoing and planned development activities put nearly 20% of this carbon at risk, encompassing an area of tropical forest larger than Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador combined. The forest carbon map contributes to strengthening the role and positioning of IPs and other rural stakeholders in the Amazon region national REDD+ processes, and highlights the centrality of preserving these indigenous territories and protected areas for ecosystem integrity and climate stability. 86 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 87 6. Peru: Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (DAR) Activities • Prepared the rapid assessment report of REDD+ governance in Peru. • Developed and conduct a course on social and environmental aspects of REDD+ Implementation Period FY13-FY15 processes. Countries Peru Implementing Entity Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (DAR) Key Outcomes Funding $50,000 Geographic Scope National level and Amazonian Madre de Dios and San Martin regions • DAR conducted a rapid study of civil society’s perceptions of the governance of REDD+ in Peru. The objective of the study was to assess the state of REDD+ governance in Themes • Capacity building REDD+ processes under way in Peru, namely FCPF and FIP. Results provided some • REDD+ governance conclusions on the governance of REDD+ in Peru, and informed recommendations to Objective To assess the state of the REDD+ governance in Peru using a rapid improve the processes. The study also identifies issues that required more attention in the next REDD+ phases. The report was published and circulated among decision study of civil society’s perceptions on these matters. makers. • Also, training on social and environmental aspects of REDD+ was conducted and materials prepared. The course targeted members on national and regional-level roundtables on REDD+. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • The report contributed to enhancing the governance of national REDD+ processes from the perspective of civil society, namely: (a) transparency and participation of regional actors; (b) understanding of the environmental and social issues of REDD+; and (c) the existence of a mechanism for handling complaints and resolving disputes relating to REDD+. Members of national and regional roundtables on REDD+ were also trained through the course, entitled National REDD+ Processes: Social and Environmental Aspects, and improved their understanding of the processes of national REDD+ and Social and Environmental Strategic Assessment. 88 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 89 7. Mexico: Instituto para el Desarrollo Sustentable en Activities Mesoamérica A.C. (IDESMAC) • Supported four forest-dependent communities within the REBITRI to develop their territorial planning frameworks with an emphasis on carbon balance. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 • Organized and consolidated a territorial planning committee (with social, sectoral and Countries Mexico territorial representation) in each ejido community. Instituto para el Desarrollo Sustentable en Mesoamérica A.C. (IDES- • Created a multi-thematic learning community to monitor deforestation, degradation, MAC) – Chiapas, Mexico; partner organizations included: The Na- environmental and social issues and emission calculations in eight REBITRI communities. ture Conservancy, Fondo de Conservación El Triunfo, Comisión Na- cional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, Comisión Nacional Forestal, • Operated a GIS in four REBITRI communities to monitor deforestation and degradation Comisariados ejidales, Comon Yaj Noptik, CESMACH, ICEAAC, OP- (based on coffee organizations). Implementing Entity CAAC, OPERT, Finca Triunfo Verde, and Sociedad Cooperativa Mu- • Trained four REBITRI communities in calculating emissions in the coffee production jeres en Acción para el Desarrollo Sustentable. system through a system of indicators. Funding $69,300 • Supported eight REBITRI communities in the design of a system of environmental and Geographic Scope Chiapas (sub-national, community level). social issues and strengthened related monitoring capacities. Themes • Capacity building Objective • Land tenure and property rights The objective was to support strategic development, social Key Outcomes cohesion and land planning actions of four forest-dependent • This activity supported the development of four territorial land management community communities in the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve (REBITRI). regulations for four forest-dependent communities of the REBITRI. Participatory land planning is a central feature of the REDD+ mechanism. Hence, this activity contributes to reinforcing community land management practices at a local level, anchored in a participatory approach. GIS supported land use maps were also developed with support from the four communities. The social and environmental issues were taken into consideration during the elaboration of a certification protocol on coffee with women’s work (the CCTM Certification Protocol) and a Participative Community Monitoring Handbook, validated by women coffee producers. The learning community should contribute to consolidate and disseminate the results achieved by the activities. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • Working with forest-dependent IPs and OFDs in the region of the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in southeastern Chiapas, Mexico, IDESMAC contributes to Mexico’s National Strategy for REDD+ (ENAREDD+) and the contents of the position paper on Mexico’s vision on REDD+, entitled Visión de México sobre REDD+. 90 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 91 8. Mexico: Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Campesinas Activities Forestales, A. C. (MOCAF) • In a participatory workshop, designed a package of promotional materials on REDD+ basic information with an emphasis on the rights of IPs and local communities. Implementation Period FY13-FY15 • Conducted a regional workshop in Chiapas to promote local communities and IP participation in the REDD+ process. Countries Mexico Implementing Entity Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Campesinas Forestales, A. C. • Carried out a regional workshop in Quintana Roo to promote local communities and IP (MOCAF). participation in the REDD+ process. Funding $70,000 • Strengthened the involvement of local communities and IP representatives by promoting Geographic Scope National their participation in meetings and events. Themes Capacity building Objective The objective was to undertake a capacity building process for forest dependent IPs and southern CSOs engaged in the Mexican Key Outcomes national REDD+ process. • Capacity building activities provided a space to discuss in multi-stakeholder environments the concerns and priorities of peasant communities, forest-dependent IPs, and CSOs engaged in the development of the national REDD+ process in Mexico. Targeted areas of capacity building activities included contributing to the review of the draft National REDD+ Strategy, enhancing MRV skills, and discussing the strengthening and challenges of IPs and local communities’ participation at the state level in Chiapas and Quintana Roo. Workshops delivered a series of relevant recommendations for governments and international organizations engaged in REDD+ national processes. Contribution to national REDD+ READINESS • This activity targeted local communities and IP organizations who are actively engaged in the REDD+ national process and should contribute to enhancing their participation and the consideration of their concerns and priorities. 92 FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY FOREST CARBON PARTNERSHIP FACILITY 93 Arne Hoel/World Bank The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433, USA www.forestcarbonpartnership.org www.forestcarbonpartnership.org