2013 Revised Supplementary Methods and Good Practice Guidance Arising from the Kyoto Protocol
2013 Revised Supplementary Methods and Good Practice Guidance Arising from the Kyoto Protocol

Author: Takahiko Hiraishi

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9789291691401

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The 2013 revised supplementary methods and good practice guidance arising from the Kyoto Protocol (KP Supplement) describes the supplementary methods and good practice guidance for measuring, estimating and reporting of anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals resulting from land use, land: use change and forestry (LULUCF) activities covered by the Kyoto Protocol (KP) for the second commitment period (CP). This document addresses activities under Article 3.3, Forest Management and elective activities under Article 3.4. The supplementary methods and good practice guidance of this document are relevant to each Party included in Annex I that have ratified the KP for the second CP and for other countries interested in the updated guidance.

Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems
Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems

Author: B. Mohan Kumar

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-08-05

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 9400716303

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Tree based production systems abound especially in the tropics. Despite the pervasiveness of such multipurpose “trees-outside-forest” resources, they have not attracted adequate attention in the development paradigms of many nation states. These multispecies production systems impact the ecosystem processes favourably. Yet, our understanding of the diversity attributes and carbon dynamics under agroforestry is not adequate. This book focuses on the role of multispecies production systems involving tree and crop species as a means for carbon sequestration and thereby reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Sixteen chapters organized into three broad sections titled: Measurement and Estimation, Agrobiodiversity and Tree Management, and Policy and Socioeconomic Aspects represent a cross section of the opportunities and challenges in current research and emerging issues in harnessing carbon sequestration potential of agroforestry systems.

Vital Forest Graphics
Vital Forest Graphics

Author: Frédéric Achard

Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9789280729030

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Forests are very important for the world's population and large and play critical role in the Earth's life support system, including global carbon and hydrological cycles. This publication provides an overview of the global trends in forest cover and looks specifically at the four largest forest ecosystems and analyses the trends and challenges in their conservation and management. It scrutinizes some of the key drivers behind forest loss, including the increasing demand for commodities and energy. Finally it reviews some of the best practices for sustainable management of forest, including regulatory regimes, participatory management and economic incentives