REDD+ aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and foster conservation and sustainable forest management. It proposes payments to developing countries to protect forests, but critics argue it could incentivize deforestation. Key concerns include the commodification of forests, risks of carbon markets, impacts on indigenous peoples' rights, and lack of addressing the true drivers of deforestation like extractive industries. Alternatives proposed include stronger land tenure, local stewardship, and reducing consumption of forest-risk commodities.
- The document discusses reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and its core concepts, including: (1) REL which establishes a emissions reference level; (2) MRV which involves monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions reductions; and (3) roadmaps which lay out the steps for REDD+ implementation.
- It also addresses how REL and MRV are used to quantify emissions reductions and generate carbon credits under REDD+. Baseline emissions are established and projects must demonstrate reductions below this level through MRV to be issued tradable credits.
- Finally, it lists components that national REDD+ programs and projects should include such as safeguards, funding proposals, and phases
Climate justice and rights and thai policy on redd vtLIWG-Laos
This document discusses Thailand's policy on REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). It notes that Thailand submitted a Readiness Plan Idea Note in 2009 and a Readiness Preparation Proposal in 2010 to participate in the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility's REDD+ program. The document also outlines Thailand's national greenhouse gas emissions by sector from 2000 to 2010 based on national inventory reports, with the land use and forestry sector being a significant source of emissions. It stresses that REDD+ implementation in Thailand must respect climate justice and local community rights.
This document discusses case studies from Cambodia and Indonesia on community rights and forest carbon markets. In Cambodia, a REDD+ pilot project built on existing community forest work but communities face challenges from illegal logging by the military and concessions. The project has not generated expected benefits and conflicts have emerged. In Indonesia, agreements have expanded the military's role in conservation projects concerning rights groups, and lessons from conflict areas suggest market-driven programs like the Forest Investment Program can increase human rights violations.
REDD+ aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and foster conservation and sustainable forest management. It proposes payments to developing countries to protect forests, but critics argue it could incentivize deforestation. Key concerns include the commodification of forests, risks of carbon markets, impacts on indigenous peoples' rights, and lack of addressing the true drivers of deforestation like extractive industries. Alternatives proposed include stronger land tenure, local stewardship, and reducing consumption of forest-risk commodities.
- The document discusses reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and its core concepts, including: (1) REL which establishes a emissions reference level; (2) MRV which involves monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions reductions; and (3) roadmaps which lay out the steps for REDD+ implementation.
- It also addresses how REL and MRV are used to quantify emissions reductions and generate carbon credits under REDD+. Baseline emissions are established and projects must demonstrate reductions below this level through MRV to be issued tradable credits.
- Finally, it lists components that national REDD+ programs and projects should include such as safeguards, funding proposals, and phases
Climate justice and rights and thai policy on redd vtLIWG-Laos
This document discusses Thailand's policy on REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). It notes that Thailand submitted a Readiness Plan Idea Note in 2009 and a Readiness Preparation Proposal in 2010 to participate in the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility's REDD+ program. The document also outlines Thailand's national greenhouse gas emissions by sector from 2000 to 2010 based on national inventory reports, with the land use and forestry sector being a significant source of emissions. It stresses that REDD+ implementation in Thailand must respect climate justice and local community rights.
This document discusses case studies from Cambodia and Indonesia on community rights and forest carbon markets. In Cambodia, a REDD+ pilot project built on existing community forest work but communities face challenges from illegal logging by the military and concessions. The project has not generated expected benefits and conflicts have emerged. In Indonesia, agreements have expanded the military's role in conservation projects concerning rights groups, and lessons from conflict areas suggest market-driven programs like the Forest Investment Program can increase human rights violations.
A2 j survey workshop for launching 29 feb 2012LIWG-Laos
The document summarizes the results of a survey on access to justice in Lao PDR. The survey had several objectives: to inform development of the Legal Sector Master Plan, build on successes to enhance access to justice, assist in prioritizing issues and target groups, and identify best methods for legal awareness activities. Key findings included that lack of legal awareness is a major obstacle, particularly for formal mechanisms; people find legal awareness activities useful but prefer official sources; and legal aid is less common outside Vientiane. The survey results can help meet the Legal Sector Master Plan goal of establishing an efficient, effective, equitable and accessible justice system.
