Legal-political Challenges of ENAREDD+ Mexico: Legitimacy of Social Participation and Forest Ownership

Abstract

The objective of the study is to review the current state of legality in social participation and forest ownership recognized in the National Strategy for the Reduction of Emissions due to Deforestation and Forest Degradation (Spanish acronym ENAREDD+), in order to identify the main legal and political challenges that could constitute areas of opportunity in the success of REDD+ principles in Mexico. A review of the literature, ENAREDD+, and the legal framework associated with social participation and forest ownership was conducted. The main findings show that there is a different recognition of stakeholders in social participation and the scope of forest ownership in ENAREDD+ as well as the current legal framework, which could question forest legality in Mexico.