Which of the following are objectives of REDD+?
ACarbon stocks
BCauses of forest degradation
CMajor carbon sinks
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above
Explanation
REDD+ addresses carbon stocks, the causes of forest degradation and major carbon sinks together, so all apply.
Conserving carbon stocks keeps carbon locked in standing forests.
Tackling the causes of degradation targets logging, fire and encroachment that thin forests.
Protecting major carbon sinks maintains forests that absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide.
The plus sign in REDD+ adds conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of forest carbon.
Developing countries can receive results-based payments for verified emission reductions.
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