a brochure about a REDD+ Project in the eastern part of DRC claims that,although "the project is still in its in its early stages,local communities are already benefiting from its support for medical clinics,primary schools,conservation planning meetings,REDD+workshops,and salaries for park rangers and staff".the project is supported by conservation international and provides carbon credits to the entertainment company Walt Disney.one investor in the project notes that the company's funds "will support local communities in their efforts to manage the forest within the project areas-which in turn provides a source of income to local villagers and improves their livelihoods.these efforts will decrease carbon emissions by helping to reduce logging and slash-and-burn agriculture".