English | Español

CIFOR at COP22

UN Climate Change Conference

7 – 18 November, Marrakesh

    With climate deals signed, the world is now gearing up for action. The 22nd Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) aimed to take global action forward on achieving the priorities of the Paris Agreement, which came into effect just days before the event held from 7-18 November in Marrakesh, Morocco.

    Forests and landscapes will play a key role in the new global climate and development agenda. The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) brought the latest scientific research, insights and experiences to discussions held alongside the negotiations. See below for details on CIFOR’s involvement.

    What is essential for transparency under the Paris Agreement?

    Sustainable land and forest management will play an important role in meeting the targets of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement – but how can this be monitored? In this discussion, CIFOR and partners explore the rules and responsibilities involved in ensuring transparency and accountability in this global process. Comparative case studies highlight the role of civil society and independent monitoring systems for transparency, as well as other measures for safeguards and equity.

    Organized by

    CIFOR


    With financial support from

    Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)


    We would like to thank all donors who supported this research through their contributions to the CGIAR Fund.

    Download flyer, 356KB
    Download media expert, 388KB


    SESSIONS

    View all
    • 07 Nov
    • 09 Nov
    • 10 Nov
    • 12 Nov
    • 14 Nov
    • 15 Nov
    • 16 Nov
    Monday, 07 November 2016

    16:10-17:30
    Indonesia Pavilion, Bab Ighli

    Putting people at the center of development: Climate-friendly, forest-based livelihoods

    This session, hosted by Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) at the Indonesia Pavilion, facilitated a discussion of APP’s community engagement approach,…

    Organizers: Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP)

    Speakers :
    Amy Duchelle

    Wednesday, 9 November 2016

    9:00-11:00
    China Pavilion

    Ecological management to promote human welfare

    In this session, the China Green Carbon Foundation together with domestic and international partners will share stories and experiences of…

    Organizers: China Green Carbon Foundation

    Speakers :
    Grace Wong


    10:30-14:45
    Nordic Pavilion

    Impacts of REDD+ on deforestation and livelihoods: Experiences from pilot projects in Brazil, DRC, Uganda and Tanzania

    A six-year research project has followed the development and impact of six REDD+ pilot projects in four countries. Speakers will…

    Organizers: Nordic Council of Ministers

    Speakers :
    Anne Larson


    14:30-16:00
    Indonesia Pavilion

    Social forestry sustains local actions to advance the Paris Agreement

    This session aims to share experiences and suggestions, including from regional events, on how local policies, practices and actions using…

    Organizers: Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry

    Speakers :
    Social forestry and the Paris Agreement: Lessons for benefit sharing
    Grace Wong
    view presentation


    18:30-20:00
    EU Pavilion, Room Brussels

    Measuring and monitoring performance, and managing risks in REDD+

    Results-based finance is a cornerstone in the approach to REDD+ as outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement. However, results-based finance will need to consider not only payments for reduced carbon emissions, but also for performance associated with different phases of REDD+ implementation. In addition, how REDD+ benefits are distributed can affect equity and livelihoods outcomes that also directly impact on effectiveness in reducing deforestation and forest degradation.

    Organizers: CIFOR, ZALF, University of Helsinki

    Moderators: Arild Angelsen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

    Speakers :
    Performance in REDD+ policy making: A comparative analysis of 15 REDD+ countries
    Maria Brockhaus (University of Helsinki)
    view presentation
    Using local-level data to monitor REDD+ social safeguards
    Amy Duchelle (CIFOR)
    view presentation
    Managing risks and avoiding pitfalls to REDD+ policy design and benefit sharing
    Lasse Loft (ZALF)
    view presentation
    Equity risks in a REDD+ results-based framework
    Grace Wong (CIFOR)
    view presentation

    Thursday, 10 November 2016

    18:30-20:00
    Mediterranean Room

    What is essential for transparency under the Paris Agreement?

    Description: Sustainable land and forest management will play an important role in meeting the targets of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement – but how can this be monitored? In this discussion, CIFOR and partners explore the rules and responsibilities involved in ensuring transparency and accountability in this global process. Comparative case studies highlight the role of civil society and independent monitoring systems for transparency, as well as other measures for safeguards and equity.

