Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3 ✓ UPSC's answer
Why the answer is (d)
• REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, plus conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of carbon stocks) pays developing countries to keep forests standing.
• Well-designed REDD+ protects forest biodiversity (1), strengthens the resilience of forest ecosystems (2) and, through payments and livelihoods for forest communities, contributes to poverty reduction (3) — the 'Cancun safeguards' require these co-benefits.
• Hence 1, 2 and 3, option (d).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- Poverty reduction is also a REDD+ co-benefit.
- (b) 3 only
- Biodiversity and resilience are also outcomes.
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- Biodiversity protection is also an outcome.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016, held on 7 August 2016. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.