The Programme was launched in 2008 and builds on the convening role and technical expertise of FAO, UNDP and UNEP. It supports REDD+ readiness efforts and nationally led REDD+ processes in partner countries, spanning Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, including direct support to the design and implementation of National REDD+ Programmes, complementary tailored support to national REDD+ actions, and capacity building through sharing of expertise, common approaches, analyses, methodologies, tools, data, best practices and facilitated South-South knowledge sharing.