The UN-REDD Programme Strategy 2011-2015

This Strategy is a living document that will be adjusted as appropriate in response to the development of the REDD+ mechanism. In particular, in 2012 the Strategy will be reviewed by the three agencies in light of the outcomes of the UNFCCC process, allowing the Programme to adapt to changing needs and conditions in the global architecture for REDD+. The Strategy will be implemented through results-based joint programming, and periodic work programmes and budgets. Key elements of the Strategy include the following:Definition of six key work areas, on which an increasing majority of the UN-REDD Programme’s support will focus: Among other advantages, this will allow the UN-REDD Programme to continue to provide relevant support to countries far later within the REDD+ ‘life cycle’; Support to up to an additional 20 countries for initial REDD+ readiness: This support will build on, and take account of lessons learned from Quick Start support to the Programme’s nine initial pilot countries; Creation of a new financial modality known as ‘Tier 23’: This will include REDD+ activities undertaken by UN-REDD Programme agencies that are clearly contributing to the overall UN-REDD Programme Strategy and which are funded through various sources; Elaboration of existing commitments to coordinate and work with strategic partners. Key partners include the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), the Forest Investment Program (FIP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the REDD+ Partnership.