Fwd: forests-l digest: July 29, 2014

1. FYI: Release of Training Manual and Training Video on Social and Gender Equity in the Context of Forests and Climate Change

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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:09:36 +0700
Subject: FYI: Release of Training Manual and Training Video on Social and Gender Equity in the Context of Forests and Climate Change

Dear CLIMATE-L and FORESTS-L Colleagues,

You may be interested by the two new releases below.

Sincerely.

Training Manual Launched to Improve Social Equity in Forests and Climate Change Context
The USAID-funded Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in the Mekong (GREEN Mekong) program recently completed a seminal training publication entitled "Improving grassroots equity in the forests and climate change context". The manual aims to develop the knowledge and capacities of grassroots facilitators to conduct meaningful participatory processes that can improve social equity and inclusion in forest-based climate change mitigation policy frameworks, mechanisms and projects. Using innovative training approaches and methodologies grounded on experiential learning principles, this manual differs from typical REDD+ materials as it focuses on the 'how' rather than the 'what' of equity. It will help grassroots stakeholders to generate valuable opinions and positions about forests and climate change related developments. This manual will be translated into all Mekong region languages for wider use by grassroots actors. Please click here or type: http://www.recoftc.org/site/resources/Improving-grassroots-equity-in-forests-and-climate-change-context-a-training-manual.php  to learn more and download a free copy of the training manual.

Training Video Explains Gender Equity in the Context of Forests and Climate Change

The USAID-funded programs Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in Mekong (GREEN Mekong) and Lowering Emissions in Asia's Forests (USAID LEAF) have collaborated to produce a training video on gender equity. The video compliments training programs that target climate change and community forestry practitioners; it emphasizes gender equity as a key element for sustainable climate change initiatives focusing on Mekong's forests, including REDD+. The video explains the concept of gender equity and outlines best practices that can inform climate change initiatives on the ground. Shot in Vientiane in Lao PDR and the Baan Thung Yao community forest in Thailand, the video features grassroots and institutional knowledge and experience, on forest governance and management practices. For more information on the video or to watch it, Please click here or type: http://www.recoftc.org/site/resources/A-Fair-Climate-Gender-Equity-in-REDD-.php 

Etienne DELATTRE
Chief of Party (COP)
Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in the Mekong



RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests
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Fwd: land-l digest: July 28, 2014

LAND-L Digest for Monday, July 28, 2014.

1. Land Update - 28 July 2014 - Land Policy & Practice



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A compilation of items recently posted to the Land Policy & Practice knowledgebase Latest News - 28 July 2014 Global Soil Partnership Endorses Plans of Action 24_July_2014: The second session of the Plenary Assembly of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) has endorsed a number of measures to safeguard soil resources, including four Plans of Action, a global soil information system, a capacity development program, and a report on world soil resources. Recommendations of the Plans of Action include strong government regulations and investments for sustainable management of soils that contribute to the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and poverty. continued...   Global Soil Partnership Issues Third Newsletter July_2014: The third issue of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Newsletter includes updates on: the second session of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS); preparation of the 'Status of the World Soils Resources Report' (SWSR); establishment of the Healthy Soils Facility; the GSP Plenary Assembly in July; launch of the educational Soils Badge; progress by Regional Soil Partnerships (RSPs); and upcoming events. continued...   CIFOR Update Analyzes SBSTA Outcomes July_2014: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) released its July 2014 News Update containing an analysis of the outcomes of the meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific and Technical Advice (SBSTA) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). continued...   ITPGR Secretariat Issues Publication on Farmers and Climate Change July_2014: The Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGR) has published a booklet titled, "Enabling Farmers to Face Climate Change,' which provides an overview of the projects that are being implemented as part of the second project portfolio of the ITPGR Benefit-sharing Fund. continued...   UNCCD Updates on 5th National Reporting Cycle, CSO Panel Releases First Newsletter 21_July_2014: The Secretariat of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has reported that, with ten days to go before the deadline for submission of national reports, 31% of all national reports have been submitted and over 50% are expected soon. National reports for the 5th reporting and review cycle are due on 31 July 2014. continued...   Member States Approve Draft Outcome of SIDS Conference 11_July_2014: UN Member States approved the Draft Outcome of the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), titled 'SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action [S.A.M.O.A.] Pathway,' concluding the work of the Preparatory Committee for the conference, on 11 July 2014. continued...   Land Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events 69th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 69) New York City, US 16 Sep - 1 Oct International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition Rome, Lazio, Italy 18 Sep - 19 Sep 2014 Climate Summit New York City, US 23 Sep Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety COP-MOP 7 Pyeongchang, Gangwon (Kangwon-do), Republic of Korea 29 Sep - 3 Oct CBD COP 12 Pyeongchang, Gangwon (Kangwon-do), Republic of Korea 6 Oct - 17 Oct Africa Conference on Land Grabs 2014 Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa 27 Oct - 30 Oct 47th Meeting of the GEF Council Washington D.C., US 28 Oct - 30 Oct CMS COP 11 Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador 3 Nov - 9 Nov Second Natural Capital Summit of the Natural Capital Initiative London, England, UK 6 Nov - 7 Nov IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 12 Nov - 19 Nov GEO-XI Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon 13 Nov - 14 Nov 5th International Conference on Drylands, Deserts and Desertification Israel 17 Nov - 20 Nov UNFCCC COP 20 Lima, Peru 1 Dec - 12 Dec Global Landscapes Forum Lima, Peru 6 Dec - 7 Dec Third Session of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Plenary Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 10 Jan - 17 Jan    Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our  Land Policy & Practice  Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) Please send suggestions for articles to Lauren Anderson at lauren@iisd.org Funding for Land Policy & Practice has been provided by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Global Program Climate Change

