What is the AFoCO REDD+ Readiness initiative?
The AFoCO REDD+ Readiness Initiative helps Member Countries turn REDD+ commitments into real, on-the-ground action. It supports the full implementation of the UNFCCC Warsaw Framework by assisting countries in developing national REDD+ strategies, strengthening forest monitoring systems and reference emission levels, and establishing safeguard information systems—while promoting sustainable forest management and contributing to global climate goals.
Through strong partnerships, resource mobilization, and targeted technical and policy support, the Initiative builds institutional and human capacity and facilitates technology development and transfer. By helping countries complete the readiness phase, unlock results-based payments, and participate in cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, it enables them to meet their NDC targets while fostering resilient forests and sustainable livelihoods for forest-dependent communities.
2) Establish National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS)
3) Set Forest Reference Emission Levels (FREL/FRL)
4) Strengthen MRV and safeguard systems
5) Support readiness for results-based climate finance
AFoCO REDD+ Fact Sheets: Link
The AFoCO REDD+ Fact Sheet Series is designed to provide concise, reliable, and policy-relevant information on forest-based climate actions across AFoCO Member Countries. Each fact sheet presents a structured overview of national forest resources, mitigation and adaptation targets outlined in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), progress in the implementation of national REDD+ frameworks, and ongoing initiatives aimed at securing results-based payments and generating voluntary carbon credits.
By consolidating key data and developments, the series seeks to support evidence-based decision-making, enhance transparency, and strengthen regional knowledge-sharing on REDD+ implementation.