The document discusses REDD+ implementation in Lao PDR, focusing on the Nam Et Phou Louey National Protected Area (NEPL NPA). It notes that Lao PDR has high forest cover but also high deforestation rates, and that rural communities highly depend on forests. It outlines steps Lao PDR is taking to prepare for REDD+, and describes a partnership between WCS and the CliPAD project to implement REDD+ at NEPL NPA and another site. The feasibility study found low deforestation rates across NEPL NPA, and that incentives like participatory land use planning and conservation agreements can help engage communities in REDD+. It also notes challenges in fully implementing these incentives and the need
Presentation jannie armstrong fao 1 june 2012 food securityLIWG-Laos
This document summarizes a workshop on food security and the right to adequate food in Lao PDR. It defines food security, outlines the four pillars of food security (availability, access, utilization, stability), and provides key data on poverty, food production, and malnutrition in Lao PDR. It discusses key determinants of food security in the country including ethnicity, infrastructure, livelihoods, seasonality, and lack of social safety nets. The document also examines tensions between traditional and modern agriculture, and different livelihood opportunities. Finally, it defines the right to adequate food under international law and how this perspective differs from food security by making vulnerable groups the central concern and emphasizing participation, empowerment, and accountability.
Presentation andreas heinimann cde tabi 1 june 2012 food securityLIWG-Laos
The document summarizes initial findings on the scale and patterns of land concessions in Lao PDR based on systematic national data. Over 3,600 land deals were identified covering around 1.1 million hectares, with the majority being concessions for agriculture (140,000 hectares) and forestry (300,000 hectares). Spatial analysis found that around 15% of villages had at least one concession. Foreign direct investment deals tended to be larger in scale and located in more remote areas compared to domestic deals. While concessions were not solely located in marginal areas, some evidence indicates land deals are occurring in regions with rotational agricultural systems and could be contributing to shifts in subsistence farming to more remote locations.
This document discusses shifting cultivation landscapes in northern Laos. It notes that existing data on the extent and population involved in shifting cultivation comes from case studies and anecdotes rather than reliable national statistics. New remote sensing approaches aim to better detect and monitor shifting cultivation areas over time. Preliminary analysis from 2000-2009 suggests shifting cultivation remains widespread, with those living in these landscapes facing greater remoteness, poverty, and marginalization. Proper integration of rotational agriculture into village land use planning could help address these issues.
This document provides an overview of mapping and GIS functions in QGIS including:
1. Opening existing vector data layers, manipulating their properties, and saving projects.
2. Working with layer attribute tables to calculate geometries and fields.
3. Creating new shapefiles from GPS coordinates, selections, and by converting existing features.
4. Using analysis tools like buffer and union to examine overlaps between layers showing land use permissions, plantations, and satellite imagery.
This document discusses shifting cultivation landscapes in northern Laos. It notes that existing data on the extent and population involved in shifting cultivation comes from case studies and anecdotes rather than reliable national statistics. New remote sensing approaches aim to better detect and monitor shifting cultivation areas over time. Preliminary analysis from 2000-2009 suggests shifting cultivation remains widespread, occupying an estimated 2-4.5 million hectares. Populations in these landscapes tend to be more remote, impoverished, and belong to ethnic minority groups. Integrating rotational shifting cultivation into village land use planning and providing online coordination platforms could help facilitate information access.
This document provides an overview of mapping and GIS functions in QGIS including:
1. Opening existing vector data layers, manipulating their properties, and saving projects.
2. Working with layer attribute tables to calculate geometries and fields.
3. Creating new shapefiles from GPS coordinates, selections, and by converting existing features.
4. Using analysis tools like buffer and union to examine overlaps between layers showing land use permissions, plantations, and satellite imagery.
Presentation GAPE Darren Shifting cultivation 29 March 2012LIWG-Laos
This document discusses shifting agriculture and livelihoods of upland communities in Laos. It describes two forms of shifting cultivation - rotational and pioneering - and provides details on the swidden calendar and inputs/outputs of swidden versus paddy land. While shifting cultivation can cause temporary deforestation, it also allows for forest regrowth. There is debate around its environmental impacts and whether it condemns rural people to poverty or provides a form of diversified agroforestry.
A2 j survey workshop for launching 29 feb 2012LIWG-Laos
The document summarizes the results of a survey on access to justice in Lao PDR. The survey had several objectives: to inform development of the Legal Sector Master Plan, build on successes to enhance access to justice, assist in prioritizing issues and target groups, and identify best methods for legal awareness activities. Key findings included that lack of legal awareness is a major obstacle, particularly for formal mechanisms; people find legal awareness activities useful but prefer official sources; and legal aid is less common outside Vientiane. The survey results can help meet the Legal Sector Master Plan goal of establishing an efficient, effective, equitable and accessible justice system.
