Global Briefing: G20 backs proposals for new rainforest protection fund

James Murray
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Global Briefing: G20 backs proposals for new rainforest protection fund

Environment Ministers signal support for Brazilian plan for new forest funding, ClientEarth launches French legal challenge over trawling, and Colombia unveils green investment plan

G20 Environment Ministers have this week voiced support for plans to create new mechanisms for funding forest protection, after acknowledging a new proposal from the Brazilian government that would reward...

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