Is REDD likely to be included in any post-Kyoto climate regime?

asked by CB Nex on Wednesday 6th October 2010

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Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) has been widely discussed as key to be included in a new climate deal, given their contribution to global emissions. However, it would require a global agreement to implement reduction programs at a national level. Is it feasible that it will be included, given its complexity and the tight timeframe?

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+1 #2 Juan Carlos Arredondo 2009-12-07 14:29

The discussions on whether REDD is included is still a negotiation topic. Countries have not decided if it should be or not. The current state is that the matter is being reviewed and discussed by countries under what is called the "Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and under the groups discussing the future commitments under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-LCA and AWG-KP).

Now that the Conference of the Parties-15 is on its way, starting today (Dec 07), you may want to follow the discussions of SBSTA, AWG-LCA and AWG-KP and find out if REDD is finally included.

Just an example of where to look for information: http://unfccc.int/meetings/ad_hoc_working_groups/lca/items/5012.php http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_15/application/pdf/overview_schedule_cop15.pdf http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/ad_hoc_working_groups/lca/application/pdf/mitigationnp28091009.pdf

 
 
#1 Juan Carlos Arredondo 2010-11-03 00:07
A year ago, REDD was under negotiation as an element of a post-Kyoto (or better said, the post-2012 period) regime.
By COP16, REDD appears to be one of the main outcomes with some details still under negotiation. In a few weeks time, we could have a different answer to this question.