Guiding Principles for REDD+
Posted on June, 16 2011
CARE-International, Greenpeace and WWF believe that the following principles set a global benchmark for success in tackling the problem of deforestation and forest degradation at the scale and pace needed to address catastrophic climate change, to avoid further decline in biodiversity, to promote human well-being and to support low carbon development.
REDD+ offers a unique opportunity to address both the dire consequences and the underlying causes of ongoing forest loss and forest degradation while benefiting the planet’s climate, biodiversity and people.CARE-International, Greenpeace and WWF believe that the following principles set a global benchmark for success in tackling the problem of deforestation and forest degradation at the scale and pace needed to address catastrophic climate change, to avoid further decline in biodiversity, to promote human well-being and to support low carbon development.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR REDD+
CLIMATE
REDD+ demonstrably contributes to greenhouse gas emission reductions with national goals working toward a global objective
BIODIVERSITY
REDD+ maintains and/or enhances forest biodiversity and ecosystem services
LIVELIHOODS
REDD+ contributes to sustainable and equitable development by strengthening the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities
RIGHTS
REDD+ recognizes and respects the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities
FAIR & EFFECTIVE FUNDING
REDD+ mobilizes immediate, adequate and predictable resources for action in priority forest areas in an equitable, transparent, participatory and coordinated manner
Guiding Principles for REDD+
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Guiding Principles for REDD+
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