REDD+ activities respect the knowledge and rights of forest-dependent indigenous peoples and members of local communities

  •  Rights to lands and resources relevant to REDD+ activities are identified and mapped
  • Rights to lands and resources are recognized and respected by REDD+ strategies, plans and activities
  • REDD+ strategies, plans and activities support equitable access to forest resources and benefits are shared equitably
  • Appropriate compensation and/or other remedies are provided in the case of involuntary resettlement and/or economic displacement resulting from REDD+ activities
  • Free, prior and informed consent of forest-dependent indigenous peoples and local communities is obtained for REDD+ activities affecting their collective rights to lands and resources
  • Forest-dependent indigenous Peoples and local communities’ traditional knowledge and cultural heritage are recognized and respected by REDD+ strategies, plans and activities