Carbon Management

Turner, David; Williams, Ian; Kemp, Simon; Wright, Laurie; Coello, Jon; McMurtry, Erin

doi: 10.4155/cmt.12.26pmid: N/A

Donato, Daniel C

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The 17th COP to the UNFCCC met in Durban in November 2011. Carbon Management has invited a panel of experts to express their views on the talks. The experts speak to Lucy Marum, Assistant Commissioning Editor, as they speculate on the implications for industry and policy, and discuss how these may impact approaches to GHG management in the future.

Chan, Ken

doi: 10.4155/cmt.12.21pmid: N/A

Dejean, François

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Paustian, Keith

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Cook, Peter J

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Scriven, Joel NH; Malhi, Yadvinder

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Background: Involving local populations in developing countries will be key to the success of the REDD+ forest mitigation mechanism. Strategies should therefore be designed to target specific activities, land uses and decision-making at the smallholder level. This article analyzes and compares smallholder land use and livelihood strategies at the forest–farm frontier in the Peruvian Amazon to draw out locally contextualized REDD+ strategies. Results: Data were collected through household surveys and interviews. The results point to four central REDD+ strategies: payments for ecosystems services, reduced forest degradation, enhanced carbon production and income diversification. Conclusion: Local REDD+ strategies should be contextually informed and allow for the widest conception of potential strategies under the mechanism to maximize implementation flexibility and, thus, participative equity.

Fawcett, Tina

doi: 10.4155/cmt.12.19pmid: N/A

Personal carbon trading (PCT) aims to reduce carbon emissions from household energy use and/or personal transport by allocating to individuals equal, tradable allowances, which will reduce over time. This article summarizes the latest research into PCT and shows how it is being explored further via academic research, business and community initiatives. PCT had a moment in the UK political and policy limelight in 2007/2008. Data are presented, showing how media interest has waxed and waned over the years. During the same period, research interest has persisted and grown, despite the idea’s decline in public prominence. A comparison between relevant factors in 2006/2007, when the UK government was first interested in PCT, and 2011, indicates significant changes. The future prospects for PCT are assessed, together with ideas about how it could be seriously considered for implementation. Finally, there are reflections on whether now is the right time for PCT.