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http://dx.doi.org/10.12672/ksis.2015.23.2.011

Evaluating Monitoring Condition for Forest Carbon Offset Project to Demonstrate CSR in North Korea  

Joo, Seung-Min (Dept. of Spatial Information, Kyungpook National University)
Heo, ManHo (Dept. of Political Science and Diplomacy, Kyungpook National University)
Kim, Jong-Dall (School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University)
Um, Jung-Sup (Dept. of Geography, Kyungpook National University)
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Spatial Information Research / v.23, no.2, 2015 , pp. 11-20 More about this Journal
Abstract
Abstract Monitoring is the most critical element in implementing "forest carbon offset project" to enhance the visibility of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in North Korea. This study is intended to explore monitoring potential in terms of forest carbon offset project using satellite image for Baekdu mountain of North Korea. The permanent record of standard satellite remote sensing system demonstrated its capability of presenting area-wide visual evidences of monitoring conditions in Mt. Baekdu mountain of North Korea (site suitability, carbon stock by forest biomass growth, carbon emission by forest biomass loss, deforestation and degradation, environmental, social and economic impact specified in the Carbon Sequestration Law). It doesn't seem very difficult to comply with monitoring requirements for "the forest carbon offset project" due to the probative value of satellite data. Therefore, it could be considerable or realistic approach to utilize CSR based forest carbon offset project as a point of reform and open-door in North Korea. It is anticipated that this research output could be used as a valuable reference for Korea-based enterprises to ensure monitoring potentials using satellite image in exploring forest carbon offset project sites in North Korea.
Keywords
Forest Carbon Offset Project; CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility); Monitoring; Satellite image; North Korea;
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