A New Approach to Deforestation in Climate Policy
Author Information
Author(s): Kevin R. Gurney, Leigh Raymond
Primary Institution: Purdue University
Hypothesis
Can a 'Preservation Pathway' approach effectively integrate deforestation into international climate change negotiations?
Conclusion
The Preservation Pathway approach offers a way to balance forest conservation with emission reduction goals by focusing on the relative rate of deforestation.
Supporting Evidence
- The Preservation Pathway approach emphasizes the importance of relative deforestation rates.
- It aims to create financial incentives for countries to preserve forests.
- The method avoids the complexities of calculating historical deforestation emissions.
Takeaway
This study suggests a new way for countries to protect forests while also reducing carbon emissions, making it easier for them to participate in climate agreements.
Methodology
The study proposes a new method for countries to set deforestation targets based on the amount of forest they want to preserve rather than historical deforestation rates.
Limitations
The approach may not fully account for forest degradation and relies on accurate measurement of deforestation rates.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website