Why the world needs to put forests on the global agenda
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15.10.19
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Climate change has reached a tipping point, becoming a climate crisis that is having a domino effect on many of our world’s forests.
It is now crucial for global leaders to come together and hold an Earth Forest Summit. Robert Nasi, Director General of CIFOR, and Marc Palahí, Director of EFI, discuss the crucial role forests play in a sustainable future and why they need to be part of the global agenda.
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