The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) ________________
A)combats unsustainable forestry practices through controlled burning programs
B)gives wealthy nations carbon offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests
C)was passed unanimously by the Copenhagen Conference (2010)on global climate change
D)seeks to reduce the 30% of global carbon emissions caused by primary forests
E)supports research to develop trees which permanently sequester carbon

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REDD is a program that provides financial incentives to developing countries to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, allowing wealthy nations to earn carbon offsets by funding these conservation efforts.

The Program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)