Last week, the Jurisdictional REDD+ Technical Assistance Partnership (JTAP) led the first south-to-south exchange of experiences between Ecuador and Costa Rica. The event brought together government delegates and Indigenous representatives from both countries to address the challenges and opportunities in implementing jurisdictional REDD+, biodiversity mechanisms, and the financial sustainability of conservation areas.
EDF’s Senior Manager, IPLC & Conservation Partnerships, Forests, Santiago Garcia said: “The event highlighted that the involvement of Indigenous Peoples is a dynamic process that requires sufficient financial and technical resources. These resources enable governments to provide the appropriate conditions and cultural framework necessary to ensure the effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in REDD+ processes.”
The two participating countries emphasized that while the integrity of carbon markets is of critical importance, it is equally essential that the procedures for generating carbon credits be efficient and effective. This includes simplifying the complexity of these processes to achieve full and efficient implementation of jurisdictional REDD+.