REDD+ Safeguards

REDD+ Safeguards are guidelines designed to ensure that efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation benefit both the environment and local communities. They promote respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring transparent, accountable processes. These safeguards aim to prevent negative social and environmental impacts, ensuring that forest climate actions support sustainable development, protect ecosystems, and involve local stakeholders in decision-making. Overall, they seek to balance climate goals with social equity and environmental integrity.