Meeting multiple policy objectives under GHG emissions reduction targets

摘要: Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Norway’s gross domestic product it is estimated to account roughly 8% GHG emissions. Norwegian also one the most heavily protected in world. The OECD’s producer support estimate (PSE) Norway 60% 2010 was highest among member countries Organization (OECD, 2011). Like many other countries, pursues a range objectives its agricultural sector. traditional emphasis has been on productivity, food security and providing income employment. More recently, landscape preservation improving environmental quality have become increasingly important (Lyssandtrae, 2006). If there need reduce emissions from agriculture, this may be balanced against objectives. Future policies sector will address multiple sometimes conflicting outcomes. In paper we examine problem through theoretical model an that supplies positive attribute (landscape amenity) as well two negative attributes (GHG nutrient contamination ground surface water). can engage production activities contribute reductions concentration carbon atmosphere (carbon sequestration activities). our involves devoting land growing trees (agro-forestry). We use policy choices designed increase contribution while at same time reducing contribution. implications achieving imposition internationally determined emission reduction requirement agriculture. Our focus solely achievement do not include any objectives, such redistribution consumers farmers. final section some complications results programme design implementation. While encompasses essential features Norway, believe analytical results, implementation more general applicability both Europe elsewhere. Model contains components analysing situation which producers adjust promote national then incorporation 1