Background
To reduce deforestation and forest degradation, the Ivorian government plans to promote agroforestry systems on a large scale in its REDD+ strategy. The project aligns with the government’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement, specifically the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with the objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 28% by 2030 relative to a business-as-usual scenario. The sectors targeted for emission reductions include energy, agriculture, forestry, and waste management.
At the core of this initiative is the development of a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) mechanism in the Comoé area. This MRV system is designed to measure the impact of agroforestry activities carried out under the EU financed GIZ project “Governance and sustainable management of natural resources in the Comoé and Tai area, Côte d’Ivoire” (Pro2GRN) on the reduction of GHG emissions. The project is set-up under the general supervision of the national authority Direction de la Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques (MINEDD/DLCC).
HEAT Services
HEAT, in consortium with GFA Consulting Group, is responsible for the conceptualization and technical design of the local-level MRV system. This involves a comprehensive review and integration of existing MRV data and practices within Côte d’Ivoire, coupled with the deployment of necessary IT tools for localized application. Furthermore, HEAT is tasked with the development and delivery of MRV methodology training as part of a broader capacity-building aimed at equipping relevant stakeholders and partners with the necessary knowledge and skills for effective system utilization.
Additionally, the project encompasses the preparation of an upscaling concept for the MRV system to explore its adaptation and application across various land use systems within Côte d’Ivoire. This strategy will be complemented by an outline of potential financing mechanisms to support ongoing and future MRV activities within the country.
Contact
