This publication has been designed as a guide for those engaged in REDD+ at the local, national, regional or global level. The overall objective is to promote gender sensitive REDD+ processes and support UN-REDD Programme partner countries and stakeholders in the preparation, development and implementation of gender sensitive national REDD+ strategies.

The note outlines five steps:
1: Establish a Baseline through a Gender Analysis
2: Mobilize Gender Expertise and Create Partnerships
3: Ensure the Effective Participation of Women
4: Ensure a Gender Sensitive REDD+ Strategy
5: Monitor and Report on Gender Mainstreaming