REDD+ in the Cambodian Context An Overview of the Policy, Legal and Governance Frameworks Impacting Implementation

ABSTRACTED FROM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to provide the interim REDD+ Task Force with an overview of the existing policies, laws and subsidiary regulations in the Kingdom of Cambodia that are directly relevant to the development of a national REDD+ readiness planning process, which is currently ongoing in the country. The report pays particular attention to issues relating to land management issues in the country, particularly forestlands management governance arrangements, including issues relating to how long-term lease agreements or concession management mechanisms may or may not be appropriate for REDD+ arrangements in the country.

Cambodia