Understanding the various changes and impacts within different domains.
Exploring the diverse types of changes that occur across different domains as a result of carbon projects.
Domains cover a wide range of changes. Examples include:
Domain changes typically share certain characteristics:
The most successful carbon projects generate multiple types of changes across different domains, creating integrated benefits that reinforce each other and build overall resilience.
Changes in this domain might include:
Track economic changes through:
When documenting economic changes, look beyond simple income measures to capture broader aspects of economic empowerment such as economic decision-making, risk resilience, and equitable access to opportunities.
Changes in this domain might include:
Track environmental changes through:
Environmental changes often occur over longer timeframes than other domains. Set realistic expectations for when these changes will become visible and ensure monitoring systems can detect incremental progress.
Changes in this domain might include:
Track social service changes through:
Carbon revenue investment in social services works best when coordinated with existing government services rather than creating parallel systems. Focus on filling gaps and enhancing what already exists.
Changes in this domain might include:
Track inclusion changes through:
Look beyond numbers to measure meaningful inclusion. Track both quantitative representation and qualitative aspects like influence in decisions, respect for contributions, and substantive rather than token participation.
Changes in this domain might include:
Track cultural changes through:
Cultural changes should be defined and measured by the cultural groups themselves. Avoid imposing external definitions of cultural preservation or success metrics that don't align with community values.
Changes in this domain might include:
Track social cohesion changes through:
Social cohesion often serves as a foundation and multiplier for other domains. When communities can work together effectively, they can better achieve and sustain changes across all other domains.
Recognize how changes connect across domains:
Build toward transformation through:
Use visual tools like mind maps or systems diagrams to explore and communicate how different types of changes influence and reinforce each other across domains.
The most effective carbon projects generate changes that:
While tracking domain-specific changes is important for monitoring, remember that the ultimate goal is integrated transformation toward more sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities and landscapes.