Focus Areas : : REDD+

Focus Areas : REDD+

The reduction of emissions from tropical deforestation is one of the most cost-effective greenhouse gas mitigation strategies to stop the rise of global temperatures. As forests were cleared or converted, land use emissions rose and now contribute about 14% of humans’ GHG emissions. Slowing forest loss and enhancing the terrestrial carbon sink are among the most effective mitigation and adaptation options. To do this, the international community has proposed offering incentives for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, the enhancement of forest carbon stocks, conservation, and sustainable forest management (REDD+) in developing countries.

REDD+, one of the most advanced negotiating tracks at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen in 2009, will likely progress through different phases including national REDD+ strategy development and capacity building (Phase 1 or readiness phase), implementation of national REDD+ policies and measures (Phase 2), and full-scale implementation (Phase 3). There is already interest and action piloting REDD+ activities by governments, communities and indigenous peoples wishing to protect forests and access new revenue, along with private sector players who see REDD+ as a new investment opportunity

Climate Focus is a recognized leader in REDD+ policy advice and implementation, providing clients with a comprehensive suite of services including international and national policy analysis and design, country level REDD+ readiness planning and REDD+ implementation advice, project development, carbon contract drafting and negotiation, and due diligence. We have contributed to some of the most influential policy discussions on the topic, as well as advised numerous REDD+ projects in the developing world.

Examples of activities and projects

Coordinated REDD+ Readiness Plan Proposals for Ghana and Kenya under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility; contributed to the proposals for Argentina and Costa Rica
Research project into the Role of the private sector in generating carbon credits from REDD+
Development of a set of REDD methodology modules for the voluntary market
Design, due diligence, and marketing credits from a REDD project in Africa
Due diligence on REDD+ projects for investors and buyers of carbon credits

REDD+ Area Briefs

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