National funding mechanisms for REDD+: lessons learned and success factors

KEY MESSAGES
• Funding mechanisms for REDD+ are the governance structures that countries put in place to gain access to and channel funding towards the policies and measures on the ground that address the drivers of deforestation.
• Sources of private finance, including voluntary carbon markets, are playing an increasing role in leveraging public funds to support REDD+ implementation.
• Ensuring integrity, transparency and accountability in fund management is key to delivering effective results, and to both domestic and international confidence in fund management.