This document provides an overview of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and REDD readiness. It discusses what REDD+ and REDD readiness entail, the main multilateral initiatives supporting REDD readiness like UN-REDD and the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility, and gives an example of REDD+ progress and challenges in Brazil. The REDD Desk is introduced as a collaborative online platform compiling REDD-related information and data to help countries advance their REDD readiness.

1. Getting ready for REDDThe REDD Countries database of the REDD Desk

2. About the GCPTropical forest think tank with work acrossScience: Ecosystems Services for Poverty AlleviationCommunity MRV in GuyanaPolicyLittle Book SeriesThe REDD deskFinanceForest Footprint Disclosure project

3. overviewWhat is REDD+?What is REDD Readiness?How does the REDD desk help?Brazil: Ready or not?Questions

5. What is REDD+?Policy approaches and positive incentives on issues relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries; and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries

6. What is REDD+?Changed policy focus from forest conservation to climate protectionIncreased the level of political commitmentPotentially also increases the scale of financeBut:Underlying problems are still the sameStopping deforestation will require a comprehensive approach outside the forest sector

7. What is REDD Readiness?

8. What is REDDReadiness?Being defined in various arenaPreconditions for being able to reduce deforestationNo real definition for when a country is REDD readyOften principle or outcome based

9. Under the Cancun agreements developing countries are requested to developA national strategy or action planA national forest reference levelA robust and transparent national forest monitoring systemA system for providing information on how the safeguards are being addressed and respectedThe Cancun AgreementsReadiness in the UNFCCC

10. Phase 1 (Readiness): Development of national plan, PAM and capacity buildingPhase 2 (Implementation): Implementation of national plan, PAM and demonstration activitiesPhase 3 (Performance): Results-based actions with full measurement, reporting and verificationThe phased approachReadiness in the UNFCCC

11. Multilateral initiativesUN-REDDEst. 2008 as collaboration of UNDP, UNEP and FAOActive in 29 countries (9 pilot countries) Forest Carbon Partnership FacilityOperational since 2008 under the World Bank GroupActive across 37 countriesForest Investment ProgrammePart of the SCF of Climate Investment FundsActive in

12. Source: www.climatefundsupdate.orgThe scale of finance for REDD ReadinessMultilateral initiatives

13. UN-REDD programmeMRV and monitoring (FAO)National REDD governance (UNDP)Engagement of Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities and Other Relevant Stakeholders (UNDP)Ensuring multiple benefits of forests and REDD(UNEP)Transparent, equitable and accountable management (UNDP)REDD+ as a Catalyst for Transformations to a Green Economy (UNEP)

14. “REDD+ readiness requires cross-sectoral coordination within multiple government agencies”UN-REDD Programme Strategic Review

15. World Bank FCPFOrganise and consultNational management and stakeholder consultationPrepare the REDD+ strategyForest assessment, strategy options, EIADevelop Reference Emission Level and Reference LevelsDesign a Monitoring systemMRV systemOther benefits and impacts

16. harmonization in drcSource: Working Together for REDD, FCPF, http://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/fcp/sites/forestcarbonpartnership.org/files/Documents/PDF/Feb2011/3%20volets%20UN-REDD_forWeb.pdf

17. Bilateral initiativesNorwayFunding ‘Readiness’ activities in Tanzania, Indonesia, Brazil and Guyana (USD 3 billion)Germany International Climate Initiative (USD 80 million)AustraliaInternational Forest Carbon Initiative (USD 216 million)UK, France, Japan, Voluntary carbon marketsSource: www.climatefundsupdate.org

18. state of REDD ReadinessTwo main organisations driving the process with different agendasMany fragmented bilateral actions with little coordinationLittle understanding of who is ready for REDD

19. The REDD Desk A collaborative platform on REDD Readiness

20. The ChallengeFragmented and rapidly evolving sources of relevant informationUNREDD, FCPF, bilateral, unilateral, carbon marketsDiverse audience of stakeholdersdivided by language and geography.from different sectors starting at different levels of understandingDiverse and evolving definitions of REDD readiness

21. The ResponseA collaborative platform of REDD readiness run by stakeholders at international, national and local level, focused onComprehensive gathering and managing of REDD+ informationPresenting information in a clear, consistent way and making it widely accessibleFacilitating sharing and collaboration among stakeholdersUsing in country experience to collect information

22. What is The redd deskOrganised into three main areas:The REDD LibraryThe REDD Country DatabaseREDD community

23. The REDD LibraryLearn about REDD+Browse the latest resources on REDD+Keep up to date with the latest news and events

24. The REDD databaseAn overview of REDD readiness organisedby countryPresenting information on key areasUsing a simple framework

25. The REDD databaseLaunching pilot across three countriesExpanding over the year to include fifteen more countriesWill also include a database of all REDD+ projects

26. The structure

27. The elements of REDDA simplifying lensAt the national and project level what are the key data?Aligned with plans under UNREDD and FCPF as well as emerging policy agenda under UNFCCCWhat do you need to be REDD ready?

28. The elements of REDD

29. REDD+ in Brazil

30. REDD+ in brazilThe Brazilian Amazoncovers an area of 410 million hectares more than half of the country’s total area Brazil lost nearly 15 million hectares of forest between 2000 and 2006 (an area the size of the England)Deforestation in the Amazon has already dropped by nearly 70%Statistics

31. Based on FAO FRA 2010 but INPE is often seen as a more reliable source of information in BrazilDeforestation rates differ widely between dataMost statistics in Brazil are based on the AmazonStatisticsREDD+ in brazil

32. REDD+ in brazilStatisticsDeforestation is being driven by commodity prices

33. REDD+ in brazilThe National Policy on Climate Changeestablished in 2009, is Brazil’s most significant climate change lawEstablished a series of mechanisms:National Plan on Climate change, Plan for Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the AmazonInternationally Brazil has ratified UNFCCC, CBD, and UNDRIPLegal Framework

34. REDD+ in brazilBrazil is neither a member of the UN-REDD+ nor FCPF programmes but recently joined FIP. National Plan on Climate Changein 2008 aimed to reduce deforestation by 72% by 2017.Under Brazil’s $43 billion Program for the Acceleration of Growth (PAC), large areas of the Amazon will be opened to development, improving the viability of soy, oil palm, logging, and beef production in once remote areas.Plans and Policies

35. Brazil uses a rolling average historical deforestation rate Reference LevelsREDD+ in brazil

36. REDD+ in brazilTo date there are 16 ongoing activities in BrazilSeveral state-led activities, including:BolsaFlorestaProgramme launched in 2007 in the State of Amazonas MoU between California and the State of Acre as part of the Governor’s Climate and Forests Task ForceAround 10 REDD projectsJuma Reserve Project, CCBA approvedActivities

37. REDD+ in brazilMajority of finance for REDD in Brazil has been delivered through bilateral sourcesIn 2008, Brazil received USD 1 billion from Norway for the Amazon Fund to be disbursed over 7 yearsThe Amazon Fund has contracted six projects collectively worth around USD 50 millionBrazil can receive up to USD 70 million from FIP to finance REDD implementation phase.Financing