Uncovering REDD Plus in Brazil

Karla Sessin-Dilascio, Charles Borges-Rossi and Paulo Sinisgalli ()
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Karla Sessin-Dilascio: Instituto de Energia e Ambiente, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
Charles Borges-Rossi: Campus Floresta, Federal University of Acre, Cruzeiro do Sul 69980-000, Brazil
Paulo Sinisgalli: Instituto de Energia e Ambiente, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-900, Brazil

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-16

Abstract: This article delves into the evolution of Brazil’s REDD+ architecture. We explore how, despite initial challenges like the lack of a global consensus and the complexities of multi-level negotiations, Brazil has transformed REDD+ into a “boundary object”—a concept that bridges diverse institutions. Consequently, a rich tapestry of institutional arrangements has emerged for Brazilian REDD+ projects. The study, drawing on interviews, literature reviews, and action research, sheds light on a critical aspect: the reliance on auditing firms for project reports. This dependence, the research finds, can introduce inconsistencies, making it difficult to accurately assess project compliance with established standards. By tracing REDD+ from its international negotiation roots to its current operationalization in Brazil, this article aims to illuminate key insights into the mechanism itself.

Keywords: REDD+; institutions; Brazil (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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