The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD Programme) in partnership with the African Forest Forum (AFF) and the Nangui Abrogoua University in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, are organizing a dual event from 3-6 June 2024, to support REDD+ implementation in African Countries.
The event involves a Regional Knowledge Exchange on achievements and lessons learned from selected African REDD+ countries; and a Learning Lab on Strengthening Social Inclusion in REDD+ Implementation in Africa.
The aim of the Regional Exchange Workshop is to share and validate key findings from the national consultations, facilitate peer to peer sharing of experiences, co-generate best practices that could help tailor knowledge products to meet the specific capacity needs of African nations and improve efficiency in REDD+ implementation.
The Learning Lab will feature training sessions to enhance capacity and knowledge of participants to establish social and environmental measures in countries implementing REDD+. Experts in the field of social inclusion encompassing the above dimensions will lead training sessions and provide practical insights for designing effective strategies. The interactive approach of training will also enable peer to peer learning between participants.
The dual event will bring together over thirty-five (35) participants including experts, REDD+ focal points and technical staff from more than twelve African countries including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, as well as civil society organizations, academia, private sector groups, and other stakeholders involved in REDD+ implementation in the host country, Côte d’Ivoire.
