current affairs MCQ #10637

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's forest department successfully restored 350,000 hectares of degraded forest under the Billion Tree Tsunami and wants to seek recognition under international climate mechanisms. A consultant advises them to pursue REDD+ methodology validation. What does REDD+ stand for and what does it incentivize developing countries to do?

current affairs MCQ #10637

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's forest department successfully restored 350,000 hectares of degraded forest under the Billion Tree Tsunami and wants to seek recognition under international climate mechanisms. A consultant advises them to pursue REDD+ methodology validation. What does REDD+ stand for and what does it incentivize developing countries to do?

    • A) Renewable Energy Development and Decarbonization Plus — it incentivizes countries to replace fossil fuel energy with solar and wind generation
    • B) Rapid Environmental Damage Detection Plus — it incentivizes satellite monitoring of deforestation and biodiversity hotspots
    • C) Resource Extraction Diversification and Development Plus — it supports mineral-dependent economies to diversify away from extractive industries
    • D) Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus — it incentivizes developing countries to conserve forests, manage them sustainably, and enhance forest carbon stocks

    Answer: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus — it incentivizes developing countries to conserve forests, manage them sustainably, and enhance forest carbon stocks

    Explanation: REDD+ stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, with the "plus" encompassing conservation, sustainable forest management, and enhancement of carbon stocks. It provides financial incentives to developing countries that demonstrate reduced deforestation rates and carbon benefits, making Pakistan's Billion Tree Tsunami eligible for carbon credit validation.