REDD+

REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) is an international program developed by the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to encourage forest protection in developing countries.

Thus, the primary objective of REDD+ projects is to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere by tapping into the carbon credit market. This is done through five modes:

  • Reducing emissions from deforestation;
  • Reduction of degradation emissions;
  • Reducing emissions through forest conservation;
  • Sustainable forest management;
  • Improving the carbon stock.

REDD+ programs are present in as many as 70 countries and include several steps: from monitoring, reporting, implementation of protective measures, and presentation of results (usually calculated in tons of CO₂ eq).All activities accomplished by these projects and aimed at combating climate change are financed through the sale of carbon credits. Each of these projects, after undergoing third-party verification, audits and scientific analysis, can be certified according to one of the major international standards for offsetting emissions (e.g., Verified Carbon Standard). Once certified, the project will generate certified carbon credits in proportion to the benefits generated (one credit per ton of CO2 avoided).

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