REDD and REDD+REDD originally referred to "reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries", which was the title of the original document on REDD. It was superseded by REDD+ in the Warsaw Framework on REDD-plus negotiations. REDD+ (or REDD-plus) refers to "reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries, and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries" (emphasis added).
Greenhouse gas emissionsGreenhouse gas emissions (abbreviated as GHG emissions) from human activities strengthen the greenhouse effect, contributing to climate change. Carbon dioxide (), from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, is one of the most important factors in causing climate change. The largest emitters are China followed by the US, although the United States has higher emissions per capita. The main producers fueling the emissions globally are large oil and gas companies.
Public participationPublic participation, also known as citizen participation or patient and public involvement, is the inclusion of the public in the activities of any organization or project. Public participation is similar to but more inclusive than stakeholder engagement. Generally public participation seeks and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision. This can be in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, companies or any other entities that affect public interests.
Aménagement forestiervignette|Route forestière en Italie En foresterie, l'aménagement forestier est la planification rationnelle de la gestion d'un massif forestier ou idéalement de parcelles homogènes ou cohérentes (dite « unité de gestion » pour le FSC) du point de vue biogéographique. L'aménagement est un outil stratégique qui n'a pas de modèle universel et qui doit être périodiquement mis à jour. Il est appliqué au cas par cas, selon le contexte et l'histoire du massif.
Participation (politique)La participation désigne les procédures, démarches ou tentatives faites pour donner un rôle aux individus dans la prise de décision affectant la communauté ou l'organisation dont ils font partie. La participation, représentant tout à la fois l’outil le plus basique et le plus complet de la démocratie participative, consisterait ainsi à prendre part.
Natural resource managementNatural resource management (NRM) is the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations (stewardship). Natural resource management deals with managing the way in which people and natural landscapes interact. It brings together natural heritage management, land use planning, water management, bio-diversity conservation, and the future sustainability of industries like agriculture, mining, tourism, fisheries and forestry.
Déforestationthumb|Déforestation par brûlage, pour mise en culture, Sud du Mexique. thumb|Image satellite montrant l'état relativement déboisé du plateau du Korat et de la plaine centrale de Thaïlande par rapport aux territoires voisins. thumb|Culture de caféiers, au détriment de la jungle australienne du Queensland, ici à Kuranda, vers 1900. thumb|Quand il n'y a ni route, ni fleuve à proximité, ou pour échapper à la surveillance des satellites, le bois peut être découpé sur place, à la tronçonneuse, puis utilisé sur place ou transporté sous forme de planches, à dos d'homme.
Marché des droits à polluerLe marché des droits à polluer englobe toutes les transactions par lesquelles certains pays, juridiction ou entreprises, achètent des droits de polluer. En 2005 s’est ouvert le marché européen des droits à polluer, afin de se conformer partiellement au protocole de Kyoto. En réalité ce marché des permis d’émission ne confère aucun « droit à polluer » au sens où il fixe seulement un prix de marché à la pollution en tant qu'une externalité, dotée d'un coût social.
Forest restorationForest restoration is defined as “actions to re-instate ecological processes, which accelerate recovery of forest structure, ecological functioning and biodiversity levels towards those typical of climax forest” i.e. the end-stage of natural forest succession. Climax forests are relatively stable ecosystems that have developed the maximum biomass, structural complexity and species diversity that are possible within the limits imposed by climate and soil and without continued disturbance from humans (more explanation here).
Greenhouse gas inventoryGreenhouse gas inventories are emission inventories of greenhouse gas emissions that are developed for a variety of reasons. Scientists use inventories of natural and anthropogenic (human-caused) emissions as tools when developing atmospheric models. Policy makers use inventories to develop strategies and policies for emissions reductions and to track the progress of those policies. Regulatory agencies and corporations also rely on inventories to establish compliance records with allowable emission rates.
