Sharing benefits from the UN's deforestation reduction program remains challenging, here's why

By Sandy Nofyanza, Researcher, Centre for International Forestry Research
Bimo Dwisatrio, Senior Research Officer, Centre for International Forestry Research

REDD+ is the United Nations’ deforestation and forest degradation reduction program. It was established nearly 20 years ago and is still active in more than 65 countries.

Read more: How can Indonesia improve REDD+ to stop deforestation?

REDD+ allows people who protect local forests to receive payments, usually from developed countries. The intention…

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