REDD Integrity

Schemes aimed at Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) are at risk from corruption. Learn about the types of risk involved and potential anti-corruption approaches.

Countries with high volumes of deforestation – and therefore a focus of REDD support - are also those with some of the poorest scores on established corruption indicators. Existing corruption poses risks to REDD goals, while the financial resources associated with REDD may create additional opportunities for corrupt activity. This U4 theme explores these issues to inform donor practice in countries receiving REDD support.

This U4 Theme Page will help you, among other things, to:

• Understand the ways in which REDD schemes are at risk from corruption
• Appreciate how REDD is evolving in countries with well-documented histories of forest sector corruption
• Learn about initiatives and tools that aim to minimise corruption risks in relation to REDD

U4's REDD Integrity theme is funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD).