Major Programme 2.4: Forestry
(All amounts in US$ 000)
|
Programme
|
2002-03 Programme of Work
|
RG Programme Change
|
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
ZRG Programme Change
|
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
241
|
Forest Resources
|
7,887
|
673
|
8,560
|
(1,038)
|
7,522
|
242
|
Forest Products and Economics
|
6,032
|
2,602
|
8,634
|
(446)
|
8,188
|
243
|
Forestry Policy and Institutions
|
7,516
|
(1,981)
|
5,535
|
(455)
|
5,080
|
244
|
Forestry Information and Liaison
|
4,265
|
402
|
4,667
|
(313)
|
4,354
|
249
|
Programme Management
|
4,929
|
236
|
5,165
|
(45)
|
5,120
|
Total
|
|
30,629
|
1,932
|
32,561
|
(2,297)
|
30,264
|
Main Substantive Thrusts and Priorities
187. Sustainable forest management has three main dimensions: environmental, economic and social. The structure under Major Programme 2.4 Forestry has been adjusted to provide roughly comparable emphasis to each of these major themes:
- Programme 2.4.1: Forest Resources which is to address primarily the environmental functions of
forests, including key aspects of forest conservation and management and hence
primarily Strategic objectives D1 and D2;
- Programme 2.4.2: Forest Products and Economics (formerly Forest Products), to cover the various
economic functions of forests and thus respond to Strategic objectives C1 and
C2 with elements addressing A1 and E2;
- Programme 2.4.3: Forestry Policy and Institutions (formerly Forestry Policy and Planning), to focus
on the social and institutional dimensions of forests, addressing several
Strategic objectives including A1, B2 and, in the case of much of the capacity
building, D2; and
- the fourth programme, 2.4.4: Forestry Information and Liaison, provides cross-cutting support to the other three technical programmes, while coordinating FAO's contributions to major international initiatives in forestry. Its information efforts address Strategic objective E1, whereas its work on the international forestry process is more targeted on B1 and B2.
188. At the more detailed level, adjustments lead to four new programme entities, while two entities are shifted between programmes, and they will be implemented by multi-disciplinary task forces. All of these are "technical projects", with time-bound objectives.
189. New entities - The four new entities enable clearer recognition of essential aspects in forests management and conservation, which were not easily identified in the previous structure: 241A7 - Forests and Water; 241A8 - Forests and Climate Change (previously part of 242A1); 243A4 - Forest Policies and Governance; and 243A5 - Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security.
190. Shifted entities - The following entities have moved between programmes to allow for the above-mentioned finer matching of the first three programmes to the three main dimensions of sustainable forest management, leading to a more substantial budgetary provision for Programme 2.4.2: 242A3 - Forestry Sector Outlook Studies (shifted from 243A1); and 242A4 - Economic Aspects of Forests (shifted from 243P2).
Changes in resources
191. The overall increase in resources under the real growth scenario is the highest in percentage terms (6.9%) of any major programme, responding to requests from Governing and Advisory Bodies to strengthen FAO's contributions to the goal of sustainable forest management world-wide. In particular, these additional resources would permit establishing the new programme entities mentioned above on a sound footing.
192. The number of technical projects increases from 7 to 11, responding to requests from Governing Bodies for time-bound entities, which have a normal span of six years.
193. The FAO/Netherlands Partnership Programme and the National Forest Programme Facility, currently supported by five donors, are highly successful initiatives, which have re-invigorated support for sustainable forest management in countries which have suffered high rates of deforestation and forest degradation in recent decades. It is anticipated that these initiatives will stimulate new extra-budgetary support in 2004-05, emphasising cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary approaches to strengthen national institutions and to encourage countries to address forestry issues through participatory processes.
194. The entities to benefit most from these strategic partnerships with donors under Programme 2.4.1 Forest Resources, are the new entities 241A7, 241A8 and 241P1, while other donors are likely to continue to support entities 241A4 and 241A5. Under Programme 2.4.2 Forest Products and Economics, donors are expected to support work on forest outlook studies (entity 242A3) and on model forest practices (entity 242P2). By its very nature, Programme 2.4.3 Forestry Policy and Institutions is expected to further benefit from additional resources stemming from the above strategic partnerships, under all its constituent entities. Much more limited extra-budgetary support should be forthcoming for facilitating FAO's contributions to international forestry processes (244A1) and forestry information (244P1).
