UN-REDD Programme

📢 REDD+ Resource #BiodiversityDay edition is out! This edition reminds us that forests are more than carbon stores. They are living ecosystems where species survive, food systems are sustained, and local economies thrive. Read more: myemail.constantcontact.com/International-… #SaveForestsNow

📢Rejoignez le webinaire FAO «Adaptation, populations et forêts» et découvrez comment l’adaptation fondée sur les forêts est mise en œuvre dans les pays francophones. 📅 4 juin | 10 h UTC+2 👉 bit.ly/4nlQZAw

🌍 Turning forest knowledge into action: how the #REDD+ Academy is advancing 2030 climate goals At the @UNFCCC summit, the Kenya–UN-REDD reception highlighted the Academy as a key knowledge hub. Join the Academy to learn more: reddacademy.in.howspace.com/welcome #SaveForestsNow

Kenya continues to assert its leadership in global climate action by advancing ambitious forest conservation and carbon finance initiatives. This Summit marks a defining moment in strengthening international collaboration on climate resilience. Today, I had the honor of presiding over the official opening of the 1st REDD+ Global Summit 2026 here in Nairobi, alongside Forestry Principal Secretary Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, marking a significant milestone in advancing global collaboration on forest conservation, climate action, and sustainable carbon financing. This high-level Summit has brought together government leaders, UNFCCC representatives, policymakers, technical experts, financiers, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, and development partners committed to strengthening REDD+ implementation worldwide. I emphasized that this Summit comes at a defining moment for the global climate agenda, as countries intensify efforts to meet their Paris Agreement commitments and scale up nature-based solutions. Since the adoption of the Warsaw Framework for REDD+ in 2013, notable progress has been made in establishing the policy, institutional, and technical foundations necessary to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. @WilliamsRuto @MusaliaMudavadi @Environment_Ke @Forestry__Kenya @EnviClimateC_Ke @UN @UNFCCC @Climate_Action_ #climatechange #ClimateEmergency @ClimateSummitAU

Today, REDD+ stands as a critical mechanism under Article 5 of the Paris Agreement, supporting forest conservation, enhancing carbon stocks, promoting sustainable forest management, strengthening resilience, and contributing to biodiversity and livelihoods. As we approach the 2030 targets, the urgency to accelerate implementation, mobilize climate finance, and ensure equitable benefit-sharing for forest-dependent communities and Indigenous Peoples cannot be overstated. Kenya remains a global leader in REDD+ readiness and implementation. As highlighted by PS Mugambi, we are proud to be the first country in Africa to launch a National REDD+ Registry enhancing transparency, coordination, and credibility in carbon markets. We remain committed to strengthening partnerships and advancing impactful forest-based climate solutions globally. @WilliamsRuto @MusaliaMudavadi @Environment_Ke @Forestry__Kenya @EnviClimateC_Ke @UN @UNFCCC @Climate_Action_ #climatechange #ClimateEmergency @ClimateSummitAU

As pressures grow, protecting forests is more urgent than ever. This week, as the 21st Session of the @UN Forum on Forests gets underway to advance solutions for people and planet, learn how forests support the future of food. go.undp.org/TVd #UNFF21

📢 Watch live now: COP30 Presidency Roadmap for Halting Deforestation by 2030! Co-hosted by @UNEP, @UNFCCC, @UNDP, and @FAO, this event brings together global leaders and experts to advance practical solutions and partnerships ahead of #COP31 🔗 webtv.un.org/en #UNFF

One of the biggest misconceptions about #REDD+? That it’s just about stopping #deforestation It goes further, transforming how forests are valued & managed, while supporting communities, cutting emissions & protecting biodiversity. Watch video to learn more. #SaveForestsNow

🌆🌳 Urban trees provide a range of ecological, social, and economic benefits — here are 6️⃣ reasons why they matter! #GreenCities

📘 Just launched: Social Inclusion & Gender Journal A dedicated space to explore how social inclusion & gender shape #REDD+ and #ClimateAction 🌍 Explore the journal and microlearning tools here: reddacademy.in.howspace.com/learning-journ… #EarthDay #SaveForestsNow

With 🇮🇩 Riau’s terrains, collecting forest data proves a challenge 🌳 For the last 10 days, @FAO & @UNREDD #Green4Riau trained forest stakeholders on: ✅data collection w/ satellite imagery from Collect Earth Online ✅uncertainty assessments ✅land use & change interpretation

🌍 Earth is our only home. Forests are central to #ClimateAction, storing carbon, protecting biodiversity & supporting livelihoods. Let’s make every day #EarthDay 🌱 un-redd.org #SaveForestsNow @UN

Our planet is sending us a clear signal. From climate change to deforestation and land-use change, the pressures on our planet are growing. On #EarthDay and every day, the world must accelerate its shift to a sustainable economy, one that works for both people and the planet.

#EarthDay is a reminder of the fragility of our world. But we know what must be done: End our addiction to fossil fuels. Accelerate the renewables revolution. Protect & restore nature. Deliver climate justice for the most vulnerable. Let’s #ActNow – for people & planet.

🌍 This #EarthDay, we’re proud to launch the Social Inclusion & Gender Journal 🚀 Developed under the #REDD+ Academy, it highlights how inclusive, gender-responsive approaches drive stronger outcomes for forests & #ClimateAction 🔗 reddacademy.in.howspace.com/learning-journ… #SaveForestsNow

🌳🏙️#DYK that urban forests and trees can reduce air temperature by up to 8️⃣ degrees celsius. #GreenCities

🌱 Únase a la Sesión 3 del ciclo de webinars del Programa ONU-REDD “De la finca al consumidor”. 📅 17 abril 2026 ⏰ 10:00 a. m. (Panamá) 🔗 lnkd.in/eRCB8kmR #SaveForestsNow @FAOForestry

88% of new national climate plans (NDCs) highlight the role of forests in climate action. Protecting and restoring forests helps reduce emissions while strengthening resilience. 🟰 Explore the latest insights from @UNDPplanet: go.undp.org/5G5

🌆🌳 Urban trees provide a range of ecological, social, and economic benefits — here are 6️⃣ reasons why they matter! #GreenCities