Government Support Program
UN-REDD Programme
A collaborative United Nations programme, running since 2008, that supports countries working to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+).
The sections below summarise the initiative’s own published description. They are not an independent evaluation.
Purpose
To help countries protect forests and reduce forest emissions while supporting forest-dependent communities.
Problem addressed
Deforestation and forest degradation release large amounts of carbon and erode biodiversity and livelihoods.
Approach and major activities
Support for national REDD+ strategies and forest monitoring
Safeguards, governance and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
Readiness for results-based payments
Intended participants
Partner countries, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and civil society.