Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about $REDD$?
$1$. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases through enhanced forest management in developing countries.
$2$. $REDD+$ is essentially a vehicle to financially reward developing countries for their verified efforts to reduce emissions respectively.

• A. $1$ only
• B. $2$ only
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both $1$ and $2$

The United Nations Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is a mechanism negotiated under UNFCC since 2005. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases. REDD+ stands for countries' efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and foster conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.