With reference to REDD & REDD+, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. REDD focuses solely on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, while REDD+ includes additional activities such as conservation.
2. REDD+ supports results-based payments to developing countries for verified reductions in deforestation and forest degradation emissions.
3. REDD+ is legally binding under the Paris Agreement, requiring all signatory countries to implement it as part of their climate commitments.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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With reference to REDD & REDD+, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. REDD focuses solely on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, while REDD+ includes additional activities such as conservation.
2. REDD+ supports results-based payments to developing countries for verified reductions in deforestation and forest degradation emissions.
3. REDD+ is legally binding under the Paris Agreement, requiring all signatory countries to implement it as part of their climate commitments.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) focuses on avoiding deforestation, while REDD+ also includes forest conservation, sustainable management, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.

Statement 2 is correct: REDD+ follows a results-based payment mechanism where developing countries receive financial incentives for verified emission reductions from deforestation and degradation.

Statement 3 is not correct: REDD+ is not legally binding under the Paris Agreement. While the Paris Agreement (Article 5) encourages countries to support REDD+, it does not mandate implementation. REDD+ remains a voluntary initiative based on international financial incentives.

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With reference to REDD & REDD+, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. REDD focuses solely on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, while REDD+ includes additional activities such as conservation. 2. REDD+ supports results-based payments to developing countries for verified reductions in deforestation and forest degradation emissions. 3. REDD+ is legally binding under the Paris Agreement, requiring all signatory countries to implement it as part of their climate commitments. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None