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Author(s):Brent Swallow, Peter A Minang, Vanessa Meadu, Susan Chomba.
Title:PolicyBrief - The Case for Investing in Africa's Biocarbon Potential
Publication:ICRAF PolicyBrief 04
Year:2009
Type:Policybrief
Abstract:Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) offers a great opportunity for Africa to contribute to climate change mitigation and help millions of
smallholder farmers adapt to climate change impacts. The Common
Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA), supported by the World Agroforestry Centre, is promoting a biocarbon approach for carbon management in African landscapes
Keywords:REDD, Climate Change, Agriculture
Corresponding Author:asb@cgiar.org
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Region:Global  
Topic:Climate Change   Sustainability   Poverty, Policy and Deforestation