On August 31, 2018, a PLANETE PAIX delegation composed of composed of the Chairman Achille COMOE, the deputy chairman Steevens KODJANE had a working session with GHG Reduction Leaders related to Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD +) in this case Mrs MEITE MaΓ―mouna, monitoring and evaluation officer, and Ms Malika CAMARA, communication officer. Indeed, REDD + is an international outcome-based mechanism with 5 main activities:
- Reduction of emissions due to deforestation;
- Reduction of emissions due to forest degradation;
- Sustainable forest management;
- Conservation of forest carbon stocks;
- Increase in forest carbon stocks.
It is a mechanism that has been set up in response to the challenges of deforestation and the fight against climate change. CΓ΄te d’Ivoire has been engaged in the REDD + mechanism since June 2011.
The meeting was about the content and terms of the partnership. Thus, the REDD + Leaders agreed. to welcome about twenty trainees in their premises to enable them to benefit from their hands-on experience and know-how. An expert will come to communicate on the following subject: “Climate change and involuntary migration: what implications for food security”