PRESENTATION OF COUNTRY EXPERIENCE WITH SUCCESSFUL FRAMEWORKS THAT RESULTED IN POSITIVE EFFECTS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF WOOD ENERGY: NIGERIA

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1 PRESENTATION OF COUNTRY EXPERIENCE WITH SUCCESSFUL FRAMEWORKS THAT RESULTED IN POSITIVE EFFECTS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF WOOD ENERGY: NIGERIA To ECOWAS WORKSHOP ON SUSTAINABLE WOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT Cotonou, Benin, 9-11 May, 2016 BY OLOGUN B. Freeman & DINA Temitope O. 1

2 Presentation Outline Background Policy Overview Policy Drivers Delivery Mechanisms Conclusion Next Steps

3 Background The Land Use Decree of 1978 gave ownership; control and management of forest resources to the States while the Federal Government through the Department of Forestry co-ordinates forestry and conservation activities throughout the country. The Department is also to initiate and formulate national forest policy, promote and fund projects of national interest, co-ordinate and monitor FG assisted/donor supported forestry/conservation initiatives in the States. The Department also ensures institutional development.

4 Where we are coming from Wood Energy Management programmes and projects are not based on long term dedicated Policy instruments/mechanism approved for promoting activities in Nigeria (several drafts) Many of the existing drafts are generic policies and strategies with no specific implementable action plans Lack of coordination between various players in the Sustainable Wood Energy Management sectors.

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7 Policy Landscape Nigerian Clean Energy Policy Map Overarching 1: National Energy policy (2003) 2: National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (2004) 3: National Energy Master Plan (2007) 4: Electricity Master Plan (2008) 5: Vision (2009) 6: The Roadmap for Power Sector Reform 2010 SUPREME LAW Constitution POLICY AND STRATEGY Energy Efficiency 1: National Energy Efficiency Policy for Nigeria (2012) Rural Electrification 1: Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan : Rural Electrification Policy Paper : National Rural Electrification Strategy and Plan 2012 Renewable Energy 4: Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan : Renewable Energy Policy Guidelines : National Policy and Guidelines on Renewable Energy : National Policy on Renewable Energy : Renewable Energy Master Plan (2012) Others 7: Nigerian Biofuel Policy Incentive 2007 LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS 1: Electricity Power Sector Reform Act (2005) 1: MYTO I&II (2008 & 2012) 1: Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services (2012) 2: REFIT (2012) 2: Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services-safety requirements (2012) 3: Grid Codes PROGRAMMES AND INCENTIVES 1: Renewable Energy Action Programme (2006) 2: Industry Incentives for Renewable Energy

8 Policy Landscape..Cont Norms/Standa rds 2=8% Programmes/Incen tives 2=8% Regulations 3=13% Strategies/polici es 16=67% Acts/Legislati on 1=4% Source: NESP Policy Mapping Study by GIZ/FMP

9 Institutional Landscape Public sector dominate other sectors Weak role of private sector and civil society International institutions play an important support role, activities are however at times uncoordinated

10 Policy Overview

11 NATIONAL FOREST POLICY (2006) Policy Purpose- set out a framework for action to address Nigerians challenge of inclusive access to modern and clean energy resources, improved energy security and address climate issues among others. Policy Objective- To put in place a coordinated approach in management of the country s forest, renewable energy and energy efficiency resources development and create the right environment for investment.

12 NATIONAL FOREST POLICY (2006) Policy Challenge - The National Forest Policy (2006) has not been sufficient and efficient to address myriads of forestry issues especially the deplorable state of our nation s forest.

13 NATIONAL FORESTRY ACT In order to strengthen the Policy and makes it workable and applicable, the National Forestry Act was put in place but yet to be passed into law.

14 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

15 Institutional Framework Wood fuel issues are more prominent in the Northern part of Nigeria especially the Sudan Sahel region thus contributing to draught and desertification. This is taking a frightening dimension. The problem of appropriate pricing, availability of alternative energy sources makes de-emphasizing on the use of fuel wood difficult. The issue of efficient use of fuel wood is there. The policy of government is to increase forest cover to minimize desertification and ensure adequate supply of fuel wood in general.

