Deforestation is considered the second most important
human-induced source of greenhouse gases, being respon-
sible for approximately 20% of total emissions. In recent
years, much knowledge has been gathered on drivers
and causes of deforestation and forest degradation. Also
methodological tools are available to monitor large areas
and proxies for the quantification of carbon benefits from
reduced deforestation and forest degradation (REDD).
There is a common understanding that these emission
sources need to be tackled in the near future. Several
proposals have been brought forward that could support
REDD in developing countries. This paper finds that they
are complementary in many aspects.