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An Integrated REDD Offset Program (IREDD) for Nesting Projects under Jurisdictional Accounting

De Gryze, S., Durschinger, L. - November, 2010

This paper, developed for the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (“GCF”) introduces an Integrated REDD (IREDD) system, which is a nested REDD system where (1) credits can only be generated from formally registered project areas, (2) incentives are built-in to maximize the formally registered project area within a given jurisdiction, and (3) funding mechanisms are in place to support government programs and policies that promote reductions in deforestation but have no direct and causal relation with empirically observed emission reductions.

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Carbon Accounting Methodology for Project Activities that Reduce Emissions from Mosaic Deforestation and Degradation

Terra Global - October, 2010

This methodology quantifies the GHG emission reductions and removals generated in mosaic and landscape scale REDD+ projects by allowing such project activities to be combined with improved forest management, afforestation, reforestation and re-vegetation activities, as well as clean cookstoves initiatives. This allows for a more holistic landscape approach to REDD+ activities that integrates efforts to protect forests with programs to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. This methodology received Verified Carbon Standard approval in October 2013.

PDF icon FINAL VCS REDD meth validation 3.pdf
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