[IUFRO Div 8] WG: CIF Calls for Nominations of Experts to Forest Investment Program

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: gdieterle(a)worldbank.org [mailto:gdieterle@worldbank.org] Gesendet: Dienstag, 17. November 2009 23:06 Cc: SDN_Forests_Team(a)worldbank.org; ENVCF_FCPF_Team(a)worldbank.org; akutter(a)worldbank.org; P blissguest(a)worldbank.org; Rmearns(a)worldbank.org; nrai(a)worldbank.org Betreff: CIF Calls for Nominations of Experts to Forest Investment Program Wichtigkeit: Hoch CIF Calls for Nominations of Experts to Forest Investment Program 11 November 2009: The Climate Investment Fund (CIF) has called for nominations of experts to serve on the Expert Group for the Forest Investment Program (FIP), to work on the selection of country or regional pilots for the FIP. The deadline for nominations is 27 November 2009. Call for nominations: <http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTCC/Resources/407863-1232054799960/fip _call_for_expert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf?resourceurlname=fip_call_for_ expert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf> http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTCC/Resources/407863-1232054799960/fip_ call_for_expert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf?resourceurlname=fip_call_for_e xpert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf Criteria for Selecting Expert Group Members: <http://www.iufro.org/download/file/4517/95/nb-09-11-17_fip_1_4_1criteria_fo r_selecting_expert_group_revised.pdf/> http://www.iufro.org/download/file/4517/95/nb-09-11-17_fip_1_4_1criteria_for _selecting_expert_group_revised.pdf/ **************************************************************************** * Dear Colleagues, As you see from below, the CIF/Forest Investment Program is now establishing its operational structures. A key step is the selection of experts who will advise the FIP sub-Committee on choosing pilot countries. As you see from the documents below about 6-8 experts with a diverse range of skills and knowledge are to be selected. It is extremely important for achieving FIP goals that experts with proven global expertise and experience in forestry, climate change and development are nominated. We count on you in helping out in this important matter. You are kindly requested to spread the information and/or nominate qualified experts (including yourself) for this assignment. Many thanks for you cooperation Gerhard Forests Advisor Agriculture & Rural Development The World Bank Tel: +1-202-458 7334; Fax: +1-202-614-1402; E-Mail: GDieterle(a)worldbank.org, Room MC5-795 www.worldbank.org/forests www.profor.info <http://www.profor.info/> www.forest-alliance.org <http://www.forest-alliance.org/> www.worldbank.org/enafleg **************************************************************************** * Profiles a) Forest Specialist (Co-chair). This expert should have a broad general forestry background as well as specific knowledge of, and experience with, biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of forests, forest ecology and forest dynamics, agro-forestry, reforestation, non-timber forest products, landscape restoration, desertification resulting from forest degradation and forest ecosystem services, including biotic and abiotic risks to forest ecosystems. b) Climate Specialist (Co-chair) . This expert should have knowledge of, and experience in, climate change mitigation and adaptation related to forests, at sub-national, national and international levels. The expert should be knowledgeable about national strategies for addressing climate change that involve forests, the role of forests in addressing the challenges of climate change, and REDD+ (including avoided deforestation and forest degradation, forest conservation, sustainable forest management and enhancement of carbon sinks). c) Forest Finance Specialist and Development Economist.. This expert should be knowledgeable about the role of forests in economic development and planning, poverty alleviation and how to enhance the contribution of forests to improving rural livelihoods, and valuation systems of alternative land uses. The expert should be well-versed in how to enhance local communities’ income and benefits from forests through improved access to markets, employment creation, and forest product processing. d) Agricultural Specialist. This expert should be familiar with sustainable rural agricultural production systems, and the state of research on food producing systems. The expert should be knowledgeable about large agribusinesses and their potential impact on other land uses, as well shifting cultivation and their impacts on natural resources. This expert should be able to clearly articulate cross-sectoral linkages and impacts between agriculture and forest sectors. e) Forest Industry and SME Investment Specialist. This expert should be knowledgeable about the private sector and sustainable management of forests, forest industry value chain, forest products trade, internationally recognized independent forest certification systems and standards and corporate social responsibility standards, community-company partnerships, and investment opportunities in diverse countries. f) Governance, Policy and Institutional Specialist. This expert should be familiar with forest and land institutions, land management and administration, land tenure, environmental, forest and other land use policies, legislation and enforcement, transparency, political economy of forests and land. g) Indigenous Peoples Specialist. This expert should be familiar with indigenous peoples and forest-dependent communities issues and rights, including land tenure issues. Social Development and Gender Specialist. This expert should be familiar with poverty alleviation, social, community and gender issues, particularly as they relate to forest management ______________________________________________