The UN-REDD Programme Executive Board has general oversight for the Programme, taking decisions on the allocation of the UN-REDD Programme fund resources. It meets annually, or more frequently as required to efficiently carry out its roles and responsibilities.
Executive Board Composition
Representatives
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Key Resources
Policy Board Decisions (2008-2015)
Meeting Location | Reference | Decision Date | Region of Interest | Countries | Date of Policy Board | Reference 2 | |||||||
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San José, Costa Rica | PB15/6 | 10/11/2015 | Asia-Pacific | Cambodia | 2015-11-10 | 6 | III | National Programmes |
Cambodia, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | The Policy Board congratulated Cambodia for the completion of its National Programme, took note of the final evaluation and its recommendations, and encouraged the Government of Cambodia to maintain its efforts to further advance on REDD+. |
Yes | ||
San José, Costa Rica | PB15/5 | 10/11/2015 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Peru | 2015-11-10 | 5 | III | National Programmes |
Peru, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Funding requests, Indepedent Technical Reviews | The Policy Board welcomed the excellent submissions and presentations of their REDD+ efforts and funding requests; these processes are clearly driven by a strong political will, consultative processes and drive towards results. Given the uncertainty of available resources in the fund to support existing commitments, the funding request for Peru is approved on a provisional basis, pending the confirmation of additional contributions. Once these contributions are received by the Administrative Agent, the funding request approval shall be confirmed by the new governance body of the UN-REDD Programme. Upon approval of the fund allocation request, recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews and the secretariat will be incorporated into the National Programme Document prior to signature and fund transfer. |
Yes | ||
San José, Costa Rica | PB15/4 | 10/11/2015 | Asia-Pacific | Myanmar | 2015-11-10 | 4 | III | National Programmes |
Myanmar, Asia-Pacific, Policy Board, Funding requests, Independent Technical Reviews | The Policy Board welcomed the excellent submissions and presentations of their REDD+ efforts and funding requests; these processes are clearly driven by a strong political will, consultative processes and drive towards results. Given the uncertainty of available resources in the fund to support existing commitments, the funding request for Myanmar is approved on a provisional basis, pending the confirmation of additional contributions. Once these contributions are received by the Administrative Agent, the funding request approval shall be confirmed by the new governance body of the UN-REDD Programme. Upon approval of the fund allocation request, recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews and the secretariat will be incorporated into the National Programme Document prior to signature and fund transfer. |
Yes | ||
San José, Costa Rica | PB15/3 | 10/11/2015 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Chile | 2015-11-10 | 3 | III | National Programmes |
Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Funding requests, Independent Technical Reviews | The Policy Board welcomed the excellent submissions and presentations of their REDD+ efforts and funding requests; these processes are clearly driven by a strong political will, consultative processes and drive towards results. Given the uncertainty of available resources in the fund to support existing commitments, the funding request for Chile is approved on a provisional basis, pending the confirmation of additional contributions. Once these contributions are received by the Administrative Agent, the funding request approval shall be confirmed by the new governance body of the UN-REDD Programme. Upon approval of the fund allocation request, recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews and the secretariat will be incorporated into the National Programme Document prior to signature and fund transfer. |
Yes | ||
San José, Costa Rica | PB15/2 | 10/11/2015 | None | 2015-11-10 | 2 | II | Overview of progress and results since the 14th Policy Board |
Funding Framework | The Policy Board took note of the update of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme Fund and the UN-REDD Programme 2015 Semi-Annual Progress Update |
Yes | |||
Washington DC | PB14/6 | 22/05/2015 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Ecuador | 2015-05-22 | 6 | V | SNA Update |
Ecuador, Latin America and the Caribbean, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, National Programmes | The Policy Board acknowledged and congratulated Ecuador on the completion of their National Programme and their significant progress on REDD+. The Policy Board endorsed the recommendations from the final evaluation and associated responses and encourages Ecuador to sustain its efforts. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=pb14-report&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Washington DC | PB14/5 | 22/05/2015 | Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Chile, Myanmar, Peru | 2015-05-22 | 5 | IV | Funding Allocation Request |
Chile, Myanmar, Peru, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Presentation, Budget Allocation, Secretariat | 1. The Policy Board welcomed the informal presentations of Chile, Myanmar and Peru. 2. In view of the thorough presentations and advanced stage of preparation and the need to close National Programmes by the end of 2017, the Policy Board recommended that the full submissions be considered for approval of fund allocation on an inter-sessional basis. 3. The Policy Board requested the Secretariat to provide it with the background information for consideration, once available, and in particular, for ensuring all national level approval and consultation processes are applied. Furthermore, the secretariat is requested to enable intercessional discussions and endeavour to overcome any technological or language barrier that could prevent participation of all relevant stakeholders. 4. These inter-sessional decisions are to be taken on exceptional basis. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=pb14-report&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Washington DC | PB14/4 | 22/05/2015 | None | 2015-05-22 | 4 | II | Overview of progress and results since the 13th Policy Board |
Policy Board, Donors, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Policy Board approved the Sixth Consolidated Annual Progress Report of the UN-REDD Programme Fund 2014 (UNREDD/PB14/2015/II/2a) and took note of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=pb14-report&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Washington DC | PB14/3 | 22/05/2015 | None | 2015-05-22 | 3 | III | Strategic and Policy Issues |
Governance | The Policy Board: |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=pb14-report&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Washington DC | PB14/2 | 22/05/2015 | None | 2015-05-22 | 2 | III | Strategic and Policy Issues |
UN-REDD Programme | The Policy Board acknowledged the consultative process carried out to date on the new governance structure for the 2016-2020 UN-REDD Programme and welcomed a process to finalize this as follows: |
Yes | |||
Arusha, Tanzania | PB13/7 | 07/11/2014 | None | 2014-11-07 | 7 | IV | Strategic and Policy issues |
Governance | The policy board. 1. Took note of the draft strategic framework proposed for 2016-2020 (UNREDD/PB13/2014/IV/4). 2. Requested the Secretariat circulate a revised draft strategic framework 2016-2020 for comments, including an outline of management arrangements and governance options, by 28 February 2015. The new draft should reflect inputs from the Board provided at its Thirteenth meeting, as well as any additional inputs submitted to the Secretariat by 30 November 2014. 3. Requested the Secretariat propose to the Board by 15 March 2015 a consultation process for finalizing the governance arrangement options to support the revised strategic framework 2016-2020. 4. Requested the Secretariat submit the revised strategic framework 2016-2020 for consideration by the Board at PB14. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3577&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Arusha, Tanzania | PB13/6 | 07/11/2014 | Africa | Uganda | 2014-11-07 | 6 | III | Funding Allocation Requests |
Uganda, Africa, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board approved Uganda’s funding request of US$ 1,798,670 for its National Programme, as per the budget on the submission form, including the proposed budget allocation, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews and the Secretariat in the preparation of the National Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3577&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Arusha, Tanzania | PB13/5 | 07/11/2014 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Honduras | 2014-11-07 | 5 | III | Funding Allocation Requests |
Honduras, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved Honduras’ funding request of US$ 3,609,645 for its National Programme, as per the budget on the submission form, including the proposed budget allocation. The recommendations of the Policy Board, independent technical reviews and the Secretariat should be included in the National Programme document prior to finalization and be taken into consideration as necessary during implementation. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3577&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Arusha, Tanzania | PB13/4 | 07/11/2014 | None | 2014-11-07 | 4 | III | Funding Allocation Requests |
Targeted support, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Policy Board requested the Secretariat provide guidance to countries on the opportunities to include relevant civil society and/or indigenous peoples organization(s) in the development of Targeted Support proposals when appropriate and in a voluntary manner, primarily on issues of participation, consultation, safeguards, land tenure and benefit sharing, and requests the Secretariat to report on the number of approved Targeted Support proposals with the inclusion of relevant civil society and indigenous peoples organizations. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3577&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Arusha, Tanzania | PB13/3 | 07/11/2014 | Global | 2014-11-07 | 3 | III | Funding Allocation Request |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved the revised Work Plan and Budget for Year 4 (2015) (additional activities) of the ‘Support to National REDD+ Action: Global Programme Framework 2011-2015’ (SNA) and allocation of US$ 6,955,000, as per the submission form. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3577&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Arusha, Tanzania | PB13/2 | 07/11/2014 | None | 2014-11-07 | 2 | II | Overview of Progress and Results |
Budget Allocation | The Policy Board took note of the update of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme Fund and of the UN-REDD Programme 2014 Semi-Annual Progress Update. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3577&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Lima, Peru | PB12/10 | 09/07/2014 | None | 2014-07-09 | 10 | VIII | Strategy and Policy Issues: Programme Evaluation |
Policy Board, Secretariat | The Policy Board agreed to the management response to the three recommendations in the external evaluation that are addressed to the Policy Board and acknowledged the draft response to the nine recommendations directed to and responded by the UN-REDD Agencies. The Policy Board requested the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat to compile and finalize the consolidated management response and circulate to the Policy Board for information. The Policy Board encouraged the countries to take note of the recommendations addressed to them. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Lima, Peru | PB12/9 | 09/07/2014 | None | 2014-07-09 | 9 | VIII | Strategy and Policy Issues: Development of the Programme Strategy |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Secretariat | The Policy Board approved the roadmap (UNREDD/PB12/2014/VIII/8a/INF1) presented at the 12th Policy Board meeting and requested the agencies and Secretariat to initiate the process as described in order to develop the UN-REDD Programme 2016 – 2020 Strategy and to bring a proposed strategy forward for discussion at the Thirteenth Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Lima, Peru | PB12/8 | 09/07/2014 | Asia-Pacific | Mongolia | 2014-07-09 | 8 | VI | Funding Allocation Requests: Presentation of National Programmes |
Mongolia, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved Mongolia’s funding request of US$ 3,996,450 for its National Programme, and associated budget allocation, as per the submission form, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. These recommendations should be included in the R-PP and National Programme document prior to the finalization. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Lima, Peru | PB12/7 | 09/07/2014 | Africa | Cote d'Ivoire | 2014-07-09 | 7 | IV | Funding Allocation Requests: Presentation of National Programmes |
Côte d'Ivoire, Africa, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved Cote D’Ivoire’s funding request of US$ 3,210,000 for its National Programme, and associated budget allocation, as per the submission form, taking into account the recommendations from the independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. The serecommendations should be included in the R-PP and National Programme document prior to the finalization. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Lima, Peru | PB12/6 | 09/07/2014 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Argentina | 2014-07-09 | 6 | VI | Funding Allocation Requests: Presentation of National Programmes |
Argentina, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved Argentina’s funding request of US$ 3,842,370 for its National Programme and associated budget allocation, as per the submission form, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. These recommendations should be included in the R-PP and National Programme document prior to the finalization. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Lima, Peru | PB12/5 | 09/07/2014 | None | 2014-07-09 | 5 | VI | Funding Allocation Requests: SNA Workplan and Budget 2015 |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved the revised Work Plan and Budget for Year 4 (2015) of the ‘Support to National REDD+ Action: Global Programme Framework 2011-2015’ (SNA) and allocation of US$ 24,432,943 as per the submission form. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Lima, Peru | PB12/4 | 09/07/2014 | None | 2014-07-09 | 4 | IV | Update on National Programmes |
Honduras, Uganda, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes | The Policy Board approved the proposed approach for establishing the National Programme pipeline through a request for expressions of interest as indicated in the session background document (UNREDD/PB12/2014/4a/pipeline). Furthermore, the Policy Board reactivated the Policy Board Working Group with a mandate to review Expressions of Interest and to select new countries to receive support from National Programmes. Policy Board members were requested to volunteer to participate in the Working Group to be established within two weeks after the 12th Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Lima, Peru | PB12/3 | 09/07/2014 | Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Honduras, Uganda | 2014-07-09 | 3 | IV | Update on National Programmes |
Honduras, Uganda, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Policy Board took note of the estimated budget needs for Honduras and Uganda and of their progress on the preparation of R-PPs and encourages them to formally submit their National Programmes by the Thirteenth Policy Board meeting, taking into consideration recommendations made by the Policy Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |
Lima, Peru | PB12/2 | 09/07/2014 | None | 2014-07-09 | 2 | II | Overview of Progress and Results since the 11th Policy Board meeting. |
Donors, Institutional Reports, Fund Status, Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), Financial Reports | The Policy Board took note of the update of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme Fund and approved the 2013 Annual Report of the UN-REDD Programme Fund. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | ||
Lima, Peru | PB12/2 | 09/07/2014 | None | 2014-07-09 | 2 | II | Overview of Progress and Results since the 11th Policy Board meeting |
