National strategy / REDD+

National strategy or action plan

A national strategy or action plan is one of the elements to be developed by developing country Parties implementing REDD+ activities (according to paragraph 71 of decision 1/CP.16). This national strategy or action plan is highly dependent upon national circumstances.

During the development and implementation of national strategies or action plans, developing countries should address, inter alia: the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, land tenure issues, forest governance issues, gender considerations and the REDD+ safeguards including the full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders, inter alia indigenous peoples and local communities. At the same time, the COP recognized the importance and necessity of adequate and predictable financial and technology support for developing the national strategy or action plan.

In seeking to obtain and receive results-based payments for their REDD+ results-based actions, developing countries should have a national strategy or action plan in place, in accordance with decision 9/CP.19, and a link to the national strategy or action plan should also be provided in the Lima REDD+ Information Hub.

Most relevant COP decisions: 1/CP.16, 9/CP.19

Guidance and practical tools

These practical resources support countries in developing, updating and implementing REDD+ National Strategies / Action Plans. They include guidance, practical tools, country examples and learning materials that complement the information presented above.

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Briefing paper on National Strategies or Action Plans	This briefing paper provides an overview of the strategic role, and key components of REDD+ National Strategies or Action Plans (NS/APs) within the Paris Agreement. Its objective is to inform policy makers of countries who are considering establishing and updating their REDD+ NS/APs, but it can also be a relevant source of ideas for a wider range of interested stakeholders.	UN Climate Change	15 June 2026	DOWNLOAD (PDF 2.25MB)
Learning Journal: National Strategies and Action Plans	This Learning Journal was developed for the revitalized REDD+ Academy. This Journal explains the significance of well-structured design processes and documentation for REDD+ national strategies or action plans (NS/APs), which are essential not only for carrying out REDD+ activities but also for gaining support from key stakeholders, integrating REDD+ goals into national development agendas, obtaining funding, and delivering tangible outcomes. Additionally, the Journal outlines several elements that may help countries achieve these objectives.	UNREDD Programme	6 July 2026	DOWNLOAD (PDF 21.4MB)