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From timber to carbon: Stakeholder acceptance of policy measures supporting forest management transition in Finland 从木材到碳：芬兰利益相关者接受支持森林管理转型的政策措施

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103394

Annika Lonkila , Anna Ott , Samuli Pitzén , Terhi Arola , Suvi Huttunen

Policy acceptance is critical for legitimate and effective forest and climate policies. The acceptance of forest policies has been largely examined as an individual decision, especially among forest owners, based on attitudes, values and beliefs. To improve the usefulness of the concept of policy acceptance for political analysis, this article analyses the acceptance of key forest policy stakeholders and offers a novel contribution by integrating theoretical insights from the literatures on policy acceptance and the Advocacy Coalition Framework. Previous literature has revealed two influential stakeholder coalitions in Finnish forest policy. The two coalitions reflect highly polarized perspectives to forest use, foregrounding either economic interests or nature conservation. This article examines how climate mitigation targets are accepted by these two stakeholder coalitions as part of their policy strategies. Specifically, we analyze the acceptance of four climate policy measures: forest fertilization, land use change fee, carbon payment, and carbon off-setting. The empirical analysis is based on the qualitative content analysis of 23 stakeholder interviews. We find that the integration of climate mitigation targets may exacerbate conflicts between polarized coalition positions in Finnish forest policy, because stakeholders' policy acceptance is relationally constructed between the coalitions and strongly influenced by their resources related to political influence, as well as existing institutional settings. By situating policy acceptance within a three-level framework, this article shows that the ultimate decision to reject or approve a policy is likely to evolve throughout the different stages of the policy process depending on available resources.

政策接受对于制定合法和有效的森林和气候政策至关重要。接受森林政策在很大程度上被视为个人决定，特别是森林所有者根据态度、价值观和信仰作出的决定。为了提高政策接受度概念在政治分析中的实用性，本文分析了主要森林政策利益相关者的接受度，并通过整合政策接受度和倡导联盟框架的理论见解，提出了一种新颖的贡献。以前的文献揭示了芬兰森林政策中两个有影响力的利益相关者联盟。这两个联盟反映了对森林利用的高度两极化的观点，要么强调经济利益，要么强调自然保护。本文考察了这两个利益攸关方联盟如何接受气候减缓目标作为其政策战略的一部分。具体而言，我们分析了森林施肥、土地利用变化费、碳支付和碳抵消四种气候政策措施的接受程度。实证分析基于对23个利益相关者访谈的定性内容分析。我们发现，气候减缓目标的整合可能会加剧芬兰森林政策中两极分化联盟立场之间的冲突，因为利益相关者的政策接受程度是在联盟之间构建的，并受到其与政治影响力相关的资源以及现有制度设置的强烈影响。通过将政策接受置于一个三层框架中，本文表明，根据可用资源，拒绝或批准政策的最终决定可能在政策过程的不同阶段演变。

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International climate finance in land use, land use change and forestry in Caribbean Small Island Developing States 加勒比小岛屿发展中国家土地利用、土地利用变化和林业方面的国际气候融资

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103383

Preeya S. Mohan

This paper examines the critical role of international climate finance in supporting Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in addressing climate change through Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) initiatives. By analysing data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Creditor Reporting System (CRS), the paper identifies significant disparities in the distribution of climate finance across various categories, including mitigation versus adaptation efforts, recipient countries, targeted sectors, funding sources, and financing instruments. These disparities, coupled with a troubling gap between financial needs and available resources, hinder the effectiveness of LULUCF projects to achieve the climate goals of the region. To address these challenges, the paper offers practical recommendations for Caribbean SIDS and their development partners. These include optimizing resource allocation within LULUCF, establishing methods to assess the effectiveness of climate finance, facilitating constructive dialogue with development partners, improving data collection and project design and alternative financing mechanisms. By providing these solutions and highlighting key areas for improvement, the paper aims to empower Caribbean SIDS to bridge the LULUCF financing gap, ultimately contributing to achieving their climate goals and promoting sustainable land management and forestry practices.

