FDI and urbanization identified as major threats to tropical forests

FDI and urbanization identified as major threats to tropical forests

Terra Daily

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024

Agriculture is a key driver of deforestation, especially in tropical regions with significant tracts of primary forest. While new European regulations aim to reduce deforestation in food supply chains, they overlook the full impact of foreign direct investments (FDI) on global food systems. Recent research analyzed the drivers of deforestation in 40 countries from a food system perspective

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