Forests.org: REDD and Avoided Deforestation Links (XML/RSS)

assists developing countries in their efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) by providing value to standing forests

a paper that provides an overview of some of the organizations which are responsible for organizing, managing and profiting from REDD+ (pdf)

a guide by the Forest Canopy Programme to aid understanding of the UN mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) and halting deforestation in developing countries

online book exploring issues associated with the complex process of implementing Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) (pdf)

provides analysis, opinions, news and views about Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) whereby carbon markets promote forest protection

a United Nations program that provides funding for activities that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries

provides access to a guide for managing REDD+ projects

describes added benefits to the environment as a result of instituting deforestation reduction measures

a critical review, by Friends of the Earth, of proposed mechanisms for reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) in developing countries (pdf)

this report by Forests and the European Resource Network (FERN) assesses the effectiveness of country plans for reducing deforestation and how these plans meet the needs of indigenous peoples (pdf)

from CIFOR, an interactive map that allows user to choose a country and find active projects there by mousing-over the area of interest

supports and coordinates joint NGO/IPO campaigns for socially just and effective forest policy and the rights of Indigenous and other forest peoples

Union of Concerned Scientists site providing reports, articles and fact sheets regarding tropical forests and the REDD program

the Public Library of Science (PLoS) provides a report that discusses the need to find ways to reduce deforestation that can be agreed upon (pdf)

an article that presents alternatives to expansion of agriculture into the rainforest suggested by the private sector

a collaborative resource for REDD readiness that provides news and information of concern to countries seeking REDD support

provides latest REDD news and the opportunity to post alerts concerning REDD programs around the world

a clearinghouse where parties, relevant organizations and stakeholders are encouraged to submit information relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD)

makes information on REDD+ preparedness activities and projects available with the objective of supporting efforts to achieve climate change mitigation, resource conservation and positive development outcomes through sustainable forest management

provides documents describing the development of standards that can be used by governments, NGOs, financing agencies and other stakeholders to design and implement REDD and other forest carbon programs

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) describes the increased use of REDD (reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation) procedures to preserve forests in Amazonia (pdf)

a United Nations initiative to assist in the implementation of the REDD program in developing countries