Noah Izoukumor
The story of REDD+ in Nigeria: A critical view of the participation of forest-dependent communities
Izoukumor, Noah; Razzaque, Jona
Abstract
The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve forest degradation in developing countries. This paper analyses the extent of the involvement of forest-dependent communities in REDD+ activities in Nigeria. Drawing on insights from policy documents and scholarly research, we sought to understand the rationale behind involving forest-dependent communities in all stages of the REDD+ programme and the obstacles that impede local engagement in Nigeria. We draw on participatory approaches and our focus is on assessing the likely impacts of REDD+ activities on local forest practices, the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and the concerns related to the misappropriation of forest benefits. First, we show that the effectiveness of the REDD+ programme in Nigeria hinges on the integration of local forest management practices employed by forest-dependent communities like Ekuri, who have a longstanding history of preserving forests. Second, we argue that to enhance the engagement of forest-dependent communities in REDD+ activities, a blend of strong participatory rights and deliberative democratic approaches that integrate relational values and embrace local forest practices is needed. These approaches, when combined, foster participation of forest-dependent communities and enrich not only Nigeria but also other countries of the global south facing similar challenges.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 26, 2024 |
Deposit Date | Jul 7, 2024 |
Print ISSN | 0954-8890 |
Electronic ISSN | 1755-1609 |
Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Keywords | Forest; Nigeria; Climate Change; REDD+; REDD+ Readiness Programme; local engagement; forest-dependent communities |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12086676 |
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