Philippine Forrest and the Kyoto Protocol: Opportunities and Threats

Rodel D. Lasco

Issue Date

2000

Abstract

The paper examines the implications of the Kyoto Protocol, specifically the clean Development Mechanism (CDM), to Philippine tropical forest. The paper briefly summarizes the impacts of climate change to Philippine forests and their role in mitigating climate change. It analyzes the key issues in the landuse change and forestry (LUCF) sector relative to the CDM from the perspective of Philippine forestry. This is followed by a discussion of opportunities and threats arising out of the CDM. It is shown that there are many potential benefits that could come throuh CDM. However, without adequate guidelines, these benefits could be negated. The paper concludes with policy recommendations.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Environmental Science and Management

Volume

3

Issue

1-2

Page

53-63

Document Type

Article

Frequency

annually

Physical Description

figures

Language

English

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