1. The document summarizes the results of a survey on biodiversity policy. Most respondents believed there is some or large potential for synergies between UNFCCC and CBD agendas, and that biodiversity safeguards are important or essential for REDD-plus success. The majority also thought REDD-plus countries need to monitor co-benefits and impacts on biodiversity in collaboration with stakeholders. 2. Over half felt that REDD-plus has potential to significantly increase financial support for forest protected areas. Poor governance and lack of political will was seen as the main barrier to implementing sustainable forest management by many respondents.