16 Delivery Mechanisms

17 A. Promoting the cultivation of fast growing tree species needed to accelerate the regeneration of forest and establishment of private and community woodlots. B. Developing appropriate technologies for utilization of alternative energy sources to fuel wood, including but not limited to coal, fine particle biomass, briquette, solar stoves, kerosene and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). C. Development and promotion of the use of efficient wood stoves.

18 D. Promoting access to micro-credit facilities for entrepreneurs, especially for women groups for the establishment and operation of commercial fuel woodlots and the adoption of renewable energy devices and systems. E. Developing and implementation of an appropriate pricing structure to encourage substitution from fuel wood to more efficient fuel alternatives. F. Ensuring the availability of sources and distribution of alternative energy sources for fuel wood.

19 G. Increasing awareness on the use, maintenance and fabrication of efficient wood stoves and other alternative energy technologies to reduce pressure on fuel wood resources. H. Tapping into Rural Electrification Fund to promote adoption of sustainable energy alternatives to fuel wood. I. Partnering with private sector operators to promote efficient and affordable energy servicing.

20 Policy geared towards the reduction of fuel wood consumption Efficient wood cooking stove Subsidies Enabling Framework Budget + Financing Fast growing tree cultivation Alternative tech. for domestic energy source 5/20/

21 Policy geared towards the reduction of fuel wood consumption Adoption of efficient wood burning stoves. Systematic cultivation of fast growing trees in order to facilitate the regeneration of the forest. Active introduction of bio-gas digesters to care for the cooking needs of large households and institutions. Development of alternative technologies to supplement wood especially as a domestic energy source.

22 Task List: Typology Ensuring security of supply, cost competiveness, action plans development, and creation of monitoring and evaluation watchdog Environmental Protection, climate change mitigation, improved cooking etc. Research and Development, technology development options, local manufacturing etc Financial guarantee, budgetary support and other incentives Sustainable use of water resources and dams Coordination role and ensuring alliance through information gathering Federal Ministry of Environment Federal Ministry of Science & Technology Federal Ministry of Finance Federal Ministry of Water Resources Energy Commission of Nigeria

23 Final Notes/ Level of Success and Conclusion 5/15/14 23

24 RURAL WOMEN ENERGY SECURITY (RUWES) INITIATIVE: The RUWES initiative came under the Renewable Energy Programme of the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMENV). The aim is to provide sensitization and adoption of clean cooking practices. Over 2 million women have been registered since launching. The main target beneficiaries are women. The initiative is to create awareness on the health implication of the use of fuel wood for cooking and poverty alleviation through better and more efficient fuel source.

25 RURAL WOMEN ENERGY SECURITY (RUWES) INITIATIVE: The Nigerian government approved N9b for the distribution of 750,000 clean cook stoves to women in rural areas in a bid to stop the depletion of forest resources caused by indiscriminate felling of trees thus the destruction of the forest. The stoves would be distributed under the National Clean Cooking Scheme (NCCS) to discourage the use of fuel wood and charcoal for cooking.

26 RURAL WOMEN ENERGY SECURITY (RUWES) INITIATIVE: The initiative which kicked off in 2014 has a target of distributing at least four (4) million clean cook stoves in each of the six geo-political zones. The scheme is also expected to reduce the continuous tree felling and thus reduce ecological problems particularly desertification. Hospitals, Schools, Prisons, Barracks, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps and other institutional high volume fuel wood users are expected to benefit from the scheme.

27 LEVEL OF SUCCESS: i. There has been significant response by rural communities and individuals to establish woodlots thus less dependence on the forests as source of fuel wood. This is more noticeable in the savannah region of the country. ii. There is wider use of fine particle biomass, briquette, kerosene and LNG because of Government intervention in the availability, distribution and appropriate pricing of alternative energy sources. iii. There are more efficient wood stoves in the market but there is need for Government intervention to encourage massive production through promotion of better technology and business environment.

28 LEVEL OF SUCCESS: iv. Better private sector involvement in promoting efficient and affordable alternative energy sources through Public Private Partnership schemes. v. As for the RUWES Initiative, the first batch of clean cook stoves have been supplied and distribution to the beneficiaries will commence soon.

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