Perez, C.Roncoli, ‪CarlaNeely, Constance L.Steiner, J. L.2016-04-192016-04-192007Agricultural Systems 94(1): 2-120308-521Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/67040Metadata only recordThis article describes the framework for carbon sequestration markets provided by the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The CDM permits countries that are exceeding their permissible carbon emissions to buy carbon offsets from afforestation and reforestation projects. Agricultural soils may also be eligible to provide carbon offsets through an expansion of CDM and through the development of carbon markets outside what the Kyoto Protocol establishes. Although Carbon markets seem to be beneficial for both buyers and sellers, establishing a functional carbon market requires that first the necessary technical, institutional, and financial capacity be in place. Without this stability and resource base, the prospects of improving rural incomes through carbon sequestration may be overshadowed by risks and failed structures.text/plainen-USIn CopyrightCarbon sequestrationSemiarid zonesPayments for environmental servicesAfforestationPovertyReforestationSoil organic matterAgricultural ecosystemsPESClean Development Mechanism (CDM)Kyoto ProtocolCarbon offsetsGreenhouse gasesEmissionsCarbon marketsSoil carbonCarbon creditsPoverty reductionDrylandsWest AfricaEconomic incentivesAbstractCopyright 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2005.09.009