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A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes. / Gardner, Toby A.; Burgess, Neil D.; Aguilar-Amuchastegui, Naikoa et al.
In: Biological Conservation, Vol. 154, 10.2012, p. 61-71.

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Gardner, TA, Burgess, ND, Aguilar-Amuchastegui, N, Barlow, J, Berenguer, E, Clements, T, Danielsen, F, Ferreira, J, Foden, W, Kapos, V, Khan, SM, Lees, AC, Parry, L, Roman-Cuesta, RM, Schmitt, CB, Strange, N, Theilade, I & Vieira, ICG 2012, 'A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes', Biological Conservation, vol. 154, pp. 61-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018

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Gardner, T. A., Burgess, N. D., Aguilar-Amuchastegui, N., Barlow, J., Berenguer, E., Clements, T., Danielsen, F., Ferreira, J., Foden, W., Kapos, V., Khan, S. M., Lees, A. C., Parry, L., Roman-Cuesta, R. M., Schmitt, C. B., Strange, N., Theilade, I., & Vieira, I. C. G. (2012). A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes. Biological Conservation, 154, 61-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018

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Gardner TA, Burgess ND, Aguilar-Amuchastegui N, Barlow J, Berenguer E, Clements T et al. A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes. Biological Conservation. 2012 Oct;154:61-71. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018

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Gardner, Toby A. ; Burgess, Neil D. ; Aguilar-Amuchastegui, Naikoa et al. / A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes. In: Biological Conservation. 2012 ; Vol. 154. pp. 61-71.

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title = "A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes",
abstract = "The UNFCCC mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in developing countries (REDD+) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the conservation of forest biodiversity. Nevertheless, there are widespread concerns surrounding the possibility of negative environmental outcomes if biodiversity is not given adequate consideration throughout the REDD+ process. We propose a general framework for incorporating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes based on well-established ecological principles and experiences. First, we identify how biodiversity distribution and threat data, together with data on biodiversity responses to forest change and management, can be readily incorporated into the strategic planning process for REDD+ in order to identify priority areas and activities for investment that will deliver returns for both carbon and biodiversity. Second, we propose that assessments of changes in biodiversity following REDD+ implementation could be greatly facilitated by paralleling, where possible, the existing IPCC architecture for assessing carbon emissions. A three-tiered approach is proposed for biodiversity assessment, where lower tiers can provide a realistic starting point for countries with fewer data and lower technical capacities. Planning and assessment of biodiversity safeguards for REDD+ need not overburden an already encumbered UNFCCC process. Immediate progress is already possible for a large number of developing countries, and a gradual, phased approach to implementation would minimise risks and facilitate the protection of additional biodiversity benefits from REDD+ activities. Greater levels of coordination between the UNFCCC and CBD, as well as other agencies and stakeholder groups interested in forest conservation are needed if biodiversity safeguards are to be fully adopted and implemented.",
keywords = "REDD, UNFCCC, Biodiversity, Safeguards, Tropical forests, Conservation, FOREST FRAGMENTATION, TROPICAL FORESTS, PROTECTED AREAS, CARBON, DEFORESTATION, CONSERVATION, METAANALYSIS, ENHANCEMENT, DEGRADATION, MITIGATION",
author = "Gardner, {Toby A.} and Burgess, {Neil D.} and Naikoa Aguilar-Amuchastegui and Jos Barlow and Erika Berenguer and Tom Clements and Finn Danielsen and Joice Ferreira and Wendy Foden and Valerie Kapos and Khan, {Saiful M.} and Lees, {Alexander C.} and Luke Parry and Roman-Cuesta, {Rosa Maria} and Schmitt, {Christine B.} and Niels Strange and Ida Theilade and Vieira, {Ima C. G.}",
year = "2012",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018",
language = "English",
volume = "154",
pages = "61--71",
journal = "Biological Conservation",
issn = "0006-3207",
publisher = "Elsevier Ltd",

}

RIS

TY - JOUR

T1 - A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes

AU - Gardner, Toby A.

