Forest Commitments

Agenda 21 - Chapter 11 & UN Commission on Sustainable Development

Contents

1. All Stakeholders
1.1 Understanding of Chapter 11

2. Governments
2.1 Governments
Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Technology, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, and Public participation.

2.2 Governments in cooperation with business and industry

Activities: Infrastructure

2.3 Governments in cooperation with U.N. bodies, intergovernmental and NGOs, private sectors, and financial institutions.
Activities: Policy planning

2.4 Governments in cooperation with National institutions, private sectors, regional and international organizations
Activities: Knowledge building and Information dissemination

2.5 Governments in cooperation with U.N. agencies, international and regional organizations, no n-governmental organizations, and
bilateral agencies.
Activities: Infrastructure, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, Public participation

2.6 Governments in cooperation with local communities, and international and regional organizations
Activities: Knowledge building and Information dissemination, Public participation

2.7 Governments in cooperation with U.N. organizations, international development and finance organizations
Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure

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2.8 Governments in cooperation with farmers' organizations

Activities: Policy planning, Knowledge building and Information dissemination

2.9 Governments in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local communities, user groups , and non-
governmental organizations
Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, Public participation

3.0 Governments in cooperation with International community and organizations

Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Technology, Knowledge building and Information dissemination

3.1 Governments in cooperation with Intergovernmental organizations

Activities: Infrastructure

3.2 Governments in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives and
entrepreneurs
Activities: Policy planning. Infrastructure

3.3 Governments in cooperation with international agencies and organizations, universities, and non-governmental organizations
Activities: Policy planning. Infrastructure

3.4 Governments at local, regional, and global levels

Activities: Infrastructure

3.5 Governments in cooperation with national institutions

Activities: Policy planning

3.6 Governments in cooperation with regional and international organizations

Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Technology, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, and Public participation.

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1. All Stakeholders
1.1 Understanding of Chapter 11
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Have you begun the promotion of international research efforts, particularly trying to enhance Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section A: the transfer of technology and specialized training to ensure access to experiences and
Sustaining the research results?
multiple roles and
function of all types
of forests, forest Have you efforts resulted in a strengthened coordination and improved performance of
lands, and
woodlands. existing forest-related international organizations in providing technical cooperation and
( c) 11.5 support to countries interested in the management, conservation, and sustainable development
of forests?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Have you analysed achievements, constraints, and social issues for supporting program
Chapter 11
Section B: formulating and implementation?
Enhancing the
protection, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
sustainable b.) What was the impact?
management, and
conservation of all c.) How was it measured?
forests, and the 2.) If not: Why not?
greening of degraded
areas…
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Agenda 21 Have you maintained or increased the ecological, biological, climatic, socio-cultural and economic Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section B: management and contributions of forest resources with the full participation of all people?
Enhancing the
protection,
sustainable
management, and
conservation of all 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forests, and the
greening of degraded
b.) What was the impact?
areas… c.) How was it measured?
11.12 d 2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21
Chapter 12
Section B:
Combating land
degradation through,
inter alia, intensified
soil conservation,
afforestation and
reforestation
activities.
12.17 a
Agenda 21 Have you carried out surveys and research on local/indigenous knowledge of trees and forests
Chapter 11
Section B: and their uses to improve the planning of sustainable forest management?
Enhancing the
protection, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
sustainable b.) What was the impact?
management, and
conservation of all c.) How was it measured?
forests, and the 2.) If not: Why not?
greening of degraded
areas…
( b) 11.14 d
Agenda 21 Has it become a priority for there to be established task forces or development committees, Whole
Chapter 13 population
Section B: complementing existing institutions, to coordinate integrated services to support local initiatives in
Promoting integrated forestry development at all administrative levels?
watershed
development and

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alternative livelihood 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

opportunities.
( a) 13.16 b b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Have you reviewed and revised measures and programs relevant to all types of forests and
Chapter 11
Section A: vegetation, relating them to other land uses and development policies and legislation?
Sustaining the
multiple roles and
function of all types In cooperation with the above question, have you been able to then promote adequate
of forests, forest legislation and other measures as a basis against uncontrolled conversion to other types of land
lands, and woodlands
( a) 11.3 c uses?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Have you introduced or even strengthened refresher training courses, including fellowships
Chapter 11
Section C: and study tours, to update skills and technological know how and improve productivity?
Promoting efficient
utilization and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
assessment to b.) What was the impact?
recover the full
valuation of the c.) How was it measured?
goods and services 2.) If not: Why not?
provided by forests,
forestlands, and
woodlands.
( c ) 11.27 b

2.1 Governments
Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Technology, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, and Public participation.
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date

