This book presents a major critique of the aims and policies of REDD as currently structured, particularly in terms of their social feasibility. It is shown how the claims to be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as enhance people's livelihoods and biodiversity conservation are unrealistic. There is a naive assumption that technical or economic fixes are sufficient for success. However, the social and governance aspects of REDD, and its enhanced version known as REDD+, are shown to be implausible. Instead to enhance REDD's prospects, the author provides a roadmap for developing a new social contract that puts people first.
This book presents a major critique of the aims and policies of REDD as currently structured, particularly in terms of their social feasibility. It is shown how the claims to be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as enhance people's livelihoods and biodiversity conservation are unrealistic. There is a naive assumption that technical or economic fixes are sufficient for success. However, the social and governance aspects of REDD, and its enhanced version known as REDD+, are shown to be implausible. Instead to enhance REDD's prospects, the author provides a roadmap for developing a new social contract that puts people first.
Redeeming REDD: Policies, Incentives and Social Feasibility for Avoided Deforestation
344Redeeming REDD: Policies, Incentives and Social Feasibility for Avoided Deforestation
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780415517867 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 06/20/2013 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 344 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |