Climate and Nature

Why protected forests are critical to reaching climate goals

Protected forests store 28% more carbon than similar unprotected forests.

Protected forests store 28% more carbon than similar unprotected forests. Image: Unsplash/Cem Sagisman

Patrick Roehrdanz
Climate Change and Biodiversity, Conservation International
Sébastien Costedoat
Senior Manager, Social Science and Impact Evaluation, Conservation International
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Patrick Roehrdanz, Director – Climate Change and Biodiversity, Conservation International | Sébastien Costedoat, Senior Manager – Social Science and Impact Evaluation, Conservation International

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