Question

Q. Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Plus (+)’ in the REDD+ (Plus) initiative?

• A. The long-term damage was done by a tonne of CO2, emissions in a given year
• B. Requirement of fossil fuels for a country to provide goods and services to its citizens, based on the burning of those fuels
• C. Efforts put in by a country to reduce carbon emission using afforestation
• D. Sustainable management of forests, conservation, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks"

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sustainable management of forests, conservation, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks"

Explanation:

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD): Mitigate climate change by reducing the net emission of greenhouse gases from forests (through their degradation) by the means of better forest management, particularly in developing countries.

REDD+ is an extension of the REDD initiative. 1. The "+" here includes, "sustainable management of forests, conservation, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks".