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Advancing a Sustainable Global Timber Trade Through the EU FLEGT Action Plan Advancing a Sustainable Global Timber Trade through the EU FLEGT Action Plan Empowering local communities through capacity building and experience sharing of “Eyes on the Forest” The Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 14th – 15th April 2015 Empowering local communities through capacity building and experience sharing of “Eyes on the Forest” report The Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 14-15 April, 2015 By Nicholas Fong, Lydia Ayog & Leanne Hong Report Produced Under Project MY03100I Advancing a legal and sustainable global timber trade through the EU FLEGT action plan The Project is funded by the European Union, represented by the European Commission June 2015 Disclaimer This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of WWF- Malaysia and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. All omissions and inaccuracies in this publication are the responsibility of the authors. Table of Content 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Workshop agenda 3 3.0 Attendance 5 4.0 Session Summaries 9 5.0 Concluding remarks 27 6.0 Plates 28 Annex 1: Questionnaire 30 Abbreviation APP Asia Pulp & Paper APRIL Asia Pacific Resources International Limited EFI European Forest Institute EoF Eyes on the Forest EPD Environment Protection Department EU European Union FLEGT Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade FMU Forest Management Units Jikalahari Forest Rescue Network Riau JOAS The indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia KDCA Kadazandusun Cultural Association LEAP Land Empowerment Animals People LTL Long Term License NGO Non- Governmental Organization NTFP-EP Non-Timber Forest Products-Exchange Programme PACOS Trust Partners of Community Organizations in Sabah RPHK Relawan Pemantau Hutan Kalimantan (Volunteers to Monitor Kalimantan’s Forest) SFD Sabah Forestry Department Walhi Friends of the Earth Indonesia WWF-MY World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia 1.0 Introduction WWF-Malaysia, in collaboration with WWF-Indonesia, hosted a two-day workshop entitled Empowering local communities through capacity building and experience sharing of “Eyes on the Forest” from 14th to 15th April 2015 at The Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu. The participants of the sessions consisted mainly of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and indigenous peoples. The objectives of this workshop were to: 1. Share knowledge and experience on Eyes On the Forest (EoF) initiative and Relawan Pemantau Hutan Kalimantan (RPHK) as the clearinghouse for information on forest conservation in Riau, Sumatra and to serve as a tool for local, national, and international NGOs, companies, governments and any other stakeholders who are willing to take action to conserve forests and protect the rights of communities that depend on forests. 2. Provide information, support and training to local stakeholders, leading to enhanced confidence on both local authorities and communities in demanding forest law enforcement. The increase in the quantity, quality and credibility of forest sector information resulting from independent forest monitoring would help local populations to hold their governments accountable and to ensure their rights are respected. 3. Identify the needs and resources for launching such a similar initiative and to understand the potential dynamics of civil society organizations in Sabah. EoF and RPHK at a glance EoF is a coalition of three local environmental organisations in Riau, Sumatra and Indonesia: WWF Indonesia's Tesso Nilo Programme, Jikalahari ("Forest Rescue Network Riau") and Walhi Riau (Friends of the Earth Indonesia). It was launched in December 2004 to investigate the condition of the forests in Riau. This coalition was established in response to massive forest loss as a result of the commercial action of two major pulp and paper companies: Asia Pulp & Paper (APP/Sinar Mas Group) and Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL / Raja Garuda Emas). These two companies produce 80% of Indonesia’s pulp and paper. Relawan Pemantau Hutan Kalimantan (Volunteers to Monitor Kalimantan’s Forest) was established in 2013 as a replication of EoF’s initiave in Riau, consisting of NGOs such as Link-Ar Borneo, Yayasan Titian, Sampan, Kontak Borneo and WWF- Indonesia program West Kalimantan. Their first task was reviewing APP’s Forest Conservation Policy and the outcomes drew serious response from APP’s management. 1 EoF’s coalition and RPHK are established to reduce or delay deforestation in Riau (Sumatra in general) and West Kalimantan (Kalimantan in general) as a result of pulp and paper industry and the expansion of palm oil plantation. 