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Comment period for REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards open

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Publication Date: 
February 9, 2012
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REDD+ SES

Comments are invited on draft REDD+ SES Version 2 from 9th February until 9th April 2012.
 
The REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards initiative aims to build support for government-led REDD+ programs that make a significant contribution to human rights, poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation.
 
While activities that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) and contribute to conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+) have the potential to deliver significant social and environmental co-benefits, many have also highlighted the serious risks, particularly for Indigenous Peoples and local communities
 
 

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