An Economic Modeling Tool to Support UNFCCC Negotiations on REDD Reference Levels

Quantitative economic analysis of REDD reference level design options is critical for developing a REDD mechanism that is effective, efficient, and equitable. The Collaborative Modeling Initiative on REDD Economics has developed a free, transparent and accessible tool to support UNFCCC negotiations on REDD reference levels. This tool, the Open Source Impacts of REDD Incentive Spreadsheet (OSIRIS), allows users to compare the emissions reduction and financial impacts of alternative approaches to setting REDD reference levels.