Forest Carbon Asia Publications
Forest carbon payment schemes expand and fuel global debate
Date: |
March, 2011 |
Authors: |
Unna Chokkalingam |
Publication Type: |
Information Brief |
Details: |
Forest Carbon Asia Brief No.2. Policy Review. www.forestcarbonasia.org |
Summary
Forestry was recognised as a significant sink for atmospheric greenhouse gases and a significant source of emissions early on in international climate change deliberations. Forest-related provisions were included in three ways in the international Kyoto Protocol, with specific activities included for specific groups of countries. The scope for forest-related actions has expanded in recent years, with the introduction of REDD, short for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation.
Some countries and/or sub-national provinces and states within countries have been developing their own domestic and international forest carbon schemes as part of their evolving climate change-related regulations. This includes New Zealand, the State of New South Wales in Australia, Brazil and several states within, the State of California in the USA, and Australia.Voluntary markets for carbon have evolved rapidly in the last few years and numerous voluntary carbon market standards with detailed protocols are being developed to fill the demand. Most relevant forest carbon schemes for Asia are listed.
The role of forests and its inclusion in climate change mitigation schemes and markets is a hotly contested topic. Oft-cited arguments for and against forest carbon activities and investments are listed along with emerging key requirements across the globe.
Keywords: Australia, Brazil, California, CDM AR, forest carbon schemes, GCFT, JI, LULUCF, New Zealand, policies, REDD, REDD debate, USA, voluntary markets
Tindilo REDD+Project
Tindilo REDD+Project is the first of its kind being established here in South Sudan.It is the natural Forest covering an area of 180,000 Ha.Its main objective is to keep the natural Environment and its biodiversity.The project started since 2008.Currently the finnacial funding is the main challenge to safegards it progress.Global support is here very much appreciated.