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Decree No. 23/2018 approving the Regulation for the Implementation of Projects to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, Conservation and Increase of Carbon Reserves (REDD+ Regulation).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 87.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Forestry
Keyword
Emissions Ozone layer Tax/levy Environmental planning Policy/planning Climate change Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Offences/penalties Afforestation/reforestation Environmental fees/charges Ecosystem preservation Soil conservation/soil improvement
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation for the Implementation of Projects to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, Conservation and Increase of Carbon Reserves (REDD+ Regulation). It aims to regulate, define principles and standards for the implementation of the above mentioned Programmes and Projects, defining the institutional framework and competencies. This Regulation shall apply to REDD+ Programmes and Projects to be implemented in any area of the national territory. Exceptions to the application of this Regulation are: The conversion of forests into forest plantations should not be considered as an increase in reserves reduction in terms of REDD+; Any activity that is being developed under the forestry legislation and not been licensed under this Regulation. In applying this Regulation, the following principles must be observed: a) The legitimacy and ownership of the State in the creation, generation, emission, validation, verification and withdrawal of emission reductions and corresponding titles; b) The compatibility of REDD+ activities with the conservation of natural environments, biological diversity and scientific research that support the sustainable use of forest resources, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree No. 70/2013 regulating Approval Procedures Projects for the Reduction of Emissions causing Deforestation and Forestry Degradation.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2013

Keyword: Emissions, Ozone layer, Tax/levy, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX