Babarmahal,Kathmandu
info@redd.gov.np
The REDD+ Strategy and programs comply with applicable local and national laws, and are consistent with relevant national policies and programs, and international treaties, conventions and other instruments.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
A1. The REDD+ Strategy and programs are in line with, or contribute to achieving, the objectives of key national policies and programs on forests, environment, and development, and relevant legal instruments.
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A2 Effective communication and coordination exists among policy and implementation agencies that carry out the REDD+ Strategy and programs, as well as forest, environmental, development and poverty reduction activities at all levels.
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A3. The REDD+ Strategy and programs are in line with, or contribute to achieve, the objectives of the relevant international conventions and treaties ratified by Nepal.
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The REDD+ Strategy and programs contribute to good governance, sustainable development, and social justice.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
B1. The governance structures for REDD+ are clearly defined, effective, transparent, and accountable, and promote shared ownership of REDD+ programs and actions.
Means of verification:
List of REDD+ governance structures and institutional framework, including sectors represented, members, roles and responsibilities.
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Description of documents/sources of information on the roles, responsbilities and key processes for REDD+ decision-making, e.g. ToRs for committees, links to where info is available, stakeholder engagement/comms plans and FPIC guidance availability
Means of verification:
Information provided on REDD+ websites (e.g., information on safeguards and public availability of NRS); evidence of consultations with stakeholders and rights-holders (e.g., reports for consultation workshops); description/evidence of FPIC information packages; figures on number of requests for information received, and record of information provided. [link to D3.2 on information sharing with rightsholders/ stakeholders]
Means of verification:
Evidence of stakeholder representation in key REDD+ bodies; charters/documents showing that stakeholders elect/select their own representatives; evidence that these key REDD+ bodies and representatives are accountable to their constituencies/share info back to them
B2. The REDD+ Strategy and programs ensure gender inclusion and social equity while designing and implementing REDD+ actions.
Means of verification:
Description of NRS sections relevant to gender and social inclusion; description/evidence on any impact assessments for NRS, including NRS review, that cover gender and social inclusion; description/evidence on gender level gender action plan/mainstreaming policy; informarion on any measures/actions in NRS or related impact assessment for ensuring gender equality and social includision; description/evidence of any ERP gender assessments, SESA, gender action plans and ESMF, coveirng gender equality and social inclusion
Means of verification:
Description of gender-sensitive and socially inclusive procedures and any relevant actions outlined in the NRS; list and description of gender-sensitive approaches and procedures applied by ERPs, including GAPs, ESMFs etc; descrition of gender and social inclusion elements in FPIC guidance, stakeholder engagement plans and other relevant procedures; descriotion of gender and social inclusion targets and measures in forest management plans/CFUGs; info on gender/social inclusion procedures applied and any outcomes (e.g from NRS review, ERMRs etc)
B3. REDD+ implementing agencies maintain financial governance, including financial transparency and accountability, and avoid the misuse of funds.
Means of verification:
Description of the key PLRs for financial transparency and addressing corruption
Means of verification:
Description of the NRS sections that relate to fund management/transparency; description/evidence of any impact assessment for NRS / NRS review including corruption risks, and measures identified to reduce risks; description/evidence of impact assessments for ERPs, including corruption risks, and measures idneitfied to reduce risks (e.g. in SESA, ESMF etc); info on any measures implemented in review reports/ERMRs
Means of verification:
Description of key measures for accountability/corrption control in MOEF and at different levels (e.g. auditing, role of anti-corruption commission etc); info on auditing and anti-corruption reports produced by relevant agencies; investigations/cases in relevant REDD+ agencies (number registered and number addressed).
Means of verification:
Info showing that yearly financial reports/ audit reports/public hearing reports from registered auditors/auditor general office (for REDD+ relevant agencies down to local level) are prepared and publicly available (e.g. online); evience that NRS/REDD+ financial information is available
B4. Capacities and awareness of REDD+ institutions and all relevant stakeholders, including government staff, forest user groups, Indigenous Peoples, women, Dalits, and local communities, are increased.
