The United Nations Collaborative Programme
on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation
and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries
 
 
 
 
Key results and achievements - Programme in Philippines

2012

  • Programme Executive Board adopted the Communication Plan of the Philippine National REDD-Plus Strategy (PNRPS).
  • MoA between Non-timber forest Products-Philippines and FMB was signed.
  • A Road Show was conducted in Baguio, southern part of the Philippines, as an informational campaign to inform various stakeholders on REDD+. The event brought more than 50 local government unit personnel, civil society organizations and indigenous communities.
  • Work plan to achieve systematic and structural approach to the application of safeguards in REDD+ readiness were completed, including proposal for targeted support on corruption risk assessment.
  • Technical Working Group organized a special meeting to plan detailed activities and schedule for MRV. Desk review and initial discussion on proposed national MRV system were initiated.

2011

  • Held the Inception Workshop with a wide spectrum of participants

  • Identified prospective Programme Executive Board members coming from the government, academe, and civil society organizations.