CPF Focal Agencies and Supporting Agencies

The Collaborative Partnership on Forests has designated focal agencies for the elements addressed by UNFF, following a principle of shared responsibility. This division of responsibility is based on the mandate, competence, resources and comparative advantage of each member. The role of each focal agency is to strengthen collaboration among members, as well as with other partners, in order to mobilize resources and expertise, avoid duplication of effort and maximize efficiencies and synergies in support of the work of UNFF.

Key tasks of focal agencies include:

  • facilitating the implementation of IPF/IFF proposals for action;

  • providing documentation for UNFF sessions, including drafting reports of the Secretary-General;

  • supporting country- and organization-led initiatives of UNFF;

  • channeling requests for information and assistance to the appropriate sources.

    CPF has also identified supporting agencies that work closely with focal agencies.

    Table of CPF focal agencies and supporting agencies

    UNFF Elements Focal Agency Supporting Agencies (Alphabetical order)
    Formulation and implementation of national forest programmes FAO All CPF Members
    Promoting public participation UNFF (international)
    UNDP (national)     		FAO, GEF, ICRAF, World Bank
    Combating deforestation and forest degradation UNEP CIFOR, FAO, CBD, UNCCD, UNFCCC, World Bank
    Traditional forest related knowledge CBD CIFOR, GEF, UNCCD
    Forest-related scientific knowledge CIFOR, IUFRO, ICRAF CBD, GEF, UNCCD, UNFCCC
    Forest health and productivity FAO CIFOR, ITTO, IUFRO, CBD, UNFCCC
    Criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management FAO, ITTO CIFOR, IUFRO, CBD, UNEP

    Economic, social and cultural aspects of forests

    Economic aspects of forests)

    (Social and cultural aspects of forests)

     

    World Bank

    CIFOR

    		 All CPF members
    Forest conservation and protection of unique types of forests and fragile ecosystems UNEP FAO, CBD, GEF, UNCCD, World Bank, IUCN
    Monitoring, assessment and reporting; and concepts, terminology and definitions FAO All CPF members
    Rehabilitation and conservation strategies for countries with low forest cover UNEP FAO, CBD, GEF, UNCCD, IUCN
    Rehabilitation and restoration of degraded lands, and the promotion of natural and planted forests FAO, UNCCD, ICRAF All CPF members
    Maintaining forest cover to meet present and future needs UNFF All CPF members
    Financial resources GEF, World Bank All CPF members
    International trade and sustainable forest management ITTO FAO, World Bank
    International cooperation in capacity-building, transfer of and access to environmentally-sound technologies for the support of sustainable forest management FAO ITTO, CBD, GEF, UNDP, UNEP, World Bank
    *Forest biological diversity CBD All CPF members

    *"Forest biological diversity" cuts across several of the other elements.