JOURNAL ARTICLE

Environmental and social impacts of carbon sequestration.

  • Published In: Integrated Environmental Assessment & Management, 2024, v. 20, n. 6. P. 1812 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Enríquez‐de‐Salamanca, Álvaro 3 of 3

Abstract

This article reviews the potential negative impacts, risks, and concerns associated with carbon sequestration projects, specifically forestation (afforestation and reforestation) and avoided deforestation, as complementary strategies for climate change mitigation. It identifies key issues including uncertainties in project effectiveness and permanence, hydrological changes, biodiversity loss, social impacts on local and indigenous communities, economic effects, and leakage where conservation in one area displaces deforestation elsewhere. The review emphasizes the need for holistic project design that integrates carbon goals with nature conservation and poverty alleviation, supported by thorough environmental impact assessments, transparency, and public participation to balance positive and negative outcomes and guide decision-making.

Additional Information

  • Source:Integrated Environmental Assessment & Management. 2024/11, Vol. 20, Issue 6, p1812
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1551-3777
  • DOI:10.1002/ieam.4925
  • Accession Number:180374848
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