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Forest Carbon Index (FCI)

Definition

A forest carbon model for REDD produced by Resources for the Future and Climate Advisers that was publically launched in December 2009 examining future volumes and costs of emission reductions.

Source

"Glossary", Climate Focus, "Estimated REDD Credit Supply into International Carbon Markets by 2035", 1 April, 2010 http://www.climatefocus.com/documents/estimated_redd_credit_supply_into…

Alternative definition

A geospatial analysis tool developed by Resources for the Future and Climate Advisors. In addition to estimating the potential of land to generate forest carbon credits the tool analyses forest carbon market conditions within countries to produce a guide for forest carbon investments.