Carbon Sequestration, Sustainable Development, and the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism: Implications for Reforestation Projects in Afghanistan
Date of Award
2-16-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Environmental Policy and Management
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
First Advisor
Jerry Barker
Keywords
Afghanistan, Carbon credits, Carbon sequestration, Clean development mechanism, Deodar cedar, Kyoto Protocol, Pistachio, Reforestation, Sustainable development
Abstract
Afghanistan's pistachio woodlands and cedar forests have undergone severe degradation since 1977 due to over two decades of warfare, lack of governance, and drought. Minimal funding is available for rehabilitation. Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allows developed nations achieve legally binding greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by investing in emissions reduction projects in developing nations. Such projects simultaneously assist the developing nations with sustainable development objectives. This Capstone determines the total hectares of pistachio woodlands and cedar forests eligible for reforestation under CDM and demonstrates the associated environmental and socioeconomic benefits.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Aslami, Nadia, "Carbon Sequestration, Sustainable Development, and the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism: Implications for Reforestation Projects in Afghanistan" (2009). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 51.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/51