Carbon credits protecting forests use flawed calculations: study
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The sluggishness of certain African governments in participating in REDD+ initiatives within their countries was highlighted as a significant issue during the Regional Exchange Workshop in Abidjan, focused on enhancing REDD+ implementation and integration with sectoral development policies.
The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD Programme) is scheduled to hold a 3-day event in Abidjan.
Many governments on the continent have entered into carbon offset contracts with different firms, which observers say could be rushed moves.
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