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Most debt-stressed countries could protect 100% of biodiversity at little cost, researchers find

Published 09:52 on September 7, 2023 / Last updated at 09:52 on September 7, 2023 / / International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity

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An academic paper on debt-for-nature swaps published this week found that of 67 highly indebted countries studied, over half could protect all their biodiversity for only a fraction of their debt relief.
An academic paper on debt-for-nature swaps published this week found that of 67 highly indebted countries studied, over half could protect all their biodiversity for only a fraction of their debt relief.


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