Programme 2.4.1: Forest Resources
(All amounts in US$ 000)
|
Programme Entity
|
2002-03 Programme of Work
|
RG Programme Change
|
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
ZRG Programme Change
|
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
241A1
|
Sustainable Management of Natural Forests and Woodlands
|
1,850
|
(305)
|
1,545
|
(111)
|
1,434
|
241A4
|
Conservation in Forests and Fragile Ecosystems
|
1,550
|
(499)
|
1,051
|
(215)
|
836
|
241A5
|
Forest Plantations and Trees Outside Forests
|
953
|
118
|
1,071
|
(95)
|
976
|
241A7
|
Forests and Water
|
0
|
971
|
971
|
(237)
|
734
|
241A8
|
Forests and Climate Change
|
0
|
499
|
499
|
(105)
|
394
|
241P1
|
Assessment and Monitoring of Forests and Woodland Resources
|
1,531
|
(218)
|
1,313
|
(73)
|
1,240
|
241S1
|
Technical Support and Advisory Services
|
2,003
|
107
|
2,110
|
(202)
|
1,908
|
Total
|
|
7,887
|
673
|
8,560
|
(1,038)
|
7,522
|
241A1 - Sustainable Management of Natural Forests and Woodlands
Objective
Improved local, national and regional forest management capacity leading to practices and policies that conserve, enhance and sustainably utilise natural forests and woodlands for a wide variety of goods and services.
Biennial Outputs
- Guidelines, case studies and other information
materials on improved practices in silviculture and management of natural
forests
- Regional and sub-regional networks of model and
demonstration forests (Reduced in ZRG)
- Analysis of status and trends in forest management
- Guidelines and case studies on the use of computers
and computer software in forest management
- Information materials and documentation in support to
the effective implementation of Agenda 21 Chapter 11 (Combating Deforestation)
and the FAO Plan of Action for SIDS
- Direct support to countries to implement improved
arid zone forest management practices
- Support to countries and regions to combat
desertification and to implement the UNCCD
- Support to country networking and cooperation in the
field of arid zone forestry issues (Reduced in ZRG)
- Information materials and documentation in support to
the effective implementation of Agenda 21 (arid zone forestry issues) and
UNCCD
- Support to countries against forest pests and
diseases, including the use of integrated pest management practices in
forestry, appropriate training and networking
- Development and maintenance of the global information
system for the assessment, conservation and sustainable utilisation of forest
genetic resources
- Preparation of national and regional reports on the
state of forest genetic diversity
- Support to preparation of regional action plans on
forest genetic resources (Reduced in ZRG)
- Guidelines and best practices to prevent and control
forest fires at regional, national and community levels, including training
and enhanced collaboration among countries and organizations
- Nine sub-regional networks supported, information
dissemination and further expansion of ongoing networks on forest fire
management (Reduced in ZRG)
- Dissemination of legal information on international agreements to member countries
241A4 - Conservation in Forests and Fragile Ecosystems
Objective
Improved national policies and practices, supported by international awareness and collaboration, for the sustainable use of forest and wildland resources and environmental conservation; support of biodiversity, the protective role of trees, shrubs and other vegetation in fragile ecosystems and sustainable arid land management.
Biennial Outputs
- Dissemination and exchange of experiences, best
practices and innovative approaches in integrated watershed management and
sustainable mountain development
- Pilot activities for field testing and demonstration
of innovative approaches to integrated watershed management and sustainable
mountain development
- Publications on sustainable practices to manage
wildlife and to conserve biological diversity in forest and woodland
ecosystems (Reduced in ZRG)
- Organization of field-schools and workshops
(Eliminated in ZRG)
- Support to the national implementation of UNCCD
through facilitation of Action Plans, dissemination of best practices on
control of land degradation through forestry and agro-forestry
- Reports on the International Partnership on
Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, to CSD, WSSD follow-up
mechanisms, and other processes related to Agenda 21
- Support to the International Partnership on
Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, including hosting and servicing
its secretariat (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Institutional support provided to the development of
national mechanisms for follow-up to the International Year of Mountains
- Selected countries supported in the development of
national strategies laws or programmes for sustainable mountain development
(Eliminated in ZRG)
- Support to international cooperation and exchange on the role of trees, forests, and other land use practices appropriate to fragile mountain environments and drylands
241A5 - Forest Plantations and Trees Outside Forests
Objective
Awareness of the role and contribution of forest plantations and trees outside of forests, including agro-forestry systems and urban and peri-urban environments; improved national policy formulation and investment.
