What makes a ‘REDD’ country? |
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Authors: | J Phelps MC Guerrero DA Dalabajan B Young EL Webb |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Singapore;2. Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme for South and Southeast Asia, 92-A Masikap Extension, Barangay Central, Diliman, Quezon City 1100, Philippines;3. Environmental Legal Assistance Center, # 271 E. Malvar St., Puerto Princesa City, 5300 Palawan, Philippines;4. Block 14 Lot 7 Capitol Villas, Carangian, Tarlac City, Philippines |
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Abstract: | Despite remaining uncertainties, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD) projects are being planned and implemented across the tropics, primarily targeting countries with high forest cover and high deforestation rates. However, there is growing recognition that REDD planning requires a broadened approach; a future REDD mechanism should incentivise emissions reduction in all developing forested countries, and should address critical non-carbon dimensions of REDD implementation—quality of forest governance, conservation priorities, local rights and tenure frameworks, and sub-national project potential. When considering this broader suite of factors, different REDD priorities can emerge, including in countries with low forest cover that would be overlooked by conventional site selection criteria. Using the Philippines as a case study, the paper highlights the importance of an enabling environment to REDD implementation, and presents a more comprehensive and inclusive approach for thinking about what comprises a “REDD country.” |
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