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Here's why forest restoration is key to India's ambitious climate goals

Forest landscapes, such as this one in the north-eastern state of Meghalaya, are at the heart of India's ambitious climate commitments.

Forest landscapes, such as this one in the north-eastern state of Meghalaya, are at the heart of India's ambitious climate commitments. Image: 1t.org

Nicole Schwab
Director, 1t.org and Nature-Based Solutions, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Bhairavi Jani
Executive Director, SCA Group of Companies
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India plans to increase forest cover from 25% to 33% and to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030. Image: India State of Forest Report 2021
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