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The role of forests on carbon mitigation policies: Kyoto and post Kyoto

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The main aim of this work project is to examine the importance of forests in the Kyoto Protocol perspective, paying special attention to the Portuguese case. The Kyoto Protocol mentions the value of forest as carbon sinks to reach its targets. The present paper analyses this question by making reference to specific articles of the Protocol, as well as to related issues such as deforestation in developing countries and the Post Kyoto situation. The major conclusion reached is that forestry activities, and also forest management, may contribute to achieve the Kyoto requests.

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A Work Project, presented as part as the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Economics from the Nova School in Business and Economics

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Forest Carbon Sequestration Kyoto Protocol Post Kyoto

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