Carbon Sequestration Options Under the Clean Development Mechanism to Address Land Degradation

Download or read book Carbon Sequestration Options Under the Clean Development Mechanism to Address Land Degradation written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon sequestration can be defined as the capture and secure storage of carbon that would otherwise be emitted to or remain in the atmosphere. This publication contains the results of a study on the origin and background of the carbon sequestration options and the Clean Development Mechanism. The attitude and position of the key countries involved in international environmental treaties is examined, as well as the various initiatives that have been taken and the legal bases for such initiatives. [FAO website]