本文探讨了国际气候融资在支持加勒比小岛屿发展中国家（SIDS）通过土地利用、土地利用变化和林业（LULUCF）倡议应对气候变化方面的关键作用。通过分析经济合作与发展组织（OECD）发展援助委员会（DAC）债权人报告系统（CRS）的数据，本文确定了气候资金在不同类别（包括减缓与适应努力、受援国、目标部门、资金来源和融资工具）中的分配存在重大差异。这些差异，再加上资金需求和可用资源之间令人不安的差距，阻碍了LULUCF项目实现该地区气候目标的有效性。为了应对这些挑战，该文件为加勒比小岛屿发展中国家及其发展伙伴提供了切实可行的建议。这些措施包括优化LULUCF内部的资源配置，建立评估气候融资有效性的方法，促进与发展伙伴的建设性对话，改进数据收集和项目设计以及替代融资机制。通过提供这些解决方案并突出需要改进的关键领域，该文件旨在增强加勒比小岛屿发展中国家的权能，以弥补LULUCF的资金缺口，最终为实现其气候目标和促进可持续土地管理和林业实践做出贡献。

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A comprehensive outlook on drought caused economic losses and landowner perceptions concerning drought and erratic rainfall patterns 对干旱造成的经济损失和土地所有者对干旱和不稳定降雨模式的看法的全面展望

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103405

Galen Hanby , Lu Zhai , Bijesh Mishra , Omkar Joshi

Natural disturbances such as drought reduce timber volume growth and increase tree mortality, which can have serious repercussions for the forest-based industries that rely on timber as a raw material. To assess these impacts, we utilized Forest Inventory and Analysis data and estimated weather caused-mortality and loss of total live timber volume for Oklahoma, USA between 2011 and 2015, a period in which this region experienced major drought events. An input-output model was built to understand economic implications for the forest sector given the live timber volume lost during this period. The results showed that the timberland drought could result in more than $20 million in the total losses for the Oklahoma forest sector. We also administered a survey instrument to understand landowner perceptions concerning drought and erratic rainfall patterns in Oklahoma. Our survey results revealed that landowners focused on livestock production, hunting, and active management perceived greater drought impacts. Our findings recommend outreach regarding forest thinning as a potential tool to reduce drought-related losses.

干旱等自然干扰减少了木材的生长，增加了树木的死亡率，这可能对依赖木材作为原材料的以森林为基础的工业产生严重影响。为了评估这些影响，我们利用森林清查和分析数据，并估计了2011年至2015年期间美国俄克拉何马州（该地区经历了重大干旱事件）天气导致的死亡率和活木总量损失。建立了一个投入产出模型，以了解在此期间活木量损失对森林部门的经济影响。结果表明，林地干旱可能导致俄克拉荷马州森林部门的总损失超过2000万美元。我们还管理了一项调查工具，以了解土地所有者对俄克拉荷马州干旱和不稳定降雨模式的看法。我们的调查结果显示，专注于畜牧生产、狩猎和积极管理的土地所有者感受到更大的干旱影响。我们的研究结果建议将森林间伐作为减少干旱相关损失的潜在工具进行推广。

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Assessing homestead agroforestry-based livelihoods in Sivasagar District of Assam, India, using livelihood significance index (LSI) 利用生计意义指数 (LSI) 评估印度阿萨姆邦锡瓦萨格尔地区以农林业为基础的家庭生计情况

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103388

Barasha Rani Das , Manash Jyoti Bhuyan , Nityananda Deka , Prasanta Bhattacharya

This study evaluates the significance of homestead agroforestry (HAF) systems for rural livelihoods in Sivasagar District of Assam, India, using Livelihood Significance Index (LSI). The research integrates both quantitative and qualitative methods to offer a comprehensive analysis of how HAF systems contribute to rural livelihoods. The study reveals that the importance of various HAF plant species has undergone significant shifts over the past decade due to socio-economic changes, such as rising household expenses, market-oriented economic transitions, and urbanization. Among these species, Bambusa arundinacea has the highest livelihood significance, with an average LSI of 2.79, although this has decreased by 0.71 % from 2012 to 2022. Conversely, Tectona grandis, despite its low livelihood significance, has experienced a decadal increase in LSI of 20.5 %. This indicates that, while such species currently play a lesser role in community livelihoods, their importance is gradually increasing due to their economic benefits. The study also identifies several challenges, including the loss of traditional knowledge, the vulnerability of agroforestry systems to environmental changes, and difficulties in maintaining biodiversity amidst market pressures. To address these issues, the study advocates for sustainable agroforestry practices in the district that integrate both traditional and economically valuable species while improving market access for traditional products. In flood-prone villages like Afala, introducing flood-resistant species such as Mangifera indica, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Bambusa arundinacea, along with training in value-added production, can enhance resilience and livelihood sustainability. Together, these approaches aim to cultivate a resilient and sustainable agroforestry landscape in Sivasagar District and beyond.

本研究利用生计显著性指数（LSI）评估了印度阿萨姆邦Sivasagar地区农林业（HAF）系统对农村生计的重要性。该研究结合了定量和定性方法，对HAF系统如何促进农村生计进行了全面分析。研究表明，在过去十年中，由于家庭支出增加、市场经济转型和城市化等社会经济变化，各种HAF植物物种的重要性发生了显著变化。其中，黄竹（Bambusa arundinacea）的生计意义最高，平均LSI为2.79，但在2012 - 2022年间下降了0.71%。相反，尽管对生计的重要性不高，但大规模集成电路的十年增长率为20.5%。这表明，虽然这些物种目前在社区生计中发挥的作用较小，但由于它们的经济效益，它们的重要性正在逐渐增加。该研究还确定了若干挑战，包括传统知识的丧失、农林业系统对环境变化的脆弱性以及在市场压力下维持生物多样性的困难。为了解决这些问题，该研究提倡在该地区采用可持续的农林业做法，将传统和有经济价值的物种结合起来，同时改善传统产品的市场准入。在Afala这样的易受洪水影响的村庄，引进芒果（Mangifera indica）、石竹（Artocarpus heterophyllus）和竹（Bambusa arundinacea）等抗洪物种，并进行增值生产培训，可以增强抵御能力和生计的可持续性。总之，这些方法的目的是在Sivasagar区及其他地区培养一个有弹性和可持续的农林业景观。

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Building connections: Exploring social network research in forest sciences 建立联系：探索森林科学中的社会网络研究

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103382

Theresa Klara Loch, Daniela Kleinschmit

This study evaluates the role of social network research in exploring its current application within forest research and identify potential for building connections. Through a systematic literature review of 135 articles, we investigate the theoretical and methodological nuances of social network research, highlighting the predominance of ontological and epistemological underpinnings of network theories as well as the pre-eminence of structural approaches. Our review identifies a significant emphasis on second-generation social network analysis (SNA) methods in the literature, which primarily focus on network structures. We find a limited application of relational and ideational perspectives offered by first and third-generation approaches. The literature review reveals that social network theories, although crucial, are underutilized beyond their ontological and epistemological underpinnings in forest research. Our findings demonstrate that social networks are essential for knowledge exchange, trust and power. However, the integration of comprehensive social network theories into forest research remains limited, suggesting the potential for further application in forest research. We emphasize the need for a more diversified methodological approach that extends beyond structural analysis to include more qualitative and ideational frameworks. By broadening the scope of social network applications, forest research can more effectively tackle the complexities of sustainable management and governance. This shift could lead to more robust strategies to cope with the challenges posed by environmental changes and complex stakeholder dynamics in forest governance.

本研究评估了社会网络研究在探索其在森林研究中的当前应用中的作用，并确定了建立联系的潜力。通过对135篇文章的系统文献回顾，我们研究了社会网络研究的理论和方法上的细微差别，突出了网络理论的本体论和认识论基础的优势，以及结构方法的突出地位。我们的回顾确定了文献中第二代社会网络分析（SNA）方法的重要重点，这些方法主要关注网络结构。我们发现第一代和第三代方法提供的关系和概念视角的应用有限。文献综述表明，社会网络理论虽然至关重要，但在森林研究中，其本体论和认识论基础尚未得到充分利用。我们的研究结果表明，社会网络对于知识交流、信任和权力至关重要。然而，综合社会网络理论在森林研究中的整合仍然有限，表明其在森林研究中的进一步应用潜力。我们强调需要一种更多样化的方法，超越结构分析，包括更多的定性和概念框架。通过扩大社会网络应用的范围，森林研究可以更有效地解决可持续管理和治理的复杂性。这种转变可能导致更有力的战略，以应对环境变化和森林治理中复杂的利益攸关方动态所带来的挑战。

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New frontiers of forest economics, IV: Entrepreneurship in forestry: Innovation, uncertainty and profit 森林经济学新前沿，第四卷：林业企业家精神：创新、不确定性和利润

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103380

Peter Deegen , Sen Wang , Shashi Kant , Martin Hostettler

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An econometric analysis of supply and demand on Sugi sawlog in Japan 日本杉木木材供需的计量经济学分析

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103354

Yuji Higuma , Satoshi Tachibana

This study aims to clarify the supply and demand on Sugi sawlogs, a major product in the Japanese domestic log market, using econometric methods, and to quantify the impact of socio-economic factors on the supply and demand of domestic logs. We develop a dynamic simultaneous equations model for the supply and demand of Sugi sawlogs. The model is estimated using two-stage least squares, and both short-run and long-run elasticities are calculated. In estimating the model, we verify cointegration within variables. The data is based on annual time series data from 1960 to 2019. The study reveals that own price, logging wage, and stand volume in planted forests all have a significant effect on the supply of Sugi sawlogs, indicating that while higher prices of Sugi sawlogs increase suppliers' willingness to supply of Sugi sawlogs, continued low replanting rates might decrease the supply of Sugi sawlogs in the future. In terms of the demand model, this study observes greater long-run elasticities than those reported in previous studies. This result suggests that a structural change could have occurred in the behavior of sawmills in terms of their demand for logs.

