REDD Feasibility Study for East Rennell World Heritage Site, Solomon Islands

Summary

East Rennell Natural World Heritage Site (WHS) in Solomon Islands is one of only three areas of World Heritage status in the Pacific Island Region. This feasibility study concludes that a REDD+ project for the East Rennell Island WHS, would generate higher income for the local land owner association than a logging operation. Furthermore, it suggests that such an activity could support the local acceptance and conservation of the currently endangered World Heritage Status.