Holistic, adaptive management of the terrestrial carbon cycle at local and regional scales

Actions to manage carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gas) emissions at\nregional and local scales take place amid multiple requirements,\nparticipants, and agents. To address and solve tensions that emerge from\ndiverse objectives and stakeholder needs, participatory decision\nprocesses and information tools are required. This paper explores how\nregional carbon budget information can contribute to the broader goal of\nholistic, adaptive regional development. We sketch the characteristics\nof a novel integrative framework for adaptive carbon management in the\ncontext of multiple criteria. An ex-post case study on carbon mitigation\nfrom Chiapas, Mexico, demonstrates challenges and trade-offs in a\nreal-world setting. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.