The Cancun Safeguards were adopted at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the UNFCCC in Cancun, Mexico in 2010.

The Seven Cancun Safeguards

Safeguard A: Actions complement or are consistent with the objectives of national forest programmes and relevant international conventions and agreements.

Safeguard B: Transparent and effective national forest governance structures, taking into account national legislation and sovereignty.

Safeguard C: Respect for the knowledge and rights of indigenous peoples and members of local communities.

Safeguard D: The full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders, in particular indigenous peoples and local communities.

Safeguard E: Actions are consistent with the conservation of natural forests and biological diversity.

Safeguard F: Actions to address the risks of reversals.

Safeguard G: Actions to reduce displacement of emissions.