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COP30: Government pledges of more than 1 bln ha for removals ‘unsustainable’ -report

Published 02:31 on November 14, 2025 / Last updated at 02:31 on November 14, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Governments are prioritising large-scale tree plantings for carbon removals at the expense of preserving forests and halting deforestation, a report warned – with more than 1 billion hectares pledged for removals.
Governments are prioritising large-scale tree plantings for carbon removals at the expense of preserving forests and halting deforestation, a report warned – with more than 1 billion hectares pledged for removals.


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