Synergies across a REDD+ landscape Non-carbon benefits, joint mitigation and adaptation, and an analysis of submissions to the SBSTA

Summary

International policy makers are currently exploring methodological matters associated with non-carbon benefits and joint mitigation 
and adaptation approaches as they relate to REDD+. Although few pilot projects are exploring these issues, emerging evidence 
shows how these approaches can be implemented on the ground. This analysis draws from the scientific literature on non-carbon 
benefits and joint mitigation and adaptation, evaluates recent submissions to the SBSTA on these issues, and intends to inform the 
negotiations on these approaches.