Understanding the effects of roads on land use change in the Brazilian Amazon is crucial in developing policies to combat forest destruction. Here we examine one relevant case study: the proposal to pave BR-319. Specifically, we analyze land within 50 km on either side of BR-319 using Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) to identify areas particularly vulnerable to deforestation.
GHG Emissions of Pasture Intensification to Meet Mato Grosso’s COP21 PCI 2030 Targets
GHG Emissions of Pasture Intensification to Meet Mato Grosso’s COP21 PCI 2030 Targets
Pasture intensification is necessary to meet Mato Grosso’s COP21 PCI 2030 production targets, and minimize its GHG emissions. Authors: Nini Gu, Jonas Inkotte