What is the UN-REDD ProgrammeThe UN-REDD Programme, a collaborative partnership between FAO, UNDP and UNEP launched in September 2008, supports countries to develop capacity to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) and to implement a future REDD mechanism in a post- 2012 climate regime. It builds on the convening power of its participating UN agencies, their diverse expertise and vast networks, and “delivers as One UN”. The UN-REDD Programme works at both the national and global scale, through support mechanisms for country-driven REDD strategies and international consensus-building on REDD processes. What does FAO bring to the UN-REDD ProgrammeWithin the partnership, FAO supports countries on technical issues related to forestry and the development of cost effective and credible Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) processes for emission reductions. While at the international level, it fosters improved guidance on MRV approaches, including consensus on principles and guidelines for MRV and training programmes. In what countries is the UN-REDD active inThe UN-REDD Programme works in nine pilot countries:
Who is supporting UN-REDDThe Government of Norway has made an initial commitment of $52 million from which $18 million have already been approved by the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board towards REDD-readiness in five countries.
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