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REDD Plus or REDD +

Definition

The extra consideration in reducing greenhouse emissions beyond deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) being given to sustainable forest management and afforestation/reforestation in developing countries.

Source

Carbon Positive. "Glossary", 20 September 2010 http://www.carbonpositive.net/viewarticle.aspx?articleID=44#T

Alternative definition

REDD refers to mechanisms negotiated under the UNFCCC process to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.

Alternative source