Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature

Global narratives around the links between deforestation and agricultural commodity production have led to the application of voluntary zero-deforestation agreements between companies, governments, and civil society. The continued tropical deforestation warrants a re-examination of this approach in...

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Main Authors: Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos, Villarino, Maria Eliza J., Bax, Vincent, Ganzenmüller, Raphael, Francesconi, Wendy
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: MDPI 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116120
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author Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos
Villarino, Maria Eliza J.
Bax, Vincent
Ganzenmüller, Raphael
Francesconi, Wendy
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Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos
Francesconi, Wendy
Ganzenmüller, Raphael
Villarino, Maria Eliza J.
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Villarino, Maria Eliza J.
Bax, Vincent
Ganzenmüller, Raphael
Francesconi, Wendy
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description Global narratives around the links between deforestation and agricultural commodity production have led to the application of voluntary zero-deforestation agreements between companies, governments, and civil society. The continued tropical deforestation warrants a re-examination of this approach in order to customize its application for a particular location. Our paper contributes to this by exploring the spatial associations between deforestation and the production of cacao, coffee, and oil palm in the Amazon region in Peru. The geographical overlaps between deforestation, and the distribution of these commodity crops, indicate four types of spatial associations: (1) a high degree of deforestation and a high degree of commodity production (high-high); (2) a high degree of deforestation and a low degree of commodity production (high-low); (3) a low degree of deforestation and a high degree of commodity production (low-high); and (4) a low degree of deforestation and a low degree of commodity production (low-low). On the basis of these associations, we present four scenarios in which zero-deforestation supply chain interventions may operate in Peru and argue that broadening the perspective of such interventions by adopting a global value chain lens can improve the use of previously deforested lands, prevent unintended or future deforestation and, in turn, ensure that no forest area is left behind.
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spelling CGSpace1161202025-11-11T19:05:38Z Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos Villarino, Maria Eliza J. Bax, Vincent Ganzenmüller, Raphael Francesconi, Wendy agricultural products supply chains deforestation value chains climate change productos agrícolas cadenas de suministro deforestación Global narratives around the links between deforestation and agricultural commodity production have led to the application of voluntary zero-deforestation agreements between companies, governments, and civil society. The continued tropical deforestation warrants a re-examination of this approach in order to customize its application for a particular location. Our paper contributes to this by exploring the spatial associations between deforestation and the production of cacao, coffee, and oil palm in the Amazon region in Peru. The geographical overlaps between deforestation, and the distribution of these commodity crops, indicate four types of spatial associations: (1) a high degree of deforestation and a high degree of commodity production (high-high); (2) a high degree of deforestation and a low degree of commodity production (high-low); (3) a low degree of deforestation and a high degree of commodity production (low-high); and (4) a low degree of deforestation and a low degree of commodity production (low-low). On the basis of these associations, we present four scenarios in which zero-deforestation supply chain interventions may operate in Peru and argue that broadening the perspective of such interventions by adopting a global value chain lens can improve the use of previously deforested lands, prevent unintended or future deforestation and, in turn, ensure that no forest area is left behind. 2021-11-08 2021-11-17T13:31:31Z 2021-11-17T13:31:31Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116120 en Open Access application/pdf MDPI Castro-Nunez, A.C.; Villarino, M.E.J.; Bax, V.; Ganzenmüller, R.; Francesconi, W. (2021) Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature. Sustainability 13(21): 12138. 12 p. ISSN: 2071-1050
spellingShingle agricultural products
supply chains
deforestation
value chains
climate change
productos agrícolas
cadenas de suministro
deforestación
Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos
Villarino, Maria Eliza J.
Bax, Vincent
Ganzenmüller, Raphael
Francesconi, Wendy
Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
title Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
title_full Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
title_fullStr Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
title_full_unstemmed Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
title_short Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
title_sort broadening the perspective of zero deforestation interventions in peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature
topic agricultural products
supply chains
deforestation
value chains
climate change
productos agrícolas
cadenas de suministro
deforestación
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116120
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