The Program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)

question 22

Multiple Choice

The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) __________________.

• A)seeks to reduce the 30% of global carbon emissions caused by primary forests
• B)was passed unanimously by the Copenhagen Conference (2010)on global climate change
• C)gives wealthy nations carbon offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests
• D)supports research to develop trees which permanently sequester carbon
• E)combats unsustainable forestry practices through controlled burning programs

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