Safeguard E: Actions are consistent with conservation of natural forests and biological diversity and enhance other social and environmental benefits.
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REDD+ activities are consistent with the conservation of natural forests and biological diversity
- Natural forests, biodiversity and ecosystem service priorities potentially affected by REDD+ strategies, plans and activities are identified and mapped
- REDD+ activities do not lead to the conversion of natural forests or other areas important for maintaining biodiversity and other ecosystem service priorities
- REDD+ strategies, plans and activities avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and instead maintain and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem service priorities
- REDD+ strategies, plans and activities avoid or minimize adverse social impacts and instead promote and enhance human well-being with special attention to women, youth and marginalized groups
- REDD+ activities contribute to food security
The REDD+ Strategy Options were subjected to a SESA that confirmed their consistence with conservation of natural forests and biological diversity and enhance other social and environmental benefits
An ESMF that addresses confirmed environmental and social concerns was prepared to guide the implementation of strategies to tackle these issues.
Relevant Ugandan policies, laws and regulations
There are a number of Ugandan policies, laws and regulations that are relevant to this safeguard including:
- The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act (2003)
- National Environment Act (2019)
- The Constitution of Uganda (1995)