governors’ climate & forests task force overview of 2012-13 activities & objectives
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Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force
OVERVIEW OF 2012-13 ACTIVITIES & OBJECTIVES
WILLIAM BOYDGCF SECRETARIATSAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, CHIAPASSEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Presentation Overview
GCF Background & Overview of Activities Activities :: Subnational Frameworks Activities :: GCF Fund Activities :: GCF Database 2012-2013 Objectives Meeting Day 2 & 3 Goals
BACKGROUND :: GCF Overview
17 states & provinces from 6 countries
More than 20% of world’s tropical forests in GCF states & provinces
More than 75% of Brazil’s tropical forests in GCF states & provinces
More than 50% of Indonesia’s tropical forests in GCF states & provinces
Tropical forest GCF states & provinces are early movers in building comprehensive, jurisdictional programs to reduce emissions from deforestation & land use
California could be first GHG compliance market to recognize emissions reductions from jurisdictional programs
Making the case for GCF• UN process has faltered in recent years
• Subnational governments are moving ahead on various aspects of climate policy, providing important sources of innovation
• States & provinces are key level of governance for reducing emissions from deforestation and land use
• Jurisdiction-wide programs can deliver emissions reductions at scale and embed such efforts within larger policy frameworks oriented towards low emissions development
• GCF is a platform for learning and policy innovation among leading subnationals as they develop jurisdictional programs
• This is all very fragile; GCF states and provinces need more support
Two Models of Governance
International Legal Instruments
State/Local State/Local State/Local
National Laws National Laws
Download Model
International Institutions
State/Local Government
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Civil Society Groups
Private Sector
National Government
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Network Model
BACKGROUND :: GCF Activities (2010-2012)
GCFKNOWLEDGE
DATABASE
COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
GCF FUNDSUBNATIONAL FRAMEWORKS
GCF ACTIVITIESBuilding Subnational Frameworks
A common platform representing key elements and design options for building comprehensive, jurisdictional programs for reducing emissions from deforestation and low-emissions rural development
Working with California and other compliance markets to design provisions in GHG compliance systems that will recognize jurisdictional programs
Engaging with third party standards organizations on jurisdictional approaches
Finding ways to link jurisdictional programs with broader processes and other non-market opportunities
Subnational Frameworks :: Concept
Source: Nepstad et al 2012
GCF ACTIVITIESGCF Fund
GCF Fund :: Rationale
GCF states & provinces are leading the way in building comprehensive, jurisdiction-wide approaches to reducing emissions from deforestation and low emissions development
BUT these states & provinces have not received substantial support for their investments in such programs, despite significant reductions (see Brazil)
AND current market opportunities (compliance and voluntary) are quite limited and controversial in some jurisdictions
GCF states & provinces are seeking new, innovative options to support low emissions development in their jurisdictions and to address collective needs across the GCF states & provinces
GCF Fund :: Member Mandate (Santarém 2010)
1) will be independent of the member states and provinces, with complete transparency and regular auditing;
2) operate as a multi-million dollar, multi-year funding facility; 3) support shared collective needs in GCF states/provinces and
“proof of concept” projects in individual jurisdictions;4) iterate closely with the evolving GCF Knowledge Database;5) provide an innovative climate financing facility that would be
transparent, rapid, measurable and scalable; and 6) promote linkages with national programs.
Establish a GCF Fund that:
Independent, rapid deployment fund to support: 1) critical collective needs among GCF
states/provinces as they build jurisdictional programs to reduce emissions from deforestation & land use
2) competitive proof-of-concept grants for model activities in GCF states/provinces
Created in 2011 as a non-profit, tax-exempt entity in the U.S.
First $1.5 million grant secured from U.S. Department of State (August 2011)
Invited to submit full proposal to NORAD in October 2012
Discussions with US Aid & other donor governments to secure additional contributions
Working with ClimateFocus to develop European partnerships
GCF Fund :: Concept & Status
GCF Fund :: Supported Activities
COLLECTIVE NEEDS (all GCF tropical forest states assisted):
1) Improved forest carbon stock assessments;
2) Reference level development; 3) Jurisdictional program design
and capacity based on a common GCF Subnational Framework; and
4) Enhanced stakeholder processes
PROOF-OF-CONCEPT ACTIVITIES (in selected GCF states/provinces):
1) Model benefit-sharing arrangements
2) Development of model registries
3) Improved monitoring, reporting, & verification programs
4) Innovative models for leveraging private investment
SEPTEMBER– DECEMBER 2012Seek additional $4.5 million in capitalization for initial 2013-2015 activities Select Executive Director, Staff and Board
JANUARY 2013Begin operations
ONGOING IN 2013Solicit additional financing beyond the initial $6 million for new opportunities (new funding windows)
GCF Fund :: Next Steps & Timeline
GCF ACTIVITIESGCF REDD+ Knowledge Base
An open, web-based source of information from GCF members on current status and trends regarding land use and deforestation; forest carbon accounting efforts and methodologies; REDD implementation activities; and REDD related financial flows.
