s:633:"%T National and subnational forest conservation policies: What works, what doesn’t %A Börner, J. %A West, T.A.P. %A Blackman, A. %A Miteva, D.A. %A Sims, K.R.E. %A Wunder, S. %X Key messagesNational and subnational policies contribute to forest conservation, but their effectiveness is low on average, especially in the tropics.No particular policy instrument stands out as a ‘silver bullet’. Achieving the multiple objectives of REDD+ will require policy mixes that are sensitive to local contexts.More rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of forest conservation policies is needed, especially from Africa. ";