Background Readings

Cowling, P., DeValue, K., & Rosenbaum, K. (2014). Assessing forest governance: A practical guide to data collection, analysis and use. Washington DC: PROFOR and FAO. Retrieved from http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2014/07/09/000016351_20140709140809/Rendered/PDF/891450WP0P14470sForestGov0web0FINAL.pdf Links to an external site.

Maidell, M., Cheney, E., & Rametsteiner, E. (2012). A common framework to assess and monitor forest governance. ETFRN News, 53, April 2012. Retrieved from http://www.etfrn.org/file.php/66/2.1.m.maidell-e.cheney-e.rametsteiner.pdf Download http://www.etfrn.org/file.php/66/2.1.m.maidell-e.cheney-e.rametsteiner.pdf

Video Cases

or TOPIC 4: Forest Governance in Action, we provide three (3) cases of forest governance activities that demonstrate the pillars and principles of good governance. In the first video, we present how FLEGT voluntary partnership agreements contribute to effective forest governance. Meanwhile, the other two videos present REDD+ cases from Nepal and Brazil showing how REDD+ experiences achieve the goals of SFM.

1. European Forest Institute. (n.d.). Fighting illegal logging: FLEGT voluntary partnership agreements.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhdJghv6gGY

2. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). (2012). REDD+ for green communities: Lesson from a pilot project in Nepal.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjfTF9sVtxo

3. Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). (2013). Land tenure and REDD+: Lessons from Brazil.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elfX_DEcoLg

Self-directed Test

There is no online self-directed test for the week.

Online Discussion

Forum Activity 1.4: REDD+ Mechanisms and SFM

Follow the instructions at Online Discussions page to participate in Forum Activity 1.4: REDD+ Mechanisms and SFM .

Discussion Question

Which between Nepal and Brazil has a more accountable, effective, efficient, equitable, participatory, and transparent REDD+ mechanism? Explain your answer using less than 500 words.

Assignments

Assignment 1.4: Indicators of Forest Governance in Action

Start working on Assignment 1.4: Indicators of Forest Governance in Action. The assignment will be opened on Tuesday right after you view the video lecture on Monday of this week. It is due on Day 7 of next week by 11:59 PM. For detailed procedures, requirements and grading criteria to complete the assignment, follow the instructions at Assignment 1.4: Indicators of Forest Governance in Action .