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  • Climate Science
  • Environmental Economics
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Afforestation is widely promoted as a cost-effective climate change mitigation strategy.
  • Existing estimates of afforestation potential vary, and associated risks are often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the economic potential of afforestation using the IMAGE 3.0 model.
  • To analyze afforestation's role in climate mitigation pathways and its impact on food security.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the IMAGE 3.0 integrated assessment model.
  • Evaluated afforestation potential under various climate targets and socioeconomic scenarios (SSP2).

Main Results:

  • Afforestation potential estimated at 4.9 GtCO2/year by 2050 at $200/tCO2.
  • Large-scale afforestation (up to 1,100 Mha) reduces agricultural land, potentially increasing food prices and hunger risk.
  • Mitigation may be lower in other sectors, with implementation risks in regions with weak governance.

Conclusions:

  • Afforestation has substantial mitigation potential but involves significant risks and trade-offs.
  • Climate mitigation pathways must address land competition, food security, and implementation challenges for sustainability.
  • Minimizing risks is essential for achieving climate targets like 1.5°C or 2°C.