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Country Approaches to REDD+ Safeguards: A Global Review of Initial Experiences and Emerging Lessons
Second issue in a new line of technical resource publications on safeguards, this review attempts to capture and synthesize the state-of-the-art knowledge on country approaches to REDD+ safeguards, with the primary aim of facilitating information exchange among REDD+ countries. The findings of this initial global review were informed by a consultative process engaging a number of countries who have made progress with their country approaches to safeguards.
REDD+ Safeguards Information Systems: Practical Design Considerations
First in a new line of technical resource publications, offering practical design considerations for 'safeguard information systems' (SIS) in line with UNFCCC requirements. The optional design elements discussed herein were informed by a consultative process engaging different REDD+ stakeholders - countries, donors and civil society.
REDD+ ACADEMY LEARNING JOURNAL - MODULE 8: REDD+ Safeguards under the UNFCCC
Explore the potential of REDD+ to deliver multiple benefits beyond climate change mitigation, and learn about possible risks to people, livelihoods, ecosystems, and rights. This module presents the elements of safeguards identified by the UNFCCC, and describes two key components: country approaches to safeguards and Safeguard Information Systems.
2017 v2.0 update of the original 2015 technical brief. Summarises the key practical design considerations for 'Safeguard Information Systems' (SIS), in line with UNFCCC requirements, discussed in more detail in the corresponding safeguards Technical Resource Series document (No. 1).
From Tree Measurement to National Forest Monitoring Systems: The Use of Allometric Equations to Estimate Forest Resources
Allometric equations are important tools for quantifying forest resources. The UN-REDD Programme promotes the use of these equations for estimating national carbon stock and carbon stock changes as part of the development of their national forest monitoring systems (NFMS) as required under REDD+. The Programme supports countries around the globe to develop equations and define methodologies for their application by providing expert guidance and country-level capacity building.
Herramienta de Beneficios y Riesgos (BeRT) v2 Apoyando a los Países a Abordar y Respetar las Salvaguardas de Cancún
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Benefits and Risks Tool (BeRT) v2: Supporting Countries to Address and Respect the Cancun Safeguards
Mapping Multiple Benefits of REDD+ in Paraguay: Using Spatial Information to Support Land-Use Planning
The government of Paraguay joined the UN-REDD Programme (United Nations Collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries) in 2008, with the aim of implementing REDD+ in alignment with the country’s conservation and development objectives, and developing capacities for integrated environmental management, with particular attention to forest-dependent communities and indigenous peoples.
Inventory of Allometric Equations for Estimating tree Biomass: A Database for China
This report introduces an allometric equation database developed specifically for China that complements the current database for Asian countries. The database was prepared following the tutorial given by Baldasso, Birigazzi et al. Equations were compiled according to different categories to provide an overview of the allometric equations available in the literature. A comparison of the equations using field inventory data was given using statistical software R to present the application of the allometric equations in the specific context.
REDD+ and Adaptation: Identifying Complementary Responses to Climate Change
Mitigation is crucial for limiting the extent of climate change and thus the severity of its impacts on society and ecosystems. However, even with our best mitigation efforts, there will still be changes in the climate system due to inertia.
Emerging Approaches to Forest Reference Emission Levels and/or Forest Reference Levels for REDD+
The UNFCCC has defined FREL/FRLs as benchmarks for assessing each country’s performance in implementing REDD+ activities. The purpose of this document is to inform countries seeking to develop FREL/FRLs for REDD+ with an overview of different approaches to FREL/FRLs and an analysis showing some emerging trends. The approaches presented are in most cases in a preliminary design phase and were developed and proposed by countries in the context of demonstration activities.
Tenure & REDD+: Developing Enabling Tenure Conditions for REDD+
The tenure of land, forests and other natural resources has crucial implications for REDD+ goals, planning and implementation processes. Tenure is a decisive factor in the identification of stakeholders whose rights, territories and livelihoods are affected by REDD+ activities. It is important to understand the multiple and complex tenure systems at play in forest areas because these are central to establishing who to reward for contributing to REDD+ and how. Tenure is the basis upon which to create effective benefit-sharing systems. The domestic laws and policies framing forest tenure systems also play a major part in the achievement of REDD+ goals: their provisions may result in either reduced or increased deforestation. While tenure-related risks will affect the implementation of REDD+, REDD+ activities may also reduce or exacerbate land conflicts by changing the value of forests.
Summary flier on country approaches to safeguards (English language version)
REDD+ and the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Promoting Synergies in International Forest Conservation Efforts
Recognizing the multiple functions of forest, Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have both initiated efforts to address the impacts of forest loss and degradation. Through the CBD, countries have agreed a set of “Aichi Biodiversity Targets”, including ambitious targets for the conservation, sustainable use and restoration of forests. Through the UNFCCC, countries are discussing a financial mechanism to promote REDD+.
Policy Brief 4: The Role of the Private Sector in REDD+: The Case for Engagement and Options for Intervention
This brief aims to encourage public sector REDD+ planners and practitioners to engage with and mobilize the private sector through a range of possible interventions. It identifies relevant private sector actors, and outlines their potential role, in the context of REDD+.
National Forest Monitoring Systems: Monitoring and Measurement, Reporting and Verification (M & MRV) in the Context of REDD+ Activities
This document builds on the brief paper presented at the 7th Meeting of the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board, held in Berlin, October 2011 (UN-REDD/PB7/2011/13), which lays out ways to consider the REDD+ monitoring and information provision needs in the broader context of national development and environmental strategies, at the implementation level.
REDD+ Beyond Carbon: Supporting Decisions on Safeguards and Multiple Benefits
The second paper in the UN-REDD Policy Brief Series focuses on REDD+, Multiple Benefits and Safeguards, with specific attention to the use of tools and data to support decisions, illustrated with examples from REDD+ countries.
