International: What Is REDD? A Guide For Indigenous Communities

International: What Is REDD? A Guide For Indigenous Communities Translated from Spanish, Original Below Scientists report that the clearing of forests and changes in land use cause between 12% and 18% of global annual emissions of carbon dioxide. Curbing deforestation and forest loss has, therefore, an important part of global efforts to limit climate change. Intergovernmental discussions on measures to slow deforestation and protect the remaining forests are being carried out under the...

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