REDD+SES adheres to eight principles as listed below.

• Rights to lands, territories and resources are recognized and respected by the REDD+ program.

• The benefits of the REDD+ program are shared equitably among all relevant rights holders and stakeholders.

• The REDD+ program improves long-term livelihood security and well-being of Indigenous Peoples and local communities with special attention to the most vulnerable people.

• The REDD+ program contributes to broader sustainable development, respect and protection of human rights and good governance objectives.

• The REDD+ program maintains and enhances biodiversity and ecosystem services.

• All relevant rights holders and stakeholders are able to participate fully and effectively in the REDD+ program.

• All rights holders and stakeholders have timely access to appropriate and accurate information to enable informed decision-making and good governance of the REDD+ program.

• The REDD+ program complies with applicable local and national laws and international treaties and other instruments.

The REDD+SES (Version 1 June 2010) document lists the criteria and the framework for indicators for each principle. English | Español |  Français | Português | Kiswahili