The Policy Board took note of the update of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme Fund and approved the 2013 Annual Report of the UN-REDD Programme Fund. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?view=list&slug=final-meeting-report-3508&option=com_docman&Itemid=134 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/33 | 05/06/2014 | Africa | Chad, Equatorial Guinea | 2014-06-05 | 33 | I | Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Africa, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Chad are accepted as partners of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=13095&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/32 | 02/04/2014 | Africa | Guinea-bissau | 2014-04-02 | 32 | I | Guinea Bissau, Africa, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Guinea Bissau is accepted as a partner of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12378&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/31 | 18/02/2014 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Colombia | 2014-02-18 | 31 | I | Colombia, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, an extension for Colombia to submit its signed full National Programme document by 28 February 2014 |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12315&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/30 | 18/02/2014 | Africa | Malawi | 2014-02-18 | 30 | I | Malawi , Africa, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Malawi are accepted as a partner of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12313&Itemid=53 | |||
Geneva, Switzerland | PB11/9 | 10/12/2013 | None | 2013-12-10 | 9 | VI | Update on the Review of the Policy Board Structure |
Policy Board, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Governance, Budget Allocation |
a. Rotation of countries:
b. Observers:
c. Budget:
d. Roadmap for addressing longer term issues:
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12211&Itemid=53 | ||
Geneva, Switzerland | PB11/8 | 10/12/2013 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Panama | 2013-12-10 | 8 | V | National Programmes |
Panama, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Lessons learned, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Policy Board congratulated the government and indigenous peoples of Panama on the progress achieved, took note of the management response to the independent investigation and evaluation of Panama’s UN-REDD National Programme, and endorsed the proposed changes to the National Programme, including the no-cost extension request up to June 2015, and recommended that the agencies assess the feasibility for Panama to be considered as a pilot country for Support to Community-Based REDD+ (CBR+). (Session 5c) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12211&Itemid=53 | |
Geneva, Switzerland | PB11/7 | 10/12/2013 | Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Argentina, Cote d'Ivoire | 2013-12-10 | 7 | V | National Programmes |
Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board took note of the estimated budget needs for Argentina and Côte d’Ivoire and of their progress with the preparation of their R-PPs and encouraged them to formally submit their National Programmes by the Twelfth Policy Board meeting, taking into consideration recommendations made by the Policy Board. (Session 5b) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12211&Itemid=53 | |
Geneva, Switzerland | PB11/6 | 10/12/2013 | Asia-Pacific | Bangladesh | 2013-12-10 | 6 | V | National Programmes |
Bangladesh, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved Bangladesh’s funding request of US$ 2.3 million for its National Programme, as per the budget of the submission form, including the proposed budget allocation, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. These recommendations should be included in the R-PP and National Programme Document prior to finalization. (Session 5a) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12211&Itemid=53 | |
Geneva, Switzerland | PB11/5 | 10/12/2013 | Africa, Asia-Pacific | Indonesia, United Republic of Tanzania (the) | 2013-12-10 | 5 | IV | Sharing Experiences from Implementation |
Indonesia, Tanzania, Africa, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | The Policy Board took note of the preliminary recommendations from the draft final independent evaluation of Indonesia’s UN-REDD National Programme and the final independent evaluation of Tanzania’s UN-REDD National Programme and congratulated both countries for completing their National Programmes. (Session 4a) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12211&Itemid=53 | |
Geneva, Switzerland | PB11/4 | 10/12/2013 | Global | 2013-12-10 | 4 | III | SNA Work Plan and Budget Revision 2014 |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board approved the revised work plan and budget for Year 3 (2014) of the ‘Support to National REDD+ Action: Global Programme Framework 2011-2015’ (SNA) and allocation of US$ 24,725,978, as per the submission form. (Session 3a) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12211&Itemid=53 | ||
PBI Intersessional decisions/29 | 05/11/2013 | None | 2013-11-05 | 29 | I | Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, the funding allocation request for year 3(2014) of the Support to REDD+ National Action: Global Programme Framework 2011 – 2015 (SNA). |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=12311&Itemid=53 | ||||
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/7 | 27/10/2013 | None | 2013-10-27 | 7 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes, Secretariat | The Board encouraged the Secretariat to further work on analysing means of enhancing implementation of National Programmes, and to prepare a document, to be submitted to the Policy Board for its consideration. The Board also requested the Secretariat to develop a guiding note on operational matters related to National Programmes, for inter-sessional consideration. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=8811&Itemid=53 | ||
PBI Intersessional decisions/28 | 08/10/2013 | Africa | Zambia | 2013-10-08 | 28 | I | Zambia, Africa, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, a no-cost extension for Zambia’s National Programme until December 2014. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=11011&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/27 | 23/08/2013 | Asia-Pacific | Papua New Guinea | 2013-08-23 | 27 | I | Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, a no-cost extension for PNG’s National Programme until December 2015. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10865&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/26 | 23/08/2013 | Africa | Madagascar, Zimbabwe | 2013-08-23 | 26 | I | Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Africa, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Madagascar and Zimbabwe are accepted as a partners of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10863&Itemid=53 | |||
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/10 | 27/06/2013 | None | 2013-06-27 | 10 | VI | UN-REDD Programme Evaluation |
Policy Board | The Policy Board approved the proposed work-plan and process for the UN-REDD Programme Evaluation. (Session 6a) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=53 | ||
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/9 | 27/06/2013 | Global | 2013-06-27 | 9 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Global, Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations |
The Policy Board approved the revised work plan and budget for year 2 (2013) of the ‘Support to National REDD+ Action: Global Programme Framework 2011-2015’ (SNA) and the associated additional budget allocation of US$4,380,000 for 2013 within Outcome 4 as follows
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=53 | ||
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/8 | 27/06/2013 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Colombia | 2013-06-27 | 8 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Cambodia, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations |
The Policy Board approved Colombia’s budget allocation request as per the budget presented in the submission form and provided the following recommendations:
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=53 | |
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/7 | 27/06/2013 | None | 2013-06-27 | 7 | IV | Policy Board Review |
Donors, Stakeholder Engagement, Secretariat | Recalling that, following up on the presentation by the independent consultant on the review of the Policy Board structure, the Policy Board requested the Working Group on the Review of the Policy Board to consider the findings and recommendations of the review and to report back at the end of the meeting with a roadmap for addressing the issues raised in the Policy Board Review report , the Board decided that:
A. Membership and Representation
B. Guidance Note to Enhance Preparation and Conduct of Meetings
C. Process and Roadmap
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=5 | ||
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/6 | 27/06/2013 | None | 2013-06-27 | 6 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
Policy Board, National Programmes | The Policy Board requested that a document on implementation challenges be presented at the Eleventh Policy Board Meeting. (Session 3c) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=5 | ||
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/5 | 27/06/2013 | None | 2013-06-27 | 5 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
Policy Board, National Programmes, Secretariat | The Policy Board welcomed the guiding note on operational matters for National Programmes and requested that the Secretariat circulate a revised version inter-sessionally with information on how decisions from the Policy Board are followed up on included in Annex 1 of the note. (Session 3c) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=53 | ||
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/4 | 27/06/2013 | Asia-Pacific | Viet Nam | 2013-06-27 | 4 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
Viet Nam, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | The Policy Board congratulated Viet Nam on the completion of their UN-REDD National Programme, recognized the progress in REDD+ readiness, and encouraged Viet Nam and the UN Agencies to address the recommendations of the final independent evaluation, including interagency coordination, in the second Phase of Viet Nam’s REDD+ readiness efforts. (Session 3a) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=5 | |
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/3 | 27/06/2013 | Asia-Pacific | Viet Nam | 2013-06-27 | 3 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
Viet Nam, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | The Policy Board endorsed the recommendations from the final independent evaluation of Viet Nam’s UN-REDD National Programme and associated responses. (Session 3a) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10820&Itemid=53 | |
Lombok, Indonesia | PB10/2 | 27/06/2013 | None | 2013-06-27 | 2 | II | Sharing Information, Progress and Results |
The Policy Board approved the Fourth Consolidated Annual Progress Report 2012 of the UN-REDD Programme Fund and took note of the update of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme. (Session 2b) |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/25 | 31/05/2013 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2013-05-31 | 25 | I | Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, to approve the revision of Bolivia’s National Programme as per the revised budget allocation in section 4 of the submission form. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/24 | 31/05/2013 | Africa | Tunisia | 2013-05-31 | 24 | I | Tunisia, Africa, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Tunisia be accepted as a partner of the UN-REDD Programme. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/23 | 31/05/2013 | Africa | Argentina, Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire | 2013-05-31 | 23 | I | Argentina, Bangladesh, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, to invite Argentina, Bangladesh, and Cote d’Ivoire to submit National Programmes for consideration at the eleventh Policy Board meeting. Based on previous experience of delivery in other countries, these National Programmes shall have a maximum duration of three years with work-plans and budgets being realistic for this duration, and responding to the existing needs and absorption capacity of the countries. If time for preparation is not sufficient, the above mentioned countries are asked to submit an estimate of their budgetary needs and confirm their intention to submit National Programmes by the twelfth Policy Board meeting. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/22 | 22/03/2013 | None | 2013-03-22 | 22 | I | Policy Board, Governance |
Nomination of focal points to the UN-REDD Programme |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/22 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 22 | VII | Any other Matters, Decisions, Conclusion and Closing of Meeting |
Policy Board, Governance | The Board recommended that the independent expert tasked to undertake the Policy Board review, assesses and makes proposals to clarify, when relevant, the functions and prerogatives of the Policy Board in relation to all other governing bodies within the overall structure of the UN-REDD Programme, including looking at rules of procedures and the terms of reference for all respective governing bodies. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/20 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 20 | VII | Any other Matters, Decisions, Conclusion and Closing of Meeting |
Policy Board, Governance, Secretariat | The Board requested the Secretariat to propose an enhanced process to nominate and revise country focal points for the Programme, and to circulate it to the Policy Board for approval. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/19 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 19 | VII | Any other Matters, Decisions, Conclusion and Closing of Meeting |
Policy Board, Governance | The Board approved that starting in 2013, the Policy Board meeting in March be moved to June, whilst the second annual meeting remain in October or November. The suggestion of having only one meeting per year will be considered as part of the Policy Board review. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/18 | 27/10/2012 | Africa, Asia-Pacific | Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Viet Nam | 2012-10-27 | 18 | VI | Strategic and Policy Issues |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Viet Nam, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Tier 2 | The Board endorsed the association of the Viet Nam and the DRC Tier 2 proposals with the UNREDD Programme, subject to the Secretariat confirming that both proposals are in accordance with the Tier 2 Terms of Reference. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/17 | 27/10/2012 | Asia-Pacific | Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Viet Nam | 2012-10-27 | 17 | VI | Strategic and Policy Issues |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Viet Nam, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Secretariat, Tier 2 | The Board endorsed the association of the Viet Nam and the DRC Tier 2 proposals with the UNREDD Programme, subject to the Secretariat confirming that both proposals are in accordance with the Tier 2 Terms of Reference. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/16 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 16 | VI | Strategic and Policy Issues |
Governance, Tier 2 | The Board approved the establishment of the Tier 2 modality and the attached Terms of Reference and requested to review the Terms of Reference periodically, as appropriate, as part of the learning process. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/15 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 15 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Policy Board, Secretariat | The Board requested the Secretariat to provide information on the possibilities of financial reporting by the UN-REDD Programme, including at activity level, and present the cost implications associated to the different levels of reporting (outcome, output and activity level). |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/14 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 14 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Policy Board, Secretariat | The Board requested the Secretariat to improve reporting by PB10, including financial reporting at output level per agency and per categories of support. The Board also requested the Secretariat to develop a results-based monitoring framework, circulate its draft inter-sessionally for comments of the Policy Board and apply the finalized monitoring framework to the Annual Report 2012. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/13 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 13 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board recommended the participating UN agencies to explore possibilities of strengthening support to Civil Society Organizations and Indigenous Peoples under all Support to National REDD+ Action outcomes. Additionally, the Board recommended that if additional funding become available, particular attention be given to stakeholder engagement and related outputs under Outcome 4. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/12 | 27/10/2012 | Global | 2012-10-27 | 12 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Board approved the two year work plan and budget for years 2 and 3 (2013 and 2014) of the Support to National REDD+ Action – Global Programme Framework 2011-2015 and approved the funding allocation request for Year 2 (1 January - 31 December 2013) as per the submission form. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/11 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 11 | V | Funding Allocation Requests |
