Uganda has successfully reduced deforestation and emissions through its REDD+ program, focusing on conservation, sustainable forest management, and forest carbon stock enhancement. By updating forest monitoring and implementing community-led reforestation efforts, Uganda saw an 8 million tonne CO2e reduction in emissions between 2016 and 2017. This initiative earned Uganda 31 million USD from the Green Climate Fund, which will be reinvested in further REDD+ action plans. The program serves as a model for reducing emissions at the source by restoring forests and implementing sustainable practices.