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Agenda 21 Have urgent measures been taken to avert ongoing rapid environmental and economic degradation in Women and
Chapter 24 children in
Section a: developing countries generally affecting the lives of the targeted groups, who suffer form
rural areas.
Areas requiring deforestation?
urgent action
24.6

1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government carried out surveys and developed and implemented land use plans for appropriate
Chapter 11
Section B: greening/planting/afforestation/reforestation/forest rehabilitation?
Enhancing the
protection, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
sustainable b.) What was the impact?
management and
conservation of all
c.) How was it measured?
forests… 2.) If not: Why not?
( b ) 11.14 a
Agenda 21 Has the government begun to promote efficient, rational and sustainable utilization of all types of
Chapter 11
Section C: forest and vegetation through the development of efficient forest based processing industries, value
Promoting efficient adding secondary processing and trade in forest products, based on sustainably managed forest
utilization and resources and in accordance with plans that integrate all wood and non wood values of forests?
assessment to
recover the full
valuation of the 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
goods and services
provided by forests,
b.) What was the impact?
forest lands and c.) How was it measured?
woodlands. 2.) If not: Why not?
11.21 b
Agenda 21 Has the government developed technical, ecological and economic methods and models related
Chapter 11
Section D: to periodical evaluations?
Establishing and Has the government also developed data systems, data processing and statistical modelling?
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strengthening 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

capacities for the
planning, b.) What was the impact?
assessment, ands c.) How was it measured?
systematic 2.) If not: Why not?
observations of
forests and related
programs…
( b ) 11.36 a,b
Agenda 21 Has the government increased the vegetation cover and support management of biotic resources in
Chapter 12
Section B: regions affected or prone to desertification and drought, notably through such activities as
Combating land afforestation/reforestation, agroforestry, community forestry and vegetation retention schemes?
degradation through,
inter alia, intensified
soil conservation,
afforestation, and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
reforestation b.) What was the impact?
activities
12.17 c c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government improved management of forest resources, including wood fuel, and
Chapter 12
Section B: reduced woodfuel consumption through more efficient utilization, conservation and the
Combating land enhancement, development and use of other sources of energy, including alternative sources
degradation through,
inter alia, intensified of energy?
soil conservation,
afforestation, and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
reforestation b.) What was the impact?
activities
12.17 d c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government updated land use and forest inventory and management information for
Chapter 11
Section B: management and land use planning of wood and non-wood resources, including data on shifting
Enhancing the cultivation and other agents of forest degradation?
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management and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

conservation of all
forests… b.) What was the impact?
( b ) 11.14 b c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government promoting more comprehensive uses and economic contributions of forest
Chapter 11
Section C: areas by incorporating eco-tourism into forest management and planning?
Promoting efficient
utilization and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
assessment to b.) What was the impact?
recover the full
valuation of the c.) How was it measured?
goods and services 2.) If not: Why not?
provided by forests,
forest lands and
woodlands.
11.21 d
Agenda 21 Has the government strengthened capability for research, planning, economic analysis, periodical
Chapter 11
Section C: evaluations relevant to improve utilization of forest resources?
Promoting efficient Have you begun to promote the efficiency and capability of private and cooperative sectors through
utilization and provision of facilities and incentives?
assessment to
recover the full
valuation of the 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
goods and services b.) What was the impact?
provided by forests,
forest lands and c.) How was it measured?
woodlands. 2.) If not: Why not?
( c ) 11.27 c,d

Agenda 21 In an aim at forming scientific and technological means for implementing the program, as well
Chapter 11
Section A: as its output has the government: analysed research problems and research needs, research
Sustaining the planning and implementation of specific research projects; assessed the need for human
multiple roles and
function of all types resources, skill development, and training; and developed, tested, and applied appropriate
of forests, forest approaches in implementing forest programs and plans?
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lands, and woodlands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

( b ) 11.17 b, c, d
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government undertaken the analysis of supply and demand for forest products and services, to
Chapter 11
Section C: ensure efficiency in their utilization?
Promoting efficient Also, has the government carried out investment analysis and feasibility studies, including
utilization and environmental impact assessment, for establishing forest based processing enterprises?
assessment to
recover the full
valuation of the 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
goods and services b.) What was the impact?
provided by forests,
forest lands and c.) How was it measured?
woodlands. 2.) If not: Why not?
( b ) 11.23 a, b
Agenda 21 Has the government begun to facilitate the provision of adequate technological informatio n as a
Chapter 11
Section C: measure to promote better utilization of forest resources?
Promoting efficient
utilization and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
assessment to b.) What was the impact?
recover the full
valuation of the c.) How was it measured?
goods and services 2.) If not: Why not?
provided by forests,
forest lands and
woodlands.
( b ) 11.23 e
Agenda 21 Has the government conducted research on the properties of currently under utilized species for their
Chapter 11
Section C: promotion and commercialisation?
Promoting efficient
utilization and Has the government begun to support market surveys of forest products for trade promotion and
assessment to
recover the full intelligence?

