Land-Based Carbon Effects and Human Well-Being Nexus

Land, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(9), С. 1419 - 1419

Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024

In light of international climate agreements and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is a growing need to enhance understanding linkages among land use/cover change (LUCC) its carbon effects (CEs), as well human well-being (HW). While existing studies have primarily focused on impacts LUCC CEs or ecosystem services, remains gap in systematically elucidating complex relationships LUCC, CEs, HW. This paper presents comprehensive review nexus between land-based HW, examining: (1) correlation encompassing methodologies for investigating CEs; (2) association introducing concept “low-carbon well-being” evaluation framework; (3) proposed framework “LUCC-CEs-HW,” which delves into intricate connections three elements. The study identifies research gaps outlines potential future directions, including assessments low-carbon exploration “LUCC-CEs-HW” nexus, development standardized measurement approaches. Key opportunities further investigation include establishing unified index system developing scalable methods. elucidates offering insights works.

Язык: Английский

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TEMPERATURE AND ENERGY SECURITY: WILL FOREST BIOMASS HELP IN THE FUTURE?

Climate Change Economics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(04)

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2023

Despite the numerous technical, logistical, and policy challenges associated with use of bioenergy to mitigate climate change, latest IPCC report identifies as a high-value large-scale mitigation option support transition cleaner energy system. This paper links climate-economic-energy model land measure net effect using forest biomass for electricity generation corresponding implications on global temperature. Through soft-link, provides cost-effective regional consumption under nine carbon price scenarios measures effects its fossil fuel emissions sequestered in capture storage (CCS). The dynamic supply change management/use each demand scenario changes forests. Results suggest that should be part efforts despite expected small share sourced from it. benefits vary across temporally — most increased results near term reductions stocks, but at prices starting $40/tCO 2 e or greater, show positive sequestration by 2030. sequestration, coupled displacement (BECCS) implies substantial long-term potential energy. Our high pathways could also help reduce magnitude future temperature growth. Further, we explore security biomass. can have large trade dynamics issues, 4 17 regions found exporters

Язык: Английский

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A Global Assessment of Regional Forest Carbon Leakage

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2023

Abstract Globally, improved forest management (IFM) practices are recognized as powerful, low-cost natural climate solutions, but carbon leakage may reduce project efficacy, and uncertainty about the impact of result in underinvestment management. While some protocols deduct predicted impacts before issuing credits, methods rates applied extrapolated from a small amount evidence. This paper applies data-driven approach to quantify project-level at regional global scales. We use dynamic sector model estimate effects two interventions under varying implementation conditions: extended rotations permanent set asides. then apply statistical identify key drivers estimates. find that is considerably lower than expected—carbon rarely passes 50% often negative—especially tropics for However, vary by policy design influenced type, measurement period, rate, market ecological response harvest schedule changes. The regionalized, condition-specific estimates this provide most detailed assessment yet assembled. These data an evidence base which discount projects where needed can help ensure accurate accounting IFM interventions’ net benefit.

Язык: Английский

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From Black to Green: Tailoring Policy to Emissions Levels - Insights from Co2 Drivers in Highly Polluting Countries

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

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Язык: Английский

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Overview of Health and Safety Risks in the Process of Production and Storage of Forest Biomass for Energy Purposes—A Review

Energies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(5), С. 1064 - 1064

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2024

With increasing demands on the quality and quantity of produced biomass, as main element knowledge-based economy, people issue safety health protection at work are coming to fore. The aim is synthesis overview results analysis risks production forest biomass in various phases, starting with its cultivation, through harvesting transport process, up safe storage until it used for primary energy. Based analyzed existing can be concluded that largest number works dedicated technological process consumption forms biomass. Of this phase, devoted spores phytopathogens fungi threatening human health. Further research should primarily oriented toward creating models modeling processes emergence these risk factors dynamics their growth.

Язык: Английский

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Basics of Forest Ecology and Management

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Mongolian forests experience a unique transition between two biome extremes, the Gobi Desert and Siberian taiga.Moving from south to north, journey is spectacular mosaic of desert, semidesert, steppe landscapes hemi-boreal forests.These slow growing are subject harsh temperatures some most rapidly warming climates on planet.Compounding these natural factors, human-induced impacts multiplying forest vulnerabilities.Climate change-accelerated disturbances, such as drought, wildfires, harmful insects, tree diseases well logging, animal grazing, mining activities accelerating deforestation land degradation.The extractive resource approaches past, in many cases recently increasing dramatically, leading additional problems.Relying old practices with newer, higher rates utilization having tremendous negative socioenvironmental impacts: desertification, permafrost melting, lack water resources pastures, nomadic migration, intensification air pollution.Traditional cultural rely domestic grazing without responsibility little attention stewardship.There need build professional capacity credible forestry education program so that Mongolians can effectively manage critical sustainably.Mongolian efficient tools funding shift towards sustainable protection, rehabilitation, regeneration, renewable value chain.Our intent was fill gap ecology management literature for today's practitioners provide solid educational based modern training tomorrow's students professionals.

