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Branca G., Hissa H., Benez M. C., Medeiros K., Lipper L., Tinlot M., Bockel L., Bernoux Martial. (2013). Capturing synergies between rural development and agricultural mitigation in Brazil. Land Use Policy, 30 (1), p. 507-518. ISSN 0264-8377.

Titre du document
Capturing synergies between rural development and agricultural mitigation in Brazil
Année de publication
2013
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000311193400051
Auteurs
Branca G., Hissa H., Benez M. C., Medeiros K., Lipper L., Tinlot M., Bockel L., Bernoux Martial
Source
Land Use Policy, 2013, 30 (1), p. 507-518 ISSN 0264-8377
This paper presents the results of the EX-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT) application on two rural development projects in Brazil. The analysis provides an estimate of project impact on GHG emissions and C sequestration indicating net mitigation potential: results show that the Santa Catarina Rural Competitiveness Project has the potential to mitigate 12.2 Mt CO(2)e and the Rio de Janeiro Sustainable Rural Development Project 0.85 Mt CO(2)e. Both projects are successful at promoting activities aimed at reducing rural poverty and also contribute to climate change mitigation, demonstrating the potential importance of sustainable agriculture (improved cropland and grassland management, expansion of agro-forestry systems and protection of forested areas) in delivering environmental services. EX-ACT has also been used as a tool to guide project developers in refining components and activities to increase project environmental benefits. Cost-benefit analysis shows that while both projects generate environmental benefits associated with climate change mitigation, the Santa Catarina Rural Competitiveness Project has significantly higher potential due to the size of the project area and the nature of activities, thus a higher likelihood of potential co-financing from climate finance sources.
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021] ; Economie et sociologie rurale [098]
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010058199]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010058199
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