South Africa's national REDD+ initiative: assessing the potential of the forestry sector on climate change mitigation

► Contribution of REDD+ to South Africa's pledge of reducing GHG emissions. ► Key issues, challenges and opportunities for South Africa from REDD+. ► Development of emissions reduction programmes from AFOLU sector. ► Emphasis on multiple-benefit REDD+ initiative for South Africa. ► Research priorities and policy opportunities going forward.