GFOI Plenary 2023: Agenda
Theme: The role of forest information in addressing climate change
Tuesday 9 May 2023 – Open Plenary | ||||
On Day 1 we will hear from countries who are already operating National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) and associated emissions Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) procedures and discussing how these can serve as practical examples for other countries to learn from and draw inspiration. We will also be getting an update on the work of GFOI’s four components and how the international community is supporting countries to implement these systems. GFOI’s four components are (i) capacity building, (ii) data, (iii) methods and guidance and (iv) R&D. | ||||
Session | Time | Overview | Who | Room |
Arrival and seating | 8:00 – 9:00 |
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Opening remarks and introductions | 9:00 – 10:00 | Welcome Remarks from FAO hosts (15mins), as well as the GFOI Leads Group (10mins). Followed by group photo and introductions. |
| Green Room |
Presentation: The role of forest information in addressing climate change. | 10:00 – 10:30 | Scene setting presentation on the important role that information on forests must play in an effective response to climate change. |
| Green Room |
Morning Coffee Break Exhibition Booths | 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning coffee break in the Atrium and an opportunity to tour the exhibition booths. | 3 x exhibition booths per day, plus display of partner materials via QR codes. | Atrium |
GFOI and its components | 11:00 – 12:00 | Overview presentations on GFOI and its four components, followed by Q&A with the audience. | Moderator: Tom Harvey
| Green Room |
Lunch | 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch break |
| FAO cafeteria |
Country Sessions: Operational Systems | 13:30 – 15:00 | Presentations from countries who are operating NFMS for multiple different information and reporting needs. | Facilitator: Sylvia Wilson
| Green Room |
Afternoon Coffee Break Exhibition Booths | 15:00 – 15:30 | Afternoon coffee break in the Atrium and an opportunity to tour the exhibition booths. | 3 x exhibition booths per day, plus display of partner materials via QR codes. | Atrium |
Side-events: session 1 Parallel events hosted by GFOI partners | 15:30 – 17:00 | See separate schedule of side events. | 1. Plenary Room: 2. Green Room: 3. Iran room 4. Sheikh Zayed Centre | |
End of day | 17:00 |
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Dinner reception on the rooftop | 17:00 onwards | All participants invited. |
| Aventino Room |
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | ||||
On Day 2 we will be discussing the role of forest information in supporting the implementation of REDD+ activities and the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement on climate change. | ||||
Session | Time | Overview | Who | Room |
Presentations and panel discussions: REDD+ | 9:00 – 10:30 | Presentations and discussions by countries and some international partners on progress made in addressing MRV requirements for REDD+, as well as common challenges faced and emerging opportunities. | Facilitator: Maria Jose Sanz Sanchez
| Green Room |
Morning Coffee Break Exhibition Booths | 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning coffee break in the Atrium and an opportunity to tour the exhibition booths. |
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Presentations and panel discussions: Enhanced Transparency Framework | 11:00 – 12:30 | Presentations and discussions by countries and some international partners on the role of forest monitoring in increasing ambition in NDCs and transparency for the forest sector. | Facilitator, presenter: Rocio Condor, FAO
| Green Room |
Lunch | 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break |
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Launch of the GFOI Family of Resources | 14:00 – 15:00 | Presentation to launch the GFOI Family of Resources (GFoR), followed by presentations from partners whose products are already featured in the GFoR, followed by Q&A with the audience. | Facilitator: Ellie Peneva-Reed (TBC)
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Afternoon Coffee Break Exhibition Booths | 15:00 – 15:30 | Afternoon coffee break - in the Atrium and an opportunity to tour the exhibition booths. |
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Side-events: session 2 Parallel events organized by GFOI Partners | 15:30 – 17:00 | See separate schedule of side events. | 1. Plenary Room: 2. Green Room: 3. Iran room 4. Sheikh Zayed Centre | |
End of day | 17:00 |
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Unofficial field trip: Roman houses of the Celio hill | 17:00 – 18:30 | Participants given the option to join a self-funded city tour of Roman houses of the Celio hill. | ||
Thursday 11 May 2023 | ||||
On Day 3 we will be discussing two new topics under GFOI, but these are probably already familiar to many partners and participants in Blue Carbon and Ecosystem Restoration. We will focus on the important role they play in addressing climate change and the opportunities for greater alignment of monitoring capabilities for these activities under the GFOI umbrella. | ||||
Session | Time | Overview | Who | Room |
Presentations and panel discussions: Blue Carbon | 9:00 – 10:30 | Presentations and discussions by countries and some international partners on progress made in monitoring emissions and removals from the Blue Carbon sector, including opportunities for linkages to REDD+, Ecosystem Restoration and increased ambition under NDCs. | Facilitator: Nikki Fitzgerald, Australia
| Green Room |
Morning Coffee Break Exhibition Booths | 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning coffee break in the Atrium and an opportunity to tour the exhibition booths. |
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Presentations and panel discussions: Ecosystem Restoration | 11:00 – 12:30 | Presentations and discussions by countries and some international partners on progress made in monitoring removals from Ecosystem Restoration, including opportunities for linkages to REDD+, Blue Carbon and increased ambition under NDCs. | Facilitator: Julian Fox, FAO
| Green Room |
Lunch | 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break |
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Side-events: session 3 Parallel events organized by GFOI Partners | 14:00 – 15:30 | See separate schedule of side events. | 1. Plenary Room: 2. Green Room: 3. Iran room 4. Sheikh Zayed Centre | |
Afternoon Coffee Break Exhibition Booths | 15:30 – 16:00 | Afternoon coffee break in the Atrium and an opportunity to tour the exhibition booths. |
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Final observations and closing New approaches and ideas | 16:00 – 17:00 | Summary presentation and open plenary discussion of key issues identified and next steps, followed by closing remarks. |
| Green Room |
Plenary Closed | 17:00 |
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