3 Dimensional Equity Framework
RECOGNITION
PROCEDURE DISTRIBUTION
CONTEXT

When undertaking REDD+ activities, the following safeguards should be
promoted and supported:
(a) Complement or consistent with the objectives of national forest
programmes and relevant international conventions and agreements
(b) Transparent and effective national forest governance structures
(c) Respect for the knowledge and rights of indigenous peoples and
members of local communities
(d) Full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders
(e) Consistent with the conservation of natural forests and biological
diversity
● not used for conversion of natural forests
● protection and conservation of natural forests and their ecosystem
services,
● enhance other social and environmental benefits
(f) Address the risks of reversals
(g) Reduce displacement of emissions
Cancun safeguards from an equity perspective
Recognition
Procedure
Distributio
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REDD+SES indicators from an equity
perspective
Recognition
• Recognition and respect for rights
• Respect for knowledge and institutions
8
2
Procedure
• Effective participation
• Access to appropriate information
• Access to justice
15
9
3
Distribution
• Benefit according to results
• Benefit according to efforts
• Benefit according to costs
• Benefit according to rights
• Benefit according to needs
0
0
0
1
4
42 out of a total 64 indicators (66%) address equity principles