Helping curb tropical forest degradation by linking REDD+ with other conservation interventions: a view from the forest

► Reducing GHG emissions from forest degradation requires concerted policies and institutions. ► Understanding forest degradation drivers is needed to design efficient REDD+ programs. ► Likewise learning from past interventions will promote effective REDD+ design. ► Relevant social actors must engage in deliberative processes to design REDD+ programs. ► Adaptive theories of change should be designed for each kind of conservation intervention. ► Synergies among programs should be enhanced to address barriers and achieve shared goals. ►.