Carbon BenefitsModeling, Measurement and Monitoring

Project LaunchNairobi, Kenya

May 11-14, 2009

PROBLEM 1Disconnect of perspectives hampers integrated approach

Policy

Science

Development

PROBLEM 2Lack of full valuation of carbon value chains

Public value chainPrivate value chain

(CO2) (C)

PROBLEM 3Lack of scale integration

plot

farm

watershed landscape

country

world

Movement of CO2 and H2O in a leaf

The same pathway is used by water molecules and CO2 to exit and enter the leaf

One reasons why plants transpire is so that leaves are wet, enabling C02 to dissolve in the water

To produce 1 mol (0.170 kg) of glucose requires:

6 mol (~0.264 kg) of carbon dioxide

6 mol (~0.11 kg) of water for photosynthesis

~1100 mol (~20 kg) of water for transpiration.

Priority Objectives- Recognising the project can’t do everything- Project is not close-ended and with short time span

A. Remove barriers and bottlenecks for mixed, heterogeneous landscapes to be included with emphasis on small-holder farmers and community forests- if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it

provision of tools and systems at landscape scale

B. Ensure information and opportunities are more accessible to allow small-holders, communities, local authorities, and developing countries

to better participate (markets, public perception, certification, indicators)

web-based knowledge on best practices, economic viability and local suitability

C. Stimulate greater action and capacity through proof of application efforts

GEF projects, envtal incentives, policy revisions and development initiatives

The Benefits of CarbonSolving the climate change problem is as much a social problem as it is a

technical and economic problem

“Why should I care about future generations – what have they ever done for me?”

Groucho Marx