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The UN-REDD Programme assists developing countries to prepare to implement REDD+, including the development of National REDD+ Strategies. Designed collaboratively by a broad range of stakeholders, National UN-REDD Programmes are informed by the technical expertise of FAO, UNDP and UNEP. Priority is given to developing sustainable national approaches that promote equitable outcomes and ensure that countries use reliable methodologies to assess emission reductions. The Programme currently supports 15 partner countries in Asia-Pacific. Seven countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam, receive direct support for their National  UN-REDD Programmes.

Other UN-REDD Programme partner countries in Asia-Pacific include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. These countries can benefit from receiving targeted support from the UN-REDD Global Programme's for national actions. They also engage with the Programme in a number of ways, including as observers to the Programme's Policy Board, and through participation in regional workshops and unique knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Viet Nam Releases New REDD+ Reports on Phase 1 and Awareness Raising

September 2012

In August, Viet Nam launched a lessons learned report reflecting on Phase 1, and another looking at best practices for effective REDD+ training and awareness raising. Read full article…

Indigenous Peoples in Asia-Pacific Call for a Strengthened Role in REDD+

September 2012

At a recent dialogue event in Bangkok, indigenous peoples from across Asia-Pacific made valuable recommendations on how to increase collaboration and stakeholder engagement in REDD+.
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By: The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact 

Viet Nam Shares REDD+ Lessons with Cambodia and Myanmar

September 2012

Delegates from Cambodia and Myanmar met in Viet Nam for South-South Exchange on REDD+ Readiness Preparations. 
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Indonesia Explores the Multiple Benefits of REDD+

August 2012

The UN-REDD National Programme in Indonesia recently brought together a diverse group of stakeholders  to discuss potential benefits derived from REDD+ beyond carbon.
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Indonesia and Viet Nam Advance Approaches to Forest Monitoring for REDD+

July 2012

UN-REDD National Programmes in Indonesia and Viet Nam are building national technical capacity in forest biomass estimation for REDD+.
By: Akiko Inoguchi and Martha Maulidia
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Malaysia and Uganda Join the UN-REDD Programme
June 2012

The UN-REDD Programme is now working with 44 partner countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. Read full article…

South-South Exchange on REDD+ Governance Sets Up Unique Community of Practice

May 2012

The UN-REDD Programme recently supported the first South-South Exchange on Participatory Governance Assessment (PGA) for REDD+ which established a community of practice in Asia-Pacific to strengthen REDD+ governance efforts. Read full article…

The Philippines Seeks Inputs from UN-REDD on REDD+ Safeguards

March/ April 2012

The UN-REDD Programme shares its experience during a consultation workshop on biodiversity and governance safeguards in the Philippines. Read full article…

Clarifying Forest Governance in Viet Nam

March/ April 2012

Through GO-REDD+, the UN-REDD Programme team in Asia-Pacific will disseminate a wide range of regionally-focused information on REDD+ to assist countries in their REDD+ readiness efforts. Read full article…

Stakeholders Endorse Sri Lanka's UN-REDD National Programme

February 2012 

Sri Lanka is now ready to submit their REDD+ National Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) and request for approval and funding at the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board meeting in March. Read full article…

Addressing Corruption Risks in REDD+ in Asia-Pacific

November 2011 

The UN-REDD Programme recently co-organized two regional workshops in Nepal and Thailand to identify practical recommendations in tackling corruption risks for REDD+. Read full article…

UN-REDD and CBD Team-up to Support Capacity Building on REDD+ Safeguards

October 2011 

With support from the UN-REDD Programme, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has recently published results from a regional workshop series on capacity building for REDD+ safeguards spanning Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. Read full article...

UN-REDD Launches New REDD+ Capacity Building Studies for Asia and Africa

September 2011

The studies will provide insights on capacity building issues for REDD+ from selected countries, and present an assessment of gaps that countries confront in developing REDD+ programmes. Read full article...

UN-REDD at CBD's REDD+ Capacity Building Workshop in Asia-Pacific

April 2011

The UN-REDD Programme presented its draft Social and Environmental Principles and Criteria and supports Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society representatives to participate in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) “Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation and Capacity-Building Workshop on REDD+, including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards”. Read full article...