REDD+ Community of Practice meeting for Latin American and Caribbean countries

A summary report of the meeting is now available, capturing key discussions, practical challenges and emerging priorities across REDD+ implementation in the LAC region. This report reflects the exchange of experiences among participants and highlights areas for continued collaboration and learning.

Read the full report here

Background:

Over a decade has passed since the adoption of the Warsaw Framework for REDD+ in 2013. Since then, over 65 developing countries have submitted their forest reference levels, and many of these countries also submitted national REDD+ strategies and safeguards summaries, updated their forest reference levels, and submitted REDD+ results. Currently, there is no forum dedicated to sharing and discussing the valuable knowledge from a decade of experience with REDD+ implementation among REDD+ countries, donors and stakeholders.

While many events, webinars, and workshops related to REDD+ handle FRELs/FRLs and REDD+ results, there are few opportunities for stakeholders to engage in active discussion of these elements, and of the national REDD+ strategies and safeguards information systems. All of these are requirements to seek and obtain REDD+ results-based finance, including from the Green Climate Fund or through the Article 6.4 Paris Agreement crediting mechanism.

Furthermore, the landscape of REDD+ finance and governance is exceedingly complex. Multiple financial institutions, mechanisms, organizations and actors are engaged in supporting REDD+ activities. The introduction of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement adds another layer of complexity, making it challenging for REDD+ countries to consider the full scope and interconnectedness of REDD+ when planning and implementing REDD+ activities. To elevate the ambition of REDD+ in halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation by 2030, it is essential to enhance efforts in facilitating exchanges between REDD+ stakeholders. This should include a specific outreach focus on REDD+ MRV, national REDD+ strategies, safeguard information systems and linkages with other mechanisms including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Objectives:

This meeting provided an opportunity to:

• Exchange on effective ways to increase ambition towards halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation by 2030, in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication;
• Foster networking among experts from REDD+ countries, exchanging experiences and discussing successful approaches to dealing with the complex field of REDD+ implementation and REDD+ support;
• Take stock of 10 years REDD+ implementation, including the effectiveness of REDD+ implementation, experience and lessons learned, challenges and opportunities;
• Enhance knowledge and understanding of the latest international climate policy development that impact REDD+ implementation.

Date and Location:

9–12 December 2025
Av. dos Astronautas, 1758 – Jardim da Granja
São José dos Campos – São Paulo, 12227-010, Brazil

Modes of Work:

The meeting was held under the Chatham House Rule to encourage open and frank exchange.

• Presentations by experienced countries
• Break-out groups (guiding discussion questions will be provided)
• Roundtable discussions

Participants:

Representatives from 18 REDD+ countries in LAC region

Agenda: