REDD+ Energy and Agriculture Programme (REAP) Siting Tool

Demand for agricultural commodities is one of the major drivers of land use change and deforestation. This siting tool help identifying areas suitable for sustainable agricultural expansion. This tool can provide strategic information for investors, companies and governments on meeting targets for economic development while mitigating the impact on forests. The objective of the tool consist in identifying areas meeting both the economic and the environmental targets for expansion of the agricultural sector. The methodological and integrated approach aim to inform stakeholders’ decisions for sustainable development.