MMA resumes National Commission for REDD+

Summary

The MMA (Ministry of the Environment) resumed the National Commission for REDD+ (CONAREDD+) last Thursday (5/10), aiming to set rules for payment-by-results in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The new governance model is more participatory and inclusive, seeking to strengthen forest recovery and conservation actions in the country. The commission is responsible for implementing the REDD+ mechanism, which aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. The new commission will have 10 seats, including representation from the government, states, civil society, indigenous peoples, and academia. The rebooted commission aims to increase the participation of society in decision-making and implementation, and to improve the protection of indigenous peoples and traditional communities.