The document discusses monitoring and information requirements for REDD+ programs. It outlines that monitoring is key to meeting UNFCCC requirements, serving national policy needs, and ensuring effective local implementation. Monitoring needs to assess carbon emissions, environmental and social impacts, and governance. Strategic monitoring requires high accuracy while operational monitoring needs full coverage at low cost. The UN-REDD program will develop a monitoring framework and package of tools to support country-level REDD+ monitoring efforts.