REDD+ makes progress but ultimately fall short amid chaotic climate talks

After two-weeks of climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, which have included walkouts, protests and halted proceeding, some progress has been made on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) but Parties fail to reach an agreement at the 11th hour. Whilst the outcomes from Copenhagen fall short of expectations from many governments and non governmental organisations (NGOs), Copenhagen was not all bad news...