Evaluating Safeguards in REDD+ Developments: Assessing the Adherence of National Documents with International Frameworks

As climate change escalates, mitigation techniques like REDD+ continue to gain traction, but stakeholders often prioritize its monetary benefits over social implications. The UNFCCC's Cancun and Warsaw frameworks aim to combat this by raising awareness and ensuring Indigenous involvement, commitment integration, and transparent reporting. This study evaluates Indonesia and Brazil's adherence to these frameworks. The study’s findings discovered that Indonesia aligns well, credited to its environmental history and governance, while Brazil falls short, particularly due to its governance and land tenure policy. Additionally, challenges while implementing safeguards on a project-based level include governance issues and capacity constraints. The research emphasizes need for global alignment with UNFCCC safeguards and stresses international collaboration for environmental and social sustainability.