Technical Support to the REDD+ Process in Cameroon

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