Means of verification:
Description of training/capacity building provided to REDD+ institutions and number of REDD+ institution staff trained in REDD+, safeguards, FPIC, NFMS, etc. participants, disaggregated by gender and stakeholder type. Description of and summary of capacity building for community forest user groups (CFUGs, CBFM groups) (e.g. number of groups accessing training/acpaicty building in the reporting period)
Means of verification:
Description/summary of capacity development (e.g. training, extension, seminars) and awareness raising activities (e.g. workshops, communications campiagn, information packages) conducted with stakeholders at all levels; number/percentage of participants receiving capacity/building/awareness rasiing, disaggregated by stakeholder type (incl. IP, LCs, women and Dalits) and by gender.
B5. Benefits of REDD+ programs are distributed to beneficiaries in a transparent and equitable manner
Means of verification:
Description of the policies, laws and regulations related to benefit sharing, including overall RBPs/fund management, ERR transfer, etc
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Summary and evidence on identification/mapping of REDD+ beneficiaries at multiple levels; showing that this process was participatory/linked to consultation with stakeholders
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Summary and evidence on how BS related regulations/procedures, mechanisms and BSPs are developed, including the role of consultation with stakeholders (e.g. experts involved, drafters, number of consultations, review process etc). Disaggregated data of stakeholder consultation participants to show proportions of key stakeholder groups (incl. govt, associations, IP, LCs, women and Dalits) included in the consultation.
Means of verification:
Data on benefits: - received through RBPs by each program/source - data on benefits distributed by each program, disaggregrated by recipient (stakeholder category, as well as gender and IP status if possible) - description of whether this accords with the BSP and any changes/why not (if relevant)
Means of verification:
Evidence that benefit sharing / use of RBPs is being monitored, e.g. in BSP monitoring reports/ERMRs, with links ot reports/data if possible Summary of allocation.use of RBPs, e.g. proportion being allocated in accordance with the BSP and local level investment plans
B6. REDD+ programs ensure that all grievances related to the program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and benefit sharing are addressed in a timely and culturally appropriate manner.
Means of verification:
Description of relevant laws and regulations related to access to justice and GRMs; Description of GRMs at national level (e.g., via SIS and Hello Sarkar platform), provincial and local levels (e.g. via DFOs), and program specific GRMs (eg FRGM for FCPF). Evidence that these GRMs in operation, e.g. links to submission channels, links to reports on Hello Sarkar and other channels
Means of verification:
Evidence of information sharing to stakeholders on GRM, including via FPIC process/information package, publicly available information online and in govt offices on GRM procedures; and minutes for meetings with stakeholders in local constituencies on GRM; information provided in local languages
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Data showing: - number of REDD+ rleated grievances rehistered, resolved and outstanding in the various GRM channels - days/time needed for resolution of grievances (e.g. on average) - if available/shareable, disaggregated data on grievances by stakeholder type, location, gender etc - evidence of culturally appropriate resolution, e.g. languages used to communicate about GRM, number solved at local level using local institutions, etc
The REDD+ Strategy and programs recognize and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to lands, territories, and resources, and their traditional skills and knowledge.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
C1. The REDD+ Strategy and programs identify different right holders and respect both statutory and customary rights to lands, territories, and resources, which Indigenous Peoples and local communities have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired.
Means of verification:
"Description of the key PLRs, procedures and measures for recognising these rights, including: - Consttutional and sectoral PLRs - Relevant sections of NRS and national REDD+ policies & guidelines (e.g. FPIC guidelines) - ERP specific procedures/documents"
Means of verification:
"List/description of rightsholder/stakeholder mapping processes (incl any spatial mapping): - National scale for NRS - ERP specific - Legal reviews/reviews of rights - Benefit sharing plan idneitifiaction of beneficiaries"
Means of verification:
"List/description of actions that promote securing tenure/rights (e.g. in NRS, ERPDs) Information on implementation of these actions and results achieved Provincial/district scale data on status/trends in land and forest allocated to owner types"
Means of verification:
"List/description of actions that promote CBFM and SFM (e.g. in NRS, ERPDs) Information on implementation of these actions and results achieved Number of district / CBFM forest management plans that integrate rights of IPLCs Number of LUPs (province? district?) that integrate CBFM, SFM and rights of IPLCs"
C2. The Free, Prior and Informed Consent of Indigenous Peoples and local communities is required for any REDD+ programs or actions affecting their rights to lands, territories and resources.