2 2.0 Workshop Agenda Empowering local communities through capacity building and experience sharing of “Eyes on the Forest” Date: 14th-15th April 2015 Venue: The Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu 3 4 3.0 Attendance 5 6 7 The workshop was attended by 32 participants –5 women and 27 men – comprising representatives from local communities of different localities, local NGOs, and the organizers as well. They were: 1. Ening Garai - Pitas 2. Mastupang B. Somoi - Pitas 3. Fredshine Wilson - Ranau 4. Wilson Kulong - Ranau 5. Marusin B. Peliten - Tenom 6. Angkangon Antahai - Tenom 7. Intim Saulig – Mangkawagu 8. Daud - Mangkawagu 9. Anthony Ambawol - Sapulut 10. Anthony Chong - Sapulut 11. Ukim@ Juhaidi Marindak - Keningau 12. Billy Paten - Keningau 13. Wilster Lawrence - Tongod 14. Sali Romog - Tongod 15. Raley Kahal - Kalabakan 16. Edward James - Kalabakan 17. NTFP-EP- Dominic Langat 18. LEAP- Neville Yapp 19. KDCA- Dr. Benedict Topin 20. EFI- Aimi Lee Abdullah 21. JOAS- Thomas Jalong 22. PACOS Trust- Gordon John 23. WWF-Indonesia - Afdhal - Nursamsu - Ian Hilman 24. WWF-Malaysia - Dr. Han Kwai Hin - Iliyana Mohd. Sah - Nicholas Fong - Lydia Ayog - Lavernita Bingku - Leanne Hong 8 4.0 Session Summaries Overall, seven presentations were delivered by the following speakers: 1. Dr. Han Kwai Hin (WWF-Malaysia) Topic: Overview of Responsible Forestry Programme 2. Iliyana Mohd. Sah (WWF-Malaysia) Topic: Introduction to HCVF: Identification, Management, Monitoring 3. Gordon John Thomas (PACOS Trust) Topic: Community forest management in Sabah 4. Thomas Jalong (The Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia or Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS)) Topic: Community forest management in Sarawak 5. Nursamsu (WWF-Indonesia) Topic: Background- EoF dan Relawan Pemantau Hutan Kalimantan (RPHK) 6. Ian Hilman (WWF-Indonesia) Topic: - Work and products of EoF and RPHK; - EoF / RPHK monitoring forest 7. Afdhal (WWF-Indonesia) Topic: How they function and campaign? Discussion No. Question/Comment/Suggestion Remarks 1. Mr. Anthony (Sapulut) raised a Dr. Han (WWF-MY) mentioned that question on WWF’s role in preserving WWF-MY has recently undertaken a the forest given that logging study to map the forest cover in companies are still able to get timber Malaysia, identifying the boundaries concessions approved by the of various forest reserves. He pointed government. out that one of the weaknesses is that government’s jurisdiction is required in any decision related to forest management in Sabah. Mr. Nicholas commented on how the community can contribute in preserving the forest and WWF Indonesia’s presence here is to share their experiences especially in dealing with the government. 9 Dr. Benedict agreed that the NGOs and community networks in Sabah are weak. The communities can play their part as ‘eyes and ears’ of the forest. He also advised the community to come up with a proper documentation on native customary rights and community best practices to be shared with other organizations. 2. Best practices in forest management Mr. Nicholas mentioned that in Sabah are better than those in enforcement in Malaysia is weak. For Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak. complaints related to oil palm However, companies are clearing land plantation, report can be directed to at the riparian zones. How do we the Environment Protection lodge a complaint? Department (EPD). Mdm. Aimi responded that the management of forest in Sabah was better in the 80s as compared to Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak due to pressure in politics. Also on the positive side, Sabah has a higher level of awareness to restore forest conditions. She added, the issuance of Long Term License (LTL) agreement proves Sabah to be better than the other two regions. 3. Mr. Juhaidi (Sook) raised a question Dr. Benedict responded that there is a about forest conservation whereby Communal Reserve which falls under there was a discussion held recently the Forest Enactment 1968 of Sabah between Sabah Forestry Department Forestry Department. (SFD) and the local communities on ‘tagal hutan’. The natives in my vicinity have worked together to manage the forests. How can we participate in community forestry activities or given the authority from SFD to help preserve the forest? 4. Mr. Wilson (Ranau) asked about the Within WWF-MY, there is a role of NGOs in capacity building for department working on community sustainable forest management. education and engagement specifically on eco-tourism in Peninsular Malaysia. Ms. Lavernita informed that WWF-Sabah office has a program on water conservation in Ranau. 5. Mr. Mastupang (Pitas) shared that the local communities launched a protest on the proposed development project in their area. The area has been managed and passed down from generation to generation. He pointed out that there is lack of awareness and exposure amongst community on conservation. He suggested that more similar conservation efforts will 10 need to be carried out t in every district. 6. Dr. Benedict (KDCA) stressed on the importance of natural resources for medicines and clean water upon which the forest-dependent communities rely on. 7. Mr. Intim (Mangkawagu) raised his concerns about the areas in his villages that have been included in the gazetted area. However, the villagers were not aware of such an inclusion and it has since then affected their main source of livelihood. He further mentioned that the community is unable to do anything as warrant letter is issued every year by the government. 8. Is Walhi registered as a membership Walhi is similar to other NGOs in based body? Indonesia.
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