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Legitimacy of local REDD+ processes. A comparative analysis of pilot projects in Brazil and Tanzania.
- Source :
- Environmental Science & Policy; Dec2017, Vol. 78, p81-88, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This paper compares the legitimacy of pilot projects in Kilosa and Kondoa districts of Tanzania and the Amazon region in Brazil. The analysis is both normative – i.e., based on external criteria – and sociological – i.e., based on local people’s perceptions. Results show that the quality of decision-making in terms of local participation, balanced representation, openness and sufficient information increases local acceptability of REDD+. The research also suggests that power asymmetries may undermine legitimacy if not dealt with. Finally, the paper reveals that legitimacy outcomes differ under various contexts, which calls for REDD+ processes to be flexible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DECISION making in environmental policy
COMPARATIVE studies
PILOT projects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14629011
- Volume :
- 78
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Science & Policy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126009995
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2017.09.005