This technical brief summarizes the main findings of a study to better understand the contribution of fruit trees to climate change mitigation. The objective of the study was to develop allometric equations and estimate carbon storage in fruit trees as a first step to determining the potential for access to international climate finance. Simple, easy-to-use allometric equations are provided to help farmers estimate the amount of carbon present in their trees. This will empower the farmers to negotiate better results-based payments and hopefully evade exploitation by carbon marketing schemes. Using fruit trees in carbon projects can help prevent unintended loss of livelihoods and food security as a result of sequestration efforts and accelerate scaling up of agroforestry.
Año de publicación
2024
Autores
Muthuri, C.W.; Kuyah, S.; Njoki, C.; Wakaba, D.
Idioma
English
Palabras clave
fruit trees, carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, food security
Geográfico
Kenya
