Archive for May, 2013
International Workshop on Research and Development on REDD+
Seoul National Univ., Renmin Univ., of China, FAO, UNDP, ITTO
Organized by:
SNU and RUC
Beijing, China- May 21-25, 2013
Objectives:
- Share updated Information on research and development on REDD+ in East Asian countries;
- Level off the understanding on challenges and opportunities on REDD+ development and research
- Train professionals, equipping them with a background in climate change, forest management payment for ecosystems services, and practical skills necessary to engage with the development and implementation of sustainable forestry and practices.
- Formulate cooperative research projects for 6 countries including China, Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines and DPRK. The workshop participants are expected to draft their research plan on REDD+ for their respective country. Each research plan will be reflecting the needs of their own countries for REDD+ preparation. Among the topics of research are governance, MRV, cause of deforestation, costs of REDD+, safeguards for local livelihood and biodiversity, etc included.
Agenda
May 20 (Monday): participants arrive Beijing and registration, welcome dinner ( 18:00, Zhongqu Restaurant, RUC)
21 May: WORKSHOP DAY 1(Venue: Mingde Main Building 931) | ||
9:00-9:30 | Opening CeremonyModerator – Prof. Liu Jinlong, Renmin University of China | |
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9:30-10:00 | Participants introduction | |
10:00-10:15 | Introduction to Workshop objectives and agenda | |
10:15-10:30 | Tea break and group photo | |
Session 1: KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONSModerator: Changjae Lee | ||
10:30-11:00 | Joel Scriven (FAO): Climate change, Forestry and REDD+ | |
11:00-11:30 | Dr. Zhang Xiaohua: Climate change policy and REDD+ in China | |
11:30-12:00 | Dr. Wang Chunfeng: Progress of REDD+ negotiations and Relevant Actions in China | |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
Session 2: Country Presentations on REDD+ preparation: Progress and ChallengesModerator: Wang Chunfeng | ||
14:00-14:20 | Dr. Lilik Budi Prasetyo: Progress REDD+ Readiness of Indonesia | |
14:20-14:40 | Dr.Thaung Naing Oo: Current Status of REDD+ Readiness Preparation in Myanmar | |
15:00-15:20 | Dr. Leni D. Camacho: REDD+ in the Philippines | |
15:20-15:40c | Tea break | |
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15:40-16:00 | DPRK:Activities for Development of REDD+ Programme in DPR K | |
16:00-16:20 | Mongolia : REDD + in Mongolia | |
16:20-16:40 | South Korean : Climate Change Strategy of South Korea | |
16:40-17:00 | Dr. Wang Guosheng : REDD+ Monitoring and National Forest monitoring System | |
17:00-18:00 | Open Forum and Wrap Up | |
18:00-20:00 | Dinner |
May 22: WORKSHOP DAY 2 (Venue: Mingde Main Building 931)
Session 3: REDD+ in International and national ContextModerator: Prof. Youn Yeochang | |
8:30-9:00 | Dr. Joel Scriven: REDD+: From International Policy to National Implementation |
9:00-9:30 | Dr. PARK Misun: Governance of REDD+ |
9:30-10:00 | Dr. Jeff Cao: Forest Certification, Forest Carbon and Private Sector Engagement |
10:00-10:30 | Tea Break |
10:30-11:00 | Ms. Wang Weiye: Cap-and-Carbon Market in North America |
11:00-11:30 | Mr. Ri SongII:Progress and challenges in REDD+ Readiness in DPRK |
11:30-12:00 | Dr. Wu Shuirong:Forest Transition and REDD+ |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch |
Session 4 Research Paper DiscussionModerator: Prof. YOUN Yeo-Chang | |
14:00-14:40 | YOUN Yeo-Chang: Costs and Benefits of REDD+ |
14:40-15:10 | Dr. Lilik Budi Prasetyo :ALOS PALSAR FOR BIOMASS ESTIMATION |
15:10-15:40 | Prof. Park Mi-Sun (Seoul National University): REDD+ Governance |
15:40-16:00 | Tea Break |
16:00-16:30 | Dr. Liu Jinlong: Understanding social and economic implication of REDD+ |
16:30-17:00 | Dr. Leni Camacho :Benefit sharing of REDD+ |
17:00-17:30 | Discussion |
17:30-20:00 | Dinner |
May 23: WORKSHOP DAY 3(Venue: Mingde Main Building 931)
moderator: Zhang Lanying | |
Session 5: Development of collaborative research on REDD+ | |
9:00- 10:30 |
Country case study research proposal preparation – with consultation with Professor YOUN |
10:30-11:00 |
Country case study research proposal presentation – China |
11:00-11:15 |
Tea Break |
11:15-11:45 |
Country case study research proposal presentation – DPR Korea |
11:45-12:30 |
Country case study research proposal presentation – Indonesia |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch |
14:00-14:30 |
Country case study research proposal presentation – Mongolia |
14:30-15:00 |
Country case study research proposal presentation – Myanmar |
15:00-15:30 |
Country case study research proposal presentation – Philippines |
15:30-16:15 | Tea Break |
16:15-17:00 | Group discussion: (clarification and suggestion for further improvement) |
17:00-17:20 | Synthesis: Action plan and time frame to follow up |
17:20-17:40 | Workshop evaluation |
17:40-18:00 | Closing Ceremony |
18:00-20:00 | Dinner |