Americas > Peru draws backlash over proposed J-REDD+ methodology, which could slash carbon crediting -media

Peru draws backlash over proposed J-REDD+ methodology, which could slash carbon crediting -media

Published 19:47 on April 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 19:51 on April 8, 2024  / Alejandra Padin-Dujon /  Americas, Climate Talks, International, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

Peru’s Ministry of Environment (Minam) is attempting to consolidate the country’s carbon projects under a national jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programme, which critics claim uses out-of-touch methodologies that will reduce incomes and compromise forest protection, according to local media.
Peru’s Ministry of Environment (Minam) is attempting to consolidate the country’s carbon projects under a national jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programme, which critics claim uses out-of-touch methodologies that will reduce incomes and compromise forest protection, according to local media.


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