Strategic Platform for Sustainable Landscapes in Lao PDR
The Lao PDR Landscapes and Livelihoods Project aims to establish a strategic platform for sustainable landscapes to address the fragmentation of investments, institutions, incentives, and information. By enhancing coordination and efficiency, the project aligns with key government priorities related to REDD+, sustainable development goals, forestry, and more. Through partnerships and strategic planning at national and provincial levels, the project seeks to promote investments in Lao landscapes for long-term sustainability.
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Lao PDR Landscapes and Livelihoods Project (IDA/GEF +) (IDA/GEF +) 1
Outline: Outline: 1. 1. Why is a strategic platform for sustainable landscapes Why is a strategic platform for sustainable landscapes needed? needed? Toward a Strategic Platform for Investment in Landscapes Toward a Strategic Platform for Investment in Landscapes Structure of the platform Structure of the platform Detail of Project Design Detail of Project Design 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
Why is a strategic platform for sustainable Why is a strategic platform for sustainable landscapes needed? landscapes needed? Fragmentation of investments, institutions, incentives, and information is very expensive. A more efficient, cost-effective programmatic approach could deliver greater synergetic results than business as usual.
Support to Key Government Priorities 2020 REDD+ 2025 - National Socio-Economic Development Plan Sustainable Development Goals Forestry Law Water and Water Resources Law Land Law Forestry Strategy to 2020 National Tourism Strategy 2020 National Green Growth Strategy 2030 Emerging National REDD+ Strategy 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions 2030 2020 2015
TOPIC: Platform for Investment in Lao Landscapes Project 3: ERPA Company 2 Analytics Partner 1 Market 3 Project 2: IFC Market 1 Policies Market 2 Partner 1 Company 1 Partner 2 Project1 : IDA/GE F Project 4: GCF Govt institutions 5
Toward a Strategic Platform for Investment in Landscapes Toward a Strategic Platform for Investment in Landscapes Landscape definition in Lao context Objective of the platform How can we make it happen? - Build on existing mechanism: Roundtable Meeting, National Green Growth Steering Committee At what levels? - National level - Provincial level
Structure of the platform National - Chaired by? - Secretariat - Technical team - Members Provincial - Chaired by Governor/Vice Governors Members
We also discussed details of project design Project should identify needs, define landscape, set criteria for landscape selection More ministries want to be part of the project Linkage between national and sub-national Legal and regulatory framework and enforcement Community engagement and participation Incentives for credible private sector (e.g. Tourism, plantation, agriculture) Offset
Monitoring and evaluation implementation Metrics: Aligned with the NSEDP, National Green Growth Strategy and sector targets, Lao PDR s UNFCCC NDC, UNCBD NBSAP, etc., + a handful of indicators important to measure the effectiveness of the platform itself. National impact level: 70% forest cover 5% improvement per year in Protected Area management effectiveness (score on Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool) 5% green job growth per year from the portfolio of projects in the landscapes platform Portfolio and platform processes: $ invested $ in project pipeline # partners, projects and financing sources participating # defined landscapes, provinces, and districts where a coordinated programmatic approach to project development and implementation is being actively pursued. 2019: 3 landscapes, 3 provinces 2020: 3 landscapes, 3 provinces, XX districts 2021: 6 landscapes, 6 provinces, XX districts 2022: 8 landscapes, 8 provinces, XX districts 2023: 12 landscapes, 12 provinces, XXX districts monitoring and evaluation 9
