Benoît Rivard

I am currently undertaking an MSc in Carbon Management at the Univeristy of Edinburgh and am writing my dissertation on REDD in Malawi.I will be constructing storyline scenarios of Malawi's energy mix with a focus on the unsustainable path of biomass and charcoal supply. From these scenarios I will examine whether i) REDD is definitely relevant (necessary but not sufficient) or ii) REDD is essential as part of (component but not essential) or iii) REDD has a role to play in Malawi. My chapter on REDD will also seek to define the REDD-related risks and Malawi's REDD readiness by conducting interviews with experts in Scotland and Malawi.If you would like to participate in my research or find out more about it, please contact me at benoit.rivard@gmail.com