REDD in Nepal REDD Implementation Centre Ministry of

REDD+ in Nepal REDD Implementation Centre Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal 1

REDD+ in Nepal Vision Enhanced carbon and non-carbon benefits of forest ecosystems contribute to the prosperity of the people of Nepal. Mission To strengthen the resilience of forest ecosystems for emission reductions and increased environmental, social, and economic benefits through improved policies, measures and institutions with enhanced stakeholder capacity, capability and inclusiveness. 2

REDD+ in Nepal REDD+ Stratey ERPD Phase 1: Readiness (Preparation/ Strategies) FRL Phase 2: Implementation of Strategies and Investments Phase 3: Results-Based Payment Full MRV system required 3

REDD+ in Nepal Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Carbon Fund Emission Reductions Program Document (ER-PD) ER Program Name and Country: Terai Arc Landscape, Nepal 4

Pilot Programs REDD+ Himalaya (Phase I) : 2015 -2018 REDD+ Himalaya (Phase II) : 2019 -2020 Name of the Project Capacity Building of Nepal Component on REDD+ Himalayas: Developing and Using Experience in Implementing REDD+ In the Himalayas Objective Capacity building of Nepal on REDD+ Expected Outcome Enhanced capacity of Nepal on REDD+ Area of Coverage Gorkha, Dolakha and Chitwan Districts Donor Agency, Collaborating Agency GIZ, ICIMOD Concerned Institution/ Division/Department REDD Implementation Centre, Babarmahal Funding Type Off Treasury Off Budget 5

Implementation Phase Program 1. Emission Reduction Program Documents (ERPD) Enhanced forest system to reduce Emission Investment on Forest, Climate and People 2019 2020 2021 2022 Enhanced Environment al, social and Economical benefits 2023 2024 2025 6

ER Program Interventions 7. Protected Area Management 6. Integrated land use planning to reduce forest conversion while advancing needed infrastructure 5. Scale up propoor Leasehold Forestry 1. Improve the management practices under CBFM models building on traditional & customary practices 4. Expand alternative energy with biogas plants and improved cookstoves 3. Engage private sector forestry through improved access to finance and inputs 2. Transfer of National Forests to Community and Collaborative FUGs 7

ER Program: Emission Reductions (10 years) A) Total ERs generated: 36 Mt. CO 2 e B) Buffer set aside (19%): C) ERs for trading (A-B): 7 Mt. CO 2 e 29 Mt. CO 2 e D) ERs sold to Carbon Fund: E) ERs Remaining (C-D): 14 Mt. CO 2 e 15 Mt. CO 2 e 8

Where is Nepal in REDD+? Demonstration phase Establishment of REDD Cell ( Now REDD IC), Mo. FE ER-PIN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ER-PD 2015 2016 ERPA 2017 1 st Payment 2023 FIP R-PIN R-PP Implementation of R-PP, MRV system & R- package developed Readiness phase 1 National FRL submitted National REDD+ Strategy Readiness phase 2 9

Conclusion Thank You 10