Climate Change Mitigation in Tropical Forests: An Equity Perspective
Dr. Tracey Osborne examines tropical forest climate mitigation through an equity lens, critiquing carbon markets like REDD+ for undermining Indigenous rights. Using a Chiapas case study, she argues for community-led solutions such as the Amazon Indigenous REDD+ initiative, which center sovereignty, biodiversity, and justice.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this lecture are to:
- Understand the importance of tropical forests for climate change mitigation
- Explore conventional strategies for mitigating climate change in tropical forests
- Learn about carbon markets and carbon offsets
- Recognize the importance of local communities and Indigenous Peoples for climate justice
Dr. Tracey Osborne is Associate Professor at UC Merced and founding director of the UC Center for Climate Justice. Her research focuses on tropical forest mitigation, climate finance politics, and Indigenous-led climate justice, with fieldwork in Mexico and the Amazon.
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