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recover the full 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

valuation of the
goods and services b.) What was the impact?
provided by forests, c.) How was it measured?
forest lands and 2.) If not: Why not?
woodlands.
( b ) 11.23 c, d

Agenda 21 Has the government launched graduate and post-graduate degree, specialization and research
Chapter 11
Section A: programs?
Sustaining the
multiple roles and
function of all types Has the government strengthened pre-service, in-service and extension service training
of forests, forest programs at the technical and vocational levels, including training of trainers/teache rs, and
lands, and woodlands
( c ) 11.8 a, b, c developing curriculum and teaching materials/methods?

Have special training for staff of national forest-related organizations, in aspects such as
project formulation, evaluation, and periodical evaluations, been established?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government compiled and analyzed research data in interaction of species used in
Chapter 11
Section B: planted forests and assessing the potential impact on forests of climatic change, as well as
Enhancing the effects of forests on climate, and initiating in-depth stud ies on the carbon cycle relating to
protection,
sustainable different forest types to provide scientific advice and technical support?
management and
conservation of all 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forests… b.) What was the impact?
( b ) 11.14 e
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government established linkages with other data/information sources that relate to
Chapter 11
Section B: sustainable management and use of forests and improving access to data and information?
Enhancing the
protection,
sustainable Has the government developed and intensified research to improve knowledge and
management and understanding of problems and natural mechanisms related to management and rehabilitation
conservation of all
forests… of forests?
( b ) 11.14 f, g
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government consolidated information on forest conditions and site influencing
Chapter 11
Section B: emissions?
Enhancing the
protection,
sustainable
management and
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
conservation of all b.) What was the impact?
forests… c.) How was it measured?
( b ) 11.14 h
2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government provided special training in planning, management, environmental
Chapter 11
Section B: conservation, and biotechnology?
Enhancing the Has the government established demonstration areas to serve as models and training facilities?
protection,
sustainable
management and
conservation of all 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forests… b.) What was the impact?
( c ) 11.18 a, b
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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2.2 Governments in cooperation with business and industry

Activities: Infrastructure
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with business and industry) shown how effective use can be made
Chapter 24
Section C: of economic instruments and market mechanisms with issues related to forestry?
Making effective use
of economic
instruments and
market and other
incentives 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( a ) 8.33 a
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

2.3 Governments in cooperation with U.N. bodies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, private
sectors, and financial institutions.
Activities: Policy planning
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with U.N. bodies, intergovernmental and non-
Chapter 9
Section B: governmental organizations, private sectors, and financial institutions) promoted sustainable
Promoting management and cooperation in the conservation and enhancement of forests?
sustainable
development
(4) 9.21 d
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with U.N. bodies, intergovernmental and non-
Chapter 9
Section D: governmental organizations, private sectors, and financial institutions) established regional
Transboundary agreements for transboundary air pollution control and cooperate in the areas of systematic observation
atmospheric
pollution and assessment, modelling and the development and exchange of emission control technologies for
9.28 a mobile and stationary sources of air pollution?
Has emphasis been put on addressing the extent, causes, health, and socio-economic impacts of photo-
oxidant damage to forests and other vegetation?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

2.4 Governments in cooperation with National institutions, private sectors, regional and international organizations
Activities: Knowledge building and Information dissemination
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with national institutions , private sector, regional and Men and
Chapter 10 women
Section b: international organisations) supported low-cost, community-managed systems for the collection of
Data and information comparable information on the status and processes of change of land resources, like forest cover?
10.11 d

1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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2.5 Governments in cooperation with U.N. agencies, international and regional organizations, non-governmental
organizations, and bilateral agencies.
Activities: Infrastructure, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, Public participation
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with U.N. agencies, international and regional Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section B; organisations, NGOs and bilateral agencies) coordinated their activities in combating land
Combating land degradation and promoting reforestation, agroforestry and land management systems in affected
degradation through,
inter alia, intensified countries?
soil conservation,
afforestation and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
reforestation b.) What was the impact?
activities
( c ) 12.20 a c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with U.N. agencies, international and regional
Chapter 11
Section A: organisations, NGOs and bilateral agencies) established linkages with other data systems and
Sustaining the sources relevant to supporting forest management, conservation and development, with further
multiple roles and
function of all types developing of reinforcing existing systems such as geographic information systems?
of forests, forest
lands, and woodlands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( b ) 11.4 b b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with U.N. agencies, international and regional
Chapter 11
Section A: organisations, NGOs and bilateral agencies) begin to collect, compile, update and distribute
Sustaining the information on land classification and land use, including data on forest cover, areas suitable for
multiple roles and
function of all types afforestation, ecological values, traditional/indigenous land use values, demographic, socio-economic
of forests, forest and forest resources information at the micro and macro-levels and undertaking periodic analyses of
lands, and woodlands forest programs.
( b ) 11.4 a
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with U.N. agencies, international and regional
Chapter 11
Section A: organisations, NGOs and bilateral agencies) created mechanisms to ensure public access to all
Sustaining the information?
multiple roles and
function of all types
of forests, forest
lands, and woodlands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( b ) 11.4 c
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

