Challenges of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) on the African continent

  • Rudzani A. Makhado Research and Evaluation Section, Limpopo Legislature
  • Amani T. Saidi South African Environmental Observation Network, National Research Foundation
  • Brian K. Mantlana Climate Change and Bio-Adaptation, South African National Biodiversity Institute
  • Mujasi D. Mwayafu Uganda Coalition for Sustainable Development
Keywords: climate change, emissions, deforestation, degradation, Africa

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Published
2011-09-27