REDD+ and a Green Economy: Opportunities for a Mutually Supportive Relationship - UN-REDD Policy Brief

This policy brief explores the relationship between Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation plus conservation, sustainable forest management and enhancement of forest carbon stocks and a green economy framework in climate change mitigation and sustainable development. It outlines how investments in natural capital and forests support economic growth, poverty reduction and ecosystem services, drawing on evidence and modelling, and discusses policy conditions, investment strategies and governance factors for implementation.