2.6 Governments in cooperation with local communities, and international and regional organizations
Activities: Knowledge building and Information dissemination, Public participation
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with local communities, international and regional
Chapter 12
Section B: organisations) integrated indigenous knowledge related to forests, forest lands, rangeland, and natural
Combating land vegetation into research activities on desertification and droughts?
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soil conservation, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

afforestation and
reforestation b.) What was the impact?
activities c.) How was it measured?
( b ) 12.23 a 2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with local communities, international and regional women
Chapter 12
Section B: organisations) established mechanisms to ensure that land users are the main actors in implementing
Combating land improved land use, including agroforestry systems, in combating land degradation?
degradation through,
inter alia, intensified
soil conservation,
afforestation and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
reforestation
activities
b.) What was the impact?
( b ) 12.24 a c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

2.7 Governments in cooperation with U.N. organizations, international development and finance organizations
Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with UN organisations, international development and Indigenous
Chapter 26 people
Section unknown Finance organisations) contributed to the endeavours of indigenous people and their communities in
26.5 d resource management and conservation strategies, including programs to collect, analyse, and use data
in support of sustainable development projects?

1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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2.8 Governments in cooperation with farmers' organizations

Activities: Policy planning, Knowledge building and Information dissemination
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with farmers organisations) established networks for the
Chapter 32
Section b: exchange of experiences with regard to farming that help to conserve forest resources?
Data and information
32.8 b
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with farmers organisations) initiated mechanisms to
Chapter 32
Section b: document, synthesize and disseminate local knowledge, practices and project experiences so that they
Data and information will make use of the lessons of the past when formulating and implementing policies affecting forest
32.8 a
populations?

1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

2.9 Governments in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local communities, user
groups, and non-governmental organizations
Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, Public participation
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives,
Chapter 11
Section B: local communities, user groups, and NGOs) improved proper planning, management and timely
Enhancing the implementation of silvicultural operations, including inventory and relevant research, as well as
protection,
sustainable rehabilitation of degraded natural forests to restore productivity and environmental contributions,
management and giving particular attention to human needs for economic and ecological services, woods based energy,
conservation of all agroforestry, non timber forest products and services and forest genetic resources?
forest…
( a ) 11.13 a
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, Indigenous
Chapter 11 people, and
Section B: local communities, user groups, and NGOs) begun establishing, expanding, and managing forest
Enhancing the protected area systems, which includes systems of conservation units for their environmental dwellers.
protection,
sustainable and social landscapes, primary old-growth forests, conservation of genetic resources,
management and involving situ and ex situ measures and undertaking supportive measures to ensure sustainable
conservation of all
forest… utilization of biological resources and conservation of biological diversity and the traditional
( a ) 11.13 b forest habits of the target groups?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local communities,
Chapter 11
Section B: user groups, and NGOs) undertaken and promoted buffer and transitional zone management?
Enhancing the
protection,
sustainable
Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives,
management and local communities, user groups, and NGOs) tried carrying out revegetation in appropriate
conservation of all
forest…
mountain areas, highlands, bare lands, degraded farm lands, arid and semi arid land s and
( a ) 11.13 c, d coastal areas for combating desertification and preventing erosion problems and national
programs for rehabilitation of degraded lands, including community forestry, social forestry,
agroforestry, and silvipasture, while also taking into account the role of forests as national
carbon reservoirs and sinks?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives,
Chapter 11
Section B: local communities, user groups, and NGOs) begun developing industrial and non-industrial planted
Enhancing the forests in order to support and promote national ecologically sound afforestation and
protection,
sustainable reforestation/regeneration programs in suitable sites?
management and Does this include upgrading existing planted forests of both industrial and non-industrial and
conservation of all commercial purposes to increase their contribution to human needs and to offset pressure on
forest…
( a ) 11.13 e primary/old growth forests?
Have measures been taken to promote and provide intermediate yields and to improve the rate of
returns on investments in pla nted forests, through interplanting and underplanting valuable crops?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives,
Chapter 11
Section B: local communities, user groups, and NGOs) developed and strengthened a master plan for planted
Enhancing the forests as a priority, indicating, inter alia, the location, scope and species, and specifying areas of
protection,
sustainable existing planted forests requiring rehabilitation, taking into account the economic aspect for future
management and planted forest development?
conservation of all
forest… 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( a ) 11.13 f
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local
Chapter 11
Section B: communities, user groups, and NGOs) increased the protection of forests from pollutants, fire, pests,
Enhancing the and diseases and other human-made interferences such as forest poaching, mining, and unmitigated
protection, shifting cultivation, the uncontrolled introduction of exotic plant and animal species, as well as
sustainable
management and developed and accelerated research for a better understanding of problems relating to the management
conservation of all and regeneration of all types of forests?
forest…
( a ) 11.13 g 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local
Chapter 11
Section B: communities, user groups, and NGOs) stimulated development of urban forestry for the greening of
Enhancing the urban, peri-urban and rural human settlements for amenity, recreation and production purposes and for
protection, protecting trees and groves?
sustainable
management and
conservation of all Recommendation fulfilled?
forest…
( a ) 11.13 h
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local Youth and
Chapter 11 women.
Section B: communities, user groups, and NGOs) launched opportunities for participation of all people in the
Enhancing the formulation, development, and implementation of forest related programs and other activities, taking
protection, due account of the local needs and cultural values?
sustainable
management and
conservation of all Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local
forest…
( a ) 11.13 i, j
communities, user groups, and NGOs) begun the limiting and aiming to halt destructive shifting
cultivation by addressing the underlying social and ecological causes?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, labour unions, rural cooperatives, local Indigenous
Chapter 11 people, youth,
Section A: communities, user groups, and NGOs) promoted participation in forest related activities, and access to
and women.
Sustaining the information and training programs within the national context?
multiple roles and
functions of all types
of forests, forest 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
lands and woodlands. b.) What was the impact?
( a ) 11.3 b
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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3.0 Governments in cooperation with International community and organizations

Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Technology, Knowledge building and Information dissemination
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) begun to prepare Whole
Chapter 11 pop ulation
Section D: and implement national forestry action programs, integrated with other land uses, for the management,
Establishing and conservation and sustainable development of forests?
strengthening
capacities for the
planning,
assessment, ands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
systematic
observations of
b.) What was the impact?
forests and related c.) How was it measured?
programs… 2.) If not: Why not?
11.12 b
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) established
Chapter 11
Section D: conceptual framework and formulated acceptable criteria, norms and definitions for systematic
Establishing and observations and assessment of forest resources?
strengthening
capacities for the
planning,
assessment, ands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
systematic
observations of
b.) What was the impact?
forests and related c.) How was it measured?
programs… 2.) If not: Why not?
( c ) 11.33 a
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) accomplished Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section C: research on properties of wood and non-wood products and their uses, to promote improved
Promoting efficient utilization?
utilization and
assessment to

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assessment to 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

recover the full
valuation of the b.) What was the impact?
goods and services c.) How was it measured?
provided by forests, 2.) If not: Why not?
forest lands and
woodlands.
( b ) 11.26 a
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) developed
Chapter 11
Section C: models and techniques of outlook analysis and development planning?
Promoting efficient Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) conducted
utilization and scientific investigations on the development and utilization of non-timber forest products?
assessment to
recover the full Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) taken the
valuation of the appropriate methodologies to comprehensively assess the value of forests?
goods and services
provided by forests,
forest lands and
woodlands. 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( b ) 11.26 c, d, e b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) harmonized the
Chapter 11
Section D: methodologies for program involving data and information activities to ensure accuracy and
Establishing and consistency? Have you also, undertaken special surveys on land capability and suitability for
strengthening afforestation action?
capacities for the
planning,
assessment, ands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
systematic
observations of
b.) What was the impact?
forests and related c.) How was it measured?
programs… 2.) If not: Why not?
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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) accomplished Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section C: research on properties of wood and non-wood products and their uses, to promote improved
Promoting efficient utilization?
utilization and
assessment to
recover the full
valuation of the 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
goods and services
provided by forests,
b.) What was the impact?
forest lands and c.) How was it measured?
woodlands. 2.) If not: Why not?
( b ) 11.26 a
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with internationa l community and organisations) established
Chapter 11
Section C: models and techniques of outlook analysis and development planning?
Promoting efficient Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) conducted
utilization and scientific investigations on the development and utilization of non-timber forest products?
assessment to
recover the full Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) taken the
valuation of the appropriate methodologies to comprehensively assess the value of forests?
goods and services
provided by forests, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forest lands and
woodlands. b.) What was the impact?
( b ) 11.26 c, d, e c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) established and
Chapter 11
Section D: strengthened national institutional coordination mechanisms for forest assessment and systematic
Establishing and observation activities?
strengthening
capacities for the
planning, Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) strengthened
assessment, ands existing regional and global networks for the exchange of relevant information?
systematic

