Environment and Ecology
2015
International Conservation Efforts
‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the
B.International Monetary Fund
A.Asian Development Bank
C.United Nations Environment Programme
D.World Bank
Correct Answer: Option D
The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL) is a multilateral fund.
It is supported by donor governments and managed by the World Bank.
The ISFL aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the land sector, specifically from:
- Deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) in developing countries.
- Unsustainable agriculture.
It also promotes smarter land-use planning, policies, and practices.
Hence, the correct answer is the World Bank.
Sources:
- BioCarbon Fund - About Us
- [Vermont Law School - The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes](http://vlscop.vermontlaw.edu/2013/11/20/the-biocarbon-fund-initiative-for- sustainable-forest-landscapes-a-bold-step-forward/)
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