    Organizers: DLO and CIFOR

    Moderators: Maria Brockhaus, University of Helsinki

    Discussants:
    Leticia Guimaraes, Brazilian Ministry of Environment
    Samuel Mawutor, Civic Response Ghana

    Speakers :
    REDD+ reference level (FREL) submissions to UNFCCC: Are they biased upwards?
    Arild Angelsen (Norwegian University of Life Sciences)
    view presentation
    Enhancing transparency in the land use sector
    Martin Herold (Wageningen University)
    view presentation
    Multilevel governance and the challenges of establishing MRV systems final
    Anne Larson
    view presentation
    Transparency, Fight for the Freedom of Information to Improve Forest Governance Lesson Learnt from Indonesia
    Muhamad Teguh Surya (Yayasan Madani Berkelanjutan)

    Saturday, 12 November

    11.00-13.30
    Global Gender and Climate Alliance Innovation Forum, Universite Cadi Ayyad Faculte des Sciences Juridiques, Economiques et Sociales, Room B

    Skill-sharing session on monitoring of gender-responsive climate policy

    This interactive World Café session is structured around four aspects of gender-responsive climate policy and action: 1) advocacy; 2) design;…

    Organizers: CIFOR and partners (ODI, UN Women, WEDO, IUCN)

    Speakers :
    Gender-responsive climate policy and action: what is it and how do we make it happen?
    Markus Ihalainen
    Gender-responsive climate policy and action: what is it and how do we make it happen?
    Anne Larson

    Monday, 14 November 2016

    13:00-14:30
    COP Green Zone

    Gender equality in climate policy: Translating global commitments to national policy

    This panel discussion will reflect on the likely extension of the Lima Work Programme on Gender, a possible Gender Action…

    Organizers: CIFOR and partners (ODI, UN Women, WEDO, IUCN)

    Moderators: Shelley Thakral

    Speakers :
    Houria Djoudi

    Tuesday, 15 November 2016

    16:10- 17:30
    Indonesian Pavilion

    Indonesian Blue Carbon Dialogue

    The Indonesian archipelago, part of what is known as the ‘Maritime Continent’, encompasses a complex system of islands, narrow peninsulas and complicated coastal geometries. Indonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands, with more than 95,000 km of coastline supporting biologically diverse marine and aquatic ecosystems. More than half of Indonesia’s population of 250 million lives in coastal zones.

    Organizers: CIFOR, Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries

    Moderators: Daniel Murdiyarso


    Wednesday, 16 November 2016

    09:00-10:30
    Global Landscapes Forum, Agdal Room

    Policy learning from REDD+ for zero deforestation and restoration initiatives

    In this session, national government representatives will present progress on their national REDD+ strategies and investment plans, showcasing how that experience can assist in other forest-related processes and investments. Emphasis will be placed on moving forward at a faster pace and avoiding pitfalls and earlier errors.

    Organizers: CIFOR, UN-REDD Programme



    11:00-12:30
    Global Landscapes Forum, Marrakesh Room

    Where the rubber hits the road for achieving climate goals: Non-state actors and subnational governments in sustainable landscapes

    This discussion forum will address, based on CIFOR research in interaction with partners, the challenges and opportunities presented by the full participation of non-state (e.g. private sector) and subnational government actors in efforts to address climate change on the ground. The presentations are based on comparative research on multilevel challenges conducted in 54 sites of land use change in 11 subnational landscapes in five countries (Peru, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam and Tanzania)

    Organizers: CIFOR

    Speakers :
    Christopher Martius
    Anne Larson
    Steve Lawry
    Pham Thu Thuy


    16:00-17:30
    Global Landscapes Forum, Ourika Room

    How to walk the talk: Promoting gender equality in national climate policy and action

    SDG 5 ‘Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls’, together with a number of gender-related decisions made by the COP to the UNFCCC in the recent past, serve as a clear global mandate for addressing gender equality in climate policy at all levels. However, reports from a wide range of organizations such as UN Women, UN DESA and UNFCCC, IUCN and CCAFS demonstrate that these global mandates are rarely translated into national climate change policies.

    Organizers: CIFOR and partners (ODI, UN Women, WEDO, IUCN, REFACOF)

    Moderators: Shelley Thakral

    Speakers :
    Markus Ihalainen
    Houria Djoudi


    11:00-12:30
    Global Landscapes Forum, Agdal Room

    Tomorrow’s technology for today’s land use challenges

    Description: With the Paris Agreement signed, it is now time for countries to develop aggressive strategies for implementing their national…

    Organizers: CIFOR, World Resoures Institute

    Speakers :
    David Gaveau


    13:00-13:30
    Global Landscapes Forum

    Round 1 Launchpads

    Description: Online cartographic tool distinguishes companies (oil palm and pulpwood) who practiced deforestation from those who avoided it over the…

    Organizers: CIFOR

    Speakers :
    David Gaveau

    PUBLICATIONS

    View all

    PRESENTATIONS

    View all

    FORESTS NEWS

    View all

    VIDEOS

    View all
    Top