CoDe REDD Philippines has been participating in various actions to contribute to bringing the concerns of forest communities to the fore vis-a vis climate change. One major task that it is pursuing now is the crafting of the National Strategy on REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

It has conducted several national and regional consultative workshops involving community leaders and members, CSOs, government, academe, and individual professionals. Its network facilitator the Non – Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme for South and Southeast Asia (NTFP-EP) has brought in international elements into the process.

From the start, it has been recognized by the group that working with other developing countries would be critical. Member organizations and individuals therefore, participate in other regional and international activities to beef up CoDe REDD’s capacity and build networks towards convergence of advocacies. Two representatives of the group now sit as CSO observer and as participant to the ongoing side events at UNFCCC, Copenhagen, Denmark.

CoDe REDD Philippines consists of forest-based communities and civil society organizations involved in livelihood, conservation, and community development projects in Philippine forests and are working towards pro-community and pro-conservation REDD thru REDD plus advocacy.

CoDe REDD has been promoting three banner messages: Community Development through REDD, Communities Developing REDD, and Conservation and Development through REDD.

A microsite is now under construction (www.ntfp.org/coderedd) to house recent events and activities of CoDe REDD and resource materials on REDD.