Forestry projects of clean development mechanism in Colombia: an overview from local sustainable development

  • Javier Sabogal Aguilar Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
  • Edgar Moreno Castillo Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Keywords: Local sustainable development, clean development mechanism (CDM), forestry projects, environmental services

Abstract

This research assessed two Colombian forestry projects of Clean Development Mechanism to analyze the benefits to local sustainable development in each case. Land use was compared for extensive livestock, as most likely use in absence of alternative development projects versus the establishment of forestry plantations. For this purpose, a multi-criterion assessment was made with local interest group leaders linked to both case studies (Chinchiná River Basin - PROCUENCA and Carbon capture and agroforestry of San Nicholas valley). This study concludes that these projects have contributed to local sustainable development of rural areas given that they fomented potential forestry development, they generated valuable knowledge in environmental management and their execution considered multiple local actors. Notwithstanding, participation and local organizational technical needs were identified to achieve effective contributions.

Author Biographies

Javier Sabogal Aguilar, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Docente Investigador Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Doctor (c) en Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo: Gestión Ambiental y Administrador de Empresas de la misma universidad. E-mail: javier.sabogal@unimilitar.edu.co
Edgar Moreno Castillo, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Investigador Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo y Biólogo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. E-mail: edgar.moreno@unimilitar.edu.co

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Author Biographies

Javier Sabogal Aguilar, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Docente Investigador Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Doctor (c) en Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo: Gestión Ambiental y Administrador de Empresas de la misma universidad. E-mail: javier.sabogal@unimilitar.edu.co
Edgar Moreno Castillo, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Investigador Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo y Biólogo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. E-mail: edgar.moreno@unimilitar.edu.co

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How to Cite
Sabogal Aguilar, J., & Moreno Castillo, E. (2010). Forestry projects of clean development mechanism in Colombia: an overview from local sustainable development. Revista Facultad De Ciencias Económicas, 19(1), 125–140. https://doi.org/10.18359/rfce.2264
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2010-12-31
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