AU - Burgess, Neil D.

AU - Aguilar-Amuchastegui, Naikoa

AU - Barlow, Jos

AU - Berenguer, Erika

AU - Clements, Tom

AU - Danielsen, Finn

AU - Ferreira, Joice

AU - Foden, Wendy

AU - Kapos, Valerie

AU - Khan, Saiful M.

AU - Lees, Alexander C.

AU - Parry, Luke

AU - Roman-Cuesta, Rosa Maria

AU - Schmitt, Christine B.

AU - Strange, Niels

AU - Theilade, Ida

AU - Vieira, Ima C. G.

PY - 2012/10

Y1 - 2012/10

N2 - The UNFCCC mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in developing countries (REDD+) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the conservation of forest biodiversity. Nevertheless, there are widespread concerns surrounding the possibility of negative environmental outcomes if biodiversity is not given adequate consideration throughout the REDD+ process. We propose a general framework for incorporating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes based on well-established ecological principles and experiences. First, we identify how biodiversity distribution and threat data, together with data on biodiversity responses to forest change and management, can be readily incorporated into the strategic planning process for REDD+ in order to identify priority areas and activities for investment that will deliver returns for both carbon and biodiversity. Second, we propose that assessments of changes in biodiversity following REDD+ implementation could be greatly facilitated by paralleling, where possible, the existing IPCC architecture for assessing carbon emissions. A three-tiered approach is proposed for biodiversity assessment, where lower tiers can provide a realistic starting point for countries with fewer data and lower technical capacities. Planning and assessment of biodiversity safeguards for REDD+ need not overburden an already encumbered UNFCCC process. Immediate progress is already possible for a large number of developing countries, and a gradual, phased approach to implementation would minimise risks and facilitate the protection of additional biodiversity benefits from REDD+ activities. Greater levels of coordination between the UNFCCC and CBD, as well as other agencies and stakeholder groups interested in forest conservation are needed if biodiversity safeguards are to be fully adopted and implemented.

AB - The UNFCCC mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in developing countries (REDD+) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the conservation of forest biodiversity. Nevertheless, there are widespread concerns surrounding the possibility of negative environmental outcomes if biodiversity is not given adequate consideration throughout the REDD+ process. We propose a general framework for incorporating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes based on well-established ecological principles and experiences. First, we identify how biodiversity distribution and threat data, together with data on biodiversity responses to forest change and management, can be readily incorporated into the strategic planning process for REDD+ in order to identify priority areas and activities for investment that will deliver returns for both carbon and biodiversity. Second, we propose that assessments of changes in biodiversity following REDD+ implementation could be greatly facilitated by paralleling, where possible, the existing IPCC architecture for assessing carbon emissions. A three-tiered approach is proposed for biodiversity assessment, where lower tiers can provide a realistic starting point for countries with fewer data and lower technical capacities. Planning and assessment of biodiversity safeguards for REDD+ need not overburden an already encumbered UNFCCC process. Immediate progress is already possible for a large number of developing countries, and a gradual, phased approach to implementation would minimise risks and facilitate the protection of additional biodiversity benefits from REDD+ activities. Greater levels of coordination between the UNFCCC and CBD, as well as other agencies and stakeholder groups interested in forest conservation are needed if biodiversity safeguards are to be fully adopted and implemented.

KW - REDD

KW - UNFCCC

KW - Biodiversity

KW - Safeguards

KW - Tropical forests

KW - Conservation

KW - FOREST FRAGMENTATION

KW - TROPICAL FORESTS

KW - PROTECTED AREAS

KW - CARBON

KW - DEFORESTATION

KW - CONSERVATION

KW - METAANALYSIS

KW - ENHANCEMENT

KW - DEGRADATION

KW - MITIGATION

U2 - 10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018

DO - 10.1016/j.biocon.2011.11.018

M3 - Journal article

VL - 154

SP - 61

EP - 71

JO - Biological Conservation

JF - Biological Conservation

SN - 0006-3207

ER -