Global survey of REDD projects: What implications for global climate objectives?
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3. Biodiversity co-benefits are a major motivation for investments in REDD demonstration activities. Ph ot o: G . C er bu Does the current distribution and composition of demonstration and readiness investments for Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD) hold promise for radically reducing greenhouse gas emissions? A global survey of REDD activities finds that levels of activity are unequal between regions, and may not prioritize maximum emission reductions.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009