Is REDD+ an opportunity to support climate compatible development in developing countries?

The document examines REDD+ as a tool for mitigating climate change through the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. It argues that while REDD+ offers opportunities for low-carbon transitions, economic growth, and climate adaptation, its success depends on significant institutional investment and the mitigation of risks to forest-dependent communities.

• REDD+ is a UNFCCC-negotiated mechanism designed to mitigate climate change by incentivising developing countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and to enhance forest carbon stocks.
• While there is significant global interest and initial funding—approximately $4.5 billion by 2012—this investment must be scaled up considerably to achieve a global impact. To reduce global deforestation rates by 25%, costs are estimated between $22 billion and $36 billion between 2010 and 2015.
• REDD+ can support climate resilience and adaptation by preserving ecosystem services. For example, in Vietnam, protecting nearly 12,000 hectares of mangroves cost just over $1 million but saved more than $7 million in annual dyke maintenance.
• The implementation of REDD+ carries risks, particularly for indigenous and forest-dependent peoples, including increased vulnerability and the potential for governments or investors to secure land and carbon rights at the expense of the poor.

APA

Peskett, L. (2010). Is REDD+ an opportunity to support climate compatible development in developing countries? Climate and Development Knowledge Network. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/REDD_PolicyBrief.pdf

Chicago

Peskett, Leo. Is REDD+ an opportunity to support climate compatible development in developing countries? Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2010. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/REDD_PolicyBrief.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{peskett2010redd, author = {Peskett, Leo}, title = {{Is REDD+ an opportunity to support climate compatible development in developing countries?}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2010}, month = nov, url = {https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/REDD_PolicyBrief.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }