Leveraging carbon financing technologies for enhancing rural livelihood resilience in climate-vulnerable communities: A global perspective
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benefit-sharing mechanisms, carbon financing, climate vulnerability, community forestry, digital technologies, rural resilienceAbstract
This study investigates the role of carbon financing technologies in enhancing rural livelihood resilience within climate-vulnerable communities globally. Focusing on four key dimensions, respectively income diversification and poverty alleviation, agricultural productivity enhancement through carbon mechanisms, community-based forest management for carbon sequestration, and policy frameworks for equitable access, the research synthesizes evidence from 96 peer-reviewed studies (selected via PRISMA methodology from an initial pool of 2,567 publications spanning 1992-2024). Findings indicate that carbon financing can effectively reduce vulnerability when intentionally designed for resilience, with digital technologies cutting transaction costs by 60% while improving transparency. Community-managed forests-maintained carbon stocks comparable to protected areas, though secure land tenure proved critical for equitable outcomes. Policy analysis highlights the importance of tenure reforms and transparent benefit-sharing, with cooperative models and blockchain emerging as key governance tools. The study identifies actionable pathways for scaling impact, including dedicated resilience-focused funding streams, strengthened community land rights, and blended finance approaches. By bridging carbon finance and livelihood resilience literature, this work offers a nuanced understanding of context-specific success factors, contributing to policy and practice in sustainable rural development. Further research should address regional evidence gaps and assess long-term impacts.
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