CARE's position on adaptation policies - English  
CARE's position on REDD policies - English  

CARE is believes that a global climate change agreement is one that is fair, ambitious and legally binding. To this end, the agreement must:

Ensure that adequate and predictable funds are made available for adaptation, and that those funds reach the most vulnerable people.

This requires:

• A global Adaptation Action Framework which massively increases support to developing countries so people can adapt to climate change, as well as build their resilience against, manage loss and damage from, and reduce their vulnerabilities to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

• Prioritization of the most vulnerable groups based on human vulnerability and climate risk assessments, which involve local stakeholders and take into account gender considerations.

• Inclusive, transparent, participatory and gender-equitable decision-making in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of adaptation activities. This must include the active and meaningful participation of vulnerable communities groups and individuals.

• Mechanisms to support community-based adaptation (CBA).

Require national governments to:

• Involve affected stakeholders in the setting, implementation and monitoring of Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD) measures to ensure that approaches are relevant to different national, regional and local realities. This includes a commitment to the full and effective participation of civil society and the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

• Monitor, report and verify initiatives using criteria for REDD that include not only emissions reductions but also institutional reforms, broad consultation processes and social impacts.* This requires provisions for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) beyond carbon.

Include:

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• Deep and legally binding emissions reductions by developed nations at levels consistent with the latest scientific findings, most of which should be met through domestic emissions reductions.

• Adequate and predictable funding from developed countries to enable developing countries to follow a low-carbon growth path and adapt to the impacts of climate change; and

• A comprehensive system of technology cooperation that delivers sustainable development, enables poverty reduction and ensures access to sustainable energy services for everyone.

 
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*CARE does not advocate for the inclusion of forest carbon credits in the EU ETS. CARE believes that the post 2012 climate change agreement - including the EU ETS - must include mandatory social standards and safeguards.