The document discusses REDD+ implementation in Lao PDR, focusing on the Nam Et Phou Louey National Protected Area (NEPL NPA). It notes that Lao PDR has high forest cover but also high deforestation rates, and that rural communities highly depend on forests. It outlines steps Lao PDR is taking to prepare for REDD+, and describes a partnership between WCS and the CliPAD project to implement REDD+ at NEPL NPA and another site. The feasibility study found low deforestation rates across NEPL NPA, and that incentives like participatory land use planning and conservation agreements can help engage communities in REDD+. It also notes challenges in fully implementing these incentives and the need
Presentation jannie armstrong fao 1 june 2012 food securityLIWG-Laos
This document summarizes a workshop on food security and the right to adequate food in Lao PDR. It defines food security, outlines the four pillars of food security (availability, access, utilization, stability), and provides key data on poverty, food production, and malnutrition in Lao PDR. It discusses key determinants of food security in the country including ethnicity, infrastructure, livelihoods, seasonality, and lack of social safety nets. The document also examines tensions between traditional and modern agriculture, and different livelihood opportunities. Finally, it defines the right to adequate food under international law and how this perspective differs from food security by making vulnerable groups the central concern and emphasizing participation, empowerment, and accountability.
Presentation andreas heinimann cde tabi 1 june 2012 food securityLIWG-Laos
The document summarizes initial findings on the scale and patterns of land concessions in Lao PDR based on systematic national data. Over 3,600 land deals were identified covering around 1.1 million hectares, with the majority being concessions for agriculture (140,000 hectares) and forestry (300,000 hectares). Spatial analysis found that around 15% of villages had at least one concession. Foreign direct investment deals tended to be larger in scale and located in more remote areas compared to domestic deals. While concessions were not solely located in marginal areas, some evidence indicates land deals are occurring in regions with rotational agricultural systems and could be contributing to shifts in subsistence farming to more remote locations.
This document discusses shifting cultivation landscapes in northern Laos. It notes that existing data on the extent and population involved in shifting cultivation comes from case studies and anecdotes rather than reliable national statistics. New remote sensing approaches aim to better detect and monitor shifting cultivation areas over time. Preliminary analysis from 2000-2009 suggests shifting cultivation remains widespread, with those living in these landscapes facing greater remoteness, poverty, and marginalization. Proper integration of rotational agriculture into village land use planning could help address these issues.
This document provides an overview of mapping and GIS functions in QGIS including:
1. Opening existing vector data layers, manipulating their properties, and saving projects.
2. Working with layer attribute tables to calculate geometries and fields.
3. Creating new shapefiles from GPS coordinates, selections, and by converting existing features.
4. Using analysis tools like buffer and union to examine overlaps between layers showing land use permissions, plantations, and satellite imagery.
This document discusses shifting cultivation landscapes in northern Laos. It notes that existing data on the extent and population involved in shifting cultivation comes from case studies and anecdotes rather than reliable national statistics. New remote sensing approaches aim to better detect and monitor shifting cultivation areas over time. Preliminary analysis from 2000-2009 suggests shifting cultivation remains widespread, occupying an estimated 2-4.5 million hectares. Populations in these landscapes tend to be more remote, impoverished, and belong to ethnic minority groups. Integrating rotational shifting cultivation into village land use planning and providing online coordination platforms could help facilitate information access.
This document provides an overview of mapping and GIS functions in QGIS including:
1. Opening existing vector data layers, manipulating their properties, and saving projects.
2. Working with layer attribute tables to calculate geometries and fields.
3. Creating new shapefiles from GPS coordinates, selections, and by converting existing features.
4. Using analysis tools like buffer and union to examine overlaps between layers showing land use permissions, plantations, and satellite imagery.
Presentation GAPE Darren Shifting cultivation 29 March 2012LIWG-Laos
This document discusses shifting agriculture and livelihoods of upland communities in Laos. It describes two forms of shifting cultivation - rotational and pioneering - and provides details on the swidden calendar and inputs/outputs of swidden versus paddy land. While shifting cultivation can cause temporary deforestation, it also allows for forest regrowth. There is debate around its environmental impacts and whether it condemns rural people to poverty or provides a form of diversified agroforestry.