2021 IUFRO report reveals limited progress of market-based schemes like carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification in halting deforestation and alleviating poverty; calls for a "radical rethink"
New report reveals 'climatization' of forests, highlighting the negative consequences of focusing on forests as carbon sinks rather than complex ecosystems. Market-based schemes like carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification have made limited progress in halting deforestation and alleviating poverty, according to a global study by IUFRO. The report calls for a "radical rethink" of market-based approaches and emphasizes the importance of locally driven alternatives and focusing on equity and justice in forest governance.
May 06, 2024
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