Title: Evaluating the economic, ecological and sustainable feasibility of projects under the clean development mechanism: a case study from sub-Saharan Africa

Authors: Juliane Göke

Addresses: Schützenstraße 3, 33178 Borchen, Germany

Abstract: The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), introduced under the Kyoto Protocol, serves a twofold objective: the reduction of Greenhouse Gases and the promotion of sustainable development in emerging countries. This article addresses this critical issue by analysing a project currently seeking CDM status and assessing its impact on these dual aims, while simultaneously evaluating the successful implementation and feasibility of the venture. The paper applies Macro-environmental assessment tools and reveals the endeavour's threats and opportunities. The author concludes by offering recommendations for further steps needed to achieve the project objectives.

Keywords: case study; CDM; clean development mechanism; climate change; sustainable development; sustainability; green economics; economic feasibility; ecological feasibility; Kyoto Protocol; sub-Saharan Africa; emerging economies; biogasification; biogas.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGE.2012.050971

International Journal of Green Economics, 2012 Vol.6 No.3, pp.260 - 278

Published online: 12 Dec 2014 *

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