Starting REDD implementation: National carbon accounting capacities – National REDD implementation strategy and activities • Tools for estimating, accounting, reporting on REDD: – IPCC Good Practice Guidelines and Guidance – Stronger role for satellite remote sensing – Dedicated research and case studies • 2005: Establishment of GOFC-GOLD REDD working group – Promote satellite monitoring as objective and efficient approach in developing countries – Forest changes can be monitored with confidence for assessing and comparing historical and future rates of deforestation – Consensus technical guidance are in development (REDD sourcebook)