Journal
FORESTS
Volume 9, Issue 10, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/f9100609
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REDD; jurisdictional approaches; private sector commitments; commodity-driven deforestation; trifecta jurisdictions; supply chains; public-private partnerships
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To date, numerous public- and private-sector efforts, commitments, and initiatives to reduce commodity-driven deforestation have emerged. In and of themselves, these elementsnamely REDD+ programs, jurisdictional approaches (JAs), and private sector commitmentsare necessary, but they are not sufficient to reduce deforestation. When operating together, however, these efforts have the potential to significantly reduce commodity-driven deforestation. This research aimed to determine whether and where REDD+ programs, JAs, and private sector commitments overlap in what are termed trifecta jurisdictions. Considering that each element possesses features that can enhance and complement those of the others, the authors hypothesized thatbut did not ascertain whethertrifecta jurisdictions present the greatest potential to reduce commodity-driven deforestation. A total of 13 trifecta jurisdictions and six bifecta jurisdictionswhere two of the three elements are presentwere identified by: compiling a dataset of REDD+ programs, JAs, and private sector commitments; evaluating all potential options against established criteria; and categorizing them according to trifecta or bifecta jurisdiction status. The fact that a majority of trifecta and bifecta jurisdictions are located in countries with the most tropical tree cover loss is also significant in that it highlights the presence of these elements where most needed, and how high deforestation rates might be attracting REDD+ program, JA, and private sector commitment activities. Although many of the REDD+ programs, JAs, and private sector commitments are relatively nascent and their ability to collectively reduce deforestation is not yet clearly evident, this article posited that synergistic potential is greatest in trifecta and bifecta jurisdictions and that efforts should be made to greater align these elements.
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