What will it take to make sure REDD+ is safe?

David Diaz

As international policy frameworks and pledges of billions of dollars move REDD+ forward, many observers remain concerned over how to ensure the lofty promises being made for global forest conservation will actually provide broader social and environmental benefits. The issue of safeguards took center stage this week in Washington, DC through a day-long forum of REDD+ policymakers, practitioners, and observers.

As international policy frameworks and pledges of billions of dollars move REDD+ forward, many observers remain concerned over how to ensure the lofty promises being made for global forest conservation will actually provide broader social and environmental benefits. The issue of safeguards took center stage this week in Washington, DC through a day-long forum of REDD+ policymakers, practitioners, and observers.

24 June 2010 |   Follow the story on the eko-eco blog.

Additional resources
See the coverage of the event from IISD Reporting Services here
Visit the RRI event page to see the list of attendees, presentations by panelists, and more here
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