Reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) is one of recent global mechanisms that expected by developing countries to help in conserving forests, combat climate change as well as eradicate poverty.

Public may aware on deforestation and its impact on climate change. But, halting the deforestation process isn’t simply as people reducing plastic consumption.

Scientists, negotiators as well as activists are searching best ways and practice to address three principles: carbon effectiveness, cost efficiency, and equity issues on both investors and beneficiaries.  I list some interesting figures around reducing emission from deforestation below: (more…)