Biennial Outputs
- Support to forest genetic resources networks, coupled
with studies and guidelines on access to tree planting materials and
technologies (Reduced in ZRG)
- Studies and guidelines on access to tree planting
materials and technologies
- Guidelines on appropriate technologies for plantation
and tree establishment and management
- Information on status and trends of forest
plantations, including their economic and environmental impacts
- Advice on land use policy, planning and methodologies
for trees outside forests (Reduced in ZRG)
- Dissemination of agro-forestry techniques to promote
food security
- Information, policy and planning advice and sharing of best practices on the integration of trees in urban and peri-urban environments
241A7 - Forests and Water
Objective
Enhanced national awareness and dialogue on, and enabling policy environment for the role of forests and trees, and related practices such as watershed management, in the conservation of water resources.
Biennial Outputs
- Methodologies and technology transfer for effective
watershed management, including forest practices which lead to the sustainable
use of water resources
- Develop, prepare and disseminate specific
communication materials targeting policy makers for the promotion of effective
approaches (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Development of innovative approaches for the
conservation and sustainable development of upland watersheds
- Disseminate information collected on achieved results
and lessons learned (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Promotion of new approaches to watershed management
and related disaster control methods
- Promote and test the role of tree-based production
systems and trees outside forest in the conservation of water resources
(Eliminated in ZRG)
- Support to institutional capacity building to
implement appropriate policies to conserve water resources
- Support to implementation of recommendations from the International Year of Mountains (2002) and the International Year of Fresh Water (2003)
241A8 - Forests and Climate Change
Objective
International climate change-related instruments, national programmes, implementation plans and mechanisms adequately address and safeguard the sustainable development of forests, forestry and forest products.
Biennial Outputs
- Collaboration with the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change to develop and promote guidelines for improved forest practices
- Development of carbon inventory for forest ecosystems
in developed and developing countries (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Consistent terminology related to carbon stock
assessment in forests (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Assistance to national capacity building to comply
with the Kyoto Protocol (Reduced in ZRG)
- Support to technical discussions on forests and
climate change
- Analysis of key issues related to forests and climate
(Reduced in ZRG)
- Promotion of wood fuels as substitute for fossil fuels (Reduced in ZRG)
241P1 - Assessment and Monitoring of Forests and Woodland Resources
Objective
International and national initiatives, policies and programmes reflect and are facilitated by a common and enhanced information base.
Biennial Outputs
- Development and transfer of new methodologies for
forest inventories and assessments through pilot projects in countries
- Enhanced national-level analyses and use of
forest-related information in national policy processes (Reduced in ZRG)
- Continuously updated national information, provided
by countries, on forests and forestry disseminated through the FAO website
- Periodic updates of core forest resources statistics
in the State of the World's Forests (SOFO) reports
- Update of Global Forest Resources Assessment 2000 (to
be published in 2005)
- Training, workshops and publications to support
improved national forest assessments
- Support to country efforts to monitor, assess and report on progress toward sustainable forest management, including effective implementation of agreed criteria and indicators
241S1 - Technical Support and Advisory Services
Objective
Technical advice and information.
