Essays about: "REDD"

Showing result 26 - 29 of 29 essays containing the word REDD.

  1. 26. Local forest governance and benefit sharing from reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) : case study from Burkina Faso

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Suvi Kokko; [2010]
    Keywords : REDD; climate change; local governance; community forest management; benefit sharing;

    Abstract : Africa is one of the regions most affected by climate change. However its forests are important carbon sinks for the whole world, and if recognised as a global public good, could be conserved and contribute to green house gas emission reductions. READ MORE

  3. 27. Carbon storage and forest fire influences in tropical rainforests : an example from a REDD project in Guatemala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Steffen Lackmann; [2010]
    Keywords : REDD; Forest fire; Carbon storage; Tropical rainforest; Guatemala;

    Abstract : Deforestation and degradation account for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions today – playing a key role in the complex system of climate change. Most deforestation is undertaken in developing countries, resulting in loss of biodiversity and livelihoods for millions of people and animals. READ MORE

  4. 28. Involving forest-dependent communities in climate change mitigation : Obstacles and opportunities for successful implementation of a REDD mechanism in Babati District, Tanzania

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Johan Enqvist; [2010]
    Keywords : deforestation; environmental policy-making; participatory forestry; rural development;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to identify how forest management in Tanzania can contribute to global climate change mitigation while improving livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. A mechanism for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) is meant to slow increases of atmospheric CO2 while channelling funds to developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 29. Investment in project preventing deforestation of the Brazilian Amazonas

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Pär Hansson; [2009]
    Keywords : REDD; CDM; transaction-costs; carbon offset; GHG; Kyoto Protocol; CSR; deforestation;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to create an understanding of the incentives for forest companies to invest in reducing carbon dioxide emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, which is termed REDD. The Brazilian Amazonas was chosen as the base for the investment case. READ MORE