Africa > Tropical tree loss in 2021 casts doubt on COP26 deforestation pledges

Tropical tree loss in 2021 casts doubt on COP26 deforestation pledges

Published 09:00 on April 28, 2022  /  Last updated at 21:52 on April 27, 2022  / Paddy Gourlay /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, South & Central, Voluntary

Tree canopy loss in tropical forests last year was equivalent to the annual fossil fuel emissions of India, casting doubt on whether COP26 pledges to stop and counteract forest loss by 2030 can be met, a think-tank warned Thursday.
Tree canopy loss in tropical forests last year was equivalent to the annual fossil fuel emissions of India, casting doubt on whether COP26 pledges to stop and counteract forest loss by 2030 can be met, a think-tank warned Thursday.


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