Afforestation policies
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| Description: | Increasing forest area to sequester CO2 in biomass which helps to achieve stringent climate targets. |
| Reference: | Doelman et al., 2020 |
| Is implemented in: | Agricultural economy |
Effects of this policy intervention on components
Component: Agricultural economy
Effect : Reduces agricultural land use in regions with cost-optimal afforestation leading to higher food prices, lower food availability and changes in trade.
Component: Carbon cycle and natural vegetation
Effect : Reduces agricultural land use in regions with cost-optimal afforestation leading to higher food prices, lower food availability and changes in trade.