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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a group of the world’s leading climate scientists, recently released a new study on the relationship between land use and climate change. WRI’s experts shed light on the report’s groundbreaking findings:
7 Things to Know About the IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Land
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Most discussions around climate action focus on energy, industry and transport. Scientists now say we can’t limit temperature rise to safe levels without also fundamentally changing the way we produce food and manage forests. Read more
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About 23% of human-caused emissions come from forestry, agriculture and other land uses. Photo by Cunningchrisw/Wikimedia Commons
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How Effective Is Land at Removing Carbon Pollution?
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Afforestation and restoration could help suck carbon dioxide from the sky. But if deployed incorrectly, these strategies could put more pressure on land, compromise food security and threaten ecosystems. Read more.
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Forests and Climate Change: It’s Complicated
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While deforestation is fueling climate change, protecting and restoring forests could also play an outsized role in the solution. Read more.
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The IPCC Calls for Securing Community Land Rights
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Indigenous peoples and other local communities have long argued that they play a central role in safeguarding more than half the world’s land, including much of its forests. The world’s leading climate scientists now agree. Read more.
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