The Context of REDD+ in Papua New Guinea. Drivers, agents and institutions

Summary

This country profile provides an overview of the context for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation and enhancing forest carbon stocks (REDD+) in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It examines the drivers of deforestation and degradation in PNG, describes the institutional and political‑economic context within which REDD+ is being developed, and describes the evolution of a national REDD+ strategy and associated policies and legislation during 2008–2012. It highlights the opportunities and challenges of developing REDD+ policies that can provide climate‑effective, cost‑efficient and equitable outcomes for PNG.