本研究旨在运用计量经济学方法，厘清日本国内原木市场主要产品杉木锯材的供需状况，并量化社会经济因素对国内原木供需的影响。建立了杉木木材供需动态联立方程模型。采用两阶段最小二乘法对模型进行估计，并计算了短期和长期弹性。在估计模型时，我们验证了变量内的协整。该数据基于1960年至2019年的年度时间序列数据。研究发现，人工林自身价格、采伐工资、人工林林分蓄积量对杉木供给量均有显著影响，表明虽然杉木价格的提高提高了供给者杉木供给量的意愿，但持续的低补种率可能会导致未来杉木供给量的减少。在需求模型方面，本研究观察到比以往研究报告更大的长期弹性。这一结果表明，从对原木的需求来看，锯木厂的行为可能发生了结构性变化。

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Forestry policy effectiveness and performance evaluation in China - Quantitative study based on policy texts 1998–2020 中国林业政策的有效性和绩效评估 - 基于 1998-2020 年政策文本的定量研究

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103367

Gui Meng , Shuirong Wu , Yangting Yu

Since 1998, the Chinese Government has implemented a plethora of forestry policies aimed at promoting ecological restoration, forest ecological construction, and forestry economic development. However, there is a dearth of studies that quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of these policies and assess their performance from the perspective of policy text. To address this gap, this study examined 1419 forestry policy documents issued at the national level in China from 1998 to 2020. The study developed quantitative assessment criteria for the effectiveness of forestry policies across four dimensions: policy strength, policy measures, policy feedback, and policy objectives. It also empirically analyzed the impact and contribution of these policies on forest ecological construction and the development of the forestry economy. The results indicate that: (1) Between 1998 and 2020, China's forestry policy has notably fostered an increase in forest resources and improved forest quality, thereby significantly advancing the forestry economy. This underscores the premise that safeguarding forest resources is conducive to both the expansion and fortification of the forestry economy and that protection does not impede development. (2) Influenced by natural conditions, level of economic development, degree of policy implementation and other factors, China's forestry policy effects have significant regional heterogeneity. (3) In terms of forestry policy effectiveness, policy strength exerts the most significant influence on forest ecological construction and economic development, succeeded by policy feedback, measures, and objectives, respectively. This research underscores the crucial role of the Chinese government in fostering the concurrent advancement of forest resource conservation and forestry economic development. Furthermore, this study broadens the quantitative assessment methodologies within the realm of forestry policy studies.

1998年以来，中国政府实施了一系列旨在促进生态恢复、森林生态建设和林业经济发展的林业政策。然而，从政策文本的角度定量评价这些政策的有效性和评估其绩效的研究却很缺乏。为了解决这一差距，本研究分析了1998年至2020年中国国家一级发布的1419份林业政策文件。该研究从政策力度、政策措施、政策反馈和政策目标四个维度为林业政策有效性制定了量化评估标准。实证分析了这些政策对森林生态建设和林业经济发展的影响和贡献。结果表明：(1)1998 - 2020年，中国的林业政策显著促进了森林资源的增加和森林质量的提高，从而显著促进了林业经济的发展。这强调了一个前提，即保护森林资源有利于扩大和巩固林业经济，保护不妨碍发展。(2)受自然条件、经济发展水平、政策执行程度等因素的影响，中国林业政策效果具有显著的区域异质性。(3)在林业政策有效性方面，政策力度对森林生态建设和经济发展的影响最为显著，其次是政策反馈、措施和目标。本研究强调了中国政府在促进森林资源保护与林业经济发展同步推进中的重要作用。此外，这项研究扩大了林业政策研究领域内的定量评估方法。

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Community engagement in the governance of Cambodian recreation forests 社区参与柬埔寨游憩森林的治理

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103386

Emerson Carias Padilla , Alessandra Giuliani , Kang Subhadd Kanniya , Vuth Lay Heang , Tol Sokchea , Kalyan Hou , Jérémie Gilliéron

