Explain the objectives, architecture and value addition of the UN-REDD Programme for developing countries. (Answer in 150 words)

The UN-REDD Programme is a collaborative initiative to curb emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries while safeguarding livelihoods and biodiversity. Launched as a multi-donor trust fund and administered through UNDP with UNEP and FAO, it helps nations get “REDD-ready.”