Policy Board, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Board agreed to align the budget cycle with the reporting cycle and the calendar year (1 January – 31 December), and approved a two-month no-cost extension of Year 1 budget to 31 December 2012. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/10 | 27/10/2012 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2012-10-27 | 10 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Allocation |
The Board welcomed the presentation by Bolivia and the report of the high-level mission, and acknowledged all the documents considered during the session. The Board requested Bolivia to prioritize the activities within the approved National Programme document to contribute to Bolivia’s Joint Mitigation and Adaptation Mechanism for the Integral and Sustainable Management of Forests, and implement those with the first tranche of funds already disbursed, in accordance with the rules, procedures and guidelines of the Programme.
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Panama City, Panama | PB09/9 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 9 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
Policy Board | The Board decided that requests for no-cost extensions of National Programmes with a duration of more than three years should be submitted for consideration by the Board inter-sessionally, justifying the reasons for the request, including proposed actions to enhance implementation. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/8 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 8 | III | Implementation of National Programmes |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes |
The Board encouraged countries that are implementing National Programmes to, when |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/6 | 27/10/2012 | Global | 2012-10-27 | 6 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Secretariat | The Board approved the report of the working group on the Roadmap to Review the Global Programme budget, and requested the Secretariat and the participating UN agencies to implement its recommendations. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/5 | 27/10/2012 | Global | 2012-10-27 | 5 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Global, Policy Board, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board approved the response by the UN-REDD Programme to the CNA and took note of the response by the FCPF |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/4 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 4 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board welcomed the conclusions and recommendations of the report of the joint UN-REDD and FCPF Country Needs Assessment (CNA). |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/3 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 3 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Policy Board | The Board took note of the Semi-annual report presented by the UN-REDD Secretariat, and of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme presented by the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) Office. |
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | PB09/2 | 27/10/2012 | None | 2012-10-27 | 2 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Policy Board | The Board requested an external evaluation of the UN-REDD Programme be undertaken in 2013. The Secretariat is requested to propose a work-plan and process to the Policy Board intersessionally. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/21 | 19/10/2012 | Africa, Asia-Pacific | Lao People's Democratic Republic, Morocco | 2012-10-19 | 21 | I | Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic (the), Morocco, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Morocco and Lao PDR be accepted as partners of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Morocco and Lao PDR be accepted as partners of the UN-REDD Programme. | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/20 | 19/10/2012 | Africa | Congo (the) | 2012-10-19 | 20 | I | Congo (the), Africa, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, an extension for the Republic of the Congo to submit its signed full National Programme document by 27 December 2012. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/19 | 19/10/2012 | Asia-Pacific | Sri Lanka | 2012-10-19 | 19 | I | Sri Lanka, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, an extension for Sri Lanka to submit its signed full National Programme document by 27 December 2012. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/17 | 19/09/2012 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Paraguay | 2012-09-19 | 17 | I | Paraguay, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Governance | 1. The UN co-Chair be designated the sole signatory on documents on behalf of the Policy Board and to report to the ninth Policy Board meeting on such activities; 2. Should Paraguay be unable to designate someone in time for the ninth Policy Board meeting, to authorize the Secretariat to consult other LAC countries on the selection of a new country co-Chair. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/18 | 09/08/2012 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Colombia | 2012-08-09 | 18 | I | Colombia, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | 1. The updated document on Criteria to Prioritize Countries for New National Programmes. 2. To invite Colombia to submit a National Programme Document for consideration at the ninth Policy Board meeting, or tenth Policy Board meeting if time for preparation and submission is not sufficient. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/16 | 05/06/2012 | Global | 2012-06-05 | 16 | I | Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Secretariat, Budget Allocation |
The Board approves, on a non objection basis, the allocation of funds for a four month period (July – October 2012) to the Secretariat component of the Support to National REDD+ Actions- Global Programme Framework as per the Submission Form, by 18 June 2012.
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PBI Intersessional decisions/15 | 25/05/2012 | None | 2012-05-25 | 15 | I | Policy Board |
The Board approves, on a non objection basis, the insertion of the following clause into the UN-REDD Programme Rules of Procedure and Operational Guidance, by 25 May 2012: |
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Panama City, Panama | PBI Intersessional decisions/14 | 25/05/2012 | Africa | Nigeria | 2012-05-25 | 14 | I | Nigeria, Africa, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a non objection basis, an extension for Nigeria to submit its signed full National Programme document by 31 August 2012. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=7138&Itemid=53 | ||
Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/14 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 14 | VI | Any other matters and closing of the meeting |
Governance, Tier 2 |
The Board requests the Secretariat: a. Following up (i) and (ii) above, the Secretariat will circulate an updating note consolidating comments received and advising the Board on possible next steps. The Board requests an information session on Tier 2 to be held at the ninth Policy Board meeting.
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/13 | 26/03/2012 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2012-03-26 | 13 | VI | Any other matters and closing of the meeting |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Board took note of Bolivia’s request to create an addendum to reallocate financial resources of the Bolivian NP towards the elaboration and implementation of a mechanism for the holistic and sustainable management of forests and recommends: a. A high level mission to Bolivia be urgently undertaken, with the participation of representatives of the Policy Board and the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat, with the objective of discussing proposed revision to the NP b. The mission will report back to the Board inter-sessionally on whether the proposed changes are within the boundaries of the UN-REDD Programme. The Policy Board will decide inter-sessionally whether or not to invite Bolivia to submit a revised NP at the Ninth Policy Board meeting. c. In case a revised NP Document is submitted, it should meet all requirements for NPs submitted to the Policy Board for funding requests. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/12 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 12 | V | International suport functions |
Safeguards, Multiple Benefits | The Board welcomed the Social and Environmental Principles and Criteria (SEPC) as a voluntary guiding framework and recommends further work. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/11 | 26/03/2012 | Asia-Pacific | Sri Lanka | 2012-03-26 | 11 | IV | Funding allocation requests |
Sri Lanka, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board approved Sri Lanka’s funding request of US$ 4,000,000 for its NP based on their RPP, including the proposed budget allocation, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. These recommendations should be included in the NP document prior to the finalization. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/10 | 26/03/2012 | Africa | Congo (the) | 2012-03-26 | 10 | IV | Funding allocation requests |
Congo (the), Africa, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board approved Republic of Congo’s funding request of US$ 4,000,000 for its NP based on their Readiness Preparation Proposal (RPP), including the proposed budget allocation, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. These recommendations should be included in the NP document prior to the finalization. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/9 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 9 | III | Strategic / Policy issues |
Policy Board, Governance | The Board approved the Disclosure of Interests Form that Policy Board members would sign upon appointment or reappointment to the Policy Board. The Secretariat will inform at the beginning of each Policy Board meeting the conformity of all Policy Board members. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/8 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 8 | III | Strategic / Policy issues |
Policy Board, Governance | The Board took note of a clause to be inserted into the UN-REDD Programme Rules of Procedure and Operational Guidance on conflict of interest as follows: a) “Members of the Policy Board directly benefiting from or with a specific personal interest, or appearance of an interest, in projects/activities to be approved by the Policy Board, shall disclose such real, perceived or potential conflict(s) of interest to the Co-chairs of the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board, and abstain from any decision or vote on the matter involving the conflict(s)”. b) The Policy Board will decide inter-sessionally on the insertion of the disclosure of interest clause into UN-REDD Programme Rules of Procedure and Operational Guidance by the end of April 2012. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/7 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 7 | III | Strategic / Policy issues |
National Programmes, Communicating REDD+ | The Board welcomed the methodology of the countries needs assessment and approved the revised timeline. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/6 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 6 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Policy Board, Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) | The Board took note of the Interim Annual Report and the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme presented by the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) Office. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=7039&Itemid=53 | ||
Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/5 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 5 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Board took note of the need to align the Secretariat budget with the UN-REDD GP (GP) budget and agreed to consider an inter-sessional submission of the Secretariat budget covering a period of four months (July-October). |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/4 | 26/03/2012 | None | 2012-03-26 | 4 | II | Sharing information and progress |
National Programmes, Stakeholder Engagement | The Board welcomed the improvement in the UN-REDD National Programme (NP) reports and requested further improvements in coordination be made to ensure inclusion of the full range of information from government, stakeholders and UN agencies, and previous approval by the government and the UN Resident Coordinator. |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/3 | 26/03/2012 | None | Japan, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Viet Nam | 2012-03-26 | 3 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Papua New Guinea, Viet Nam, Japan, Norway, Policy Board, FAO, Donors, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board agreed to establish a working group on the review of the Policy Board to guide the finalization of the terms of reference and to provide oversight to the implementation of the review. The Board’s constituencies self-selected two representatives each to the working group, as follows: partner countries (Papua New Guinea and Viet Nam); donors (Japan and Norway); UN Agencies (FAO and UNEP); Civil Society organizations (CAMV and Global Witness); and Indigenous Peoples (AMAN and UNPFII). |
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Asunción, Paraguay | PB08/2 | 26/03/2012 | None | Denmark, Zambia | 2012-03-26 | 2 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Zambia, Denmark, UNDP, Donors, National Programmes, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board agreed to re-establish the working group to support national programming efforts. The Board constituencies self-selected one representative each to the working group, as follows: partner countries (Zambia); donors (Denmark); UN Agencies (UNDP); Civil Society organizations (IPAM); and Indigenous Peoples (CORDS). |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/13 | 25/02/2012 | Africa, Asia-Pacific | Malaysia, Uganda | 2012-02-25 | 13 | I | Malaysia, Uganda, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Partners | The Board approves, on a non objection basis, that Malaysia and Uganda be accepted as partners of the UN-REDD Programme. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/12 | 25/11/2011 | Asia-Pacific | Viet Nam | 2011-11-25 | 12 | I | Viet Nam, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, the revised budget allocations for National Programme of Viet Nam as follows: (see table in the report) |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/20 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 20 | VI | Any other matters and closing of the meeting |
Policy Board, Governance | Requested the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat to undertake a review of best policy board practices on policies for addressing conflict of interest and ensuring transparency and a draft report to be presented at the eighth Policy Board meeting. |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/19 | 14/10/2011 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Paraguay | 2011-10-14 | 19 | VI | Any other matters and closing of the meeting |
Paraguay, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board | Agreed to hold its next meeting, the eighth meeting of the Policy Board, in Paraguay in March 2012. |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/18 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 18 | V | Global Programme |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | Endorsed the Global Programme budget for the first year (1 July 2011-30 June 2012). |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/17 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 17 | V | Global Programme |
