Das Projekt "REDD+ Pilot Preparation - Advancing REDD+ in Ghana: Preparation of REDD+ Pilot Schemes in Off-Reserve Forests and Agroforests (REDDES)" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Berner Fachhochschule, Hochschule für Agrar-, Forst- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften durchgeführt. The present REDDES project is a preparatory step for a support component for the implementation of Ghanas R-PP and is mainly concerned with developing a number of analytical work and the definition of REDD+ pilots in off-reserve areas. The proposed project supports Ghana in the preparation of its low-carbon development strategy and its efforts to reduce GHG-emissions through reducing deforestation and forest degradation and enhancing of carbon stocks. Specifically, the project aims at providing Ghana with proposals for the enhancement of sustainable off-reserve production systems under REDD+ schemes with a focus on local livelihood improvement. project goal: The activities allow Ghana to take stock of existing initiatives with REDD+ - potential, and to analyze corresponding activities. The information produced prepares the further implementation of climate smart practices in local systems.