Corporates accused of failing to deliver 'meaningful progress' on tackling tropical deforestation

Cecilia Keating
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Corporates accused of failing to deliver 'meaningful progress' on tackling tropical deforestation

A new report argues robust regulation is the only way to turn the tide on commodity-linked deforestation

Over the last decade, voluntary private sector action has failed to generate "meaningful progress" in tackling commodity-driven deforestation, as the majority of investors and companies have "persistently"...

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