The Comparative Study on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (GCS-REDD+) project, led by CIFOR-ICRAF in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia and Peru, focuses on strengthening Knowledge for action to protect tropical forests and enhance rights. GCS REDD+ provides policy makers and practitioners with information, tools and analysis to design and implement effective, efficient and equitable policies and actions to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation, enhance contribution of the forestry sector in NDC and ensure the rights of Indigenous and local communities.
