Limited integration of biodiversity within climate policy: Evidence from the Alliance of Small Island States

Strauß, Lena; Baker, Timothy R.; Lima, Ricardo F. de; Afionis, Stavros; Dallimer, Martin

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2021.11.019

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“…Such research has shown that there are no significant differences between SFs and lifetime forests in CO₂ accumulation [ 205 ]. For SFs to be effective long-term carbon sinks, however, tree diversity is needed [ 203 , 207 , 208 ]. Researchers point out that although the global tree restoration efforts can significantly help meet the 1.5 °C warming limit by 2050, climate change could adversely affect tree coverage (a loss of 223 million hectares by 2050), particularly in the tropics [ 204 , 209 , 210 ].…”

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“…Protected area systems in general (both land and ocean-based) can offer climate mitigation potential by optimizing natural solutions by way of storage and capture of carbon [ 188 , 243 ]. This can only be achieved by effective management of protected areas and needs to be on both local and national levels, potentially including several actions such as: improving management to avoid threats (e.g., illegal logging, agricultural encroachment), expanding and increasing protected areas and buffer zones [ 188 , 208 , 243 ].…”

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Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: A systematic literature review and a new way forward

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Lueddeke

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Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: A systematic literature review and a new way forward

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Lueddeke

et al. 2023

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“…[31][32][33], which may alter regional species composition [34]. Habitats are often affected by invasive species, resource exploitation, and other factors [35,36]. Hunting and habitat loss are the main reasons for the decline in large mammal populations in many protected areas in Myanmar [37], and illegal activities weaken the role of protected areas [38].…”

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Climate Change Reduces the Effectiveness of Myanmar’s Protected Area Network

Chen,

2024

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Myanmar is located in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, but lacks understanding of the bio-diversity hotspots and protected areas within its borders. Climate change affects the effective-ness of protected areas and the potential distribution range of species. Based on Myanmar's re-gional characteristics, endangered status, and representativeness, this paper selects species and identifies biodiversity hotspots using the MaxEnt model. We studied the biodiversity within the terrestrial protected area network in Myanmar, as well as the potential for cross-boundary range shifts among protected areas under different climate scenarios. Species populations outside My-anmar's protected area network may not be able to find suitable habitats in the future, further exacerbating climate-related extinction risks. Additionally, some protected areas in Myanmar may not be fully utilizing their biodiversity representation potential, and with scientific spatial planning, Myanmar's protected areas could support a large number of species. In the context of continued warming, identifying new protected areas that encompass the future and current climatic niches of protected areas can increase the capacity for sustained biodiversity conservation. We hope that this study provides insights for increasing the effectiveness of Myanmar's protect-ed area network and emphasizes the urgency of coordinated protection of protected areas and biodiversity hotspots.

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REDD+ organisational arrangements and potential for sectoral integration: Evidence from Cameroon

Gakou‐Kakeu,

Di Gregorio,

Paavola

et al. 2024

Env Pol Gov

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The organisational arrangements of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) mechanism have been scrutinised for their capacity to support emissions reduction and promote local stakeholder participation. Yet, whether they facilitate REDD+ integration into land use sectors driving deforestation has received little attention. We assess the potential of the organisational arrangements of the Cameroonian REDD+ scheme to support sectoral integration. We draw on analysis of documentary material and conceptual literature on organisational structures for environmental integration, which distinguishes horizontal and vertical integration mechanisms with distinct features and potentials to foster integration. Our analysis reveals that the Cameroonian REDD+ scheme chaired by the environmental department and featuring a multisectoral steering committee aligns with horizontal integration. Such arrangements would infuse the REDD+ mechanism with the technical expertise of the leading department, but expose REDD+ integration to sectoral resistance and funding challenges because of the limited institutional leverage of the environmental department. The organisational reforms proposed by the national REDD+ strategy featuring the Prime Minister's leadership of the REDD+ process might enhance political support for REDD+ integration, but could expose REDD+ development to the vagaries of political shifts. We propose a hybrid organisational arrangement combining horizontal and vertical integration mechanisms, with the potential to minimise their respective weaknesses, maximise their strengths, and enhance REDD+ integration into land‐use sectors. We recommend further feasibility analyses into the applicability of the proposed arrangement to other settings.

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Limited integration of biodiversity within climate policy: Evidence from the Alliance of Small Island States

Cited by 8 publications

References 58 publications

Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: A systematic literature review and a new way forward

Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: A systematic literature review and a new way forward

Climate Change Reduces the Effectiveness of Myanmar’s Protected Area Network

REDD+ organisational arrangements and potential for sectoral integration: Evidence from Cameroon

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