1. Biodiversity: Synergies in policy
and practice
Voting results from subplenary key
questions

2. 1. Do climate negotiators recognize the importance of
forest biodiversity for mitigation and adaptation?
f t bi di it f iti ti d d t ti ?
1. No
1 N
41%
2. Partly
56%
3.
3 Yes
3%

3. 2. How much potential is there for synergies between
the UNFCCC and CBD agendas?
th UNFCCC d CBD d ?
1. Little or no potential
1 Littl t ti l
9%
2. Some potential
27%
3. Large potential
3 Large potential
64%

4. 3. How important are biodiversity safeguards for
the success of REDD‐plus?
h f REDD l ?
1. Not important
1 Not important
1%
2. Somewhat important
2 Some hat important
8%
3. Very important
31%
4. Essential
60%

5. 4. Do REDD‐plus countries need to monitor co‐benefits
and other impacts on biodiversity?
d th i t bi di it ?
1. Yes
1 Y
21%
2. Yes, in collaboration with stakeholders
78%
3.
3 No
1%

6. 5. Does REDD‐plus have the potential to significantly increase
the financial support to forest protected areas?
th fi i l tt f t t t d ?
1. No
1 N
8%
2. A little
36%
3. A lot
3 A lot
56%

7. 6. What is the main barrier to implementing
sustainable forest management (SFM)?
i bl f (SFM)?
1. Unclear concept
Unclear concept
2%
2. Perverse incentives
11%
3. Lack of funding
5%
4. Poor governance and lack of political will
37%
5. All of the above
45%

8. Thank you
Thank you