GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -REDD+ is a framework created by the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) to guide activities in the forest sector that reduces emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, as well as the sustainable management of forests and the conservation and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -REDD stands for “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation”; the “+” signifies the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Because forests are good for the climate, correct?

Detailed explanation-3: -What is REDD? The purpose of REDD is “to create an incentive for developing countries to protect, better manage and wisely use their forest resources, contributing to the global fight against climate change” (2). Financial value is created from the carbon stored in the trees.

Detailed explanation-4: -REDD conditions A classic example is where curbing clearfelling in one region of forest drives farmers to clearfell in another. permanence-The long-term viability of reduced emissions from a REDD project. This is heavily dependent on the forested area’s vulnerability to deforestation and/or degradation.

Detailed explanation-5: -REDD+ aims to provide incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. It can help safeguard forests while supporting poverty alleviation, land and community rights, sustainable development, and equitable resource governance.