Question

The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) ________.

A) Seeks to reduce the 30% of global carbon emissions caused by primary forests
B) Gives wealthy nations carbon-offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests
C) Supports research to develop trees which permanently sequester carbon
D) Combats unsustainable forestry practices through controlled burning programs
E) Was passed unanimously by the Copenhagen Conference (2010) on global climate change

Answer 1

The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) gives wealthy nations carbon-offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests.

Step-by-step explanation:

The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) seeks to B) Gives wealthy nations carbon-offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests.

This program aims to incentivize wealthier countries to financially support poorer nations in preserving their forests as a means of reducing carbon emissions. By providing carbon-offsets, the program encourages the conservation of forests, which helps mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.