National and international investments in rural landscapes should favor no-regrets options that contribute to mitigation and adaptation. Both public and private sector finance should be considered, as businesses and financial institutions increasingly commit to sustainable supply chains. The public sector should focus their resources on enabling conditions for investments.
Negotiators should:
- Consider policies that create good governance and attract long-term responsible private investment within a stable tenure environment.
- Commit to sustainable commodity supply chains that reduce deforestation and improve social outcomes.
What do you think: In light of limited resources for climate adaptation, mitigation and poverty alleviation combined with competing objectives – how important are investments into rural landscapes? And what role does “good governance” play in attracting these investments?
