REDD+ activities are consistent with the conservation of natural forests and biological diversity

  • Natural forests, biodiversity and ecosystem service priorities potentially affected by REDD+ strategies, plans and activities are identified and mapped
  • REDD+ activities do not lead to the conversion of natural forests or other areas important for maintaining biodiversity and other ecosystem service priorities
  • REDD+ strategies, plans and activities avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and instead maintain and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem service priorities
  • REDD+ strategies, plans and activities avoid or minimize adverse social impacts and instead promote and enhance human well-being with special attention to women, youth and marginalized groups
  • REDD+ activities contribute to food security