National Seminar on Forestry CDM -
19 September 2006

Due to the late international agreement on modalities and procedures, the forestry CDM Lags behind other sectors such as energy. Recognising the need for potential stakeholders to be kept abreast of the latest development in forestry CDM, a National Seminar on Forestry CDM was conducted recently at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM).

A total of 83 participants comprising of planters, researchers, academicians, government officials, NGOs, desicion/policy makers, property developers and individuals involved in forest management, natural resource management, land-use planning and development attended the seminar.

The seminar was organised to increase awareness on Forestry CDM and possible projects that would be generated. In addition, the Seminar aims to develop a roadmap for forestry CDM activities through the panel discussion. Another important objective was to develop and strengthen networks and strategic alliances to encourage active participation of all at stakeholders in forestry CDM projects.

The panel discussion was actively participated by all present. Views are compiled and a draft seminar recommendation was considered for adoption.

SPEECHES

• Opening Speech by Y.Bhg. Dato' Dr Abdul Razak Mohd Ali
  Director General, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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• Welcome Address by Dr. Norini Haron
  Organising Committee Chair
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SLIDE PRESENTATION

• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM): Institutional Set-up and National Criteria
  by Dr. Nadzri Yahya, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia
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• Experience on CDM Project Cycle
  by En. Azman Zainal Abidin, Pusat Tenaga Malaysia
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• Current Development on Forestry CDM
  by Dr. Gary W. Theseira,Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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• Carbon Stocks in Planted Forests
  by Dr. Elizabeth Philip,Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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PICTURE

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