Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people
The social and environmental implications of plantations in the CDM are analysed under a hypothetical laissez faire approach and a proactive approach to sustainable development (SD), bounded by existing COP7 agreements and efficency and equity considerations. Implications for timber rich, timber dep...
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| description | The social and environmental implications of plantations in the CDM are analysed under a hypothetical laissez faire approach and a proactive approach to sustainable development (SD), bounded by existing COP7 agreements and efficency and equity considerations. Implications for timber rich, timber depleted and inherently timber poor regions are assessed. The social risks of industrial plantations cannot fully addressed under COP7 rules and are likely to be highest in timber rich regions under repressive regimes or wherre politics dominate the forestry sector. Risk could, however, be reduced through minimum standards for stakeholder consultation and favourable legal institutions. Low cost opportunities with multiple benefits exist and require information dissemination, but some opportunities for biodiversity benefits will need financial support. Reduction of transaction costs would increase the participation of small holder plantations but their role is likely to remain limited. Inclusion of assisted natural regeneration opens up opportunities for options with multiple benefits. |
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| spelling | CGSpace185982025-01-24T14:19:52Z Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people Smith, J. kyoto protocol clean development mechanism plantations afforestation development sustainability environmental factors The social and environmental implications of plantations in the CDM are analysed under a hypothetical laissez faire approach and a proactive approach to sustainable development (SD), bounded by existing COP7 agreements and efficency and equity considerations. Implications for timber rich, timber depleted and inherently timber poor regions are assessed. The social risks of industrial plantations cannot fully addressed under COP7 rules and are likely to be highest in timber rich regions under repressive regimes or wherre politics dominate the forestry sector. Risk could, however, be reduced through minimum standards for stakeholder consultation and favourable legal institutions. Low cost opportunities with multiple benefits exist and require information dissemination, but some opportunities for biodiversity benefits will need financial support. Reduction of transaction costs would increase the participation of small holder plantations but their role is likely to remain limited. Inclusion of assisted natural regeneration opens up opportunities for options with multiple benefits. 2002 2012-06-04T09:08:36Z 2012-06-04T09:08:36Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18598 en Open Access Smith, J. 2002. Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people . International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 2 (3/4) :322-343. |
| spellingShingle | kyoto protocol clean development mechanism plantations afforestation development sustainability environmental factors Smith, J. Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people |
| title | Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people |
| title_full | Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people |
| title_fullStr | Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people |
| title_full_unstemmed | Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people |
| title_short | Afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol: implications for forests and forest people |
| title_sort | afforestation and reforestation in the clean development mechanism of the kyoto protocol implications for forests and forest people |
| topic | kyoto protocol clean development mechanism plantations afforestation development sustainability environmental factors |
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