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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes
Biological Conservation, Volume 154, Year 2012
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The UNFCCC mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in developing countries (REDD+) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the conservation of forest biodiversity. Nevertheless, there are widespread concerns surrounding the possibility of negative environmental outcomes if biodiversity is not given adequate consideration throughout the REDD+ process. We propose a general framework for incorporating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes based on well-established ecological principles and experiences. First, we identify how biodiversity distribution and threat data, together with data on biodiversity responses to forest change and management, can be readily incorporated into the strategic planning process for REDD+ in order to identify priority areas and activities for investment that will deliver returns for both carbon and biodiversity. Second, we propose that assessments of changes in biodiversity following REDD+ implementation could be greatly facilitated by paralleling, where possible, the existing IPCC architecture for assessing carbon emissions. A three-tiered approach is proposed for biodiversity assessment, where lower tiers can provide a realistic starting point for countries with fewer data and lower technical capacities. Planning and assessment of biodiversity safeguards for REDD+ need not overburden an already encumbered UNFCCC process. Immediate progress is already possible for a large number of developing countries, and a gradual, phased approach to implementation would minimise risks and facilitate the protection of additional biodiversity benefits from REDD+ activities. Greater levels of coordination between the UNFCCC and CBD, as well as other agencies and stakeholder groups interested in forest conservation are needed if biodiversity safeguards are to be fully adopted and implemented. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Gardner, Toby Alan
United Kingdom, Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Brazil, Belem
Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi
Burgess, Neil David
United Kingdom, Cambridge
University of Cambridge
United States, Washington, D.c.
Conservation Science Program
Denmark, Copenhagen
Københavns Universitet
Aguilar-Amuchastegui, Naikoa
United States, Washington, D.c.
Conservation Science Program
United States, Washington, D.c.
World Wildlife Fund
Barlow, Jos B.
Denmark, Copenhagen
Københavns Universitet
United Kingdom, Lancaster
Lancaster Environment Centre
Berenguer, Erika
United Kingdom, Lancaster
Lancaster Environment Centre
Clements, T.
United Kingdom, London
Wildlife Conservation Society
Danielsen, Finn
Denmark, Copenhagen
Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling
Ferreira, Joice Nunes
Brazil, Belem
Embrapa Amazônia Oriental
Foden, Wendy B.
United Kingdom, Cambridge
Iucn Global Species Programme
South Africa, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand
Kapos, Valerie
United Kingdom, Cambridge
United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Khan, Saiful M.
Denmark, Copenhagen
Københavns Universitet
Lees, Alexander C.
Brazil, Belem
Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi
Parry, Luke
United Kingdom, Lancaster
Lancaster Environment Centre
Brazil, Belem
Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi
Román-Cuesta, Rosa María
United States, Washington, D.c.
World Wildlife Fund
Schmitt, Christine Brigitte
Germany, Freiburg Im Breisgau
Universität Freiburg
Strange, Niels
Denmark, Copenhagen
Københavns Universitet
Italy, Rome
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Theilade, Ida
Denmark, Copenhagen
Københavns Universitet
Guimarães Vieira, Ima Cèlia
Brazil, Belem
Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi
Statistics
Citations: 177
Authors: 18
Affiliations: 14
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018
ISSN:
00063207
Research Areas
Environmental