Understanding Relationships between Biodiversity, Carbon, Forests and People: The Key to Achieving REDD+ Objectives
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Global |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
This assessment focusses on most regions of the world in which REDD+ activities would be implemented, i.e., developing countries (non-Annex I Parties to the UNFCCC). Although the countries in which REDD+ activities may be undertaken include tropical, sub-tropical and temperate ecological zones, the study focusses on the forest types within the tropical and sub-tropical domains only, according to the FAO classification. |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Global
Country or countries covered
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
This assessment focusses on most regions of the world in which REDD+ activities would be implemented, i.e., developing countries (non-Annex I Parties to the UNFCCC). Although the countries in which REDD+ activities may be undertaken include tropical, sub-tropical and temperate ecological zones, the study focusses on the forest types within the tropical and sub-tropical domains only, according to the FAO classification.
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
The study provides a comprehensive assessment of scientific knowledge regarding the relationship between biodiversity, forest management and REDD+.
Mandate for the assessment
The mandate for the assessment was given by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests in its Terms of Reference for the Expert Panel on Biodiversity, Forest Management and REDD+.
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
Other (please specify)
Global Forest Expert Panels Initiative of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
http://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/biodiv-forman-redd-panel/
System(s) assessed
- Forest and woodland
Species groups assessed
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Food
- Water
- Timber/fibres
- Genetic resources
- Medicinal resources
- Ornamental resources
- Energy/fuel
Regulating
- Climate regulation
Supporting Services/Functions
Cultural Services
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
Yes
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
Yes
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
Yes
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
Yes
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
2011
Year assessment finished
2012
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
Periodicity of assessment
One off
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
http://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/biodiv-forman-redd-panel/ http://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/biodiv-forman-redd-panel/report/
Report(s)
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
Key stakeholder groups engaged
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
10-100
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
- Scientific information only
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
Yes
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
Report is based on published scientific litterature.
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
No
Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews
Capacity building
Capacity building needs identified during the assessment
Actions taken by the assessment to build capacity
Network and sharing experiences, Sharing of data/repatriation of data
