Which country has become the first African country to submit the results of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to UNFCCC?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Uganda
Explanation:
· In 2021, Uganda became the first African country to submit its official results under the REDD+ mechanism to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
· REDD+ is a framework that encourages developing countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and promote sustainable forest management.
Information Booster:
· REDD+ stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, plus conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
· The program is supported by the UN-REDD Programme, FAO, UNDP, and UNEP.
· Uganda’s submission included data on emission reductions between 2015 and 2017.
· Verified reductions can help Uganda access result-based payments from international climate funds.
· It also supports global efforts to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Additional Knowledge:
· UNFCCC is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, formed in 1992 to address global warming.
· REDD+ is important for countries with tropical forests, contributing to carbon sink preservation.
· India is also a participant in REDD+ under its National REDD+ Strategy (2018).
· Uganda’s forests include tropical rainforests, which are key biodiversity hotspots in East Africa.