Prelims 2016 · Environment · Question 79
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to<br/>1. protection of biodiversity<br/>2. resilience of forest ecosystems<br/>3. poverty reduction<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Protection of biodiversity — Correct. REDD+ is designed to reduce deforestation and forest degradation; with proper safeguards, it also conserves habitats and biodiversity.
2. Resilience of forest ecosystems — Correct. REDD+ promotes sustainable forest management and enhancement of forest carbon stocks, which improves ecosystem health and resilience.
3. Poverty reduction — Correct. Effective implementation can generate livelihood support, community incentives, and ecosystem-service benefits for forest-dependent people, aiding poverty reduction.
Hence, all three statements are correct.