Mapping International Forest Governance Finding pathways within complexity

Drawing the map · What are the goals of governance? · Environ & socio-econ

6 “Generic” Themes · Environmental · Forest extent/land use change · Ecosystem processes ·

THE SIX THEMES: 1. Forest extent UNFCCC ✔ Kyoto ✔ MDG ✔ UNFF ✔

Diverse Issues, Diverse Pathways · Global · Regional · Non-governmental (e. g. certification)

Action Pathways: Forest Extent · Key actors: initially Northern states, NGOs · Key issues:

Action Pathways: Social welfare · Key actors: NGOs, indigenous groups, Southern states · Key

Action Pathways: Governance · Key actors: regional · Key issues: legality · Initial outcome:

Findings: · Comprehensive set of global goals · Diverse actors, including public and private,

Pathways Forward: · Mapping is a first step towards coordination and accountability · Database?

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Mapping International Forest Governance Finding pathways within complexity Coordinating Lead Author: Constance L. Mc. Dermott Lead Authors: David Humphreys, Christoph Wildberger, Peter Wood Contributing Authors: Emmanuel Marfo, Pablo Pacheco, Yurdi Yasmi Presented at FAO 2 nd World Forest Week October 8, 2010 Rome, Italy

Drawing the map · What are the goals of governance? · Environ & socio-econ landscape · Frame of reference? · Three-legged stool? · 7 SFM Themes (UNFF)? · Forest Programme Goals (CBD)? · Forest certification standards (FSC)?

6 “Generic” Themes · Environmental · Forest extent/land use change · Ecosystem processes · Biodiversity · Socio-economic · Economic development · Social welfare · Institutional · Governance

THE SIX THEMES: 1. Forest extent UNFCCC ✔ Kyoto ✔ MDG ✔ UNFF ✔ 2. Ecosystems ✔ ✔ ✔ CBD ✔ Cartagena 5. Social Welfare 6. Governance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ITTA ✔ CLRTAP ✔ GATT 4. Econ Develop ✔ ✔ UNCCD CITES 3. Biodiversity ✔ ✔ ✔ WHC ✔ UNDRIP ✔ ILO ✔ Corruption ✔ Aarhus ✔

Diverse Issues, Diverse Pathways · Global · Regional · Non-governmental (e. g. certification)

Action Pathways: Forest Extent · Key actors: initially Northern states, NGOs · Key issues: deforestation/degradation · Initial outcome: Stalemate · Environment versus development · Way forward: Outside forest sector, via climate & REDD · From “win lose” to “win win”? · From Chess to Monopoly?

Action Pathways: Social welfare · Key actors: NGOs, indigenous groups, Southern states · Key issues: access and benefitsharing · Initial outcome: Widely accepted discourse, limited mandate · Way forward: Tenure reform? Certification (e. g. Fair Trade, etc. )?

Action Pathways: Governance · Key actors: regional · Key issues: legality · Initial outcome: Relatively coordinated and deliberative action, inequitable across sectors/countries · Way forward: Coordination across sectors (e. g. FLEGT & REDD)?

Findings: · Comprehensive set of global goals · Diverse actors, including public and private, global and regional, responsible for comprehensiveness · Aspirational goals hide conflicting priorities · Challenge to move from aspiration to coordinated action

Pathways Forward: · Mapping is a first step towards coordination and accountability · Database? · Progress may occur outside forest sector, in regional and non-state arenas · Action more likely if consistent with key interests · & Broadly legitimate & accountable