Policy Board, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | Recommended that the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat presents by the eighth Policy Board meeting the communications and information tools available for Policy Board members, especially those which allow follow-up of implementation of the Global Programme and National Programmes. |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/16 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 16 | V | Global Programme |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Acknowledged the recommendation by CSO and IP representatives to enhance the process of dissemination of guidelines developed within the Global Programme and to promote regional consultations. |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/15 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 15 | V | Global Programme |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Targeted support | Requested the UN-REDD Programme to present at the eighth meeting of the Policy Board clarification regarding procedures for countries to access targeted support within the Global Programme. |
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Berlin, Germany | PB07/14 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 14 | V | Global Programme |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | Requested the UN-REDD Programme to enhance coordination of delivery of Global Programme activities. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/13 | 14/10/2011 | Asia-Pacific | Papua New Guinea | 2011-10-14 | 13 | V | Global Programma |
Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific, FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Donors, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Agreed to establish a self-selected working group, facilitated by the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat, for deciding a roadmap to review the Global Programme budget, taking into consideration the findings of the countries’ needs assessment. Papua New Guinea was agreed as a participating country representative for the working group. The remaining members for the working group should be nominated by 31 October 2011 after consultations to allow the self-selection of one representative of each member group of the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board, as follows: donor countries, civil society organizations (CSOs), Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and UN agencies. The draft roadmap should be presented at the eighth meeting of the Policy Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=5 | |
Berlin, Germany | PB07/12 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 12 | V | Global Programme |
Agreed to establish a working group to guide the countries’ needs assessment process. A number of recommendations were made: (i) the working group should be nominated by 31 October 2011; (ii) the working group should review the budget for the countries' needs assessment to allow a more comprehensive assessment of countries' needs for funding and priorities for completion of their readiness on REDD+; (iii) the terms of reference for a consultancy to assess countries’ needs should be elaborated by the working group and submitted to the Policy Board for comments and approval. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | |||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/11 | 14/10/2011 | Africa | Nigeria | 2011-10-14 | 11 | IV | National Programmes |
Nigeria, Africa, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | Approved Nigeria’s funding request for its full National Programme (entitled Nigeria REDD+ Readiness Programme), and decided on the budget allocation as indicated in the table below. In addition, a number of final recommendations were made, with the expectation that they should be included in the finalization of the National Programme document, prior to its signature. They were as follows: (a) provide more details on the potential roles for the private sector, (b) improve the risk management matrix with linkages to the results framework, and (c) refine the approach to manage the risks of leakage, taking into account recent developments in the country to engage more states into REDD+. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | |
Berlin, Germany | PB07/9 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 9 | III | Strategic and Policy Issues |
Policy Board, Governance, Secretariat | Requested that the Programme establish a process for a comprehensive review of the Policy Board structure. The UN-REDD Programme Secretariat will propose a roadmap, including the scope and timeframe for such review as soon as possible and within the ninth Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/8 | 14/10/2011 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Nigeria, United Republic of Tanzania (the) | 2011-10-14 | 8 | III | Strategic and Policy Issues |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Cambodia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Donors, Governance | Agreed to rotate member seats of REDD+ countries and donors, effective as of the eighth Policy Board meeting. In Latin America, Ecuador will replace Bolivia; in Africa, Nigeria will replace Tanzania; and in Asia-Pacific, Cambodia will replace Indonesia. The donor representatives announced they had agreed to rotate and share seats but would announce details on how this would happen before the end of the year. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | |
Berlin, Germany | PB07/7 | 14/10/2011 | Global | 2011-10-14 | 7 | II | Sharing Information and Progress |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Targeted support, National Programmes | Requested the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat to improve the Global Programme reporting framework in order to allow assessment of progress in delivery of activities, disbursement of funds per outcome, portion of the targeted support and complementarities between Global Programme and National Programmes activities. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/6 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 6 | II | Sharing Information and Progress |
Upon the presentation of the Independent Advisory Group, the Policy Board requested the UN-REDD Programme prepare a policy paper on land tenure issues. The Board advised on the need for this paper to be independent and to avoid prescriptive policy language. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | |||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/5 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 5 | II | Sharing Information and Progress |
Communicating REDD+ | Requested a discussion on the recommendations made by the REDD+ Partnership regarding the effectiveness of multilateral initiatives. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/4 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 4 | II | Sharing Information and Progress |
Donors, Tier 2 | Requested the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat to share the terms of reference for Tier 2 funding with its members. The terms of reference should reflect how Tier 2 recipient countries will engage with donors and the procedure and specific bodies of the Programme that will ensure Tier 2 funding will be aligned with the UN-REDD Programme at the policy level. The Secretariat was also requested to look into how to engage Tier 2 donors in strategy and policy discussions. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/3 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 3 | II | Sharing Information and Progress |
National Programmes, Secretariat | Welcomed the new reporting templates for National Programmes and requested the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat to a) include intermediate indicators to assess progress against the targets of the National Programme and b) to reflect the flow of contributions and expenditures by outputs. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07/2 | 14/10/2011 | None | 2011-10-14 | 2 | II | Sharing Information and Progress |
Policy Board | Approved the Semi-Annual Report as prepared by the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat, and took note of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | ||
Berlin, Germany | PB07 | 14/10/2011 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2011-10-14 | 0 | IV | National Programmes |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | Requested that Bolivia submit its proposed changes in its National Programme to the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat so that it can assess if the proposed changes require that the National Programme be re-submitted to the Policy Board for approval. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6339&Itemid=53 | |
PBI Intersessional decisions/11 | 27/08/2011 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Benin, Cameroon, Chile, Ghana, Myanmar, South Sudan, Suriname | 2011-08-27 | 11 | I | Benin, Cameroon, Chile, Ghana, Myanmar, South Sudan, Suriname, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Partners | The Board approves, on a no-objection basis, that Benin, Cameroon, Chile, Ghana, Myanmar, South Sudan and Suriname be accepted as partners of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=6338&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/6 | 09/08/2011 | Global | 2011-08-09 | 6 | I | Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Board in principle endorses the “Support to Country Action – REDD+ Global Programme Framework Document" and approves the general funding allocation for two years, for the period 31 July 2011 – 30 June 2013 for the Global Programme as per the Submission Form3. The amount requested is US$51,530,315 allocated as follows: (see table in the report) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5537&Itemid=53 | ||||
PBI Intersessional decisions/10 | 01/07/2011 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Congo (the), Guatemala, Sri Lanka | 2011-07-01 | 10 | I | Congo (the), Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | 1. The Board approves, on a no objection basis, the criteria for prioritizing new National Programmes. 2. The Board further approves, on a no objection basis, to invite Guatemala, Republic of Congo and Sri Lanka to each submit a National Programme Document for consideration at the seventh Policy Board meeting, or eighth Policy Board meeting if time for preparation and submission is not sufficient. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5523&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/9 | 01/07/2011 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Paraguay | 2011-07-01 | 9 | I | Paraguay, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, an extension for Paraguay to submit its signed full National Programme document by 31 August 2011. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5522&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/8 | 03/06/2011 | Asia-Pacific | Philippines (the) | 2011-06-03 | 8 | I | Philippines (the), Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | 1. The Board approves, on a no objection basis, the revised budget allocations for the initial National Programme of the Philippines as follows: (see table in the report) 2. The Board approves, on a no objection basis, an extension for the Philippines to submit its signed initial National Programme document by 31 July 2011. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5539&Itemid=53 | |||
PBI Intersessional decisions/7 | 03/06/2011 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Honduras, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru | 2011-06-03 | 7 | I | Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Honduras, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Partners | The Board approves, on a no objection basis, that Ethiopia, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Mongolia, Pakistan and Peru be accepted as partners of the UN-REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5538&Itemid=53 | |||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/21 | 22/03/2011 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Argentina, Colombia | 2011-03-22 | 21 | V | National Programmes |
Argentina, Colombia, Latin America and the Caribbean | Colombia agreed to replace Argentina on the working group. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=73 | |
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/20 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 20 | V | National Programmes |
National Programmes | In order to ensure continued national programming, the Board agreed that the working group should apply the revised criteria to prioritize countries for new National Programmes, based on available funds. The revised criteria and the proposed priority country (s) will be circulated to the Policy Board for inter-sessional approval in May 2011. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=72 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/19 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 19 | V | National Programmes |
The Board commended the work of the working group and provided comments to improve and strengthen the criteria proposed by them. Written comments can be submitted by 15 April 2011. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=71 | |||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/17 | 22/03/2011 | Africa | Nigeria | 2011-03-22 | 17 | V | National programmes |
Nigeria, Africa, FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, National Programmes |
The Board welcomed the presentation by Nigeria of its draft full National Programme, with a budget request of US$4million. The progress Nigeria has made in rapidly preparing its proposal was appreciated. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=69 | |
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/16 | 22/03/2011 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Ecuador | 2011-03-22 | 16 | V | National programmes |
National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board approved Ecuador’s funding request for its full National Programme, and decided on the following budget allocation, taking into account the recommendations from the Policy Board, independent technical reviews, and the Secretariat. These recommendations should be included in the National Programme document prior to the finalization. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=68 | |
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/15 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 15 | V | National Programmes |
National Programmes, Tier 2 | The Board also recognized that there are needs for additional funding for National Programmes and proposed that options, such as the Tier 2 funding window, be explored to meet such needs. The Board requested that the UN-REDD Programme develop options to utilize the Tier 2 mechanism. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=67 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/14 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 14 | V | National Programmes |
National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board reconfirmed its stance not to earmark funds for any future requests for National Programmes. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=66 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/13 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 13 | V | National Programmes |
Policy Board, National Programmes, Governance, Budget Allocation | For consistency between the different Policy Board documents, the Secretariat proposed that the co-Chairs sign the submission forms after the approval of the meeting report, which will record a summary of comments and the decisions made by consensus, and recommended that additional individual comments can be shared with the country by email, and posted on the workspace. The Board endorsed this proposal emphasizing that this should not cause delays in the approval process. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=65 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/12 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 12 | IV | Global Programme |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme |
The Policy Board decided to establish a process that engages countries and stakeholders in a needs assessment leading to a framework to guide development of country programmes. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=64 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/11 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 11 | IV | Global Programme |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | Following the comments on how the “Support to National REDD+ Action - Global Programme Framework“ document could be further improved, the Board endorsed the document with the following process to finalize the document and move it to implementation: i. Board members and observers to provide written comments within three weeks, by 15 April 2011 ii. Secretariat, on behalf of the three agencies to submit by 6 May 2011 the revised final draft Global Programme Framework Document for decision by the Board by 20 May 2011, together with the request for the first budget allocation.