Biennial Outputs
- Advice to countries and support to field projects related to forest management and conservation, including trees outside forests (Reduced in ZRG)
Impact of ZRG resource levels
Two new professional posts included under Real Growth, would not be established: a Forestry Officer (Watershed Management) located at Headquarters, and a Forestry Officer (Wildlife Management) located in the Regional Office for Africa. The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission has repeatedly requested a wildlife officer in Africa for the past ten years; this request would have to be deferred again. The impact of the new programme entity 241A7 Forests and Water would be severely restricted, by reducing FAO support to institutional capacity building to implement appropriate policies to conserve water resources. The implementation of the new programme entity Forests and Climate Change would also be significantly affected. |
Programme 2.4.2: Forest Products and Economics
(All amounts in US$ 000)
|
Programme Entity
|
2002-03 Programme of Work
|
RG Programme Change
|
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
ZRG Programme Change
|
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
242A1
|
Environmental Aspects of Forests
|
882
|
(882)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
242A3
|
Forestry Sector Outlook Studies
|
0
|
1,265
|
1,265
|
(103)
|
1,162
|
242A4
|
Economic Aspects of Forests
|
0
|
1,248
|
1,248
|
(104)
|
1,144
|
242P1
|
Forest Products Information
|
1,887
|
824
|
2,711
|
(60)
|
2,651
|
242P2
|
Appropriate Utilisation of Forest Products
|
1,788
|
(78)
|
1,710
|
(76)
|
1,634
|
242S1
|
Support to Field Projects and Advisory Services
|
1,475
|
225
|
1,700
|
(103)
|
1,597
|
Total
|
|
6,032
|
2,602
|
8,634
|
(446)
|
8,188
|
242A3 - Forestry Sector Outlook Studies
Objective
Policy formulation in countries and donor assistance and investment programmes that take into account long-term opportunities and challenges of the forestry sector, stimulated by enhanced strategic planning capacity.
Biennial Outputs
- SOFO 2005
- Four regional/sub-regional workshops helping selected
countries to build up country capacity in long term strategic planning
- Assistance to selected countries in Africa to revise
country outlook papers (Reduced in ZRG)
- Regional network of forestry planners to strengthen
planning capability
- Two global and 4 regional thematic studies assessing
long term trends on selected topics
- Draft outlook study for Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAFSOS)
- European Forest Sector Outlook Study
- Identification of themes/ topics that require
in-depth assessment and follow-up studies (Reduced in ZRG)
- Five thematic studies relating to the outlook study
on West and Central Asia
- Assessment of trends in production, consumption and
trade of forest products and updated forecasts to the year 2020
- Draft of the outlook report for the West and Central
Asia region
- Two sub-regional workshops to discuss and finalise the outlook report
242A4 - Economic Aspects of Forests
Objective
Forest policy makers, owners, managers and investors design policies and pursue practices that are economically sustainable over the long-term and lead to increased investment and employment in the sector, including in small-scale enterprises.
Biennial Outputs
- Development of innovative methodologies for resource
mobilisation and investments in sustainable forestry management
- Two regional workshops on pricing of forest products
- Technical advice to countries to improve/rationalise
revenue collection systems (Reduced in ZRG)
- Methodologies for assessing and internalising the
values of forest-based public goods, addressing critical environmental issues
- Case studies on economic issues relating to
forest-water linkages and approaches to internalising the externalities
- Position papers on economic issues in CDM investments
in 4 selected countries
- Five country case studies analysing the employment
and income generation potential of forestry, taking into account technological
changes (Reduced in ZRG)
- Case studies on small-scale enterprises focusing on
their role in poverty alleviation, taking into account emerging constraints
and opportunities
- Position paper examining the economic aspects of
poverty alleviation through forestry interventions
- Report on shifts in trade patterns, in response to
differential economic performances of countries and regions
- Support to inter-governmental discussion of forest
trade policy and forest certification issues
- Four case studies on trade of goods and environmental services focusing on their implications for sustainable forest management (Reduced in ZRG)
242P1 - Forest Products Information
Objective
National forestry strategies and policies are based on an improved awareness and understanding of forestry product trends and support their sustainable use, and forest management better reflects sustainable harvesting practices.
Biennial Outputs
- Regular publication and distribution of the Forest
Harvesting Bulletin, including electronically
- Regular publication and distribution of the Forest
Energy Forum newsletter
- Regular publication and distribution of Non Wood News
and the electronic newsletter "Digest" (Reduced in ZRG)
- Information collection, which will also serve as
inputs to FORIS
- Regular publication of Recovered Paper Statistics and
the Pulp and Paper Capacity Survey
- Publication of the Forest Products Yearbook in 2004
and 2005
- Production and dissemination of summary analysis of key trends in production, consumption and trade of forest products
242P2 - Appropriate Utilisation of Forest Products
Objective
National forest wood and non-wood product utilisation practices are based on a solid information foundation and reflect balanced economic and social concerns.
