The other REDD
REDD. It stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. But even that term is now outdated; it is now REDD+. The plus has been added to include other forest management activities such as afforestation and sustainable land management. With the Congo Basin and so many other forest opportunities for Africa, the operationalization of REDD+ can benefit Africa in great scales.
The good news is that this issue is moving forward in Copenhagen and there is common will by both developed and developing countries to get it operationalized. Australia, the United States, G-77, and Alliance of Small Island States have all indicated support for finalizing REDD+ in Copenhagen.
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