Means of verification:
"Description of provisions in FPIC guidance on co-development of FPIC process Information on how each program/project designed/developed its FPIC process in collaboration with stakeholders "
Means of verification:
"List of FPIC processes conducted and their outcomes; evidence of these processes (e.g. FPIC agreements, FPIC reports) Information should incl: - Program/project name for which FPIC conducted - Years/dates of FPIC process - Number of stakeholders involved in FPIC process (inc by gender and stakeholder group) - Outcome of the FPIC process (e.g. consent given, withheld, conditions applied)"
Means of verification:
"List/description of any voluntary relocation agreed for each program/project, with data on agreed compensation or alternatives for relocation Number of cases/complaints related to relocation Number of reports/investigatuons into allegations of involuntary relocation"
C3. The REDD+ Strategy and programs recognize and respect the knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Means of verification:
"Description of the key PLRs for recognising traditional knowledge/practices "
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"List/description of specific procedures and plans related to promoting cuture/traditional knowledge etc (e.g. how included in FPIC guidance, IPPs, impact assessments covering traditional knowledge and cultural sights) Number of REDD+ actions that support traditional practices and knowledge;"
Means of verification:
"Number of FPIC processes integrating discussion/agreements related to culture, traditional knowledge, etc Number of impact assessment reports / mapping that include areas of traditional/cultural/spiritual signifcance Number of CBFM and other forest management plans that integrate TK Information on outcomes of actions idenitfied in C3.2 that integrate TK "
C4. Carbon rights in relation to REDD+ are clearly defined and respected in the design and implementation of REDD+ programs, based on statutory and customary rights to lands, territories and resources.
Means of verification:
"Description of PLRs related to carbon rights "
Means of verification:
"List/description of any procedures used nationally that relate to allocation of rights to carbon (e.g. land tenure) List/description of the procedures applied per ER program to idenitfy rightsholders, allocate and agree carbon rights (e.g. stakeholder/rightsholder mapping, inventory, opt-in/opt out prcoedures, development of BSP) "
All relevant stakeholders participate fully and effectively in the REDD+ Strategy and programs,in particular Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
D1. The REDD+ Strategy and programs recognize the rights of relevant rights holders and stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples and local communities, to fully and effectively participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of REDD+.
Means of verification:
"Description of the key PLRs for recognising IPLCs and their rights "
Means of verification:
List of stakeholder mapping exercises conducted for NRS and REDD+ programs, including links/evidence
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"List/description of specific procedures and plans related to recognising IPLC rights (e.g. FPIC guidance, IPPs, impact assessments covering IPLC rights) Number of REDD+ actions that support traditional practices and knowledge;"
D2. The REDD+ Strategy and programs ensure the full and effective participation of all relevant rights holders and stakeholders in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Means of verification:
"List of institutional structures for participation in REDD+ decision-making (e.g. steering committees, REDD+ desks, Stakeholder Forum, TWCs, etc) List of stakeholder engagement platforms and communications channels related to REDD+ (e.g. online channels, stakeholder forums, workshops) List of any platforms that support stakeholder engagement in implementation and monitoring of REDD+"
Means of verification:
"Evidence on how customary institutions and processes of IPLCs are included in: - REDD+ decision-making/consultation processes (e.g. in FPIC process) - In forest management plans - In CFUG decision-making and/or management plans - in protected area management plans"
Means of verification:
