One Asia for Green Asia June 25 2009

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One Asia for Green Asia June 25, 2009 IM, Eun Ho Deputy Director International

One Asia for Green Asia June 25, 2009 IM, Eun Ho Deputy Director International Cooperation Division Korea Forest Service

I. Background II. Korea’s Ideas on the AFo. CO Framework III. Draft Convention on

I. Background II. Korea’s Ideas on the AFo. CO Framework III. Draft Convention on the AFo. CO IV. Future Actions V. Suggestions to the 12 th ASOF Meeting

I. Background

I. Background

Climate Change and Forestry v Global anthropogenic GHG emissions v Forest area in Southeast

Climate Change and Forestry v Global anthropogenic GHG emissions v Forest area in Southeast Asia (million ha) Year th Assessment Report Source: IPCC 4 Source: FAO(2009)

International and Regional Forestry Cooperation UNFCCC and Bali Action Plan for addressing REDD-plus Reducing

International and Regional Forestry Cooperation UNFCCC and Bali Action Plan for addressing REDD-plus Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and conservation and enhancement of forest carbon stock in developing countries Developing REDD-plus mechanism under the UNFCCC International and regional supports for REDD-plus activities UN-REDD program, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (World Bank) Demonstration projects, capacity building for REDD-plus Bilateral cooperation for REDD-plus UNCCD and 10 -year Strategy for Implementation Enhancement Combating desertification and land degradation in line with climate change adaptation in developing countries

Forestry Cooperation with ASEAN Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Cooperation between ASEAN and ROK and

Forestry Cooperation with ASEAN Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Cooperation between ASEAN and ROK and Plan of Actions (8 th ASEAN-ROK Summit, Vientiane Laos) Enhancing international and regional cooperation on mitigating climate change Preventing forest destruction by sharing policies, information and experience Bilateral Forestry Cooperation Forestry committees: Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Viet Nam Forestry projects for climate change mitigation and adaptation

ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Project Enhancement of human and institutional capacity to tackle SFM, carbon

ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Project Enhancement of human and institutional capacity to tackle SFM, carbon sequestration, watershed management; enrichment of biodiversity, restoration of forest ecosystem; and poverty alleviation Started from 2000 with 19 institutions from 9 countries Training & education programs for young foresters (5 Ph. Ds, 13 MSs)

ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit A Special Summit for marking the 20 th anniversary of the

ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit A Special Summit for marking the 20 th anniversary of the ROK’s dialogue partnership with ASEAN (June 1 -2, Jeju) All ASEAN leaders participated in this event The summit's theme: "Partnership for Real, Friendship for Good” Affirmation on closer ties with the adoption of the Joint Statement

Joint Statement and Forestry Cooperation Forestry cooperation was included in the Joint Statement Strengthen

Joint Statement and Forestry Cooperation Forestry cooperation was included in the Joint Statement Strengthen cooperation in REDD initiative, enhancement of SFM, wasteland restoration, and promotion of industrial forestation Korea’s proposal on the AFo. CO establishment was appreciated Concept paper on the AFo. CO establishment was provided (Jan. 2009) Consensus was made among forestry-related agencies before the Summit Relevant ministers and officials are tasked to implement the measures that are contained in the Joint Statement and to report regularly on the progress of the implementation at the ASEAN-ROK Summits ASEAN-ROK forestry ministers should undertake and complete the AFo. CO establishment

Opportunities for Strengthening Forestry Cooperation between ASEAN and ROK East Asia Climate Partnership ($200

Opportunities for Strengthening Forestry Cooperation between ASEAN and ROK East Asia Climate Partnership ($200 million, 2008~2012) “Seoul Initiative for Low Carbon Green Growth in East Asia” is adopted in East Asia Climate Forum (May 29, Seoul) Explore policy options including supporting sustainable forest management

Opportunities for Strengthening Forestry Cooperation between ASEAN and ROK Expansion of the Official Development

Opportunities for Strengthening Forestry Cooperation between ASEAN and ROK Expansion of the Official Development Assistance for ASEAN President Lee, Myung-bak reaffirmed ROK’s strong commitment to providing US$400 million in ODA capital for ASEAN by 2015 (June 1, 2009) A New Asia Initiative and a New Initiative for ASEAN Integration and Sustainable Development

Development of ASEAN-ROK Forestry Cooperation: Past, Now, and Future ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Project 2000

Development of ASEAN-ROK Forestry Cooperation: Past, Now, and Future ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Project 2000 Vientiane Declaration & Plan of Action 2004 Initiation of forestry cooperation b/w ASEAN and ROK Bilateral forestry cooperation (since 1987~) Commemorative Summit & Joint Statement 2009 Cooperation in climate change mitigation Strengthening cooperation in REDD, SFM, etc Prevention of forest destruction ROK’s proposal to establish the AFo. CO Asian Forest Cooperation Organization 2011 Implementing agency for ASEANROK forestry cooperation project Build-up of common ground for Asian forestry issues

II. Korea’s Ideas on the AFo. CO Framework

II. Korea’s Ideas on the AFo. CO Framework

Vision and Objective Vision: Sustainable development with green growth in Asia region Objective: The

Vision and Objective Vision: Sustainable development with green growth in Asia region Objective: The aim of the AFo. CO is to facilitate forestry cooperation among its members in preventing forest destruction, combating desertification, restoring and rehabilitating degraded lands, and promoting SFM for mitigating and adapting climate change

Membership State members § § Asian countries shall be members of the AFo. CO

Membership State members § § Asian countries shall be members of the AFo. CO At the beginning, ASEAN+ROK will be members and eventually expanded to other Asian countries Associate members § Diverse institutions working in research, education, business, NGOs and forest authorities from Asian countries Affiliate members § § § Countries and forestry-related institutions from outside of Asian region Forestry-related international organization and its regional office Limitation of participation in decision-making processes of the AFo. CO

Europe Asian Forest Cooperation Organization North America + Africa Central & South America Oceania

Europe Asian Forest Cooperation Organization North America + Africa Central & South America Oceania 1 st stage: ASEAN + ROK 2 nd stage: ASEAN + ROK + Others Affiliate members

Governance Assembly: Adoption of resolution, appointment of board members, etc Board: Development of AFo.

