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News : REDD: AN OPTIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

16 March 2009

In a special report commissioned by the Government of Norway released March 16th 2009 Climate Focus’ Charlotte Streck contributed to the structuring of financial mechanisms that frame a flexible, global approach to providing adequate incentives to REDD policies and greenhouse gas reductions from the forest sector. The REDD Options Assessment Report was vetted in consultation, and outlines issues of finance, establishment of reference levels, monitoring, reporting and verification, and participation of indigenous and local peoples in REDD. The result is an approach that can accommodate (i) the diverse capabilities and circumstances of REDD countries; (ii) an expanded scope of REDD with conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks; and (iii) the near-term constraints of the current global financial crisis.  Download the complete report in multiple languages at www.redd-oar.org. For a description of the report and Climate Focus' involvement, please visit the Climate-L website.