Governance, participation and efficiency in REDD+ readiness phase of Argentina and Chile

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze comparatively the cases of Argentina and Chile regarding the readiness phase of the mechanism to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). The selected study period is between 2008 and 2018. The theoretical approach of Governance is adopted for the present paper. As part of Governance, the concepts of "participation" and "effectiveness" are identified to guide the proposed analysis. Methodologically, it is a comparative case analysis with a qualitative method, using the analysis of documents, files and key reports exchanged by state and non-state relevant actors in climate and forestry matters.

Keywords:

Forest, Climate Change, Governance, Argentina, Chile

Author Biography

Joel Hernán González, Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Becario del Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de Argentina (CONICET). Doctorando en Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR).  Licenciado en Relaciones Internacionales de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales de la UNR. Secretario del Departamento de Medio Ambiente del Instituto de Relaciones Internacionales (IRI) de la Universidad Nacional de la Plata (UNLP) y Miembro del Centro de Estudios en Políticas Ambientales (CEPAS) de la UNR.