Carbon Offsetting in Agroforestry Systems
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2020-04-24
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Shapiro-Garza, Elizabeth
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Abstract
Agroforestry is a land management system that intentionally integrates agriculture
with trees to create resilient and productive landscapes that support biodiversity,
soil health, and carbon sequestration. Financing a transition to agroforestry can
pose a challenge for many farmers, but carbon offsetting has the potential to support
these sustainable practices by providing a financial incentive to sequester carbon
using this land management strategy. Although there are obstacles, integrating carbon
offsetting into agroforestry systems has compelling potential for climate change mitigation,
sustainable economic development, and environmental conservation. In partnership with
the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative, this research used semi-structured interviews
with a diverse set of experts, promoters, and practitioners to explore benefits and
barriers, strategies for success, and opportunities on the horizon for integrating
carbon offsetting into agroforestry systems.
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https://hdl.handle.net/10161/20559Citation
Houghton, Elizabeth (2020). Carbon Offsetting in Agroforestry Systems. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/20559.Collections
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