Oslo REDD Exchange
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Purpose/Objective
The The key target groups for the Oslo REDD Exchange 2011 are REDD+ practitioners and technical experts, donors, the scientific community, Indigenous Peoples and forest communities, civil society organizations and international organizations that are directly involved in “making REDD+ work”. The Exchange will be informal and participants will attend in their personal capacities. We aim to ensure effective, open and transparent professional communication and exchange of views. A summary of the discussions held and recommendations made will be drafted and circulated.
The main focus of the workshop will be on REDD+ safeguards and on policies to address the underlying drivers of deforestation in the most efficient way in REDD+ implementation nationally and globally. REDD+ holds great potential to contribute to sustainable development, and to improve the lives of the local communities and indigenous peoples living in or around forests. At the same time, if insufficient attention is paid to address risks early on, REDD+ activities could undermine the livelihoods and rights of forest peoples. The Cancun Agreement established a set of ‘safeguards’ to be supported and promoted when undertaking REDD+ activities.
Program and Practical Information
The program and logistical details are still being developed, and the website will be continuously uppdated. Further information about the conference will be provided and participants may register online.
The workshop is open to all participants involved in the REDD+ agenda globally, but participation requires an invitation from the organisers and is subject to space and budget limitations. If you have not received an invitation with a registration link, please send an e-mail to the organisers - reddexchange@gyro.no. Space is limited so please register early.
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