This study investigates the institutional, socio-cultural, and environmental factors influencing community participation in recreational forest governance in Cambodia. Recreational forests, essential for promoting well-being and environmental stewardship, face governance challenges that hinder their sustainability and economic viability. Using a mixed-methods approach, we evaluated institutional, socio-cultural, and environmental factors by gathering perspectives from stakeholders across three communities—Ou Khladek, Prey Kbal Bey, and Changkran Roy—to identify specific challenges and opportunities for improvement. Key findings reveal significant differences in policy implementation and community engagement among the communities, with Changkran Roy demonstrating effective governance through robust stakeholder collaboration. Conversely, Ou Khladek and Prey Kbal Bey exhibit inconsistencies in policy execution and community involvement. Demographic and economic factors further influence forest management practices, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies. Enhancing institutional frameworks, strengthening community capacities in financial management and tourist services, and fostering greater involvement of powerful yet disengaged stakeholders like the Forestry Administration are crucial. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of effective governance and sustainable management practices for recreational forests, offering valuable guidance for policymakers and practitioners.

本研究探讨了影响柬埔寨社区参与游憩森林治理的制度、社会文化和环境因素。休闲森林对促进福祉和环境管理至关重要，但面临着阻碍其可持续性和经济可行性的治理挑战。采用混合方法，我们通过收集来自三个社区（ou Khladek、Prey Kbal Bey和Changkran roy）的利益相关者的观点，评估了制度、社会文化和环境因素，以确定具体的挑战和改进机会。主要调查结果显示，各社区在政策实施和社区参与方面存在显著差异，Changkran Roy通过强有力的利益相关者合作展示了有效的治理。相反，Ou Khladek和Prey Kbal Bey在政策执行和社区参与方面表现出不一致。人口和经济因素进一步影响森林管理做法，强调需要有针对性的战略。加强体制框架，加强社区在财务管理和旅游服务方面的能力，以及促进林业局等强大但不参与的利益攸关方的更多参与至关重要。这些见解有助于更深入地了解休闲森林的有效治理和可持续管理实践，为政策制定者和从业者提供了宝贵的指导。

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Examining the adoption of PEFC chain of custody certification in the Italian forest-based industry: An empirical study on motivations and impacts 考察PEFC监管链认证在意大利林基工业中的采用：动机和影响的实证研究

IF 4 2区农林科学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Forest Policy and Economics

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103385

Stefano Bruzzese , Filippo Brun , Antonino Galati , Valeria Borsellino , Claudio Mirabella , Antonio Brunori , Simone Blanc

PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system, with more than 295 million hectares of certified forests and over 28,000 companies currently involved in the Chain of Custody (CoC). In this context, this research investigated the governance mechanisms influencing the decisions of Italian forest-based industry operators to adopt such certification and the results of its adoption. A questionnaire was administered to 1326 PEFC-certified Italian companies of forest-based sector between November 2022 and March 2023, and 236 valid responses were collected. The main findings highlighted that internal values and beliefs within the company primarily influence the decision to adopt the scheme through the ‘Moral’ mechanism. Key motivational levers included the environmental awareness of employees, the improvement of environmental quality, and the way the company communicates its brand and products on the market. There was also good alignment between pre-adoption expectations and outcomes achieved after CoC certification, demonstrating the effectiveness of PEFC's role as a ‘Signalling’ and ‘Moral’ mechanism. The adoption of the CoC certification scheme significantly enhanced corporate image and highlighted the need to train employees in the management of Environmental Management Systems. The study makes a significant contribution from a theoretical point of view, enriching the literature in this line of research, but also from a practical point of view by providing useful information for practitioners wishing to strengthen their certification system or for companies wishing to adopt a more sustainable approach to their business through the adoption of certification schemes.

PEFC是世界上最大的森林认证体系，拥有超过2.95亿公顷的认证森林，目前有28,000多家公司参与了监管链（CoC）。在此背景下，本研究调查了影响意大利林基工业经营者决定采用这种认证的治理机制及其采用结果。在2022年11月至2023年3月期间，对1326家pefc认证的意大利森林企业进行了问卷调查，收集了236份有效回复。主要研究结果强调，公司内部的价值观和信念主要通过“道德”机制影响采用该计划的决定。关键的激励杠杆包括员工的环境意识，环境质量的改善，以及公司在市场上传播其品牌和产品的方式。在采用前的期望和CoC认证后取得的成果之间也有很好的一致性，这表明PEFC作为“信号”和“道德”机制的作用是有效的。CoC认证计划的采用大大提升了企业形象，并强调了对员工进行环境管理体系管理培训的必要性。该研究从理论角度做出了重大贡献，丰富了这一研究领域的文献，而且从实践的角度来看，它为希望加强其认证体系的从业者或希望通过采用认证计划采用更可持续的方法来开展业务的公司提供了有用的信息。

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