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Fwd: FYI: Release of Training Manual and Training Video on Social and Gender Equity in the Context of Forests and Climate Change

Dear CLIMATE-L and FORESTS-L Colleagues,

You may be interested by the two new releases below.

Sincerely.

Training Manual Launched to Improve Social Equity in Forests and Climate Change Context
The USAID-funded Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in the Mekong (GREEN Mekong) program recently completed a seminal training publication entitled "Improving grassroots equity in the forests and climate change context". The manual aims to develop the knowledge and capacities of grassroots facilitators to conduct meaningful participatory processes that can improve social equity and inclusion in forest-based climate change mitigation policy frameworks, mechanisms and projects. Using innovative training approaches and methodologies grounded on experiential learning principles, this manual differs from typical REDD+ materials as it focuses on the 'how' rather than the 'what' of equity. It will help grassroots stakeholders to generate valuable opinions and positions about forests and climate change related developments. This manual will be translated into all Mekong region languages for wider use by grassroots actors. Please click here or type: http://www.recoftc.org/site/resources/Improving-grassroots-equity-in-forests-and-climate-change-context-a-training-manual.php  to learn more and download a free copy of the training manual.

Training Video Explains Gender Equity in the Context of Forests and Climate Change

The USAID-funded programs Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in Mekong (GREEN Mekong) and Lowering Emissions in Asia's Forests (USAID LEAF) have collaborated to produce a training video on gender equity. The video compliments training programs that target climate change and community forestry practitioners; it emphasizes gender equity as a key element for sustainable climate change initiatives focusing on Mekong's forests, including REDD+. The video explains the concept of gender equity and outlines best practices that can inform climate change initiatives on the ground. Shot in Vientiane in Lao PDR and the Baan Thung Yao community forest in Thailand, the video features grassroots and institutional knowledge and experience, on forest governance and management practices. For more information on the video or to watch it, Please click here or type: http://www.recoftc.org/site/resources/A-Fair-Climate-Gender-Equity-in-REDD-.php 

Etienne DELATTRE
Chief of Party (COP)
Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in the Mekong



RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests
P.O. Box 1111, Kasetsart Post Office, Bangkok 10903 Thailand
Tel:+66 (0)2 940 5700 Ext. 4122   
Email: etienne.delattre@recoftc.org
Skype: etiennedelattre
Website: www.recoftc.org

www.facebook.com/recoftc

www.twitter.com/RECOFTC

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FW: Nominate civil society speakers and attendees for the UN 2014 Climate Summit

