Explanation
- A
Uttarakhand REDD+ project
Uttarakhand REDD+ project is a state-level forestry initiative focused on carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation, but it is not the first Plan Vivo certified REDD+ project in India.
- B
ICFRE-ICIMOD Transboundary REDD+ project in North-Eastern Himalayas
ICFRE-ICIMOD Transboundary REDD+ project in North-Eastern Himalayas is a regional collaborative framework for sustainable forest management across borders, but it does not hold the distinction of being India's first Plan Vivo certified REDD+ project.
- C
Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project
Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project in Meghalaya is India's first Plan Vivo certified community-led REDD+ project, focusing on restoring degraded forests and securing local livelihoods through carbon credits.
- D
Sikkim Mamley Kamrang Community REDD+ project
Sikkim Mamley Kamrang Community REDD+ project is a localized ecological restoration initiative in Sikkim, but it is not the pioneering Plan Vivo certified project of its kind in the country. Summary. Official key is (c) because the Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project in Meghalaya achieved the milestone of becoming India's first Plan Vivo certified community-led forestry initiative, distinguishing it from other state or regional projects.
Summary. Official key is (c) because the Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project in Meghalaya achieved the milestone of becoming India's first Plan Vivo certified community-led forestry initiative, distinguishing it from other state or regional projects.
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