National forest programme (NFP)Almost two decades ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Forests (IPF) provided a setting for countries to debate and formally recognize the importance of a comprehensive forest policy framework for achieving sustainable forest management (SFM). Through the IFP, which was in operation from 1995–1997, countries agreed on a common approach known as national forest programmes (NFPs), and adopted a set of principles designed to guide NFP development and implementation. Today, NFP processes are under way in more than 130 countries.
The term “national forest programme” does not refer to one specific programme. It actually incorporates a wide range of approaches that can contribute to the formulation, planning and implementation of forest policy at national and subnational levels. As one of the most important outcomes of international forest policy dialogue, this means that NFP is applicable to all countries and to all types of forests. The NFP is a country-specific process that provides a framework and guidance for:
[1] United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/62/98 2007 on a “Non-legally binding instrument on all types of forests” [2] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) decision on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation; and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD+). [3] Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade | Related sites
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last updated: Thursday, December 21, 2017