Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) aims to place a financial value on reductions in forest carbon emissions, creating incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from forests. REDD+ expands upon this concept to incorporate the conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. As well as contributing to climate mitigation goals, REDD+ has the potential to contribute to other environmental and developmental goals in the form of ‘co-benefits