REDD myths:a critical review of proposed mechanisms to reduce emissions
REDD myths:a critical review of proposed mechanisms to reduce emissions
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REDD is designed to reward those who deforest, not those who
already protect the forests. It also has several significant inbuilt flaws that mean it is most unlikely to have a positive impact on climate change. In particular, it permits the replacement of natural tropical forest with plantations; and it would increase net emissions of carbon to the atmosphere if carbon offsetting were involved.
Publication Date:
30/11/2008