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=63 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/10 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 10 | IV | Global Programme |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Safeguards | Based on the presentations on some key current developments within the Global Programme made at the meeting, the Board requested the UN-REDD Programme agencies to submit to the next meeting: i. A report on Monitoring and Information for REDD+ ii. An interim report on the development of the Social & Environmental Principles and Criteria. The Board welcomed the proposal to engage in a consultative process to further develop and test this tool, and agreed to provide written comments. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=62 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/9 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 9 | III | Strategic/policy issues |
Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board agreed to the proposal made by the IP and CSO representatives, that they remain in place until the end of the eighth Policy Board meeting to allow them time to maximize learning and develop best practices in representing their constituents. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=61 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/8 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 8 | III | Strategic/policy issues |
Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Endorsed the proposal that the future CSO member and IP and CSO observers serve for a total of four meetings. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=60 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/7 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 7 | I | Strategic/policy issues |
Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board noted the seat for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) is held by the Chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), on a non-rotational basis. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=59 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/6 | 22/03/2011 | None | Norway | 2011-03-22 | 6 | III | Strategic/policy issues |
Norway, Donors, Governance | The Board also welcomed the offer of Norway to facilitate the consultation among the donors to determine the donor member seats, and requested Norway to report the result at the next meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=58 | |
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/5 | 22/03/2011 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Paraguay | 2011-03-22 | 5 | III | Strategic/policy issues |
Paraguay, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Governance | The Board agreed that a facilitated and participatory consultation among all UN-REDD Programme partner countries (currently 29) would be the basis for applying the UN-REDD Rules of Procedure and Operational Guidance to determine the rotation of the country member seats of the Policy Board. In this context, the Board i. Welcomed the offer of Paraguay, supported by the Secretariat, to facilitate the consultation ii. Requested the outcome be reported back to the Policy Board at the next meeting iii. Emphasized that any proposal that would require a change to the Rules of Procedure would require a decision of the full Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=57 | |
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/4 | 22/03/2011 | Global | Japan, Norway | 2011-03-22 | 4 | II | Sharing information and progress |
European Union, Japan, Norway, Global, Donors, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | The Board welcomed the following pledges: i. Japan reconfirmed the transfer of US$3,046,138 earmarked to the Global Programme. ii. European Commission (EC) announced they have agreed to contribute €10 million (approximately US$14 million). iii. Norway announced their pledge amounting at least to NOK240 million (approximately US$40 million) for 2011-2012, a portion of which would be earmarked to the Global Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=56 | |
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/3 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 3 | II | Sharing information and progress |
The Board endorsed the Interim Progress Report on Activities Implemented under the UN-REDD Programme Fund, as well as the UN-REDD Programme Funding Framework, presented by the MDTF Office. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=55 | |||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06/2 | 22/03/2011 | None | 2011-03-22 | 2 | I | Opening |
National Programmes, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Responding to the request of the Northern Civil Society observer (Global Witness) to review the process of drafting decisions related to National Programmes, the co-Chairs proposed to summarize the decisions made by consensus at the conclusion of each session and recap all decisions at the end of the meeting, before they would be reproduced in the draft report. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=54 | ||
Da Lat, Viet Nam | PB06 | 22/03/2011 | Asia-Pacific | Cambodia | 2011-03-22 | 0 | V | National Programmes |
National Programmes | Without amendment to the total allocation approved at the fifth meeting, the Board approved the budget revision for Cambodia’s full National Programme, as follows: (see table in the report) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5260&Itemid=70 | |
PBI Intersessional decisions/5 | 22/11/2010 | Global | 2010-11-22 | 5 | I | Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation |
Decides to allocate US$2,569,461 to the Global Programme (Secretariat component) as per the attached Submission Form, and distributed as follows:
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4038&Itemid=53 | ||||
Washington DC | PB05/19 | 05/11/2010 | Asia-Pacific | 2010-11-05 | 19 | VI | Any other matters and closing of meeting |
Asia-Pacific, Policy Board, FAO | In keeping with its annual rotation procedure the Policy Board endorsed the selection of new co-chairs as follows: a. On behalf of the UN‐REDD Programme countries – to be confirmed by the Asia Pacific region; b. On behalf of the UN Agencies – FAO. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=60 | ||
Washington DC | PB05/18 | 05/11/2010 | Asia-Pacific | Viet Nam | 2010-11-05 | 18 | VI | Any other matters and closing of meeting |
Viet Nam, Asia-Pacific, Policy Board, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility | The Board welcomed the offer of Viet Nam to host the sixth meeting of the Policy Board in Hanoi the week of 21-25 March 2011, back-to-back with the Participants Committee of FCPF. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=59 | |
Washington DC | PB05/17 | 05/11/2010 | Global | 2010-11-05 | 17 | V | Global Programme - Update and future plans |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | Given the time constraints that emerged at the end of the meeting, the Board also requested the Secretariat to provide the progress update on the Global Programme by email, including a proposed framework for social and environmental principles as guidance for the development of UN-REDD National Programmes – and national readiness processes more generally, as well as the developments with other work areas. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=58 | ||
Washington DC | PB05/16 | 05/11/2010 | Global | 2010-11-05 | 16 | V | Global Programme - Update and future plans |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation, Secretariat | Given the plan to develop a longer term funding framework for the Global Programme and the need to ensure staffing and operations of the Secretariat, the Policy Board agreed that the request for the Secretariat funding for one year (2011) may be submitted for decision by the Policy Board in December 2010. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=57 | ||
Washington DC | PB05/15 | 05/11/2010 | Global | 2010-11-05 | 15 | V | Global Programme - Update and future plans |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | The Board welcomed the plan to move to a five year (2011-2015) funding framework for the new Global Programme, to be submitted for decision in March 2011 at the sixth meeting of the Policy Board. Such a framework would operationalize the UN-REDD Programme Strategy and align the secretariat and the international support functions by the agencies, which are both part of the Global Programme, according to calendar years. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=56 | ||
Washington DC | PB05/14 | 05/11/2010 | Africa | Nigeria | 2010-11-05 | 14 | IV | National Programmes |
Nigeria, Africa, National Programmes | The Board welcomed the presentation by Nigeria on their commitment and progress on REDD+, and invited Nigeria to submit a full National Programme for consideration by the Policy Board at its sixth meeting in March 2011. Beyond the sixth meeting, the new criteria would apply for submitting the funding request. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=55 | |
Washington DC | PB05/13 | 05/11/2010 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Ecuador | 2010-11-05 | 13 | IV | National Programmes |
Ecuador, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | Given that Ecuador has been an observer since the first Policy Board meeting enriching discussions at the Policy Board by sharing their experiences and had presented a comprehensive report on the development of their National Programme, the Board approved, on an exceptional basis, an extension period for Ecuador which would allow them to submit a full National Programme for consideration by the Policy Board at its sixth meeting in March 2011. This exception and one-time extension, valid only until the sixth meeting, should not be considered a precedent for any future decisions on funding. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=54 | |
Washington DC | PB05/12 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 12 | IV | National Programmes |
National Programmes | The Board requested the Secretariat to set out a proposal at the next meeting on how to further improve the independent review process; and to propose how targets for National Programmes might be set to enable assessment of progress. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=53 | ||
Washington DC | PB05/11 | 05/11/2010 | Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines (the), Solomon Islands | 2010-11-05 | 11 | IV | National Programmes |
Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines (the), Solomon Islands, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board approved the following funding allocations (the signed submission forms are available at the workspace and website. They include the comments recorded from the Policy Board. As per usual procedure, the comments will be addressed prior signature of the documents and transfer of funds. (a) Philippines Initial National Programme (see table in the report) (b) Solomon Islands Initial National Programme (see table in the report) (c) Cambodia Full National Programme (see table in the report). (d) Paraguay Full National Programme (see table in the report) (e) Papua New Guinea Full National Programme (see table in the report) In reviewing the funding request by Papua New Guinea, the Policy Board stipulated a number of conditions and recommendations that it required to be met before the finalization of the National Programme and transfer of funds. These requirements are listed in the signed submission form (available on the workspace). The Board also requested the co-chairs to confirm that members’ proposals to make some adjustments on the budget distribution to the participating UN organizations have been incorporated prior to the signature of the final submission form indicating the final distribution. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=53. | |
Washington DC | PB05/10 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 10 | IV | National Programmes |
Argentina, Zambia, Denmark, Secretariat | National programme pipeline , Working Group, Donors, UNDP, Indigenous peoples and civil society organizations, Secretariat (a) The Board decided to form a small working group that was tasked with proposing selection criteria for prioritization of funding allocations for consideration by the Board at its sixth meeting. It was agreed that the working group will be composed of representatives of each member group of the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board, as follows: UN‐REDD Programme countries – Argentina and Zambia, Donor countries – Denmark, Civil Society – Global Witness (CSO-Developed Countries), Indigenous Peoples – Community Research and Development Services (CORDS) (IP-Africa), UN Agencies - UNDP (b) The working group will be facilitated by the Secretariat that was also requested to review criteria used for similar purposes in other processes as an input to the development of proposed UN-REDD criteria; (c) The group will work in a transparent manner, sharing its results through the UN-REDD Programme website. |
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Washington DC | PB05/9 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 9 | III | Strategic / Policy Issues |
The Board also took note of the forthcoming review of the UN-REDD Programme in 2011, announced already at the fourth meeting of the Policy Board. |
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Washington DC | PB05/8 | 05/11/2010 | None | Argentina, Denmark, Mexico, Norway, United Republic of Tanzania (the), Viet Nam | 2010-11-05 | 8 | III | Strategic / Policy Issues |
Argentina, Tanzania, Viet Nam, Denmark, Norway, UN-REDD Programme | The Board members welcomed the process and the finalization of the UN-REDD Programme Strategy 2011-2015 (UNREDD/PB5/2010/6). Board members proposed a few clarifications and recommendations to be incorporated into the final document. With this, the Board endorsed the UN-REDD Programme Strategy. Comments were made by: CSO, Norway, Vietnam, Tanzania, Argentina, Mexico, Denmark, IUCN and IPFII. |
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Washington DC | PB05/7 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 7 | II | Sharing information and progress and pledges |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board took note of the resolution of the Participants Committee of the FCPF on the Potential Delivery Partners, noting that it recognized the three UN-REDD agencies, among others, as potential delivery partners under the Readiness Fund alongside the World Bank. |
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Washington DC | PB05/6 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 6 | II | Sharing information and progress and pledges |
The Board took note of the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme, presented by the MDTF Office, and the funding status of the Programme which as of 15 October was as follows: (see table in the report) |
