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Q30 (IAS/2026) Environment & Ecology › Climate Change & Global Initiatives Official Key

Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India?

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The correct answer is Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project.

The Khasi Hills Community REDD+ Project, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, holds the distinction of being India's first community-based REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) project. It is also the first in India to be certified under the internationally recognized Plan Vivo standard, which focuses on community-led, fair-trade style forest carbon projects.

Initiated to protect and restore the region's ancient sacred groves and watersheds, the project spans thousands of hectares and is managed by a federation of indigenous Khasi governments (hima). It employs strategies like Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) and forest protection to combat deforestation driven by charcoal production and forest fires. By integrating carbon sequestration with alternative livelihood opportunities, it serves as a pioneering model for community-driven climate mitigation in India.

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