REDD+ and other sectors: climate change mitigation through integration and low-emission development
The design and implementation of low-emission development plans (LEDPs) and frameworks for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) have become central elements of climate change policy in developing countries. This paper discusses the linkages between forestry/REDD+ and the agriculture, energy, transportation, industry and mining sectors, and presents policy options for achieving mitigation synergies and minimizing risks. This work aims to contribute to the design of effective LEDPs that can achieve the promise offered by integrated, cross-sectoral low-emission planning.