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Taking stock of REDD+: what do we know in 2010?

There has been an explosion of research reports, policy papers and other  information sources on REDD+ over the last three years, making it increasingly difficult to navigate through the wide range of issues in the debate. This set of infosheets takes stock of the some of the key sources on a range of issues relevant to REDD+. Each one gives a short summary of the evidence that exists and highlights key references for further information.
 
Topics discussed are: Catalysing REDD+ at the national level; Financing REDD+; Governing REDD+, REDD+ and targets; REDD+ and low carbon development; REDD+ and adaptation to climate change; Reference level setting for REDD+; Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of social and development issues; MRV of greenhouse gas emissions; The impact of REDD+ on poverty reduction; The role of grants versus loans.
 
These infosheets were compiled through a review of selected grey literature and academic sources, and were reviewed by experts on each of the areas. 

Complete set of infosheets

To download each infosheet click on the links below:

Catalysing REDD+ at the national level: Summary of experiences so far

Financing REDD+: Issues with absorptive capacity

 Governing REDD+ finance: Integrating REDD+ finance into wider development and climate finance

The impact of REDD+ on poverty reduction

 Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of greenhouse gas emissions

Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of social and development issues

 Optimal reference level setting for REDD+

REDD+ and adaptation to climate change

REDD+ and wider low carbon development

REDD+ targets: what is currently on the table?

The role of grants versus loans in development cooperation - lessons for climate finance and REDD+
 

Published:

2010

Publisher:

REDD-net