Country Workplan for the Russian Federation. To improve response planning, im...ENPI FLEG
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Country Workplan for the Russian Federation. To improve response planning, implementation, interagency and intergovernmental collaboration to combat illegal forest uses (RUS)
Brief Review of the Forest Policy and Forest Legislation of the Republic of B...ENPI FLEG
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Brief Review of the Forest Policy and Forest Legislation of the Republic of Belarus: Approaches to Ensure Legality of Forest Use, Tackling Illegal Logging and Trade and Control over Activities of Logging and Timber Trade Enterprises
The document summarizes an ENPI FLEG Regional Conference that took place in Chisinau, Moldova in July 2010. The conference brought together 12 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to discuss ongoing efforts to improve forest law enforcement and governance through pilot projects implemented by the World Bank, WWF, and IUCN. The overall objective is to contribute to sustainable forest management practices, strengthened rule of law, and improved livelihoods with a focus on environmental sustainability, human rights, and gender equity. Progress to date includes substantive analysis, communications activities, workshops, and surveys to assess needs and increase awareness, commitment, and regional collaboration on these issues.
This document summarizes a regional conference on improving forest law enforcement and governance (FLEG) in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It discusses:
1) The importance of forests and challenges of forest governance, including dependence on forests, economic value of wood trade, and costs of poor governance like corruption and illegal logging.
2) The Eastern Europe and North Asia FLEG process which began in 2004 to address these issues, including national and international declarations and an action plan to strengthen legislation, institutions, and cooperation.
3) Next steps for implementation including support from international organizations like the World Bank, ongoing monitoring and reporting of progress, and ensuring momentum is maintained.
Belarus' country priorities from 2013-2016 included updating forest policy and legislation, optimizing forest management systems, improving forestry training, and forest communication strategies. Key results included supporting strategic planning reforms through 2030, passing a new Forestry Code in 2016, and improving timber tracking systems. Forest managers participated in study tours and workshops on sustainable practices. FLEG helped introduce dialogue and new economic opportunities for rural communities based on forests. FLEG-supported policies will regulate ongoing forest management and strengthen international cooperation.
The document discusses the transition to clean energy and sustainable technologies. It provides examples of innovative clean energy technologies and summarizes benefits of investing in solar energy research, including a triple return on investment, 50% reduction in solar costs, and significant emissions reductions. However, it notes that political and economic factors have prevented a full transition, with politicians influenced by fossil fuel industries resisting climate policies due to perceived economic threats. It calls for governments and citizens to transform systems from a corporatocracy to a true democracy that supports well-being and sustainability.
Brief Review of the Forest Policy and Forest Legislation of the Republic of B...ENPI FLEG
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Brief Review of the Forest Policy and Forest Legislation of the Republic of Belarus: Approaches to Ensure Legality of Forest Use, Tackling Illegal Logging and Trade and Control over Activities of Logging and Timber Trade Enterprises
The document summarizes an ENPI FLEG Regional Conference that took place in Chisinau, Moldova in July 2010. The conference brought together 12 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to discuss ongoing efforts to improve forest law enforcement and governance through pilot projects implemented by the World Bank, WWF, and IUCN. The overall objective is to contribute to sustainable forest management practices, strengthened rule of law, and improved livelihoods with a focus on environmental sustainability, human rights, and gender equity. Progress to date includes substantive analysis, communications activities, workshops, and surveys to assess needs and increase awareness, commitment, and regional collaboration on these issues.
This document summarizes a regional conference on improving forest law enforcement and governance (FLEG) in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It discusses:
1) The importance of forests and challenges of forest governance, including dependence on forests, economic value of wood trade, and costs of poor governance like corruption and illegal logging.
2) The Eastern Europe and North Asia FLEG process which began in 2004 to address these issues, including national and international declarations and an action plan to strengthen legislation, institutions, and cooperation.
3) Next steps for implementation including support from international organizations like the World Bank, ongoing monitoring and reporting of progress, and ensuring momentum is maintained.
Belarus' country priorities from 2013-2016 included updating forest policy and legislation, optimizing forest management systems, improving forestry training, and forest communication strategies. Key results included supporting strategic planning reforms through 2030, passing a new Forestry Code in 2016, and improving timber tracking systems. Forest managers participated in study tours and workshops on sustainable practices. FLEG helped introduce dialogue and new economic opportunities for rural communities based on forests. FLEG-supported policies will regulate ongoing forest management and strengthen international cooperation.
The document discusses the transition to clean energy and sustainable technologies. It provides examples of innovative clean energy technologies and summarizes benefits of investing in solar energy research, including a triple return on investment, 50% reduction in solar costs, and significant emissions reductions. However, it notes that political and economic factors have prevented a full transition, with politicians influenced by fossil fuel industries resisting climate policies due to perceived economic threats. It calls for governments and citizens to transform systems from a corporatocracy to a true democracy that supports well-being and sustainability.
