Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor: Cost-Benefit Analysis

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to ecosystem restoration and the cost-benefit analysis of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor project.

Ecosystem restoration

An important tool for reducing ecosystem loss and mitigating the negative impacts of climate change.

Cost-benefit analysis

A method to evaluate the financial viability of projects by comparing the costs of implementation to the benefits derived.

Carbon capture

The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions to help combat climate change.

Social cost of carbon

The economic cost of the impacts associated with a small increase in carbon emissions, typically measured in monetary terms.

Avoided soil erosion

The prevention of soil loss due to erosion, achieved through measures like ecosystem restoration that enhance vegetation cover.

Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

A legally protected area in Brazil focused on ecosystem recovery, spanning almost one million hectares.

Agroforestry systems

Land use systems that integrate trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes for mutual benefits.

Ecological path

A recovery path that does not consider economic land use and does not generate revenue.

Economic path

A recovery path that includes sustainable economic uses of land, such as timber and agroforestry systems.

Net societal benefits

The total positive impact on society resulting from a project, accounting for both economic gains and environmental improvements.

Internal rate of return (IRR)

A financial metric used to assess the profitability of investments and compare project efficiency.

Permanent Preservation Areas (PPA)

Areas designated by law for protection and conservation of native vegetation due to their ecological significance.

Legal Reserves (LR)

A portion of a rural property that must be preserved for native vegetation conservation as required by the Brazilian Forest Code.

Sensitivity analysis

A method used to predict the outcome of a decision given a certain range of variables.

Direct jobs creation

The number of new employment opportunities generated as a direct result of a project or initiative.