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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.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

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.

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