As the second most heavily forested Amazonian country, Peru has attracted a steady stream of programmes aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from land-use change, the country’s largest source. Despite these conservation efforts, however, annual forest loss has increased over the past two decades, from about 84,000 hectares in 2001 to a record 200,000 in...Read More

Forests are essential for the health of our planet and its inhabitants. They provide shelter and sustenance to a variety of species, from birds to mammals to insects. But forests also play an important role in sustaining local communities. In addition to providing food and clean water, forests can help protect against climate change, reduce...Read More