Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)

REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) is a global initiative to mitigate climate change. The Sindh Forest Department has implemented various REDD+ projects and initiatives:

REDD+ Projects in Sindh:

1. Sindh REDD+ Project (2013-2018): Funded by the World Bank, focusing on sustainable forest management.

2. Sindh Forest Development Project (2019-2024): Funded by the Asian Development Bank, promoting sustainable forest management.

3. Indus Delta REDD+ Project: Protecting mangrove forests in the Indus Delta.

4. Sindh Wetland REDD+ Project: Conserving wetlands and associated forests.

Key Activities:

1. Forest Inventory and Carbon Stock Assessment
2. Sustainable Forest Management Plans
3. Community Engagement and Livelihood Support
4. Afforestation/Reforestation Programs
5. Forest Protection and Conservation
6. Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) System

Partnerships:

1. World Bank
2. Asian Development Bank
3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
4. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
5. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan

Benefits:

1. Carbon sequestration and emissions reduction
2. Improved forest governance and management
3. Enhanced community livelihoods and benefits
4. Protected biodiversity and ecosystems
5. Increased climate resilience

Sindh Forest Department's REDD+ Goals:

1. Reduce deforestation and forest degradation
2. Promote sustainable forest management
3. Enhance carbon sequestration
4. Support local communities
5. Contribute to Pakistan's climate change mitigation efforts

Documents and Resources:

1. Sindh REDD+ Strategy (2015)
2. Sindh Forest Policy (2014)
3. Provincial Conservation Strategy for Sindh (2018)
4. REDD+ Project Documents (available on Sindh Forest Department website)

The Sindh Forest Department's REDD+ initiatives demonstrate its commitment to sustainable forest management, community engagement, and climate change mitigation.