Both globally and locally, the quality and level of indigenous participation in the REDD+ process is being questioned. Local knowledge has been recognized
as important for the success of REDD+, but to what degree are the mechanisms used for indigenous
participation in the process participative, inclusive, effective and appropriate? And consequently, to what degree do they strengthen or weaken the governance of local indigenous organizations? This case study looks at these questions in the case of the Matses in Peru and suggests a number of measures to improve indigenous participation and capacity in REDD+ processes and projects in Peru.
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