Reducing poverty in Nepal, through innovative and equitable carbon fin

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Aim: To establish functional and equitable carbon financing programme in place based on avoided deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) for climate change mitigation; enhance knowledge and scientific basis on forest carbon; strengthen the capacity of the government and local communities on REDD mechanisms. Activities: Research, forest and carbon inventories; establish database on carbon stock; awareness raising and training.