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Sembrando Vida: An Impact Evaluation on Forest Cover

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  • Pablo Perez Ponciano

    (Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas)

  • Irvin Rojas

    (Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas)

Abstract

Addressing the interrelated issues of biodiversity loss and poverty requires an integrated policy approach. Mexico's federal program Sembrando Vida (SV) aims to tackle both challenges by implementing measures to restore forest cover and alleviate poverty. However, the program lacks robust indicators and impact evaluations, hindering a comprehensive understanding of its effectiveness. This study seeks to estimate the program's impact on forest cover at the municipal level in Chiapas, using satellite imagery and administrative data combined with quasi-experimental methodologies. The results indicate that the average municipal-level impact ranges between -1,166 and -1,524 hectares, consistently across various definitions of SV penetration.

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  • Pablo Perez Ponciano & Irvin Rojas, 2025. "Sembrando Vida: An Impact Evaluation on Forest Cover," Sobre México. Revista de Economía, Sobre México. Temas en economía, vol. 1(11), pages 80-130.
    • Handle: RePEc:smx:journl:11:80:130
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    JEL classification:

    • Q23 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Forestry
    • Q28 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Government Policy
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products

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