Biennial Outputs
- Training on best practices in wood harvesting and
engineering for the forest industry (Reduced in ZRG)
- Support to the implementation of regional and
national codes of forest harvesting and engineering (Reduced in ZRG)
- Development of regional code for forest harvesting
for Latin America in collaboration with Latin American Forestry Commission
- Promotion of bio-energy as an environmentally
friendly source of energy and its integration into national agriculture,
energy and environment development policies
- Support to capacity building on environmentally sound
forest practices, including through workshops and sharing of best practices
- Elaboration of methodologies for assessment,
management and utilisation of non-wood forest products (NWFP)
- Facilitation of consensus on definitions and codes of
key non-wood forest products
- Analysis of environmental issues related to forest
utilisation and more generally in the forest sector, including causes for wood
substitution and promotion in the use of forest products
- Support to capacity building on environmental impact
assessments (Reduced in ZRG)
- Development of methodologies for Woodfuel Integrated Supply and Demand Overview Mapping (WISDOM) to enhance planning and policy development in this sector
242S1 - Support to Field Projects and Advisory Services
Objective
Increased access to resources and benefits derived from resources.
Biennial Outputs
- Support to field projects (Reduced in ZRG)
- Advice to member countries related to forest products and economics (Reduced in ZRG)
Impact of ZRG resource levels
The most significant impact would be through reduced support to countries in mobilising resources for investments in sustainable forest management. Planned expansion of training in reduced impact logging and the implementation of national codes of forest harvesting would be deferred. Advice to member countries to develop markets for non-wood forest products would be significantly reduced. Outlook studies may have to be scaled down. |
Programme 2.4.3: Forestry Policy and Institutions
(All amounts in US$ 000)
|
Programme Entity
|
2002-03 Programme of Work
|
RG Programme Change
|
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
ZRG Programme Change
|
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
243A1
|
Forestry Sector Outlook Studies
|
1,541
|
(1,541)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
243A3
|
Strengthening National Institutional Capacities
|
1,509
|
292
|
1,801
|
(79)
|
1,722
|
243A4
|
Forest Policies and Governance
|
0
|
1,045
|
1,045
|
(110)
|
935
|
243A5
|
Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
|
0
|
649
|
649
|
(104)
|
545
|
243P1
|
Formulation of National Forestry Programmes
|
1,126
|
(1,126)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
243P2
|
Analysis of Economic Factors in Forestry
|
784
|
(784)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
243P4
|
Participatory Forestry and Sustainable Livelihoods
|
812
|
(180)
|
632
|
(80)
|
552
|
243S1
|
Interaction with Field Programmes and Advisory Services
|
1,744
|
(336)
|
1,408
|
(82)
|
1,326
|
Total
|
|
7,516
|
(1,981)
|
5,535
|
(455)
|
5,080
|
243A3 - Strengthening National Institutional Capacities
Objective
National forestry institutions are more efficiently managed and better coordinated and the main stakeholders, including researchers, educators and policy makers are enabled to formulate and enforce policies which promote development of the forestry sector in a sustainable way.
Biennial Outputs
- Analysis and publication on forest institutions
performance and on reforming forest organizations
- Manual on Economic and Environmental Accounting for
Forestry (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Assistance for institutional capacity building and
information for improved policy analysis and better governance of the forestry
sector
- Studies, guidelines and publications on country
capacity issues, with emphasis on institutional development and performance,
knowledge management and governance
- Demonstration and documentation of extension
partnership models for tree and forest products, including approaches to
equitable market access (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Models of joint ventures schemes, clearing house, and
private forest owners associations
- Study of equity issues in wood and non-wood forest
products marketing chain (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Support to forestry education institutions,
especially in curriculum development and review, training needs assessments
and strengthening of institutional arrangements
- Strengthening of regional forestry education networks
- Improved global exchange and cooperation in forestry
education
- Review of models for improved relevance and impact of
forestry research on social and economic development of countries
- Assistance to national and regional forest and
environment research planning
- Improved exchange of information and cooperation in forestry research; including the strengthening of regional forestry research networks
243A4 - Forest Policies and Governance
Objective
Concerned stakeholders in countries will more objectively and rationally guide, implement and monitor forestry policies and programmes, promoting sustainable development as well as increased economic returns, products and services from the sector.
