Attitudes of local communities towards REDD+ Initiatives in Tanzania. a case of selected communities in Kilwa District
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Date
2014-04
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IJPSS
Abstract
Climate change has turned to be a global issue which is no longer a concern of the
environmental sector alone, but a cross- cutting and a multidisciplinary issue due to its
economic, social, and ecological impacts to the global community, including smallholder
farmers in low-income countries. While industrial development is acknowledged to have
significant contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse emissions, 25% of all anthropogenic GHG
emissions responsible for climate change come from deforestation and forest degradation. Thus
reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+ ) is important
intervention that is necessary for sustainable reduction of emission and enhancement sink
capacity using efforts manned by local communities.
However, the extent to which local
communities are aware of climate change and its impacts have not been studies in REDD+
project areas in Tanzania. A study was therefore conducted in Kilwa District to assess the
community awareness and attitude towards REDD+ initiatives, with a particular focus on their
willingness to participate in the implementation of REDD+ . Data collection was done using both
Description
Proceeding pp. 255- 271
Keywords
REDD+, Community attitudes, Tanzania