Governance Assembly: Adoption of resolution, appointment of board members, etc Board: Development of AFo. CO program, appointment of ED of Secretariat: Assisting the Board, implementing and managing projects approved by the Board and Assembly: All members Subsidiary bodies (if necessary) Regional Project Center A (if necessary) Board: State members Secretariat Regional Project Center B (if necessary) FAO, CBD, UNFCCC, CCD, ITTO, etc. Regional Project Center C (if necessary)

Finance Financial Sources Membership fees by Members § Membership fees by Associate and Affiliate

Finance Financial Sources Membership fees by Members § Membership fees by Associate and Affiliate Members § Voluntary contribution from Members and others § Other sources (voluntary contributions from hosting country) § Budget & Account Management Executive Director of secretariat will propose and be approved by Board § Assembly will endorse financial statement of the AFo. CO activities § Membership fees will be determined at the Assembly §

Activities Strengthen the capacity-building of member countries and facilitate technical cooperation Enhance the capacity

Activities Strengthen the capacity-building of member countries and facilitate technical cooperation Enhance the capacity to mobilize financial resources in the forestry sector Prevent deforestation, desertification, degradation of the land, and forest disaster Enhance forest carbon stocks and contribute to regional income growth Encourage joint research activities and exchange information

Expected Outcomes Sustainable Development with Green Growth Asian Leadership on International Forestry Issues Climate

Expected Outcomes Sustainable Development with Green Growth Asian Leadership on International Forestry Issues Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Promotion of Friendship among Asian countries • International support on Asian positions • Asian forest’s contribution to tackling climate change • Education & training of forest experts & students • Protection of Asia’s benefit in international negotiating processes • Opportunities for finance and technology transfer • Sharing of experience and traditional knowledge • Reducing burden of Asia’s industrial sector • Improvement of public image for member countries • Expansion of Asia’s role

III. Draft Convention on the AFo. CO

III. Draft Convention on the AFo. CO

Structure of the Draft Convention Preamble 1992 UNCED, UNFF, UNFCCC, UNCCD, ASEAN-ROK Summit Part

Structure of the Draft Convention Preamble 1992 UNCED, UNFF, UNFCCC, UNCCD, ASEAN-ROK Summit Part I. General Provisions Establishment of the AFo. CO, Rationale, Membership Part II. Governance of the AFo. CO Organizational structure: Assembly, Board, Secretariat Voting right, Budget and Accounts Part III. Legal Status and Procedures Legal personality, privileges, exemptions and immunities Signature and consent, Entry into force, Amendments and Termination, etc.

IV. Future Actions

IV. Future Actions

Future Actions: Overview Goal § Establishment of the AFo. CO proposed by the ROK

Future Actions: Overview Goal § Establishment of the AFo. CO proposed by the ROK and appreciated at the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit. Composition of Working Group (by mid July) • Suggestion on future works • Designation of delegate from each country • Inputs on draft Convention Preparation of draft Convention (by Mid Oct. ) • Distribution of revised draft Convention • Working Group activities for agreed draft Convention Entry in force of Convention (by 2011) • Adoption and signature of agreed draft Convention • Ratification by each country

Future Actions: Draft Timetable June 26, 2009: Suggestions on future works (12 th ASOF

Future Actions: Draft Timetable June 26, 2009: Suggestions on future works (12 th ASOF meeting) Mid July, 2009: Inputs on the draft AFo. CO Convention End of July, 2009: Distribution of revised draft Convention Mid Oct. 2009: Signature of agreed draft Convention (Ministerial meeting before ASEAN-ROK Summit) Until Oct. 2010: Entry into force of the Convention First half of 2011: The first Assembly/Board meeting of the AFo. CO

V. Suggestions to the 12 th ASOF

V. Suggestions to the 12 th ASOF

Suggestions to the 12 th ASOF meeting Consideration of Korea’s proposal on future works

Suggestions to the 12 th ASOF meeting Consideration of Korea’s proposal on future works to follow up the appreciation in ASEAN-Korean Summit Establishment of Working Group composing of ASEAN and ROK to implement the Joint Statement ASOF focal point for each country will be a focal point for WG Inputs on timetable for establishing the AFo. CO Suggestions on draft Convention prepared by KFS after the 12 th ASOF meeting

ASEAN Forest Park

ASEAN Forest Park

ASEAN Forest Park to g y Waneun g an G Indonesia (completed) Thailand HIGHWAY

ASEAN Forest Park to g y Waneun g an G Indonesia (completed) Thailand HIGHWAY Vietnam Cheongtae-san Recreation Forest Malaysia Myanmar Cambodia Singapore Laos Brunei Philippines

“One Vision, One Identity, One Community” “Partnership for Real, Friendship for Good” Thank you.

“One Vision, One Identity, One Community” “Partnership for Real, Friendship for Good” Thank you. “One Asia for Green Asia”