Mapping and Monitoring Zero-Deforestation Commitments

Abstract A growing number of companies have announced zero-deforestation commitments (ZDCs) to eliminate commodities produced at the expense forests from their supply chains. Translating these aspirational goals into forest conservation requires mapping and monitoring (M&M) systems that are technically adequate therefore credible, salient so they address needs decision makers, legitimate in fair unbiased, scalable over space time. We identify 12 attributes M&M contribute assess how two prominent ZDC programs, Amazon Soy Moratorium High Carbon Stock Approach, integrate systems. These programs prioritize different attributes, highlighting fundamental trade-offs design. Rather than prescribe a one-size-fits-all solution, we provide policymakers practitioners with guidance on design fit specific use case may more effective implementation ZDCs.