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Washington DC | PB05/5 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 5 | II | Sharing information and progress and pledges |
Policy Board | The Board approved the UN-REDD Programme Semi-Annual Progress Report, presented by the MDTF Office. |
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Washington DC | PB05/4 | 05/11/2010 | Denmark, Japan, Norway, Spain | 2010-11-05 | 4 | II | Sharing information and progress and pledges |
Denmark, Japan, Norway, Spain, Donors | The Board welcomed the announcements of new pledges as follows: a) Spain confirmed it will support the Programme. Spain has guaranteed € 1 million for 2010. However due to the current unfavorable financial situation, announcement of further commitments will be deferred b) Denmark announced a new pledge of DKK 33 million (approximately US$ 6 million) c) Norway noted their ambition to continue to support the UN-REDD Programme and expected to announce a further pledge once the national budget for 2011 has been approved; d) Japan announced that they are considering to contributing to the Global Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4321&Itemid=53 | ||
Washington DC | PB05/3 | 05/11/2010 | None | 2010-11-05 | 3 | II | Sharing information and progress and pledges |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board welcomed the progress made in the Programme. It specifically noted the increased number of Partner countries; increased funding portfolio, as well as the significantly enhanced cooperation with FCPF and FIP, the REDD+ initiatives hosted by the Word Bank. |
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Washington DC | PB05/1 | 05/11/2010 | Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Gabon, Guyana | 2010-11-05 | 1 | I | Opening |
Gabon, Guyana, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, UN-REDD Programme | The Board welcomed Guyana and Gabon as partner countries of the Programme in response to their request to join the UN-REDD Programme. |
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PBI Intersessional decisions/4 | 19/10/2010 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Panama, Papua New Guinea | 2010-10-19 | 4 | I |
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Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Panama, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Board agrees that Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Panama are granted an extension to submit their signed National Programme Documents to the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat by 4 November 2010 at the latest; and |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=3164&Itemid=53 | ||
PBI Intersessional decisions/3 | 11/06/2010 | Global | Norway | 2010-06-11 | 3 | I | Norway, Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation |
The Board agrees to the allocation of funds to the Global Programme as per the Submission Form4. The amount requested is US$8,688,584, allocated as follows: (see table in the report)
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/36 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 36 | VI | Other matters and closing of the meeting |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility | The Board requested the Secretariat to explore in consultation with the FCPF (in view of the Policy Board decision to propose joint meetings with the FCPF Participants Committee) the options and to communicate proposals to the Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=91 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/35 | 19/03/2010 | Global | 2010-03-19 | 35 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, UNFCCC, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations |
Other comments on the Global Programme activities included:
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/34 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 34 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
The Board also welcomed the planned evaluation of the UN-REDD Programme. |
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/33 | 19/03/2010 | Global | 2010-03-19 | 33 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Secretariat | The Board requested the Secretariat to identify the capacity and gaps regarding the UN-REDD Programme support on governance, and to consider submitting a request for funding allocation for consideration by the Policy Board intersessionally. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=88 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/32 | 19/03/2010 | Global | 2010-03-19 | 32 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Secretariat | The Board requested the Secretariat to develop a results-based work programme building on the draft strategic elements presented, including the work areas. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=87 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/31 | 19/03/2010 | Global | 2010-03-19 | 31 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
Global, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Confirming that MRV and IP/CSO engagement are among the priority areas of work, the Board accepted the request for funding for these work areas as well as for the Secretariat. The budget allocation as presented in the submission form, totalling US$3,763,577, was approved. (see table in the report) |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=86 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/24 | 19/03/2010 | Africa | Zambia | 2010-03-19 | 24 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
Zambia, Africa, National Programmes, Governance, Budget Allocation, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board approved the budget allocation for the National Programme of Zambia as presented in the submission form, totalling US$4,490,000 (see table below), taking into account the recommendations from the Secretariat review, the Independent Technical Review and the Board members. The Secretariat will provide written comments to the proponent to be incorporated in finalizing the National Programme document, as reflected in the Submission Form.
Comments from the Board included a call for:
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/23 | 19/03/2010 | Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) | 2010-03-19 | 23 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, National Programmes, Governance, Communicating REDD+, Budget Allocation, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | A.The Board approved the budget allocation for the full National Programme of DRC as presented in the submission form, totalling US$5,500,000 (see table below), taking into account the recommendations from the Secretariat review, the Independent Technical Review and the Board members.
B. The Secretariat will provide written comments to the proponent to be incorporated in finalizing the National Programme document, as reflected in the Submission Form. Comments from the Board included a call for: C. The Board commended DRC for its leadership and progress made in addressing REDD+, including high level political engagement, IP and CSO participation, and a coordinated process between FCPF and the UN-REDD Programme and collaboration within COMIFAC. (see table in the report)
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/22 | 19/03/2010 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2010-03-19 | 22 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | A. The Board approved the budget allocation for the National Programme of Bolivia as presented in the submission form, totalling US$4,708,000 (see table below), taking into account the recommendations from the Secretariat review, the Independent Technical Review and the Board members.
B. The Secretariat will provide written comments to the proponent to be incorporated in finalizing the National Programme document, as reflected in the Submission Form. Comments from the Board included a call for: C. The Board commended Bolivia on coordinating across UN-REDD, FCPF and other institutions as well as on including the difficulties of understanding the drivers of deforestation in their presentation. (see table in the report)
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/21 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 21 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National Programmes | To improve transparency in the process of revising National Programme documents, the Board requested that the Secretariat report back to the Policy Board on how recommendations from the Secretariat, Independent Technical Review, and Policy Board are incorporated into the final National Programme document and action plans. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=75 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/20 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 20 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes | The Board recommended that monitoring of non-carbon elements of REDD+ implementation should be included as part of National Programmes. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=73 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/20 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 20 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National Programmes | To improve transparency in the process of revising National Programme documents, the Board requested that the Secretariat report back to the Policy Board on how recommendations from the Secretariat, Independent Technical Review, and Policy Board are incorporated into the final National Programme document and action plans. |
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/19 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 19 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National Programmes, Governance | The Board asked that the Secretariat to review the submission form template to incorporate a review on governance issues, for consideration by the Policy Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=72 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/18 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 18 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes | The Board also decided that if it is not possible to finalize the document within six months, the submitting country is requested to ask the Board for an extension, justifying the reasons for it. |
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/17 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 17 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes | To encourage rapid progress from preparation to implementation of the National Programmes, the Board decided that the National Programme document should be finalized no later than six months from the dates of approval of funding allocations by the Policy Board. The Board also urged the Secretariat to provide all necessary support to ensure that the document is finalized as soon and as cost-effectively as possible. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=70 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/16 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 16 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes | The Board noted that there should be a balance between producing a “perfect NP document” and the need to get started and improve the process based on experience and lessons. The Secretariat will identify which recommendations must be addressed in the National Programme document prior to its signature, and which can be included in the action plan to be addressed during implementation. This information should be made available to the Policy Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=69 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/15 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 15 | IV | Programme budget allocation request |
National REDD+ Strategies, National Programmes | To follow up on progress made with the development of the National Programmes and to ensure that the comments are included, the Board agreed that the National Programme documents should include an action plan (with priorities, benchmarks and timeframes for action) and that progress should be reported in the following Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=68 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/14 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 14 | III | Strategic issues |
Given the opportunity, the Board invited all member countries that wish to do so to provide inputs to the preparatory process of the “REDD+ partnership”. It also requested the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat, in consultation with the Board members, to submit an input before the Oslo Conference on 27 May 2010 on the strategic approach of the UN-REDD Programme on its growing and continued work to support countries’ national readiness processes and implementation. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=67 | |||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/13 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 13 | III | Strategic issues |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board requested the co-chairs to convey the outcome of its 4th meeting to the 5th meeting of the FCPF Participants Committee regarding the collaboration between the REDD+ initiatives hosted by the United Nations and the World Bank, and specifically on the proposed joint platform between the FCPF Participants Committee/Assembly and the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board and on the coordination of the delivery mechanisms to REDD+ countries. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=66 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/12 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 12 | III | Strategic issues |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | A. Acknowledging the calls from member states and the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board members for REDD+ initiatives hosted by the United Nations and the World Bank systems to work more closely together, the Board requested: (a) The UN-REDD Programme Secretariat work with the Facility Management Team of the FCPF to integrate Policy Board meetings and FCPF Participants Committee/Assembly meetings, including the proposal for a joint platform for sharing country experiences and lessons as well as policy discussions.
(b) The UN and WB systems to coordinate delivery mechanisms to REDD+ countries, and asked the Secretariat to report back to the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board on progress. Specific outcomes should include: B. Related to the above decision, the Board requested the Secretariat to consult with the Facility Management Team of the FCPF on the options and seek guidance of the Policy Board intersessionally on coordination, as needed.
