Putting No Deforestation into Practice: The High Carbon Stock Approach submission for consideration of the Nature-Based Solution proposition for the UN Climate Action Summit

This document presents the High Carbon Stock Approach methodology designed to implement commitments to halt deforestation by identifying and conserving high carbon stock forests while allowing development on degraded land. It outlines the role of tropical forests in climate mitigation, biodiversity and ecosystem services, and addresses agricultural expansion as a key driver of deforestation. The document describes its application across regions and sectors through integrated land use planning and multi-stakeholder engagement. It highlights contributions to emission reduction, carbon storage, community rights and livelihoods, supported by defined funding, monitoring and implementation mechanisms.