1. What is the Safeguard Information System (SIS)?
The SIS is a national system developed by Cambodia to collect, manage, and disseminate information on how the country is addressing and respecting the seven Cancun safeguards during REDD+ implementation. It is a key requirement under the UNFCCC and necessary for accessing results-based payments (RBPs), including from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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2. What is the purpose of the SIS?
The SIS aims to:
• Ensure transparency and accountability in REDD+ implementation.
• Demonstrate that safeguards are being addressed and respected.
• Provide data for Cambodia’s submissions to the UNFCCC (Summary of Information).
• Support reporting to donors such as the GCF.
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3. Who is responsible for operating the SIS?
The SIS is hosted and managed by the Safeguard Unit of the REDD+ Taskforce Secretariat (RTS). Implementers of REDD+ Policies and Measures (PaMs) are responsible for reporting safeguard-related data annually into the system.
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4. Where can I access the SIS?
You can access the SIS (if you have been provided a login) at: https://cambodia-redd-safeguards.org/
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5. What kind of information does the SIS collect?
The SIS collects both qualitative and quantitative data across the seven Cancun safeguards and their sub-elements, using a set of safeguard indicators. Data includes:
• Narrative explanations (qualitative)
• Statistics and metrics (quantitative)
• Supporting documents (Means of Verification)
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6. How often must data be reported into the SIS?
Data must be reported by REDD+ implementers once a year (every 12 months).
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7. Who provides the data for the SIS?
Government agencies, NGOs, and other REDD+ implementers are responsible for entering safeguard-related data drawn from their existing reports and field activities.
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8. What are the main functions of the SIS?
The SIS serves four core functions:
1. Collection of information from REDD+ implementers.
2. Aggregation and repository of data at national level.
3. Analysis of information to assess safeguard implementation.
4. Dissemination of information to national and international stakeholders.
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9. How is the data in the SIS analysed and used?
The Safeguard Unit/RTS analyses the data to:
• Assess whether safeguards are being respected.
• Generate annual national safeguard reports.
• Support Cambodia’s Summary of Information (SoI) submissions to the UNFCCC.
• Prepare reports for donors like the GCF.
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10. How will information be shared or made public?
Reports and updates will be published on the SIS website. Final national safeguard reports will also be submitted to the National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) to support Cambodia’s international reporting obligations.
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11. What support is available to SIS users?
Once the updated SIS is launched, REDD+ implementers and relevant agencies will receive training and guidance to ensure proper and consistent reporting into the system.
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12. Is there a link between the SIS and Cambodia’s National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS)?
Yes. The SIS may draw quantitative data from the NFMS to help report on certain Cancun safeguards (specifically safeguards e, f, and g), in line with UNFCCC guidance on integrating national systems.
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13. What if data is missing or incomplete?
The Safeguard Unit/RTS will follow up with implementers to verify submitted information and request any missing data, as part of a built-in quality assurance process.
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14. Will there be updates or improvements to the SIS?
Yes. As of 2025, the SIS is undergoing updates to improve usability, ensure consistent data collection, and operationalize the system for regular use.