Smallholder REDD+ strategies at the forest–farm frontier: a comparative analysis of options from the Peruvian Amazon

Abstract

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.

Agricultural and Forest Land Use Potential for REDD+ among Smallholder Land Users in Rural Ghana

“…The Cancun agreement states clearly that respect for the rights of local people and the conservation of biodiversity and natural forests must be upheld in the implementation of REDD+ initiatives [17]. REDD+ through avoided deforestation has the potential to reduce GHG emissions.…”

“…Agricultural and forested lands present major carbon sequestration opportunities if the appropriate land use and management practices are adopted [7]. Since agricultural extensification could threaten REDD+, interventions should focus not only on forest but also on forest-farm frontier [17].…”

“…Carbon emission reduction through REDD+ can contribute significantly to land-based mitigation in two ways: firstly reducing land-based greenhouse gas emissions and secondly sequestering carbon dioxide through reforestation and agroforestry [20]. Decision on land use at the grassroots involving stakeholders as smallholder must be a key target of REDD+ interventions [17]. The Energy and Resources Institute [21], therefore, recommends that, in order for REDD+ to be effective, there is the need for stratification considering prevailing land use options and patterns.…”

A synthesis of the implementation ambivalence of REDD+ in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia

“…The sustainable quality and successes of REDD+ initiatives are highly dependent on the participation of local communities, especially smallholder farmers that live in forest fringe areas (Scriven and Malhi, 2012). This review identifies and explains the critical relevance of effective stakeholder engagement and participation in REDD+ project development and implementation.…”

Análise dos programas de PSA brasileiros frente às boas práticas de gestão ambiental recomendadas internacionalmente

“…AGUIAR; SANS; PARUELO, 2017;ENGEL, 2016;ENGEL;FORTMANN et al, 2016;GRABOWSKI;CHAZDON, 2012;LUNDBERG et al, 2018;OBENG;AGUILAR;MCCANN, 2018;SATTLER;TACCONI, 2012;WEGNER, 2016;WERTZ-KANOUNNIKOFF et al, 2011) ou estudos de caso no Equador (e.g. BREMER et al, 2014;ALBÁN, 2008), na Austrália (e.g SCRIVEN;MALHI, 2012), no Brasil (e.g. REIS NETO; SILVA; ARAÚJO, 2018;SILVA et al, 2016), no Nepal (e.g.…”