Reference Emission Levels (REL) in the context of REDD and land­based NAMAs: forest transition stages can inform nested negotiations: Submission by ICRAF

The scope of this contribution to the quantification of REL/RL is:• Explore consequences of various forest definitions for the metrics proposed• Assess REL/RL options and their consequences• Identify potential technical barriers and solutions• Suggest ways to achieve capacity strengthening of local stakeholders