%0 Generic %D 2011 %T Safeguards and Multiple Benefits in a REDD+ Mechanism. %A Murphy, D. %E asb@cgiar.org %C Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. %I International Institute for Sustainable Development. %K Biodiversity %K Climate Change %K Conservation %K forests %K greenhouse gas %K REDD+ %P 37 %U http://www.asb.cgiar.org/PDFwebdocs/redd_safeguards.pdf %X The primary goal of REDD+ is reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, consistent with the goal of the UNFCCC to achieve “stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.” REDD+ is expected to bring much more than emissions reductions; a properly designed mechanism is expected to contribute to multiple benefits. Depending on the location and type of REDD+ activity, these benefits potentially include poverty alleviation, indigenous rights, improved community livelihoods, technology transfer, sustainable use of forest resources and biodiversity conservation. %8 May 2011