Biennial Outputs
- Support to countries in cross-sectoral analysis,
policy formulation, implementation of national programmes, research/monitoring
of critical forestry issues including governance, forest law compliance,
privatisation and decentralization (Reduced in ZRG)
- Publications, workshops and seminars on forest
policies and governance (Reduced in ZRG)
- Study on cross-sectoral impacts, privatisation and
decentralisation of forest authorities
- Comparative analysis of major issues like
privatisation and decentralisation on sustainable forest management (Reduced
in ZRG)
- Methodologies and tools for forestry policy and programmes formulation, implementation and evaluation
243A5 - Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Objective
Increased national and international awareness of the forestry sector's contribution to poverty alleviation, food security and sustainable development and a strengthened role of forestry in national and international planning and policy setting.
Biennial Outputs
- Studies and guidelines on the impact of forest
policies and strategies on poverty alleviation and food security (with
emphasis on cross-sectoral linkages/issues)
- Support to integration of forestry issues in national
development planning processes, coupled with awareness-raising (Reduced in
ZRG)
- Support to countries in relation to emerging
opportunities such as markets for environmental services, forest valuation
methods, carbon markets and innovative financial mechanisms to benefit the
poor (Eliminated in ZRG)
- Manual on how to improve forestry contribution to
poverty alleviation aimed at raising awareness among practitioners
- Study on innovative approaches to alleviating poverty
through the improved utilization of forests and trees
- Analysis of relationship of national forestry programmes with poverty reduction strategic papers in selected countries
243P4 - Participatory Forestry and Sustainable Livelihoods
Objective
Forest management policy, planning and legislation and implementation practices at local, national and regional levels reflect appropriate participation of key stakeholders, including local communities, and create an enabling environment for better access to forest resources and sustainable livelihoods.
Biennial Outputs
- Development and implementation of effective
approaches for increased participation of forest stakeholders in forest
processes
- Support to community of practice on "enhancing
stakeholders participation in national forestry programmes"
- Capacity building support to stakeholders in
participatory processes (Reduced in ZRG)
- Support to training programmes on participatory
processes for national forestry programmes development in partnership with
training institutions (Reduced in ZRG)
- Methodologies, case studies and practical guidelines
- Improved guidelines on community-based enterprise development based on feedback from experience
243S1 - Interaction with Field Programmes and Advisory Services
Objective
Improved capacity to understand and utilize forest policy and institutional tools/instruments developed through field programmes/projects. Trained forestry staff and people on policy, planning and participatory processes. Governmental and non governmental institutions strengthened and able to deal with emerging issues and to involve different sectoral stakeholders.
Biennial Outputs
- Support to field projects (Reduced in ZRG)
- Advice to member countries related to forest policies, governance, participation, research, education, extension, poverty alleviation, and sustainable livelihoods (Reduced in ZRG)
Impact of ZRG resource levels
Support to national forest programmes and related activities would not be in line with substantial requests. A proposed new post to support national forest programmes and sustainable management of forest and tree resources in the Near East Region would not be established. Resources for new programme entities on Forest Policies and Governance, and Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security would be lower, negatively impacting on FAO assistance to countries and expectations of international partners. |
Programme 2.4.4: Forestry Information and Liaison
(All amounts in US$ 000)
|
Programme Entity
|
2002-03 Programme of Work
|
RG Programme Change
|
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
ZRG Programme Change
|
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
244A1
|
International Forestry Processes
|
569
|
100
|
669
|
(52)
|
617
|
244P1
|
Forestry Information
|
1,938
|
113
|
2,051
|
(157)
|
1,894
|
244S1
|
Support to Statutory Bodies and Liaison with the Regional Offices
|
1,758
|
189
|
1,947
|
(104)
|
1,843
|
Total
|
|
4,265
|
402
|
4,667
|
(313)
|
4,354
|
244A1 - International Forestry Processes
Objective
Increased consensus and action-oriented outcomes within various international forest-related instruments and processes coupled with facilitation of the implementation of actions agreed in these processes at national, regional and global levels.
