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Tropical forests

Tropical forests hold the largest terrestrial carbon store and are active carbon sinks. Reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation is a vital component of tackling dangerous climate change. In addition, tackling illegal and ill-managed logging will be an important part of reducing emissions from forestry.

Year: 2014

From collection: The Natural Fix? - The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation

Cartographer: Riccardo Pravettoni

Tags: Change Climate Green House

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