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systematic 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

observations of
forests and related b.) What was the impact?
programs… c.) How was it measured?
( c ) 11.33 b, c 2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) develop and
Chapter 11
Section C: applied environmentally sound and less-polluting technology for forest utilization?
Promoting efficient
utilization and
assessment to
recover the full
valuation of the 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
goods and services
provided by forests,
b.) What was the impact?
forest lands and c.) How was it measured?
woodlands. 2.) If not: Why not?
( b ) 11.26 b
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) collected,
Chapter 11
Section D: consolidated, and exchanged existing information and established baseline information on aspects
Establishing and relevant to this chapter?
strengthening
capacities for the
planning, Has the government (in cooperation with international community and organisations) enhanced
assessment, ands research support and improved access to and exchange of research results?
systematic
observations of 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forests and related
programs… b.) What was the impact?
( b ) 11.32 a, d c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

3.1 Governments in cooperation with Intergovernmental organizations

Activities: Infrastructure
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international organisations) begun to strengthen the Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section B: coordination and improve the capacity and ability to provide technical support for the management,
Enhancing the conservation, and sustainable development of forests, including support for the negotiation of the
protection, International Tropical Timber Agreement of 1983?
sustainable
management and
conservation of all 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forest…
( c ) 11.15 d
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

3.2 Governments in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental organizations,
cooperatives and entrepreneurs
Activities: Policy planning. Infrastructure
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) carried out detailed investment studies, supply-demand
Promoting efficient harmonization and environmental impact analysis to rationalize and improve trees and forest utilization
utilization and and to develop and establish appropriate incentive schemes and regulatory measures, including tenurial
assessment to
recover the full arrangements, to provide a favourable investment climate and promote better management?
valuation of the
goods and services 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
provided by forests, b.) What was the impact?
forest lands and
woodlands. c.) How was it measured?
( a ) 11.22 a 2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) formulated scientifically sound criteria and guidelines
Promoting efficient for the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests?
utilization and Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
assessment to
recover the full organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) promoted and supported the downstream processing of
valuation of the forest products to increase retained value and other benefits?
goods and services
provided by forests, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forest lands and
woodlands. b.) What was the impact?
( a ) 11.22 b, e c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) developed and adopted national programs for
Promoting efficient accounting the economic and non-economic value of forests?
utilization and Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
assessment to
recover the full organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) improved environmentally sound methods and practices
valuation of the of forest harvesting, including planning and management, improved use of equipment, storage and
goods and services
provided by forests,
transportation to reduce and maximize the use of waste and improve value of both wood and non-wood
forest lands and forest products?
woodlands.
( a ) 11.22 l, c 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) promoted the better use and development of natural
Promoting efficient forests and woodlands, including planted forests, through environmentally sound and economically
utilization and viable activities, including silvicultural practices and management of other plant and animal species?
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recover the full 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

valuation of the
goods and services b.) What was the impact?
provided by forests, c.) How was it measured?
forest lands and 2.) If not: Why not?
woodlands.
( a ) 11.22 d
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) promoted non-wood forest products and other forms of
Promoting efficient forest resources, apart from fuelwood, through programs on social forestry/participatory forest
utilization and activities, including research on their processing and uses?
assessment to
recover the full Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
valuation of the organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) improved and promoted methodologies for a
goods and services
provided by forests,
comprehensive assessment that will capture the full value of forests, with a view including that value in
forest lands and the market-based pricing structure of wood and non-wood based products?
woodlands.
( a ) 11.22 f, j 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) developed and expanded the effectiveness of forest
Promoting efficient based processing industries, both wood and non-wood based, involving such aspects as efficient
utilization and conversion technology and improved sustainable utilization of harvesting and process residues;
assessment to
recover the full promoting underutilized species in natural forests through research demonstration and
valuation of the commercialisation; promoting value-added secondary processing for improved employment, income
goods and services
provided by forests,
and retained value; and promoting markets for, and trade in, forest products through relevant
forest lands and institutions, policies, and facilities?
woodlands.
( a ) 11.22 g 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) promoted the management of wildlife, as well as eco-
Promoting efficient tourism, and encouraged the husbandry and cultivation of wild species, for improved rural income and
utilization and employment, ensuring economic and social benefits without harmful ecological impacts?
assessment to
recover the full
valuation of the 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
goods and services
provided by forests,
b.) What was the impact?
forest lands and c.) How was it measured?
woodlands. 2.) If not: Why not?
( a ) 11.22 h
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
Chapter 11
Section C: organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) promoted appropriate small-scale forest based
Promoting efficient enterprises for supporting rural development and local entrepreneurship?
utilization and Has the government (in cooperation with private sectors, scientific institutions, non-governmental
assessment to
recover the full organizations, cooperatives and entrepreneurs) begun to harmonize sustainable development of forests
valuation of the with national development needs and trade policies that are compatible with the ecologically sound use
goods and services
provided by forests,
of forest resources?
forest lands and
woodlands. 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( a ) 11.22 I, k b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

