Global Database of REDD+ and Other Forest Carbon Projects, 2009-2012

A global distribution of REDD+ projects compiled by researchers at CIFOR and North Carolina State University. The data is based on information collected between July 2009 and December 2010, with an update in 2012.

Use Cases

• Mapping the global distribution of REDD+ projects based on the dataset's compilation.
• Analyzing trends in forest carbon project development based on the 2009-2010 collection period.
• Studying the evolution of project locations based on the 2012 update.

Strengths

• Compiled by authoritative research institutions (CIFOR and NC State University).
• Covers a defined collection period from July 2009 to December 2010.
• Includes a documented update from 2012.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and North Carolina State University.

Collection Method

Compiled by researchers based on collected information.

Time Range

Information collected July 2009 - December 2010, updated 2012.

Freshness

Data was updated in 2012; last platform update is unknown.

Geography

Worldwide