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DocumentOther documentMoving Forward in the Implementation of the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on all types of forests located in Liberia, Nicaragua, and Philippine Islands: A contribution to reducing forest deforestation and degradation 2013
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No results found.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) held a two-day national stakeholder workshop on the implementation of the Non-legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forests (NLBI, also known as the Forest Instrument)on September 27 and 28, 2011. The Forest Instrument is a voluntary agreement of member states of the United Nations Forum on Forests to enhance sustainable forest management and reduce deforestation and forest degradation. More than 80 participants from various institutions including government ministries and agencies, non-governmental organizations, private institutions, civil society organizations, the universities and youth groups , traditional authorities and the media were in attendance. The participants were presented the context and origin of the Forest Instrument, its purpose, and the policies and measures that countries need to implement. They were also presented the results of c onsultations held in the fifteen counties. Participants worked in three groups to determine Liberia’s situations relative to the implementation of the policies and measures of the Instrument. They identified several policies and measures of the NLBI that are currently not adequately addressed. Through a prioritization process, participants agreed on five (5) policies and measures that Liberia needs to pay a lot more attention to, if the country is to move forward towards sustainable forest manag ement. -
DocumentOther documentNational Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Non-Legally Binding Instrument (NLBI) on All Types of Forests in Liberia 2013
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No results found.Liberia has since 2010 initiated a project Moving Forward in the Implementation of the Non-legally Binding Instrument (NLBI) on All Types of Forests with the assistance of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the FAO. The project specifically aimed at addressing the NLBI by identifying gaps, strengths and weakness, determining priorities and formulating projects to address the gaps. In 2011, series of workshops were conducted at national and county level to create awareness on the Forest Instrument and assess Liberia status vis-à-vis the twenty five (25) principles and measures. Fifteen (15) workshops were conducted covering all counties in the country. A total of 665 people comprising County Forest Forum (CFF), civil society, government agencies, judiciary, NGOs, women groups, youth groups, etc participated in the workshops to identify their respective county priority policies and measures. Besides, a two-day national stakeholder workshop was or ganized on October 27-28 2011. The workshop was attended by more than 80 participants representing government agencies, experts in forestry sector, civil society, universities, local authorities, development partners and representatives of the CFFs. It also included representatives of the media and the wood industry. The origin of the Forest Instrument, its purpose, and the national policies and measures agreed in the instrument were presented to the participants. -
DocumentManual / guideA Guide to Monitoring and Evaluation of the Non-legally Binding Instrument on all Types of Forests (NLBI) 2011
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No results found.Every year, forest loss and degradation is costing the global economy between USD 2 and 4.5 trillion in lost revenues, according to a global study published by The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) in 2010. Furthermore,they produce 17% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Forests have a huge potential as carbon stores and provide livelihoods and subsistence for a considerable part of the rural population in developing countries. Their significance on a global scale reinforces t he importance to manage them in a sustainable way.
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