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/11 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 11 | III | Strategic issues |
Stakeholder Engagement | The Board also emphasized the need to ensure appropriate participation by stakeholders in REDD+ initiatives. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=63 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/10 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 10 | III | Strategic issues |
UNFCCC, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility | The Board recommended increased collaboration between the UN-REDD Programme and other initiatives, specifically FCPF, FIP, CBFF and liaison with secretariats of UNFCCC and UNFF. For example, close collaboration between the UN-REDD Programme and FCPF would strengthen their global contribution to REDD+. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=62 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/9 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 9 | III | Strategic issues |
National Programmes, Stakeholder Engagement, UN-REDD Programme, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations, Tier 2 |
The Board welcomed the development of the draft elements of the UN-REDD Programme strategy, which will guide the implementation of the Programme by the agencies, and requested the Secretariat to incorporate the comments made at the meeting. The Board also recommended that its members and observers provide written feedback to the Secretariat within two working weeks, i.e. by 6 April 2010. Guidance to finalize the strategy included:
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/8 | 19/03/2010 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | 2010-03-19 | 8 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Lessons learned, Capacity Building Resource | The Board recommended that countries identify how the UN-REDD Programme can support them in placing REDD+ in the larger development context. It also recommended that the Secretariat explore collaboration with regional entities and ways of sharing lessons at the regional level about the development and implementation of pilot projects at local level. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=60 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/7 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 7 | II | Sharing information and progress |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Donors | The Board requested that contributions by countries and agencies be included in the future reporting of the UN-REDD Programme in order to provide a complete overview and recognize the contributions made. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=59 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/6 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 6 | II | Sharing information and progress |
The Board recommended that each country establish a national coordination unit for all REDD+ related programmes and projects |
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/5 | 19/03/2010 | None | Norway, Spain | 2010-03-19 | 5 | II | Norway, Spain, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme | The Board welcomed the pledges by Norway (NOK175 million, approximately US$30 million for 2010, with a portion earmarked) and Spain (€15 million, approximately US$20 million between 2010-2012). It thereby accepted the earmarking of funds to the Global Programme, and the MDTF Office responded that they would accept the contribution as noted. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=57 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/4 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 4 | II | Sharing information and progress |
It also approved the Funding Framework of the UN-REDD Programme, presented by the MDTF Office, and took note of the funding status of the Programme which as of 1 March was as follows: (see table in the report) |
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Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/3 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 3 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Indigenous Peoples and Civel Society Organizations | The Board approved the interim progress report for 2009, presented by the MDTF Office, and noted that significant progress had been made in country programmes, work on MRV, IP/CSO engagement, and collaboration with the World Bank. It also noted the increased visibility of the Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=55 | ||
Nairobi, Kenya | PB04/2 | 19/03/2010 | None | 2010-03-19 | 2 | II | Sharing information and progress |
Policy Board, Budget Allocation | The Board welcomed the new countries and the progress made in the UN-REDD Programme’s “Quick Start” phase. It specifically noted the rapid progress in programming the funds since the First Policy Board meeting in March 2009, 12 months ago, but also noted with concern that funds are being rapidly depleted. In this context, the Board requested the Secretariat to urgently mobilize new funds. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2031&Itemid=54 | ||
PBI Intersessional decisions/2 | 23/02/2010 | None | 2010-02-23 | 2 | I | Secretariat | The Board agrees that given the role of the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat in managing partnerships and liaising with other REDD+ initiatives, the Secretariat is requested to work further with other REDD+ initiatives to explore options for strengthening cooperation and seeking coherence among them to support countries’ REDD+ efforts. The Secretariat should present any findings to the Policy Board, as appropriate, and no later than at the 5th meeting. |
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Washington DC | PB03/21 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 21 | VI | Other matters and closing of the meeting |
Policy Board | Recognizing the amount of paper used for copies, the Board agreed to minimize the printed copies of the meeting documents, and preferred the distribution of the meeting material in electronic copies. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=75 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/20 | 30/10/2009 | Africa | 2009-10-30 | 20 | VI | Other matters and closing of the meeting |
Africa, Policy Board, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | Given the wish to continue close cooperation with FCPF, the need to take into account the outcome of COP‐15 and the practicality of flight connections, the Board expressed its preference of having the next meeting in Africa. It requested the Secretariat to explore the dates and the venue and inform the board without delay. |
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Washington DC | PB03/19 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 19 | V | Next steps in the UN‐REDD Programme |
Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) | IUCN pointed out the need to clarify how the UN‐REDD programme will manage the expectations raised and the importance to manage trade offs and recommended that this work should involve all stakeholders and go hand‐in‐hand with work on MRV. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=74 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/18 | 30/10/2009 | Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Paraguay | 2009-10-30 | 18 | V | Next steps in the UN‐REDD Programme |
Paraguay, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) | A. In response to questions from Paraguay and the representative of CSOs of Africa, the Board concluded that involving local people is already a part of the inventory practices in some countries but agreed that MRV at the local level should be further developed. B. The representative of CSOs from developed countries suggested that the terms ‘robust’ and ‘transparent’ should be included in the REDD negotiation text on MRV. C. A number of participants highlighted that monitoring systems need to go beyond carbon. D. Confirming that MRV is a high priority and comparative advantage of UN‐REDD Programme, Norway asked the programme to develop a proposal for a more extensive plan to support national MRV systems. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=70 | |
Washington DC | PB03/17 | 30/10/2009 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2009-10-30 | 17 | V | Next steps in the UN‐REDD Programme |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Latin America and the Caribbean, Secretariat | Bolivia proposed FPIC should be a prerequisite for funding and reminded the Board that information rarely reaches the local levels of the society. |
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Washington DC | PB03/16 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 16 | V | Next steps in the UN‐REDD Programme |
Safeguards, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) |
A number of participants stressed the importance of due diligence, transparency,
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Washington DC | PB03/15 | 30/10/2009 | None | Norway | 2009-10-30 | 15 | V | Next steps in the UN‐REDD Programme |
Norway, Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Norway, UNFPII, the regional representatives of Indigenous Peoples, the representative of CSOs from developed countries and IUCN commended the progress made on engaging stakeholders. Many participants noted that the responsibility for inclusion is a continuous and shared task and countries need to concretely demonstrate support for stakeholder participation. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=67 | |
Washington DC | PB03/14 | 30/10/2009 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Panama | 2009-10-30 | 14 | IV | National Programmes |
Panama, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | Having heard the presentation of Panama and the response by the Secretariat, the Board approved Panama’s funding allocation request for its National Programme of US$5.3 million. It requested the Secretariat to ensure the issues raised in the Submission Form and those highlighted in the discussion are incorporated in the final National Programme document. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=66 | |
Washington DC | PB03/13 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 13 | IV | National Programmes |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board gave feedback on the arrangements for joint work with FCPF; additional steps to study and address key drivers of deforestation; and emphasized the need for explicit linkage with national development processes. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=65 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/12 | 30/10/2009 | Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | 2009-10-30 | 12 | IV | National Programmes |
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean | The Board also emphasized the need to build on existing initiatives, and encouraged countries to engage in regional activities, such as the SADC REDD event, noting that similar activities could be considered in Latin America and Asia Pacific. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=64 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/11 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 11 | IV | National Programmes |
National Programmes, Stakeholder Engagement | The Board agreed that earmarking does not represent an approved allocation of funds. A funding allocation request for the subsequent National Programme must still be submitted for consideration in accordance with the UN‐REDD Programme Rules of Procedure and Operational Guidance, including a stakeholder consultation and necessary reviews. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=63 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/10 | 30/10/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Papua New Guinea | 2009-10-30 | 10 | IV | National Programmes |
National Programmes, Budget Allocation | With regard to the intersessional decision taken to earmark an additional US$3.8 million for the full National Programme of Papua New Guinea, the Board confirmed the process for earmarking of funds. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=62 | |
Washington DC | PB03/9 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 9 | IV | National Programmes |
National Programmes, Stakeholder Engagement, Communicating REDD+ | The Board took note of emerging approaches, particularly as regards establishing national readiness management arrangements and increasing stakeholder engagement. It welcomed the Secretariat’s commitment to the document and shared them and expressed the need for better disclosure of National Programme Documents prior to Policy Board meetings. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=61 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/8 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 8 | IV | National Programmes |
National Programmes, Communicating REDD+ | The Board thanked all country representatives for their comprehensive presentations, and noted with appreciation the significant and rapid progress made by countries in developing their National Programmes, having them approved by the Board, finalizing them and releasing the funds for implementation. It supported the intention of countries to highlight REDD and their readiness progress at COP‐15. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=60 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/7 | 30/10/2009 | Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Nepal, Sri Lanka | 2009-10-30 | 7 | III | Requests to join the UN‐REDD Programme |
Policy Board, Governance | Upon their formal request to join the programme, the Board granted Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Nepal and Sri Lanka observer status to the Policy Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=59 | |
Washington DC | PB03/6 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 6 | III | Requests to join the UN‐REDD Programme |
Policy Board, Donors, Governance | The Board welcomed the inclusion of new countries to the UN‐REDD family, called on donors to provide adequate funding, and requested the Secretariat to circulate future requests to participate in the UN‐REDD Programme for approval as observers intersessionally, in advance of Policy Board meetings. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=58 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/5 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 5 | II | Sharing information and experienceSharing information and experience |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility | The Board expressed its satisfaction with the growing cooperation between the UN‐REDD Programme and FCPF and emphasized their complementary roles. It welcomed the idea of the working group on options for collaboration. Given that the recommendations would concern both FCPF and the UN‐REDD Programme, it requested the UN‐REDD Programme Secretariat and the FCPF FMT to jointly develop the Terms of Reference, and further requested that the working group report also to the UN‐REDD Programme Policy Board on its findings, conclusions and recommendations. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=57 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/4 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 4 | II | Sharing information and experience |
Communicating REDD+ | The Board applauded the successful outcome of the September 23 High‐Level Event, the involvement of the Secretary‐General, the commitment and the attention it gave to REDD issues. It encouraged the Programme to continue its involvement in advancing international commitment to REDD. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=56 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/3 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 3 | II | Sharing information and experience |
Policy Board, Governance, Measurement, Reporting Verification (MRV) | The Board requested that the Secretariat allocate more time for discussion the key strategic items on the agendas of the future Policy Board meetings. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=55 | ||
Washington DC | PB03/2 | 30/10/2009 | None | 2009-10-30 | 2 | II | Sharing information and experience |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Safeguards, Stakeholder Engagement, UN-REDD Programme | The Board welcomed the progress made in the UN‐REDD Programme, and acknowledged the need to develop a strategy for the UN‐REDD Programme 2010‐2015, including a fundraising strategy. In this context it also noted that the main themes of the Global Programme, i.e. IP/CSO engagement, MRV and multiple benefits are closely interlinked and should be further integrated in the future. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1234&Itemid=54 | ||
PBI Intersessional decisions/1 | 14/10/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Papua New Guinea | 2009-10-14 | 1 | I | Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | The Board agrees to earmark an amount of up to $3.8m for PNG’s Full National Programme, upon the condition that all required submission elements will be completed. The Full National Programme for PNG will be submitted for funding approval consideration by the Policy Board through the UN Resident Coordinator with the agreement of the UN-REDD Agencies. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2628&Itemid=53http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=2628&Itemid=53 | |||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/18 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 18 | VII | Wrap-up |
Policy Board, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board noted that the next Policy Board meeting was proposed to be held during the week of 26 October 2009 in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with FCPF. The exact date and location was to be determined in consultation with FCPF. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=71 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/17 | 15/06/2009 | None | Denmark | 2009-06-15 | 17 | VII | Wrap-up |
Denmark, Donors | The Board welcomed the indication of possible funding by the Government of Denmark. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=70 | |
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/16 | 15/06/2009 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Paraguay, Zambia | 2009-06-15 | 16 | V | National Programmes |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Paraguay, Zambia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes | The Board acknowledged the progress made by Paraguay, the Plurinational State of Bolivia and Zambia and looked forward to receiving funding requests in the future. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=68 | |
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/15 | 15/06/2009 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Panama | 2009-06-15 | 15 | V | National Programmes |
Panama, Latin America and the Caribbean, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | Regarding Panama, the Board invited Panama to submit its national programme for intersessional consideration and agreed to earmark up to $5.3 million in the expectation that all required submission elements would be completed. The Board requested that the Secretariat and United Nations agencies expedite the process of the intersessional decision. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=67 | |
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/14 | 15/06/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Viet Nam | 2009-06-15 | 14 | V | National Programmes |
