Governing knowledge transfer for deforestation monitoring: Insights from REDD+ projects in the Congo Basin region

Kankeu, R. Sufo; Demaze, Moïse Tsayem; Krott, Max; Sonwa, D.J.; Ongolo, Symphorien

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2019.102081

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“…For this reason, it is necessary to establish connections between external scientists as initiators of innovation, farmers as practitioners and relevant authorities [59,60], in the case of our study is the UB Forest management. Moreover, a study shows that farmers" knowledge is often overlooked in the transfer of innovation [61,62]. In our case, farmers can observe biophysical problems in the context of their socioeconomic complexity.…”

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Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Cahyono

Fairuzzana

Willianto

et al. 2020

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Knowledge transfer depends on the motivations of the target users. A case study of the intention of Indonesian coffee farmers to use a tree canopy trimming technique in pine–based agroforestry highlights path-dependency and complexity of social-ecological relationships. Farmers have contracts permitting coffee cultivation under pine trees owned by the state forestry company but have no right to fell trees. A multidisciplinary international team of scientists supported farmers at the University of Brawijaya Forest in East Java to trial canopy trimming to improve light for coffee production while maintaining tree density. Data were collected using surveys through interviews, case study analysis using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and nonparticipant observations. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we found that though farmer attitudes toward trimming techniques were positive, several factors needed to be scrutinized: perceived limited socio-policy support and resources. While there is hope that canopy trimming can improve coffee production and local ecosystem services, a participatory and integrative extension and communication strategy will be needed. In the relationship between farmers as agents and forest authorities as principals, any agroforestry innovation needs to incorporate knowledge and concerns in the triangle of farmers, policymakers and empirical science.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 77%

Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Cahyono

Fairuzzana

Willianto

et al. 2020

Land

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“…Improved integration could lead to more balanced considerations of scientific results and political interests. The third contribution that applies the RIU model investigates deforestation monitoring and scientific knowledge transfer in REDD+ projects in the Congo Basin region (Sufo Kankeu et al, 2020). Richard Sufo Kankeu, Moise Tsayem Demaze, Max Krott, Denis Jean Sonwa, and Symphorien Ongolo investigate bottlenecks of scientific knowledge transfer within deforestation reduction monitoring under REDD+ mechanisms.…”

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Research Trends: Advanced approaches for a better understanding of scientific knowledge transfer in forest and forest-related policy

Böcher

2020

Forest Policy and Economics

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“…We used our experience of nearly 10 years of REDD+ follow-up in Central Africa to initiate discussions with the respondents. Since 2010, we have led several scientific projects in the region and published several articles on REDD+ (Sonwa et al 2012, Tsayem Demaze et al 2015, Sufo Kankeu et al 2016, Sufo Kankeu et al 2020.…”

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“…Governments and international organisations have played a crucial role in REDD+ implementation. While governments set up infrastructure to facilitate the process (Alemagi et al 2014, Salvini et al 2014, their role has been insufficient with regard to the progress achieved by REDD+ (Sufo Kankeu et al 2020). The private sector then provided support by demonstrating the technical feasibility of such projects.…”

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Analysing the narrative and promises of 'avoided deforestation' implementation in Central Africa

Demaze

Sufo-Kankeu²,

Sonwa³

2020

int. forest. rev.

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Projects aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) have expanded in Central Africa following carbon certification standards, which were intended to demonstrate the feasibility of payments and rewards earned depending on a measured quantity of avoided deforestation. We used storytelling as a communication concept to analyse the narratives of five main certification standards that accompanied the implementation of REDD+ projects in Central Africa. Our analysis focuses on two storylines: the measurement of avoided deforestation, and payments or rewards. The examination of official documents disseminated by certification standards and the results from a survey of REDD+ stakeholders highlighted a gap between these promises and reality. Our findings show that carbon standards have diffused an idyllic view of REDD+, simplifying methods of measuring avoided deforestation and promising payments, co-benefits and sustainable development. Unkept promises result in disappointment and declining enthusiasm on the part of those involved in REDD+ projects at an early stage.

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Governing knowledge transfer for deforestation monitoring: Insights from REDD+ projects in the Congo Basin region

Cited by 11 publications

References 24 publications

Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Research Trends: Advanced approaches for a better understanding of scientific knowledge transfer in forest and forest-related policy

Analysing the narrative and promises of 'avoided deforestation' implementation in Central Africa

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