REDD+ Results and Realities

REDD+ Results and Realities

Tropical forests are biodiversity hot spots; preserving them is a crucial part of global efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. When these verdant ecosystems are destroyed, they release millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide each year, emissions numbers second only to those driven by fossil fuel consumption. A host of international efforts have emerged to help curb tropical forest loss. The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation an…