On Friday, February 2, 2018, Dr. Field and I met for an hour to discuss my biggest question; now where? We discussed how sometimes research makes you feel like you are not getting anywhere. 85% of the work that is put it never makes it to the actual research, rather it is to one’s own personal benefit to read and develop a background on the topic. It is part of the process to develop a deeper understanding of the origins of the discourse. Then this must be tracked through various policy. I will focus on how the discourse has policy implications and therefore I need to find where REDD+ has succeeded and failed to uphold its mission. This will allow me to reflect on the implications of REDD+. My focus question currently; is this phrase imported elsewhere and does it have direct policy implications? These mentor meetings are extremely valuable and even though I report back on more questions than concrete thoughts at this point, I feel as though I am making slow and steady progress.