Tanzania is rich in biodiversity but faces rapid deforestation and severe poverty. Villages own 46% of forests, but resource limitations hinder effective management and deforestation continues apace. Carbon credits offer potential incentives for climate mitigation and biodiversity preservation, yet their applicability to village forests remains unproven at scale. There is a lack of rigorous evidence on the costs and benefits of carbon markets for community-managed forests, which restricts communities’ ability to make informed decisions and ensure that climate mitigation and biodiversity protection are achieved equitably.
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