3.3 Governments in cooperation with international agencies and organizations, universities, and non-governmental
organizations
Activities: Policy planning. Infrastructure
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international agencies and organizations, universities, and
Chapter 11
Section D: non-governmental organizations) begun to assess and carry out systematic observations of the
Establishing and quantitative and qualitative situation and changes of forest cover and forest resources endowments,
strengthening including land classification, land use and updates of its status, and liking this activity with planning as
capacities for the
planning, a basis for policy and program formulation?
assessment, ands
systematic 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
observations of b.) What was the impact?
forests and related
programs… c.) How was it measured?
( a ) 11.31 a 2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international agencies and organizations, universities, and
Section D:
Establishing and non-governmental organizations) begun establishing national assessment and systematic observation
strengthening systems and evaluation of programs and processes, including establishment of definitions, standards,
capacities for the norms and intercalibration methods, and the capability for initiating corrective actions as well as
planning,
assessment, ands improving the formulation and implementation of programs and projects?
systematic
observations of 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
forests and related b.) What was the impact?
programs…
( a ) 11.31 b c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international agencies and organizations, universities, and
Chapter 11
Section D: non-governmental organizations) developed national systems of forest resource assessment and
Establishing and valuation, including necessary research and data analysis, which account for, where possible, the full
strengthening range of wood and non-wood forest products and services, and incorporating results in plans and
capacities for the
planning, strategies and in national systems of accounts and planning?
assessment, ands
systematic 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
observations of b.) What was the impact?
forests and related
programs… c.) How was it measured?
( a ) 11.31 d 2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with international agencies and organizations, universities, and
Chapter11
Section D: non-governmental organizations) established necessary intersectoral and program linkages, including
Establishing and improved access to information, in order to support a holistic approach to planning and programming?
strengthening
capacities for the
planning,
assessment, ands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
systematic
observations of
b.) What was the impact?
forests and related c.) How was it measured?
programs… 2.) If not: Why not?
( a ) 11.31 e

3.4 Governments at local, regional, and global levels

Activities: Infrastructure
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (at local, regional and global levels) made estimates of impacts of activities Whole
Chapter 11 population
Section D: affecting forestry developments and conservation proposals, in terms of key variables such as
Establishing and developmental goals, benefits and costs, contributions of forests to other sectors, community welfare,
strengthening environmental condit ions and biological diversity to assess the changing technological and financial
capacities for the
planning, needs of countries?
assessment, ands
systematic 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
observations of b.) What was the impact?
forests and related
programs… c.) How was it measured?
( a ) 11.31 c 2.) If not: Why not?

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3.5 Governments in cooperation with national institutions

Activities: Policy planning
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation national institutions) developed feasibility studies and operational
Chapter 11
Section B: planning related to major forest activities, and developed and applied environmentally sound
Enhancing the technology relevant to the various activities listed?
protection,
sustainable
management and Has the government (in cooperation national institutions) increased action related to genetic
conservation of all improvement and application of biotechnology for improving productivity and tolerance to
forest…
( b ) 11.17 a, b, c
environmental stress?
1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

3.6 Governments in cooperation with regional and international organizations

Activities: Policy planning, Infrastructure, Technology, Knowledge building and Information dissemination, and Public participation.
Target Target
Source Recommendation Reference
Group Date
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) established a general
Chapter 10
Section a: framework for land-use and physical planning within which specialized and more detailed sectoral
Management related plans can be developed?
activities
10.7 c
Also, have intersectoral consultative bodies been established to streamline project planning and
implementation?

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1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) carried out accelerated
Chapter 12
Section B: afforestation and reforestation programs, with community based agroforestry schemes? Have you
Combating land created a large-scale reforestation and afforestation scheme, particularly through the establishment of
degradation through, green belts, bearing in mind the multiple benefits of such measures?
inter alia, intensified
soil conservation,
afforestation, and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
reforestation
activities
b.) What was the impact?
( a ) 12.18 b c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) promoted and
Chapter 12
Section B: encouraged investment in forestry development in drylands through various incentives, including
Combating land legislative measures?
degradation through,
inter alia, intensified
soil conservation,
afforestation, and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
reforestation
activities
b.) What was the impact?
( a ) 12.18 g c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) trained members of
Chapter 12
Section B: rural organizations in management skills and train agropastoralists in such special techniques as soil
Combating land and water conservation and agroforestry?
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soil conservation, 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

