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Will REDD+ be a saving grace or yet another sticking point in Copenhagen?

Posted by Copenhagen Team on December 17, 2009
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Protesters inside the Bella Center want respect for indigeneous rights in REDD negotiations

Author: Jennifer Helgeson Since the beginning of the Copenhagen negotiations, the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) mechanism has been seen as one of the most likely to reach agreement.  However, the nuances of the mechanism have caused concern over the rights of indigenous peoples and overall financing, among other issues.  In the first [...]

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