Para la traducción en español de este mensaje, haga clic aquí. Pour la traduction française de ce message, veuillez cliquer ici.   Nominate civil society speakers and attendees for the UN Secretary-General's 2014 Climate Summit     Dear Colleagues,   At the request of the United Nations Secretary-General's Climate Change Support Team (CCST), the UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is conducting an open process to obtain nominations for 4 civil society speakers and 34 additional civil society attendees for the Secretary-General's 2014 Climate Summit, which will take place on 23 September at UN Headquarters in New York. The roles for these representatives are outlined in Section A below. 18 of the 38 representatives will receive travel funding from the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.   Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has invited Heads of State and Government along with leaders from business, finance, and civil society to the Climate Summit to catalyze ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience, and to mobilize political will toward achieving an ambitious, legally binding international climate change agreement by 2015. Complete information about the Climate Summit is available here.   Please read this entire email if you will participate in this process, as it has a few steps and specific requirements.                                                                                             Kindly note: this nomination process is not open to representatives of the private sector. Participation of the private sector in the Climate Summit is facilitated by the UN Global Compact and the CCST.     A. Submit nominations for the following 4 civil society speaking roles and 34 additional attendees for the Climate Summit       1. The following 18 civil society roles in the Climate Summit will receive travel funding from the Executive Office of the Secretary General. All candidates must be representatives of civil society organizations.   a) One speaker in the Opening of the 2014 Climate Summit on behalf of civil society at large Criteria: For this speaking role, the CCST is seeking a young woman (under the age of 30) from a developing country. Candidates must have a proven track record of effective advocacy or implementation of community based solutions for climate change mitigation or adaptation, as well as proven strong communication and public speaking skills. This speaker will collaborate with a diverse civil society Selection and Drafting Committee for the development of this statement (see Section C below).   b) Three panellists for the Thematic Debate "Voices from the Climate Frontlines" (organized by UNICEF and UN Women) Criteria: Candidates must be able to proficiently address the questions in the concept note for this Thematic Debate. At least one of these panelist roles will be given to an Indigenous person, and at least one will be given to a person under the age of 30. Two panellists will be from a developing country, and one from a developed country.   c) 14 Summit Attendees Criteria: Candidates must have a proven track record of effective advocacy or implementation of community based solutions for climate change mitigation or adaptation. These attendees will not have speaking roles in the Summit programme.   2. An additional 20 civil society representatives will be invited to attend the Summit through this nomination process without offer of travel funding support. These representatives will not have speaking roles in the Summit programme.       B.  Instructions for submitting nominations to UN-NGLS       Please submit your nominations using this online form. All nominations will automatically load into a google doc spreadsheet, published here.    Before submitting a nominee, please confirm the nominee: is a representative of a civil society organization, and officially authorized by their organization/network to speak on the organization/network's behalf. has a proven track record of effective advocacy or implementation of community based solutions for climate change mitigation or adaptation. has excellent competency with climate change issues, experience with presenting climate change issues in public fora, and demonstrated ability to engage constructively with a variety of stakeholders. for a speaking role: is a compelling public speaker (the online nomination form requests links to writing samples or remarks delivered at speaking engagements). is available to be at UN Headquarters in NY at 8:30am on 23 September, and for travel if necessary. The nominee must have a US visa, or be able to obtain one within 3 weeks, for travel to the US. Please note that the Climate Summit also involves Action Area Sessions, and leaders of civil society, non-governmental organizations and indigenous peoples that are actively contributing to announcements for those Sessions have already received invitations to the Summit via another process. Anyone receiving an invitation for an Action Area Session will not be considered for opportunities provided via this process to attend the Summit. Please check with potential nominees to see if they have received an invitation to an Action Area Session before submitting them to this process. The list of attendees for the Action Area Sessions will be provided to the civil society Selection and Drafting Committee for this process.       C.  Apply for the civil society Selection and Drafting Committee       A civil society Selection and Drafting Committee will be facilitated by UN-NGLS to evaluate all nominees and determine a short-list of 76 candidates for the roles outlined above in Section A. 36 candidates will be submitted to the Secretary-General's CCST for the 18 funded roles; and 40 candidates will be submitted to the Secretary-General's CCST for the 20 unfunded attendees.   The final selection of speakers will be made by the Secretary-General's CCST, with input by UNICEF / UN Women for the roles in the Thematic Session "Voices from the Climate Frontlines," ensuring regional, gender and age balance, and diversity of expertise.   The civil society Selection and Drafting Committee will also serve to collaborate on the drafting of the statement to be delivered by the civil society speaker selected for the Opening of the Summit, to enable a diversity of constituencies to contribute perspectives to these remarks.   To learn more about the Selection and Drafting Committee, and to apply to be a member, please click here.   Please note that members of the Selection and Drafting Committee cannot be considered for the civil society roles in the Climate Summit to be filled through this process.       D.  Timeline for participation in the nomination process       Friday, 8 August:  Deadline for applications to participate in the civil society Selection Committee Friday, 15 August:  Deadline for submission of civil society speaker nominations Wednesday, 20 August, 8:00-10:00am EST:  Selection Committee conference call #1 Thursday, 21 August, 8:00-10:00am EST: Selection Committee conference call #2 Friday, 22 August, 8:00-10:00am EST:  Selection Committee conference call #3 (if necessary)       E.  Visa arrangements       The Secretary-General's CCST will provide an invitation letter for the selected civil society speakers and attendees. These participants will be responsible for obtaining their visas for travel. Please confirm with candidates you are considering for nominations that the US Embassy/consulate in their home country will be able to issue a visa for travel to the US within 3 weeks.   We look forward to receiving your submissions. Thank you and best regards,   UN-NGLS       United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) Web:   www.un-ngls.org Email: info@un-ngls.org Sign up for the UN-NGLS listserv here