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An example of Indigenous biocultural rights in Costa Rica
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A demonstrated leader in ecosystem conservation, Costa Rica is achieving astonishing results through Results-based Payments for REDD+.
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The transfer includes $3.3 million as a result of payment contracts for environmental services in Indigenous territories
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Results-Based Payments for REDD+ in Costa Rica
Costa Rica REDD+

The launch of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership during the World Leaders’ Summit (WLS) on 7 November at the UNFCCC COP 27 in Egypt set the tone for high ambition and action on forests throughout the rest of the conference and for promises beyond COP.

FCLP COP27
This year’s UN climate change conference hosted in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, featured important discussions on climate justice, climate finance and negotiations by over 200 countries on the state and future of climate action.
8 takeaways
A conversation with African Women Leaders
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When the drivers of deforestation are buried deep in the supply chain, innovative and collaborative solutions are required.
UNDP & Lavazza

Guest author: Jennifer Baumwoll, Global Climate Change Advisor, UNDP Climate Strategies and Policy
 

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How UNDP is disrupting traditional development assistance to deliver rapidly at scale
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