As REDD+ programmes begin to be implemented at the community level by UNREDD and the World Bank, it is critical that communities are fully informed about the projects and the rights and protections mandated under REDD. In this complex context the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) and the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) have produced a fantastic resource for communities, ‘Understanding Community-Based REDD+: A Manual for Indigenous Communities.’

The manual ‘looks at REDD+ at the project level and tries to provide some guidance to finding answers toquestions like: How does REDD+ fit into the overall livelihood and forest management systemsof indigenous peoples? How does REDD+ work on the ground? What are the typical activities ofa REDD+ project? Who are involved in a REDD+ project? What are the particular knowledge andskills needed for implementing a REDD+ project? By assisting communities in finding answers to such questions, the purpose of this manual isto help indigenous communities acquire the knowledge and skills needed to take a decision onwhether to join a REDD+ project, and if they do, to be able to fully and effectively participate init.’

You can download the full manual here.