"Evidence on the balance of representation in key REDD+ structures (i.e. national steering committee, TWCs, Stakeholder Forum), e.g. lists of each key sector/SH group represented. Evidence of the inclusion of IPLCs, women, Dalits and other groups in key organisations such as NEFIN, FECOFUN, etc and in CFUG assemblies Evidence of rules and procedures for stakeholder and right holder organisations on selection of their representatives Evidence of info sharing and accountablility between organisations and their stakeholders (e.g. meeting minutes made available, reports to constituencies, info shared online) [Link to B1.4 on CBFM group assembly membership disaggregated by stakeholder type]"
Means of verification:
"Evidence of feedback being sought from stakeholders/rightsholders and integrated for NRS design and review (e.g. NRS review and NRS update) Evidence of feedback being sought from stakeholders/rightsholders and integrated for ERPD design and review (e.g. ERP development consultations, FPIC, monitoring & evaluation processes) "
Means of verification:
"Description of consultation/design processes for the NRS and number of stakeholders that participated (by gender and stakeholder group/type) Description of the consultation/design processes, including FPIC, for ER programs and number of stakeholders that participated (by gender and stakeholder group/type) Description of how stakeholders have participated in the implementation of the NRS and ER programs (e.g. through CBFMs, employment, protected areas, agricultural schemes etc) and data on number of partiicpants (by gender and stakeholder group/type) Description of the M&E processes for the NRS and ER programs and how stakeholders participated, including number of people (e.g. as reviewers, in review workshops etc) (by gender and stakeholder group/type) Data on benefit sharing by stakeholder group - link to B5.4 "
D3. REDD+ implementing agencies ensure that rights holders and stakeholders are provided with information about REDD+ programs and actions in a culturally appropriate, gender sensitive and timely way, and that they have the capacity to participate fully and effectively in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Means of verification:
List/description of relevant PLRs to supporting information sharing and access in Nepal, including for forest sector and REDD+ specifically
Means of verification:
"Evidence that REDD+ implementing agencies at national level / NRS has idneitfied key stakeholders and target audiences Evidence that ER programs have idneitfied key target audiences / information sharing needs List/description of main channels for information sharing, including how these are culturally appropriate and gender sensitive"
Means of verification:
"List/description and evidence of how REDD+ NRS, ERP, safeguards, and legal information has been shared, including data on access/users: - National REDD+ website, SIS, NFMS and user statistics - How NRS has been shared, including any consultation workshops, role of REDD+ desks etc - How ERPDs have been shared, including any consultation workshops - Where stakeholders can access information on theoir rights and legal provisions (incl GRMs) - FPIC information packages, languages used and how distributed - an information on other media used for REDD+ (e.g. radio, tv, noticeboards) - description of how CBFM / user group information is shared at local level Link to D2.3 on CBFM info sharing? and D2.1 on communication channels"
Means of verification:
"Description and evidence of any capacity or training needs assessment conducted for NRS / national level Description and evidence of any cpacity or training needs assessment conducted for ER programs (incl in SESA or similar) Description/evidence on any relevant training plans/capacity building plans and/or budgets for NRS and ER programs Data on number of people participating in capacity building programs/sessions for REDD+ (by gender and SH group) Data on any associated training/capacity building schemes: extension services; for CBFM groups; for DFOs; for farmers; for PA management etc {Link to B4.2 on capacity building]"
The REDD+ Strategy and programs promote the conservation of natural forest and other natural ecosystems, and maintain and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services, as well as other social and environmental benefits.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
E1. The REDD+ Strategy and programs identify, prioritize and maps natural forests, biological diversity and ecosystem services that are potentially affected by REDD+ activities and actions.
