Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
- 1.protection of biodiversity
- 2.resilience of forest ecosystems
- 3.poverty reduction
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Answer: D. UN-REDD+ helps developing countries reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Done well, it protects biodiversity, makes forests more resilient and brings income and benefits to forest communities, reducing poverty. So 1, 2 and 3.
Watch for: Students see REDD+ only as a carbon scheme and miss its social benefits.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because REDD+ also aims to benefit poor forest communities.
- B. Wrong because biodiversity and resilience are also benefits.
- C. Wrong because protecting biodiversity is also a benefit.
Source to check: UN-REDD Programme website, 'About' and multiple benefits pages (un-redd.org)
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