Nature-based solutions are important for addressing climate change, improving the availability and quality of freshwater, and protecting biodiversity. REDD+ provides a framework that governments can follow for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, as well as increasing forest conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Marsh Institute Researcher Lyndon Estes (Geography) received funding from TerraCarbon, an advisory firm that helps develop carbon offset projects, for the project “Jurisdictional Forest Carbon Support.” This research will support development of the Cambodian REDD+ data for use in one of the world’s largest voluntary carbon markets program, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program.

For full project descriptions, see the Marsh Institute Research Projects web page.