Forest cover changes and public policy: A literature review for post-conflict Colombia
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Forest cover changes and public policy : A literature review for post-conflict Colombia. / Vanegas-Cubillos, M.; Sylvester, J.; Villarino, E.; Pérez-Marulanda, L.; Ganzenmüller, R.; Löhr, K.; Bonatti, M.; Castro-Nunez, A.
I: Land Use Policy, Bind 114, 105981, 2022.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Forest cover changes and public policy
T2 - A literature review for post-conflict Colombia
AU - Vanegas-Cubillos, M.
AU - Sylvester, J.
AU - Villarino, E.
AU - Pérez-Marulanda, L.
AU - Ganzenmüller, R.
AU - Löhr, K.
AU - Bonatti, M.
AU - Castro-Nunez, A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Tackling deforestation remains a significant challenge in tropical countries and even more so in those affected by armed conflicts. This is partly because of the limited local understanding of the causes of forest cover changes (FCC) and how these causes relate to development. In this study, we use Colombia as a model to contribute to the understanding of the links between the causes of FCC in conflict-affected countries and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development by targeting the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors. Specifically, we reviewed studies reporting on causes of FCC from 1995 to 2019 to build a state-of-the-art review. We then identified relevant public policies targeting AFOLU sectors and used them as a proxy for development. Finally, we discussed the links between these public policies and FCC. From the reviewed literature, it is clear that research on FCC in Colombia has focused on understanding the causes of forest cover losses while disregarding forest cover gains. Although cattle ranching and agriculture dominate the literature as proximate causes of deforestation and policy and institutional factors as underlying causes of deforestation, the relative importance of proximate and underlying causes of FCC in Colombia has changed over time. The main categories of policies that have been linked to FCC deal with conflict and post-conflict issues, coca eradication and, more recently, the implementation of the peace agreement. Another set of policies frequently mentioned are those related to productive activities. In Colombia, these policies' effects on forests will depend on how the state will regulate extractive activities in a post-conflict scenario. Therefore, it is imperative to review and update policies to tackle FCC, mainly deforestation, to successfully achieve sustainability targets in Colombia.
AB - Tackling deforestation remains a significant challenge in tropical countries and even more so in those affected by armed conflicts. This is partly because of the limited local understanding of the causes of forest cover changes (FCC) and how these causes relate to development. In this study, we use Colombia as a model to contribute to the understanding of the links between the causes of FCC in conflict-affected countries and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development by targeting the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors. Specifically, we reviewed studies reporting on causes of FCC from 1995 to 2019 to build a state-of-the-art review. We then identified relevant public policies targeting AFOLU sectors and used them as a proxy for development. Finally, we discussed the links between these public policies and FCC. From the reviewed literature, it is clear that research on FCC in Colombia has focused on understanding the causes of forest cover losses while disregarding forest cover gains. Although cattle ranching and agriculture dominate the literature as proximate causes of deforestation and policy and institutional factors as underlying causes of deforestation, the relative importance of proximate and underlying causes of FCC in Colombia has changed over time. The main categories of policies that have been linked to FCC deal with conflict and post-conflict issues, coca eradication and, more recently, the implementation of the peace agreement. Another set of policies frequently mentioned are those related to productive activities. In Colombia, these policies' effects on forests will depend on how the state will regulate extractive activities in a post-conflict scenario. Therefore, it is imperative to review and update policies to tackle FCC, mainly deforestation, to successfully achieve sustainability targets in Colombia.
KW - Colombia
KW - Deforestation
KW - Drivers
KW - Peacebuilding
KW - Post-conflict
KW - Public policy
U2 - 10.1016/j.landusepol.2022.105981
DO - 10.1016/j.landusepol.2022.105981
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85122939959
VL - 114
JO - Land Use Policy
JF - Land Use Policy
SN - 0264-8377
M1 - 105981
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ID: 342615368