This flyer introduces REDD+ governance within the GREEN for Riau Initiative as the rules, institutional roles, and collaborative processes that ensure REDD+ is implemented in a clear, transparent, fair, and accountable manner. It explains how GREEN for Riau supports jurisdictional REDD+ implementation in Riau Province by strengthening governance, multi-stakeholder coordination, social and environmental safeguards, and the province’s readiness to manage emission reduction programs equitably.
The document highlights key stakeholders involved in REDD+ governance, including national and subnational governments, Forest Management Units, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, women’s groups, youth, customary institutions, civil society organizations, the private sector, and development partners. It also outlines core governance principles such as transparency, fairness, accountability, respect for community rights, accessible grievance mechanisms, and early and meaningful participation through FPIC.
In addition, the flyer explains important REDD+ terms, the stages of REDD+ implementation, and the benefits for communities, including healthier village environments, reduced fire and haze risks, stronger recognition of Indigenous and local community rights, improved protection of forests, peatlands, rivers, and water resources, as well as fairer and more transparent distribution of future carbon payments or incentives.