Project description
Assessing the human impact of forest conservation
In order to limit global warming, the international community is turning its attention towards carbon mitigation efforts within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although carbon offsetting is one of the main pillars of global climate policy, its implementation within LMICs has unintended social consequences. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the CARBONDEV project seeks to understand how local-level political factors affect conservation success and how conservation efforts, in turn, affect household well-being and regional stability. It aims to identify the causes of conservation success and tensions. This will ensure environmental conservation efforts within LMICs do not overlook the socio-economic context.
Objective
Relocating efforts to mitigate CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) seems like an appealing strategy to help contain global warming below 1.5°C. The CARBONDEV project explores how socio-political factors in developing countries affect the effectiveness of carbon offset projects, particularly REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) programs and studies the broader social and political consequences of conservation projects. The project will collect data from diverse sources such as REDD+ project geographical boundaries, satellite imagery, household surveys, and conflict datasets to study the effectiveness and socio-economic impacts of forest conservation programs.
This action, unfolding at Nova SBE in Portugal under the guidance of Prof. Alex Armand will explore these research questions while offering training and career development and greatly enhancing my skills and fostering my career prospects. By conducting the project at Nova SBE, I'll broaden my network, strenghten my scientific skills at the intersection of development and environmental economics, and leverage my expertise in impact evaluation, econometrics, and spatial data analysis to expand their research capacity.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
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1099-085 Lisboa
Portugal
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