independent forest monitoring

nicaragua

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The implementation of the project started in August 2006 and, with the support of the UK Department for International Development (DFID), continued until March 2007. See the First Summary Report of activities for this period.  The project has subsequently continued from April 2007 with the support of GTZ, thanks to which new field mission reports are now available. The Second Summary Report is now also available. 

Background information about the Project 

Following an expression of interest from the Nicaraguan Forest Authority (Instituto Nacional Forestal - INAFOR), Global Witness travelled to the country and held multi-stakeholder discussions in June 2006 with a view to design and implement an Independent Forest Monitoring Pilot Project. This materialised with the signing of an Agreement between INAFOR and Global Witness.

The objecitves of the project are as follows:

  • Set the institutional basis for an IFM system in Nicaragua, through the development of working relations with INAFOR and other government institutions, as well as with civil society and the private sector.
  • Generate reliable information about illegal logging and trade activities in specific regions of the country.
  • Ensure the objectivity and transparency of the monitoring activities carried out by the relevant authorities, through the participation of an independent monitor with international credibility, whose reports and recommendations will be made public following a review of the forest authority
  • Strengthen the operational capacity of the relevant authorities, through the implementation of joint field missions where experience and skills are shared.