<p>The Cancun Safeguards were adopted at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the UNFCCC in Cancun, Mexico in 2010.</p><h3>The Seven Cancun Safeguards</h3><p><strong>Safeguard A:</strong> Actions complement or are consistent with the objectives of national forest programmes and relevant international conventions and agreements.</p><p><strong>Safeguard B:</strong> Transparent and effective national forest governance structures, taking into account national legislation and sovereignty.</p><p><strong>Safeguard C:</strong> Respect for the knowledge and rights of indigenous peoples and members of local communities.</p><p><strong>Safeguard D:</strong> The full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders, in particular indigenous peoples and local communities.</p><p><strong>Safeguard E:</strong> Actions are consistent with the conservation of natural forests and biological diversity.</p><p><strong>Safeguard F:</strong> Actions to address the risks of reversals.</p><p><strong>Safeguard G:</strong> Actions to reduce displacement of emissions.</p>