Outgrowth of 2-year GCF Needs Assessment in states and provinces
GCF Knowledge Database :: Concept & Background
June 2012: Rio+20 Launch June-December 2012: ongoing data
completion, QC and updating; ongoing public review & feedback; better tailoring to different jurisdictions (eg., Indonesia); expansion to include new members
2013: refining/updating existing database; adding new features/provisions including possible regional GCF support networks & tools
www.gcftaskforce-database.org
GCF Database :: Status
Key Partnerships IDESAM (Brazil)GCF Coordinator Brazil
Kemitraan (Indonesia) GCF Coordinator Indonesia
IPAM (Brazil)Lead Scientific & Technical Advisors
Climate Focus (US/Europe)European Partnerships
Google Earth Outreach (US)Earth Engine Earth Builder Partnership
ProNatura Sur (Mexico)GCF Mexico Coordinator (2013)
Carnegie Institution for Science (US), Woods Hole Research Center (US), and Forum on Readiness for REDDCapacity-Building Partnership
New Partnership Opportunity :: Linking Sustainable Supply Chain Efforts with Jurisdictional Programs in GCF States/Provinces
GCF is committed to robust stakeholder involvement and full transparency
GCF meetings, task groups, and other activities are open to all stakeholdersGCF content is translated and made publicly available as quickly as possible via www.gcftaskforce.orgGCF Knowledge Database is intended to provide a model for transparent and comprehensive information on jurisdictional activities and programsAlways looking for ways to improve
Stakeholder Involvement & Transparency :: Current Status & Next Steps
GCF StakeholdersAceh Climate Change Studies (ACCeS)Aliança da TerraAmazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM) & IPAM Int’lAmazon Institute of People and the Environment (Imazon)Amazonas Sustainable Foundation (FAS)Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) FoundationBosques Amazonicos Women Extractivists of Marajo's Ecological Cooperative (CEMEM)CARE Int’lCarnegie Institution for ScienceCenter for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)ClimateFocus ClimateWorks FoundationClimate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA)Clinton Foundation Code REDDConservation International (CI)Daemeter Consulting DAI
Duke UniversityEmerald Planet Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)Eye on AcehFauna & Flora International (FFI)Ford FoundationForest Peoples ProgrammeForest Trends Forum for Readiness on REDDFPCTFriends of the Earth Google Earth OutreachGordon and Betty Moore FoundationGIZ Hokkaido UniversityHuMaInstitute for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas (IDESAM)IInstituto Centro de Vida (ICV)KemitraanKFCPLeuser International Foundation (LIF)Ludovino Lopes Advogados
Markit on DemandMcKinsey and CompanyNational Council of Rubber Tappers (CNS)New Forests Rainforest AlliancePronatura SurRainforest Action NetworkREDD+ Offsets Working GroupRights and Resources Institute (RRI)South Pole Carbon Stanford University - Woods Institute for the EnvironmentTasmania Wilderness SocietyTerra Global CapitalThe Nature Conservancy (TNC)Transparency Int’lTropical Forest Group (TFG)UNDP R20University of PalangkarayaVoluntary Carbon Standard (VCS)Woods Hole Research CenterWorld BankWorld Resources Institute (WRI)World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Zoological Society of London
OBJECTIVESGCF 2013 Proposed Objectives
2013 Proposed Objectives SUBNATIONAL FRAMEWORKS: heightened focus on social &
environmental safeguards; coordinate with GCF Fund activities and technical workshops on key elements of subnational frameworks; focus on establishing & enhancing multi-stakeholder processes in states/provinces;
GCF FUND: secure additional financing for Fund; begin operations January 2013; develop partnerships other funding operations
KNOWLEDGE DATABASE: continue to build-out and improve; link with registry development
BUILDING A GCF SUPPORT NETWORK: develop/expand partnerships and knowledge/skills network & strengthen stakeholder involvement
GCF TRAINING PROGRAM: develop courses, curriculum, and a concentrated 2-3 week annual training program for key civil servants, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders in GCF states and provinces on tools for building jurisdictional approaches to REDD and low-emissions development and accessing GCF support network
GCF GOVERNANCE & STRUCTURE: continue to explore options for long-term sustainability and expansion of the GCF
ANNUAL MEETINGGOALS FOR DAY 2 & 3
Meeting Day 2 & 3 Goals Information sharing and discussion regarding GCF
current activities, future objectives, and key challenges and opportunities
Robust discussion with specific recommendations for GCF during 4 breakout sessions: • Advancing MRV • Nesting and State-National Alignment • Stakeholder Processes and Benefit-sharing• Re-framing REDD+
Revision, refinement and elaboration of proposed 2013 objectives and activities
Discussion with stakeholders on ways to build GCF network & improve process
Thank You!
BACK UP
2012 GCF Activities & Events• February 2012 JAKARTA, INDONESIA GCF WORKSHOP
CLIMATE FOCUS/GCF MEETING WITH EUROPEAN SUBNATIONALS IN BARCELONA
CROSS RIVER STATE FACILITATES STAKEHOLDER REVIEW OF NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY & HOLDS GCF CARBON MONITORING WORKSHOP
• March 2012 RONDÔNIA, BRAZIL GCF WORKSHOP in conjunction with 3rd Forum of Environmental Ministers of the Amazon
• June 2012 RIO+20 GCF EVENTS including launch of GCF Database at Governors’ Roundtable
• July 2012 GIS/REMOTE SENSING WORKSHOP IN PALO ALTO, U.S. WITH IPAM, CARNEGIE, WHRC, FORUM FOR READINESS FOR REDD, AND GOOGLE EARTH OUTREACH
CROSS RIVER STATE GCF GIS WORKSHOP WITH WCS IN CALABAR, NIGERIA• August 2012 BRASILIA, BRAZIL GCF WORKSHOP • September 2012 EAST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA GCF WORKSHOP in conjunction with National REDD+
Task Force MRV Workshop
GCF ANNNUAL MEETING IN CHIAPAS, MEXICO• Oct-Nov 2012 INDONESIA GCF WORKSHOP, 2 WORKSHOPS IN CROSS RIVER STATE, MADRE DE DIOS, CAMPECHE OR CHIAPAS• December 2012 UNFCCC COP-18, Doha, Qatar
Subnational REDD+ Frameworks :: Status & Next Steps
STATUS Revised Task 1 Report reviewed in late 2011/early
2012—on hold Contributions to EPRI and Re-framing REDD+ Reports Contributions to ROW Recommendations
NEXT STEPS ?
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