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November 2, 2021 Commentary

What’s Next for the COP26 Forest Deal?

COP 26 Forest Deal Signatories Need to Align Policies with Agreement’s Goals to Deliver Results

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What’s Needed for the COP26 ‘Forest Deal’ to Deliver for People and Planet

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Demand — for lumber, meat, soybeans, and other goods — is driving deforestation around the world. And China is a major customer.

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Milestone Bill Would Bar Imports Linked to Forest Destruction

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Letter to United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

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