A Nested Land Uses–Landscapes–Livelihoods Approach to Assess the Real Costs of Land-Use Transitions: Insights from Southeast Asia

A Nested Land Uses–Landscapes–Livelihoods Approach to Assess the Real Costs of Land-Use Transitions: Insights from Southeast Asia

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) is viewed as an effective way to mitigate climate change by compensating stewards of forested areas for minimizing forestland conversion and protecting forest services. Opportunity costs assess the cost of foregone opportunity when...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Lestrelin, Jean-Christophe Castella, Qiaohong Li, Thoumthone Vongvisouk, Nguyen Dinh Tien, and Ole Mertz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
opportunity costs
multi-level assessment
agrarian transition
REDD+
Southeast Asia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/8/1/11

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