Based on the MCPFE Warsaw Resolution 2: Forests and Water and work under the UNECE Water Convention on ecosystem services, the workshop examined the complex interrelations and mutual influences of forests and water, how countries approach these topics, and how this is and could be reflected in forest and water policies in the pan-European and UNECE region and neighbouring states.
Scope and objective:
The objectives of the workshop were:
- exchange of experiences on forest and water management tools and policies that contribute to realize water related forest ecosystem services
- explore cross-sectorial work and how the coordination of forest and water policies could be conducted:
-at national level
-at regional level
- explore payment for ecosystem services schemes (PES) and other measures that broaden and diversify the financial basis for sustainable forest management and help maintaining the protective functions of forests
Co-organisers:
Final report from the workshop:
Results from group discussions:
Presentations at the meeting:
Background documents:
Documents which are not included in the Background document as of 27 April 2009:
Other background material:
MCPFE:
UNECE Water Convention:
- Seminar on environmental services and financing for the protection and sustainable use of water-related ecosystems
- Recommendations on Payments for Ecosystem Services in Integrated Water Resources Management
EU:
Additional information on the workshop from our Turkish hosts.
