Reduction in Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)
Many stakeholders are concerned with the status of global forests and the effects of deforestation
and forest degradation, for several reasons. Forests store the greatest amount of terrestrial carbon
on Earth and play a significant part in the global carbon cycle. When forests are disturbed
through forest clearing, weather events (e.g., hurricanes, droughts), and wildfires, they release
carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, which can exacerbate climate change.