The emergence of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and conserving, sustainably managing and enhancing forest carbon stocks (collectively referred to as REDD+) has generated great interest as a possible means of increasing support for the forest stewardship activities of indigenous peoples and local communities. If done well, REDD+ initiatives could contribute to strengthening community land and resource rights, empowering community-based management and diversifying livelihoods through participation in REDD+ activities.

A report from the Rights-based Approaches to REDD+ workshop held in Lima, Peru in January 2012 and sponsored by the Conservation Initiative on Human Rights.

This paper seeks to contribute to increased dialogue and action on innovative strategies linking conservation and human rights. It provides an introduction to international rights frameworks, identifies key issues at the intersection of conservation and human rights, and explores practical approaches to address these issues in conservation contexts.

This working paper is to distill the practical guidelines on REDD+ into guiding principles and procedures for WWF programs working on REDD+.

This resource guide provides information and links to capacity-building materials for indigenous peoples and local communities.

This document summarizes the findings and lessons from a review, undertaken by WWF, geared toward strengthening WWF’s partnerships with indigenous peoples and local communities.