Язык: Английский

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Sustainable Rural Electrification Based on Local Energy Potentials - a Look at the Non-Interconnected Areas in Colombia

Simposio internacional sobre la calidad de la energía eléctrica., Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024

La electrificación de zonas rurales, especialmente en áreas remotas y difícil acceso, plantea un desafío significativo términos suministro energía confiable sostenible. El presente artículo realiza una revisión exhaustiva las opciones mediante renovable, analizando sus beneficios limitaciones económicas, ambientales sociales. Se destacan casos estudio a nivel internacional que demuestran la implementación exitosa diversas formas generación aisladas para satisfacer necesidades electrificación. Estas tecnologías buscan mejorar calidad vida familias no interconectadas el aprovechamiento los potenciales energéticos locales. Además, se diagnóstico del sistema actual utilizado Colombia suministrar eléctrica utilizando datos Sistema Único Información (SUI) Instituto Planificación Promoción Soluciones Energéticas (IPSE). Este permite identificar tipo diferentes localidades país, así como características. En conclusión, proporciona visión integral desafíos oportunidades relacionados con rural, destacando importancia considerar enfoques sostenibles soluciones basadas recursos locales lograr eficiente, sostenible estas áreas.

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Investing in U.S. forests to mitigate climate change

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2024

In the recent years several U.S. federal policies have been adopted to support forest-based climate mitigation actions. This study focuses on current funds allocated forest for change activities assess of much they could deliver in terms net sequestration under a best-case (optimized) scenario which cheapest abatement options are implemented first and if these line domestic targets 2030 2050. Multiple investments pathways tested two different assumptions CO₂ fertilization provide range future projections from forests. Results show that annual with (around $640 million), expected carbon flux forests is around 770 MtCO₂/yr (+ 13% increase baseline) 800–880 2050 10% baseline). When accounted for, by more than 30% almost 1 GtCO₂ achieved 2030, increasing likelihood meeting both short-term long-term targets.

Язык: Английский

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Energy storage of Indonesian community forest tree species employing allometry equations for designing the next strategies

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

Introduction This study estimates community forest tree species’ energy using allometric models. Accurate tree-level stock estimation is needed to evaluate species for renewable development. Three commercial in forests utilized as temporary sources, Falcataria moluccana, Swietenia macrophylla , and Tectona grandis were sampled by cutting 45 trees. Those types investigated co-firing materials supplied the while region develops a strategy including finding best continuous wood power Java Bali. Methods recorded data compare with potential determined fast-growing established specifically next annual stock. Multiplying biomass calorific value gave each component’s adding all components result an estimate tree. Regression analysis was used make models that use diameter at breast height (DBH) predictors. Results The of varied among species, foliage having highest (5,021.24 ± 39.37 kcal kg −1 ), followed stem (4,352.8 32.07 ) branches (4,200.11 33.54 ). Thus, leaves could be trees are harvested timber. All stored most stems (60.59 0.97%), (27.04 1.13%), (12.38 0.84%). Discussion As DBH classes grew, improved but fell. With adjusted R 2 adj 0.84–0.99 root mean square error (RMSE) 0.03–0.64, accurately assessed stocks component overall Tree does not necessarily improve model accuracy; therefore, had different best-fit model. Generalized might storage our demonstrated measure stocks. These should also estimated when coppice harvest applied. above alternative proposed much faster-growing compared.

Язык: Английский

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Mapping ‘Life on Land’

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2023

In 2015, the 193 United Nations (UN) member states adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The mid-point of SDG Agenda was reached in 2023 and while important progress has been made, world is not on track to achieve goals by 2030. Competing claims for land resources different are among reasons limited progress. 15, so-called ‘Life Land’ goal aims protect manage ecosystems sustainably preserve diverse life forms ensure that current future generations can benefit from ecosystem services. This often integrated other SDGs. To find solutions minimize trade-offs exploit synergies between SDGs, it crucial understand (spatial) consequences their implementation. Land system models support this understanding exploring pathways. When spatially-explicit, they account location-specific factors determine probable occurrence or disappearance certain systems. Knowledge spatial distribution patterns starting/baseline year usually a requirement. With new remote sensing techniques, data many cover types now available. Forest management, which plays key role ignored simplified global assessments, due lack data. thesis explores provides methodological advancements gaining better implications achieving 15. chapter 2, consistent, systematic approach map forest classes uses - stepping stone towards mapping management. Spatial how forests managed lacking until produced maps be used change studies. knowledge applied 3, where I demonstrated newly developed biodiversity assessments. Here, impact accounting assessments explored. chapter, changes estimated, driven projected wood demands. interaction loss, management deforestation. 4, degradation neutrality target, alongside demands food, living space simulated case study Turkey. While results show achieved, still providing housing national population, large extent afforestation would required such future. As 4 highlights importance restoration, 5 analyses probability short-rotation woody plantations, advancing approaches 3 4. climate following three emission scenarios. especially high scenarios, plantations might become less suitable areas Pan-Tropics. Altogether, more nuanced representation characteristics describes two major estimate research shows strategies targets However, come with tree-planting, reforestation restoration initiatives avoid downsides caused tree-planting at wrong locations. Global commitments implemented without considering realities fail could do harm than good along way.

Язык: Английский

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