1. Max-Planck-Institute for Biogeochemistry, Hans-Kn?ll-Str 10, 07745, Jena, Germany 2. University of Wageningen, PO Box 47, 6700 AA, Wageningen, the Netherlands 3. EcoSecurities, 40-41 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD, UK
Abstract:
Background
A mechanism for emission reductions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) is very likely to be included in a future climate
agreement. The choice of REDD baseline methodologies will crucially influence the environmental and economic effectiveness
of the climate regime. We compare three different historical baseline methods and one innovative dynamic model baseline approach
to appraise their applicability under a future REDD policy framework using a weighted multi-criteria analysis.