Viet Nam, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes | On Viet Nam, the Board welcomed its written submission, noting that it was an active member that had made considerable progress. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=66 | |
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/13 | 15/06/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Papua New Guinea | 2009-06-15 | 13 | V | National Programmes |
Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation | With regard to Papua New Guinea, the Board took note of the Government’s additional funding request that would be submitted and considered by the Board during the intersessional period or at an actual Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=65 | |
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/12 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 12 | V | National Programmes |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Secretariat, Budget Allocation | The Board requested that the Secretariat consider alternative ways of reflecting funding allocations in the submission form to clarify the fact that, while funding was passed through the United Nations agencies, the ultimate recipient was the national Government. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=64 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/11 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 11 | V | National Programmes |
UNFCCC | The Board requested that the Secretariat reflect on what could be achieved by each country by the end of 2009 and synthesize that work to inform deliberations at the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Copenhagen. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=63 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/10 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 10 | V | National Programmes |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Board requested that the Secretariat consider opportunities with FCPF to hold a joint one-day workshop at which to explore issues raised pertaining to increased harmonization between the two processes, possibly during the next meeting of the Board. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=62 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/9 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 9 | V | National Programmes |
FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Stakeholder Engagement, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board requested that the Secretariat and United Nations agencies continue the process of harmonization with FCPF on the components of readiness, paying due attention to issues raised during the current meeting such as the importance of engaging stakeholders and involving indigenous peoples, and also continue to align the UN-REDD Programme and FCPF guidelines for indigenous peoples and civil society organizations. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=61 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/8 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 8 | IV | Discussion of technical advice to the UN-REDD Programme |
Governance | The Board agreed that, with a view to forging synergies and enhancing cooperation and collaboration between entities, no new advisory body should be established at the current time. The Secretariat was requested to propose a procedure to use existing rosters of experts to obtain technical advice as needed. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=60 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/7 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 7 | III | Strategic issues |
Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board stressed the need for significant involvement of indigenous peoples and civil society organizations, especially at the national level. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=59 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/6 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 6 | III | Strategic issues |
Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Board requested that the Secretariat assess the financial resources needed to carry out its work with indigenous peoples and civil society. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=58 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/5 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 5 | II | Activities of the global programme |
Policy Board, Budget Allocation | The Board approved the budget revision with its allocations as per the results framework presented in the background note, incorporating the establishment and operation of the Programme Secretariat (new output 4.4) and including funds for regional technical support. The total amount approved was $2,888,415. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=57 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/4 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 4 | II | Activities of the global programme |
Governance, Secretariat | The Board welcomed the establishment of the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat in Geneva and urged the agencies to ensure that the Secretariat was fully staffed and functional without delay. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=56 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/3 | 15/06/2009 | None | 2009-06-15 | 3 | I | Opening of the meeting |
Policy Board, Donors | The Board took note of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund report and expressed the need to expand the financing base and to increase the number of financial contributors to the Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=55 | ||
Montreux, Switzerland | PB02/1 | 15/06/2009 | None | Australia, Ecuador, Honduras, Uganda, United States | 2009-06-15 | 1 | I | Opening of meeting |
Ecuador, Honduras, Uganda, Australia, United States of America, Policy Board, Governance | The Board accorded observer status for the meeting to the representatives of Australia, Ecuador, Honduras, Uganda and the United States of America. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=493&Itemid=53 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/25 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 25 | VIII | Conclusions & Closing remarks |
Policy Board, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility | The Co‐chair Angela Cropper highlighted the key conclusions of the meeting and recognized the importance for the UN‐REDD Programme to collaborate with the FCPF. Furthermore, the date and location for the next Policy Board meeting was raised and proposed to be held the week following the SBSTA in Montreux, Switzerland. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=82 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/24 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 24 | VII | Measurement, Assessment, Reporting and Verification (MARV) |
Policy Board | A. The Policy Board emphasized the importance of the MARV work and agreed that the issue will be on the agenda of the next Policy Board meeting. B. The Policy Board members stressed the need for capacity building, institution strengthening, and cost effectiveness. C. The Policy Board requested further development of the presented discussion paper. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=79 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/23 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 23 | VI | Terms of Reference for Civil Society Advisory Group and Operational Guidance on the Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and other Forest Dependent Communities |
Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Policy Board acknowledged the Operational Guidance on the Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and other Forest Dependent Communities and requested the continued consultation with Indigenous Peoples and other members of civil society, as well as the presentation of progress at Policy Board meetings. The Policy Board recognized the importance of sharing experiences in stakeholder engagement issues among UN‐REDD pilot countries and requested that country experiences are shared in future Policy Board meetings. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=78 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/22 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 22 | VI | Terms of Reference for Civil Society Advisory Group and Operational Guidance on the Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and other Forest Dependent Communities |
Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | The Policy Board endorsed the Terms of Reference for the Independent Civil Society Advisory Group, and asked for a plan to ensure the participation of local communities and indigenous peoples from developing countries. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=77 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/21 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 21 | V | International Support Functions |
Policy Board, FAO, UNDP, UNEP, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Governance, Budget Allocation, Secretariat | A. The Policy Board confirmed that the GJP is consistent with the framework document and thereby confirmed the budget agreement. B. The following budget allocations were affirmed: FAO US$2,192,926, UNDP US$1,890,851, UNEP US$2,854,814, amounting to a total of US$6,938,591 (as per the Global Joint Programme Document). C. The Board directed that future budget revisions shall be brought to the Policy Board. D. It also recommended that the next budget revision incorporates the change of title of outcome four to read “Knowledge management, out‐reach and communication” E. The Policy Board requested the Secretariat to prepare a work plan for the GJP and present it to the next Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=72 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/20 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 20 | IV | Approval of National Joint Programmes |
National Programmes, Secretariat | A. Future NJP Submission Forms shall provide specific information on the proportion of the NJP interventions supporting in‐country capacity development. B. Detailed work plan budgets will be made available for any interested Policy Board members. C. The Secretariat will provide an analysis of Readiness costs among approved NJPs. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=71 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/19 | 10/03/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Papua New Guinea | 2009-03-10 | 19 | IV | Approval of National Joint Programmes |
Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Budget Allocation, Secretariat |
Papua New Guinea (see Papua New Guinea)
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=70 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/18 | 10/03/2009 | Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) | 2009-03-10 | 18 | I | Approval of National Joint Programmes |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Africa, National Programmes, Budget Allocation, Secretariat |
Democratic Republic of Congo (see Democratic Republic of Congo)
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=69 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/17 | 10/03/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Indonesia | 2009-03-10 | 17 | IV |
Approval of National Joint Programmes.
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Indonesia, Asia-Pacific, Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, National Programmes, Budget Allocation |
Indonesia (see Indonesia)
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=68 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/16 | 10/03/2009 | Asia-Pacific | Viet Nam | 2009-03-10 | 16 | IV | Approval of National Joint Programmes |
Viet Nam, Asia-Pacific, National Programmes, Secretariat |
Viet Nam (see Vietnam)
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=67 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/15 | 10/03/2009 | Africa | United Republic of Tanzania (the) | 2009-03-10 | 15 | IV | Approval of National Joint Programmes |
Tanzania, Africa, National Programmes, Secretariat |
Tanzania (see Tanzania)
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Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=66 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/14 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 14 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) | The Policy Board recommended that dates and venues for up‐coming Policy Board meetings are to be determined in consultation with Policy Board members and coordinated with the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=65 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/13 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 13 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility | The Policy Board stressed the importance of ensuring the UN‐REDD Programme is complementary to Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and other initiatives. This shall be reflected in future work of the UN‐REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=64 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/12 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 12 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance, Secretariat | The Policy Board requested the Secretariat to establish a Technical Advisory Group and to prepare the Terms of Reference and present them to the next Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=63 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/11 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 11 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Support to National REDD+ Actions (SNA) Global Programme, Budget Allocation | The Policy Board requested the Secretariat to revise the budget for the Global Joint Programme to reflect the additional budget for the Secretariat and the expanded participation in the Policy Board meetings. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=62 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/10 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 10 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance | Decisions shall be made by the consensus of full and alternate Policy Board members. In their participation, the Policy Board members will be guided solely by the interest of the overall UN‐REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=61 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/9 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 9 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Civil society representatives will follow a self‐selection process to be facilitated by the Secretariat to identify the full member and the three observers. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=60 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/8 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 8 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Indigenous peoples will be represented by the chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNFPII) and supported by three observers (one from each region). |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=59 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/7 | 10/03/2009 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | 2009-03-10 | 7 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Governance, Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society Organizations | Civil society will be represented by one full member and three observers (ensuring a full member or observer from each of the three regions the UN‐REDD Programme operates in: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Latin American & the Carribean – and also one civil society representative from a northern country). The Civil Society observer from the north will participate at their own expense and is not covered by the UN‐REDD Programme. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=58 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/6 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 6 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance | Costs of participation in Policy Board meetings for the one full member per region and the two alternate countries per region will be covered by the UN‐REDD Programme. The Board decided on a maximum of 9 country representatives, with 3 per region, even if the number of participating countries increases. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=57 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/5 | 10/03/2009 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Indonesia, Panama | 2009-03-10 | 5 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Indonesia, Panama, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Policy Board, Governance | The countries selected as full members for their regional groupings: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Indonesia, and Panama. Full members of each regional grouping shall rotate on the basis of alphabetical order. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=56 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/4 | 10/03/2009 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Panama | 2009-03-10 | 4 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance | The Policy Board agreed on co‐chairs for each Policy Board meetings ‐ one participating country and one participating UN agency. The country co‐chairs will be selected from the 3 full members and will rotate among the 3 regional groupings, starting with Latin America. Subsequently, the Policy Board elected Panama, represented by Mr. Eduardo Reyes, as Co‐chair. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=55 | |
Panama City, Panama | PB01/3 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 3 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Partners, Governance | Each region shall have one full member and two alternate members, up to a maximum total of 9 country representatives. The full members and alternate members shall be invited to participate in Policy Board meetings and inter‐sessional decisions. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=54 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/2 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 2 | III | Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure for the Policy Board |
Policy Board, Governance | The Policy Board Terms of Reference, Rules of Procedure and Operational Guidance were approved as attached (see annex 3 and 4). |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=53 | ||
Panama City, Panama | PB01/1 | 10/03/2009 | None | 2009-03-10 | 1 | II | UN‐REDD Programme Overview and Strategic Direction |
Policy Board, Governance, Secretariat | The Policy Board initiated a discussion on priorities, future directions and requested the Secretariat to develop a discussion paper for consideration at the next Policy Board meeting. |
Yes | http://www.unredd.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=582&Itemid=53 |
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Executive Board Documents
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Announcements
- Stepping up on Gender: Progress on UN-REDD’s Gender Marker
- High-level Dialogue on REDD+ held in Viet Nam: From 'more forest' to 'better forest'
- Bangladesh: IP and CSO representatives appointed to UN-REDD National Programme Executive Board
- UN-REDD Programme (2016-2020) establishes Executive Board, first meeting to take place at FAO headquarters in June