Conference of Parties and Webinar on Peatland Management Lao PDR 4 November 2020

Conference of Parties and Webinar on Peatland Management Lao PDR 4 November 2020

InfoNov 4, 2020 - Nov 4, 2020

InfoLao PDR

InfoData & Information

Info+62818682809

Infoinfo@peopleforpeat.org

In this virtual COP, People for Peat will present the findings of the current peatland landscape in Lao PDR. The findings are collated from the desk review and online meetings/interviews with peatland stakeholders in the country. In addition, all participants will discuss several important issues regarding peatlands, especially related to peatland management in Lao PDR. The participants will also discuss required policies to support the sustainability of peatlands and about activities that are important to carry out in an effort to support sustainable peatland management. The Conference of Parties (COP) will be conducted through virtual meeting (Zoom apps) with resource persons from Lao PDR. 

The objectives of the virtual COP are as follows:

  1. To do stocktaking on Lao PDR’s baseline of peatland policies & regulations, management and existing research in Lao PDR
  2. To identify the existing research gaps on peatland topics in Lao PDR and the specific topics of research required to support sustainable peatland management in Lao PDR
  3. To influence, streamline, and empower non-state actors to support sustainable peatland management in Lao PDR

Event Rundown

Conference of Parties Lao PDR 04 November 2020 - 04 November 2020
09:00:00
Opening

Representative from European Union

Welcome Address by the European Union

09:10:00
Introduction to SUPA Component 2 / People for Peat

Satya Budi Utama; People for Peat (WRI Indonesia)

09:20:00
Current peatland issue in Lao PDR

Dr. Eli Nur Nirmala Sari; People for Peat (WRI Indonesia)

Points of discussion:


  • How will the government manage and protect peatlands sustainably?
  • What data and information are required to support sustainable peatland management in Lao PDR?
  • How to involve all stakeholders (NGOs, community, private) to support sustainable peatland management?
  • What kinds of conflict of interest occurs in the utilization of peatland in Lao PDR?
  • How are the existing regulations and policies linked to sustainable peatland management?


10:40:00
Break & quick polling
10:45:00
Current peatland issue in Lao PDR

Dr. Eli Nur Nirmala Sari; People for Peat (WRI Indonesia)

Points of discussion:


  • How can research support sustainable peatland management in Lao PDR?
  • How can research influence the policy on peatlands in Lao PDR?
  • What are some strategies to increase the role of NSAs in sustainable peatland management in Lao PDR?


11:55:00
Closing and wrap up

Satya Budi Utama; People for Peat (WRI Indonesia)


Webinar on Peatland Management Lao PDR 04 November 2020 - 04 November 2020
13:00:00
Welcome address

Representatives from the EU Delegation

13:05:00
Introduction to People for Peat / SUPA Component 2 (People for Peat /TRCRC)

People for Peat/WRI Indonesia

13:15:00
Presentation: Peatlands in Beung Kiet Ngong Ramsar site

Dr. Natalia Pervushina; Water and Wetlands Programme Advisor, IUCN

13:35:00
Presentation: Peatland management in Lao PDR and its challenges

Phaylin Bouakeo; Lao PDR Peatland Focal Point

13:55:00
Q & A Session

Mariam Ghani; People for Peat/TRCRC

14:55:00
Closing remarks of COP

People for Peat/WRI Indonesia


Back to Top