Means of verification:
Description of the key PLRs for: - defining natural forests & other ecoystems - identifying / mapping natural forests & other ecystems
Means of verification:
Description and evidence (e.g. links to reports, maps) of how the NRS and ER programs have identified and mapped natural forests, other ecosystems, biodiversity etc Deescription and evidence of how the NRS has been assessed for impacts (benefits & risks) and considers NF, BES, etc Description and evidence of how the ER programs have been assesed for impacts (benefits & risks) (e.g. through consultations, SESA, EIA etc) and considers NF, BES etc (e.g. in ERPDs) Information on integration of BES in forest management plans and CBFM plans at local level
E2. The REDD+ Strategy and programs contribute to the conservation of identified natural forests and other natural ecosystems, maintaining and enhancing their biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Means of verification:
Description of the key PLRs at national and local levels that promote conservation of natural forests, biodiversity & ecosystem services, and their main objectives Evidence on how the NRS supports these policies and their objectives (e.g. via NRS objectives, actions etc) Evidence of how ERPs support these policies and their objectives (e.g. via their objectives, actions etc)
Means of verification:
List/description of actions/interventions as well as any additional measures aimed at conserving/enhancing NF and BES List/description of interventions or measures in forest management plans/CBFM plans, LU plans and PA management plans for conserving/enhancing NF and BES
Means of verification:
Evidence of implementation of REDD+ actions and any addiitonal measures for conserving/enhancing NF and BES Information on actions implementd through forest management plans/CBFM plans, LU plans and PA management plans Evidence of design of REDD+ actions in NRS & ERPs in line with conservation of NF and BES, i.e. through design of actions, integration of risk/benefit assessment, locations selected etc Information on how key strategies like CBFM and FMPs contribute to conservation of NF and BES Evidence of how implementation of NRS, ERPs and other REDD+ activities (incl CBFM) have contributed to NF and BES outcomes on the ground (e.g. PAs supported, areas restored, watersheds protected, adaptation services enhanced, biodiversity data etc)
E3. REDD+ programs do not lead to the conversion or degradation of natural forests or other areas that are important for maintaining and enhancing the identified biodiversity and ecosystem service priorities.
Means of verification:
Description of the key PLR and procedure at all levels for: - preventing conversion of natural forest to other uses - preventing the conversion of other natural ecosystems to other uses - protecting and preventing degradation of NF and other natural ecosystems
Means of verification:
Description of how forest and ecosystem trends are monitored in Nepal; Description of how these factors are monitored in the context of NRS and REDD+ activities Data on trends in the extent and quality of NF and other ecosystems in REDD+ areas (provincial level) Data on any losses/degradation that can be attributed to REDD+
E4. The REDD+ Strategy and programs contribute to the conservation of natural forests, biodiversity and other natural ecosystems.
Means of verification:
Description of the key PLRs at national and local levels that promote conservation of natural forests, biodiversity & ecosystem services, and their main objectives Evidence on how the NRS supports these policies and their objectives (e.g. via NRS objectives, actions etc) Evidence of how ERPs support these policies and their objectives (e.g. via their objectives, actions etc)
Means of verification:
Evidence of design of REDD+ actions in NRS & ERPs in line with conservation of NF and BES, i.e. through design of actions, integration of risk/benefit assessment, locations selected etc Information on how key strategies like CBFM and FMPs contribute to conservation of NF and BES Evidence of how implementation of NRS, ERPs and other REDD+ activities (incl CBFM) have contributed to NF and BES outcomes on the ground (e.g. PAs supported, areas restored, watersheds protected, adaptation services enhanced, biodiversity data etc)
E5. The predicted and actual positive and negative social and environmental impacts of the REDD+ Strategy and programs are assessed, and programs are adapted in order to mitigate negative impacts and enhance social and environmental benefits.
Means of verification:
Description of the key PLRs at national and local levels, and any specific procedures, that require assessment of impacts and mitigation planning (e.g. EIA, SEA, FMP procedures, REDD+ assessment requirements)
Means of verification:
Summary and evidence that impacts have been assessed and measures identified for NRS; Summary and evidence that impacts have been assessed and measures identified for ERPs; Summary and evidence that impacts have been assessed and measures identified for key REDD+ activties, e.g. for CBFM, FMPs,
Means of verification:
Description of how NRS, ERPs and key REDD+ activities monitor social & environment impacts (e.g. monitoring plans, frameworks, info systems used); Summary of the key expected social & environmental benefits for NRS and ERPs (i.e. as idneitfied under E5.2) Data on how REDD+ activities (incl. NRS, ERPs and key activities like CBFM and PA management) have contributed concretely to the provision of these benefits (e.g. support to livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, adapatation to climate change, etc)
Means of verification:
Description/summary of main M&E, especially evaluation/review processes used/applied for NRS, ERPs and other key REDD+ activities Evidence that adaptive management or modification of NRS, ERPs and/or other key REDD+ activities have been implemented based on M&E results if negative impacts or other issues (e.g. ineffectiveness) identified
The REDD+ Strategy and programs reduce risks of reversals through means appropriate to the scale and context, emphasizing sub-national action and national level policy initiatives, and effective monitoring.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
F1. Risks of reversals, including internal and external threats to forest carbon stocks, are defined and assessed, and mitigation plans developed.
