Technical Support to the REDD+ Process in Cameroon

2015–2018 | National REDD+ readiness & strategy implementation program | Cameroon

Implemented under the Government of Cameroon in partnership with the German Development Bank (KfW) and the World Bank Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF)

This assignment supported the Government of Cameroon in coordinating and operationalizing its national REDD+ process through the Climate Change Technical Secretariat, serving as the central coordination body for REDD+ readiness and implementation, ensuring alignment between policy, institutions, and international climate finance mechanisms.

The program strengthened national capacity for REDD+ governance, safeguards implementation, emission reduction program development, and engagement with international financial partners. It played a critical role in structuring Cameroon’s REDD+ National Strategy, Forest Investment Plan, and emission reduction program pipeline, while ensuring compliance with UNFCCC requirements and donor safeguards.

Key Contributions & Impact

• Coordinated the national REDD+ Technical Secretariat (25 staff)
• Led development of the REDD+ National Strategy and Forest Investment Plan
• Supervised Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) and ESMF processes

. Strengthened institutional capacity for REDD+ governance and safeguards
• Facilitated engagement between government, donors, private sector, and civil society
• Represented Cameroon in international climate negotiations
• Developed emission reduction program documentation aligned with FCPF standards

Technical Coordinator: Dr. René Siwe Ngamabou