India has recently released its National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradatio...........

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India has recently released its National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) strategy. Which of the following statements about REDD in this regard is incorrect?

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is set of steps designed to use market and financial incentives in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from deforestation and forest degradation.

REDD is a collaborative programme of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

REDD+ initiative goes beyond deforestation and forest degradation and allows for trading of emission certificates that were earned through emission reduction using REDD strategy.

India was the founding member of REDD and gave the idea of REDD + strategy to the global community.

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Explanation:

Third option is correct.

In news for National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus Policy. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is set of steps designed to use market and financial incentives in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from deforestation and forest degradation. It is collaborative programme of:

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Its original objective is to reduce greenhouse gases but it is claimed that it can deliver co-benefits such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. REDD+ initiative goes beyond deforestation and forest degradation, and includes: the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. It gives emphasis to activities that will help in sustainable livelihood of local communities and also in conservation of biodiversity.