Format:
Hybrid

Coordinators:
Markus Kröger, University of Helsinki, markus.kroger@helsinki.fi
Ossi Ollinaho, University of Helsinki, ossi.ollinaho@helsinki.fi
Sophia Hagolani-Albov, University of Helsinki, sophia.hagolani-albov@helsinki.fi
Linda Annala, University of Helsinki, linda.annala@hanken.fi

Abstract:
There has been a marked rise in the public interest and funding to different kinds of tree-planting schemes in the world in recent years. Common reasons include carbon offsetting, biodiversity offsetting, ecological restoration, as well as agroforestry, food, feed and fuel production as well as biomass and fiber production by tree planting schemes. In this working group, we invite papers discussing the novelties in the politics, political economy and ecology, intersectional dynamics, North-South power relations, financial flows, and development aspects of these schemes and varied parts of the global South.

The panel presentations, based on papers, are to be discussed onsite and online.

Please submit your paper abstracts, or any inquiries, to the following emails: markus.kroger@helsinki.fi, sophia.hagolani-albov@helsinki.fi, linda.annala@hanken.fi, and ossi.ollinaho@helsinki.fi

Word count for abstract submission: 300