Lessons from the field: Conflict, cooperation and REDD+

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and the enhancement of conservation, sustainable management of forests and forest carbon stocks in developing countries has received increased attention as a global mechanism to mitigate global climate change.

Using case studies from the Conflict and Cooperation in the Management of Climate Change (CCMCC) research programme, this webinar aims to better understand why, how and when REDD+ projects can contribute to processes of cooperation as well as conflict in relation to natural resource uses.

The research programme, funded by the British Department For International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO-WOTRO) has worked to reduce vulnerability of the poor in the face of climate change by providing a space for dialogue and collaboration between researchers and research-users to maximise impact. Central to the programme are the principles of knowledge, research and innovation, research uptake and capacity development.

Researchers will share the insights and lessons learned from this research conducted over the last four years Cambodia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya and Vietnam.

The webinar will share results on good and bad practices, the lessons that could be learned by researching different types of projects on the ground, as well as some key policy recommendations regarding future directions in REDD+.

REDD+ practitioners at all scales – those actively involved in the implementation of REDD+ projects on the ground, academics, students, and researchers are encouraged to join this webinar