Means of verification:
Description of policies, laws and regulations that have provisions related to assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks of reversals/sustianability of REDD+, including at local level in relation to district/CBFM forest management; Summary of any NRS sections and actions that support assessing, mitigating and monitoring of risks of reversals/long-term sustainability Summary of specific procedures for REDD+ programs that require assessing, mitigating and monitoring risks of reversals (e.g. SESA, impact assessment, ESMF etc)
Means of verification:
Summary of work undertaken, with evidence (e.g. links, report names), showing that: - that risk assessment ithat includes risks of reversals has been done (e.g. via EIA, SESA, ESA, ART/TRD risk assessment tool, consultation process, FMP process/content) for REDD+ related activities - that drivers are identified/analysed (e.g. via drivers analysis, in FMPs, in ERPDs, in NRS, etc) - that risk mitigation plans and/or measures to reduce risk are developed & documented (e.g. in NRS, ESMF, FMPs etc) - information on any measures implemented (e.g. from monitoring reports), including buffers
F2. Periodic monitoring and evaluation of forest-related emissions and changes in forest carbon stocks, including any incidences of reversals, are conducted
Means of verification:
Description and evidence of operation of NFD-NFIS, National Land Cover Monitoring System (NLCMS), and MRV reporting, including down to local level (e.g. links to web platforms, reports etc) Description of how the system/s cover reversals and procedures to be taken if detected
Means of verification:
Information on schedule for forest monitoring/frequency at multiple levels, and for MRV/reporting to UNFCCC; Evidence of availability of monitoring platforms / data / reports to stakeholders/public Information on any incideneces of reversals detected/documented Evidence that risk assessments have also been made available
The REDD+ Strategy and program includes actions to reduce risks of emissions displacement (leakage) and support monitoring at the sub-national and national levels.
The following criteria and indicators set out how the principle is to be addressed and respected in Nepal, and will be reported on in more detail in the future:
G1. Risks of emissions displacements, including direct, indirect and underlying drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, are defined and assessed, and mitigation plans developed.
Means of verification:
"Description of policies, laws and regulations that have provisions related to assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks of displacement, including at local level in relation to district/CBFM forest management; Summary of any NRS sections and actions that support assessing, mitigating and monitoring of risks of displacement Summary of specific procedures for REDD+ programs that require assessing, mitigating and monitoring risks of displacement (e.g. SESA, impact assessment, ESMF etc)"
Means of verification:
"Summary of work undertaken, with evidence (e.g. links, report names), showing that: - that risk assessment ithat includes risks of displacement has been done (e.g. via EIA, SESA, ESA, ART/TRD risk assessment tool, consultation process, FMP process/content) for REDD+ related activities - that drivers are identified/analysed (e.g. via drivers analysis, in FMPs, in ERPDs, in NRS, etc) - that risk mitigation plans and/or measures to reduce risk are developed & documented (e.g. in NRS, ESMF, FMPs etc) - information on any measures implemented (e.g. from monitoring reports)"
G2. Periodic monitoring and evaluation of forest-related emissions and changes in carbon-stock conducted, including monitoring of measures implemented and any incidences of displacement.
Means of verification:
"Description and evidence of operation of NFD-NFIS, National Land Cover Monitoring System (NLCMS), and MRV reporting, including down to local level (e.g. links to web platforms, reports etc) Description of how the system/s cover displacement/leakage and procedures to be taken if detected"
Means of verification:
"Description and evidence of operation of NFD-NFIS, National Land Cover Monitoring System (NLCMS), and MRV reporting, including down to local level (e.g. links to web platforms, reports etc) Description of how the system/s cover displacement/leakage and procedures to be taken if detected"
Means of verification:
"Information on schedule for forest monitoring/frequency at multiple levels, and for MRV/reporting to UNFCCC; Evidence of availability of monitoring platforms / data / reports to stakeholders/public Information on any incideneces of displacement detected/documented Evidence that risk assessments have also been made available"