REDD+ Academy
UN-REDD Programme's capacity development initiative
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The REDD+ Academy is the UN-REDD Programme's capacity development initiative. As part of the Programme's knowledge management support to partner countries, it seeks to enable systematic, focused capacity development to deliver REDD+ on the ground..
The three pillars of the REDD+ Academy;
1. Learning Journals- they provide practical resources and tools that support REDD+ implementation while strengthening understanding of key REDD+ concepts globally.
2. Learning Labs – capacity-building and knowledge-sharing events focused on practical REDD+ implementation. These sessions address emerging challenges and opportunities in areas such as social inclusion, results-based finance and forest carbon markets.
3. Communities of Practice (CoPs) – collaborative platforms that bring together countries, donors and technical stakeholders to exchange knowledge and experiences on REDD+ implementation.
Access knowledge
The REDD+ Learning Journals is the UN-REDD Programme's capacity development initiative. As part of the Programme's knowledge management support to partner countries, it seeks to enable systematic, focused capacity development to deliver REDD+ on the ground.
Connect with people
The REDD+ Communities of Practice are collaborative platforms for sharing knowledge and experiences to help countries, donors, and stakeholders tackle complex challenges in implementing REDD+. Each community often use online forums, webinars, and virtual meetings to discuss topics like technical best practices, social inclusion, and accessing carbon markets.
Join the REDD+ Academy Communities of Practice to connect with peers, exchange experiences, and deepen your knowledge through collaborative learning.
Put knowledge into Practice
The REDD+ Learning Labs are the UN-REDD Programme's capacity-building and knowledge-sharing events, focused on the implementation of REDD+ initiatives. These labs address challenges in areas like social inclusion, results-based finance, and forest carbon markets, providing a platform for countries to share experiences and develop strategies for effective climate action.
Learning labs held so far;
- November 2023 | Forest Carbon Markets Workshop, Bangkok, Thailand | Asia,
- September 2024 | Finance and Integrity Workshop, Lima, Peru | Latin America and the Caribbean
- March 2025 | Benefit Sharing Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya | Global
- November 2025 | Benefit Sharing Workshop, Lusaka, Zambia | Africa
- March 2026 | Global Forest Investment Marketplace, Viet Nam | Global
- May 2026 | REDD+ Academy Showcase, Nairobi, Kenya | Global
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