<p>REDD Plus (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, plus the sustainable management of forests, and the conservation and enhancement of forest carbon stocks) is a framework developed by the UNFCCC to incentivize developing countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.</p><p>REDD Plus goes beyond simply deforestation and forest degradation to include the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. It provides a results-based payment system where developing countries can receive financial incentives for demonstrating emissions reductions in the forest sector.</p><h3>The Five REDD Plus Activities</h3><ul><li><strong>Reducing emissions from deforestation</strong> - Preventing the conversion of forest land to non-forest land</li><li><strong>Reducing emissions from forest degradation</strong> - Reducing carbon emissions from degradation of forests that remain forests</li><li><strong>Conservation of forest carbon stocks</strong> - Maintaining existing forest carbon stocks through protected areas and other conservation measures</li><li><strong>Sustainable management of forests</strong> - Managing forests in a way that maintains their carbon stocks while providing ecosystem services</li><li><strong>Enhancement of forest carbon stocks</strong> - Increasing forest carbon stocks through afforestation, reforestation, and restoration</li></ul><h3>Key Requirements for REDD Plus</h3><ul><li>A national REDD Plus strategy or action plan</li><li>A national forest reference emission level and/or forest reference level</li><li>A robust and transparent national forest monitoring system</li><li>A safeguards information system</li></ul>