Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop
on Afforestation and Reforestation Projects Development under the CDM
Organized by
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and
Seoul National University (SNU)
In collaboration with
Korea Forest Service, Korea Green Foundation and UNDP
Date: 8 ~12 September 2008
Venue: Hoam Convention Center Find the Venue (Click)
This Workshop will be held within the framework of ITTO project PD 359/05 Rev.1 (F) `Building Capacity to Develop and Implement Afforestation and Reforestation Projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (AR-CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol`. The objective of the Workshop is to promote the understanding of the rules and procedures of AR-CDM and encourage country level initiatives in promoting AR-CDM project activities in line with the ITTO Guidelines for the Restoration, Management and Rehabilitation of Degraded and Secondary Tropical Forests.
The Workshop will be conducted in English and the target groups are invited participants from ITTO member countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It will be organized with the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea through the Seoul National University.
Provisional Programme
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Registration |
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Opening Session | |
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Welcome Address by Representative of |
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09.15 - 09:25 AM |
Address by Representative of ITTO |
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09:25 - 09:35 AM |
Address by Representative of Korea Forest Service |
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09:35 - 09:45 AM |
Address by Representative of Korea Green Foundation |
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09:45 - 10.20 AM |
Background information and administrative arrangements for the Workshop by Ma Hwan Ok, Projects Manager, ITTO |
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10.20 - 11.00 AM |
Group Photo Coffee/tea break |
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11.00 - 11.30 AM |
Introduction to UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and forestry CDM projects |
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11.30 - 12.30 PM |
Introduction to the procedures for the development of AR CDM projects- concepts of baseline, additionality and leakages, monitoring and verification including an overview of approved methodologies for carbon sequestration projects and selection of an appropriate methodology by Promode Kant |
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Lunch break |
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Afforestation and Reforestation Activities in Korea by Dr. Kong |
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Country presentation (each 10 min) Project idea for Afforestation & Reforestation CDM Project Activities Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vanuatu |
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4.30 - 5.00 PM |
Coffee/tea break |
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5.00 - 6.00 PM |
Introduction and work on Section A of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Tatsushi HEMMI 1. Project description and boundaries 2. Eligibility assessment |
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7.00 - 8.30 PM |
COCKTAIL RECEPTION |
TUESDAY, 9 September
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SESSION TWO: Work on Section B of PDD | |
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Introduction and work on Section B ? baseline & monitoring methodology of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Promode Kant 1. Applicability of baseline and monitoring methodologies 2. Additionality tests 3. Monitoring methodology and monitoring plan |
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Coffee/tea break |
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Introduction and work on Section B ? baseline & monitoring methodology of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Promode Kant 1. Applicability of baseline and monitoring methodologies 2. Additionality tests 3. Monitoring methodology and monitoring plan |
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12.30-2.00 AM |
Lunch break |
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SESSION THREE: Work on Section C of PDD | |
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Introduction and work on Section C (ex-ante estimation of carbon sequestration under project scenario) of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Promode Kant 1. Project carbon stock from non-trees and trees 2. Above ground and below ground biomass estimation 3. Estimation of leakage during project period |
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Coffee/tea break |
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Introduction and work on Section C (ex-ante estimation of carbon sequestration under project scenario) of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Promode Kant
1. Project carbon stock from non-trees and trees 2. Above ground and below ground biomass estimation 3. Estimation of leakage during project period |
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WEDNESDAY, 10 September
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SESSION FOUR: Forest carbon markets and REDD | |
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08.30-11.30 AM |
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11.30-12.30 PM |
Lunch break |
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2:00-6.00 PM |
Presentation on Sections A, B and C of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by country groups Wrap Up |
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THURSDAY, 11 September
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SESSION SIX: Work on Sections D, E & F of PDD | |
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Introduction and work on Sections D (environmental impacts) of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Tatsushi HEMMI 1. Technical assessment of environmental impacts 2. Transboundary impacts 3. Risks and countermeasures |
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Introduction and work on E (socio-economic impacts) of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Tatsushi HEMMI 1. Present socio-economic status of the project neighborhood 2. Direct income and employment generation from project activities 3. Downstream and dispersed socio-economic impacts 4. Risks and remedies |
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Coffee/tea break |
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Introduction and work on Section F (stakeholders comments) of small-scale AR-CDM PDD by Promode Kant 1. Identification of key stakeholders and taking their views 2. Analysis and incorporation of stakeholders views in project design 3. Institutionalizing stakeholders' participation in the project |
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Lunch break |
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SESSION SEVEN: Work on Section D, E, F of PDD and Discussion on forestry CDM activities | |
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Work on Sections D, E, F of small-scale AR-CDM PDD |
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Coffee/tea break |
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Discussion on promotion of forestry CDM project activities in Asia-Pacific region - Legal and institutional issues - Technical issues - Stakeholders analysis - Investment and market development |
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FRIDAY, 12 September
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SESSION EIGHT: Presentation on prepared PDDs | |
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Presentation on prepared AR CDM PDD by country groups (each 10-15 min). Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vanuatu |
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10.30-10.50 AM |
Coffee/tea break |
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Closing Session | |
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10.50-11.20 PM |
Wrap Up & Closing |
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END OF WORKSHOP | |