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UN-REDD: Collaborative Programme for Reducing Deforestation and Forest Degradation

The UN-REDD Programme is a collaborative initiative by UN agencies aimed at supporting developing countries in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. It responds to global requests for joint UN action and country-driven initiatives, guiding principles, and institutional arrangements. It aims to facilitate national processes, build capacities, and provide international support for REDD activities.

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UN-REDD: Collaborative Programme for Reducing Deforestation and Forest Degradation

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  1. UN REDD a collaborative programme of UN agencies on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation to support developing countries FAO-UNDP-UNEP July 2008

  2. UN REDD • Response to: FCCC Decision 2/CP.13: Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries. Coalition for Rainforest Nations and donor requests for joint UN action Country requests for support for REDD programmes

  3. Guiding Principles Country-driven One national REDD programme bringing together multiple initiatives Demonstration activities to feed into UNFCCC process Flexible and adaptable to reflect UNFCCC decisions for long-term REDD activities “Delivering as One UN” Build on existing national and international processes and experiences, including FCPF Avoid parallel structures

  4. Institutional Arrangements Utilising the UN Country Team mechanisms Linked with UNDAFs agreed to by countries Building on comparative advantages of FAO, UNDP and UNEP and to include partners Multi-donor Trust Fund

  5. Country Programming Identified and led by the government Vary from country to country Establish cross-sectoral & multi-stakeholder responses Support national processes that facilitate the involvement of national stakeholders, including forest-dependent local communities Help countries to build their own capacities

  6. Indicative Country Actions REDD dialogue & consultations REDD assessment and monitoring (data collection and management, monitoring, reporting, capacity building etc.) National REDD strategy development (readiness strategies, needs assessments, co-benefits etc.) REDD payment structuring and distribution REDD demonstration activities (testing out the above)

  7. Indicative International Support Assessment, monitoring, accounting and verification (development and testing of standards, methods, guidelines) Co-benefit and Trade-Off Tools Knowledge Sharing between Countries REDD Awareness Data availability and interpretation

  8. Types of Coordination with FCPF International Support Structure Strategic Planning and Financing Joint Readiness Approach Methodology Development Country-level Actions Quick Results Actions

  9. Possible avenues for Coordination Work within the UN processes set up for better coordination on climate change including REDD Regular coordination meetings with WB FCPF team Mutual representation in FCPF and UN REDD MDTF Governance Partnership Agreement with Facility Management Team Role in Participants Committee More?

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