afforestation, and
reforestation b.) What was the impact?
activities c.) How was it measured?
( c ) 12.33 a 2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) built an inventory of
Chapter 13
Section A: different forms of forests, giving priority to those under the threat of extinction?
Generating and
strengthening
knowledge about the
ecology and
sustainable 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
development of b.) What was the impact?
mountain ecosystems
( b ) 13.7 b c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) promoted technologies Local people
Chapter 13
Section B: of vegetative conservation measures for erosion prevention, in situ moisture management, and
Promoting integrated agroforestry that are low cost, simple, and easily adopted by target group?
watershed
development and
alternative livelihood
opportunities 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( b ) 13.21 a
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) strengthened scientific
Chapter 13
Section A: research and technological development programs, including diffusion through national and regional
Generating and institutions, particularly in forestry?
strengthening
knowledge about the

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ecology and 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

sustainable
development of b.) What was the impact?
mountain c.) How was it measured?
ecosystems 2.) If not: Why not?
13.7 b

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) promoted a Local people
Chapter 13
Section B: multidisciplinary and cross sectoral approach in training and the dissemination of knowledge on issues,
Promoting integrated such as conservation and utilization of arable and non-arable land, treatment of drainage lines and
watershed recharging of groundwater, and agroforestry?
development and
alternative livelihood
opportunities 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( c ) 13.22 a b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) formulated and
Chapter 14
Section A: implemented agricultural projects that include other natural resource activities, such as management of
Agricultural policy forests?
review, planning and
integrated prograns
u the light of the
mutifunctional aspect 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
of agriculture… b.) What was the impact?
( a ) 14.9 h
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) analyzed and
Chapter 14
Section C : identified possibilities for economic integration of forestry activities, and to take effective measures to
Improving farm encourage forest management and growing of trees by farmers (farm forestry) as an option for resource
production and development?
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through 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

diversitfication of
farm adn non-farm b.) What was the impact?
employment adn c.) How was it measured?
infrsatructure 2.) If not: Why not?
development
( a ) 14.27 f

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) reviewed and Women,
Chapter 14 disadvantaged
Section B : refocused existing measures to achieve wider access to land, water, and forest resources and ensure
groups, and
Ensuring people’s equal rights of the specified target group? indigenous
participation and
promoting human people.
resource
development for 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
sustainable b.) What was the impact?
agriculture
( a ) 14.18 b c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) begun to coordinate all
Chapter 14
Section E : land conservation and rehabilitation policies, strategies and programs with related ongoing programs,
Land conservvation such as national environment action plans, the Tropical Forestry Action Plan and national development
and rehabilitation programs?
( d ) 14.52 b

1.) If yes: a.) How and When?

b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) developed and
Chapter 11
Section A: implemented plans and programs, including definition of national and regional goals, programs and
Sustaining the criteria for their implementation and subsequent improvement?
multiple roles and
functions of all types
of forests, forest
lands, and woodlands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( a ) 11.3 d
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) rationalized and
Chapter 11
Section A: strengthened administrative structures including provision of adequate levels of staff and allocation of
Sustaining the responsibilities, decentralization of decision-making, provision of infrastructure facilities and
multiple roles and equipment, intersectoral coordination and an effective system of communication?
functions of all types
of forests, forest
lands, and woodlands 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( a ) 11.3 a
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) established and
Chapter 11
Section A: strengthened capabilities for research related to the different aspects of forests and forest production,
Sustaining the for example, on the sustainable management of forests, on traditional uses of forest resources by local
multiple roles and populations, and on improving market returns and other non-market values from the management of
functions of all types
of forests, forest forests?
lands, and woodlands
( a ) 11.3 g 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) established, developed
Chapter 11
Section A: and sustained a system of forest extension and public education to ensure better awareness and
Sustaining the management of forests with regard to the multiple roles and values of trees, forests and forest lands?
multiple roles and
functions of all types
of forests, forest 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
lands, and woodlands b.) What was the impact?
( a ) 11.3 e c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) increased cooperative
Chapter 11
Section B: actions to reduce pollutants and trans-boundary impacts affecting the health of trees and forests and
Enhancing the conservation of representative ecosystems?
protection, Have you coordinated regional research on carbon sequestrian, air pollution and other environmental
sustainable
management and issues?
conservation of all
forests… 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
( c ) 11.15 a, b b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?
Agenda 21 Has the government (in cooperation with regional and international institutions) documented and
Chapter 11
Section B: exchanged information/experience for the benefit of countries with similar problems and prospects?
Enhancing the
protection,
sustainable
management and
conservation of all
forests…
( c ) 11.15 c 1.) If yes: a.) How and When?
b.) What was the impact?
c.) How was it measured?
2.) If not: Why not?

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