The document summarizes the key results and activities of the FLEG II Country Program in Armenia from 2013 to 2016. It discusses priority areas including improving forest law and policy, building human capacity, increasing public awareness, strengthening sustainable forest management, and improving FLEG planning and monitoring. Key results included establishing public monitoring of forests to empower citizens to protect forests, training volunteers, using satellite imagery, and generating media attention. The program also introduced briquetting to reduce fuelwood consumption and donated efficient stoves. An exit strategy is to transition to a forest landscape restoration approach building on FLEG successes.
The document summarizes the 4th Steering Committee Meeting held in Brussels, Belgium on December 12-13, 2016. It provides an overview of Azerbaijan's country presentation, including key priority areas from 2013 to 2016 such as developing a young foresters' movement and strengthening staff capacity in the forest sector. It also outlines key results achieved in areas like sustainable forest management, training programs, and climate change adaptation. Ideas for future initiatives are presented, such as restoring forest landscapes and introducing information technologies to support forest management and monitoring.
1) The document summarizes key results from Georgia's FLEG II Program from 2013-2016, including drafting a new Forest Code, developing supporting legislation, and building capacity of government institutions and forest users.
2) The program supported sustainable forest management practices through developing sustainable forest management plans, facilitating natural regeneration, and establishing a protected area. It also increased public awareness through educational activities.
3) A success story highlighted a video contest winner that depicted program objectives simply. Another success was reaching an agreement to manage the forests of Tusheti Protected Landscape locally, though it presented challenges of an unprecedented institutional setup and capacity building needs.
The 4th Steering Committee Meeting covered Moldova's priority areas in forest law enforcement and governance (FLEG) from 2013 to 2016. Key results included reforms to Moldova's forest institutional structure based on FLEG data, expanded forested areas, and development of a wood traceability system. Capacity building efforts trained local stakeholders in sustainable forest management. Outreach increased public awareness of FLEG through media coverage and educational events. An exit strategy was discussed to sustain FLEG progress through existing agencies like Moldsilva and projects from the World Bank and IUCN.
The document summarizes key results from Russia's participation in the FLEG II program from 2013 to 2016. The priority areas included improving FLEG planning and monitoring, building human resource capacity, facilitating actions by forest companies, safeguarding community rights, and increasing transparency. Key results included developing modular education programs, publishing recommendations to improve regulations, conducting surveys of suppliers to the EU market, and preparing maps and assessments of sustainable forest management. The exit strategy focused on delegating activities, transferring products, institutionalizing processes, and finding alternative funding. The program engaged stakeholders across Russia and in neighboring countries.
The 4th Steering Committee Meeting for Ukraine's country presentation summarized key results from 2013 to 2016 under the FLEG-2 Program. Priority areas included supporting forest policy and strategy dialogue, improving forest law enforcement and governance, and increasing transparency and public awareness. Despite challenges, the program team maintained priorities of reforming the forest sector. Key results included analytical works that informed legislative reforms, increased awareness of forest issues, and trainings on topics like GIS and forest management. An exit strategy aims to continue efforts through working groups, experts on committees, and NGO partnerships to further reforms and ensure sustainability of the FLEG-2 Program's initiatives.
The members of the "FLEG II Program - Complementary Measures for Georgia and Armenia" met in Armenia to discuss progress and plan future activities. The meeting reviewed recommendations from the main FLEG II program and the mid-term review. Country representatives from Armenia and Georgia presented updates and work plans for the coming year. The meeting approved the country work plans with some modifications. The program will continue supporting forestry policy development, sustainable forest management, and capacity building in Armenia and Georgia.
International experience in development of timber tracking systemsENPI FLEG
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The document provides an overview of timber tracking systems used internationally. It describes systems used in several tropical timber exporting countries as well as some European countries. For the tropical countries, it outlines timber tracking systems that are state-mandated and aim to monitor timber flows from harvest to processing. These systems use a mix of individual log identification methods like tagging alongside balance-based monitoring of timber volumes. The systems described aim to establish oversight and legality across international supply chains for timber trade.
Analysis of legislation and practice of hunting in some EU countriesENPI FLEG
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This document provides a summary of the legal hunting framework in EU countries. Key points include:
1) Hunting is primarily regulated by the EU Birds Directive (1979) and Habitats Directive (1992) which member states must comply with.
2) International conventions like CITES, CMS, and the Bern Convention also influence hunting policy.
3) The EU has established guidelines for sustainable hunting practices and collects hunting statistics to monitor bird populations.
4) Sustainable hunting is supported through the Natura 2000 protected areas network, involving hunters in habitat and species management.