Biennial Outputs
- Technical and policy studies and documents prepared
for the sessions of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) (Reduced in
ZRG)
- Support to the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
(CPF) through documents, meetings, Web site (Reduced in ZRG)
- Further development of the Sourcebook of Funds for
Sustainable Forest Management
- Report of the Task Force to Streamline Reports to
International Forest-Related Processes
- Reports to the UN Commission on Sustainable
Development and other international bodies
- Support to and coordination of FAO contributions to international conventions related to forests (Reduced in ZRG)
244P1 - Forestry Information
Objective
Improved awareness of key forestry issues, advocacy of sustainable management of forest resources (on the part of policy makers in formulating forest sector plans and of researchers and academic institutions in informing the public debate) based on wider access to a current and objective information base.
Biennial Outputs
- Continued development and enhancements of FORIS
(Forest Information System), including direct access by member countries
- Support to national forestry information capabilities
(Reduced in ZRG)
- Timely and accurate information on the status and
trends of the world's forests, related policies and institutions, and on FAO's
work in forestry, including the biennial publication of the State of the
World's Forests (SOFO) (Reduced in ZRG)
- Timely information on the world's forests, related
policies and institutions, and on FAO's work in forestry
- Quarterly publication of Unasylva, including Internet
accessibility
- Dissemination of targeted information including advocacy materials
244S1 - Support to Statutory Bodies and Liaison with the Regional Offices
Objective
Support the efforts of countries to develop and implement legislation, policies, plans and programmes to implement sustainable forest management by providing a forum where countries can exchange views and experiences on what is working and why.
Biennial Outputs
- Organization of the seventeenth session of the FAO
Committee on Forestry
- Organization of the fourteenth session of the African
Forestry and Wildlife Commission
- Organization of the twentieth session of the
Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission
- Organization of the thirty-second session of the
European Forestry Commission
- Organization of the twenty-third session of the Latin
America and Caribbean Forestry Commission
- Organization of the twenty-second session of the
North American Forestry Commission
- Organization of the sixteenth session of the Near
East Forestry Commission
- Promotion of more effective use of the regional
forestry commissions as venues for policy dialogue and coordinated action to
promote sustainable forest management (Reduced in ZRG)
- Two meetings of the Advisory Committee on Paper and
Wood Products
- One meeting of the Panel of Experts on Forest Gene
Resources
- One meeting of the International Poplar Commission
- One meeting of Silva Mediterranea
- One meeting of the Working Group of the African
Forestry and Wildlife Commission
- Support to effective coordination between FAO Headquarters and decentralized offices (Reduced in ZRG)
Impact of ZRG resource levels
Support to international processes including the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests would be at a lower level. Some initiatives to support a more active role for regional forestry commissions would also be cut back. Improvements in the language coverage of the FAO Forestry home page would be affected. |
Programme 2.4.9: Programme Management
(All amounts in US$ 000)
|
Programme Entity
|
2002-03 Programme of Work
|
RG Programme Change
|
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
ZRG Programme Change
|
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work
|
249S1
|
Departmental Direction
|
2,225
|
212
|
2,437
|
(21)
|
2,416
|
249S2
|
Divisional Direction
|
1,433
|
55
|
1,488
|
(21)
|
1,467
|
249S3
|
Regional and Sub-regional Direction
|
1,271
|
(31)
|
1,240
|
(3)
|
1,237
|
Total
|
|
4,929
|
236
|
5,165
|
(45)
|
5,120
|
195. This programme covers the immediate Office of Assistant Director-General (FOD), including the Programme Coordination Unit (FODP), the offices of division directors and those parts of the Regional Office direction attributable to forestry activities. The increase in programme management under 249S1 results from a technical adjustment in the distribution of the Management Support Service (MSS) of AFD.