Can we save the world’s forests?

What was the global commitment made at the COP 26 summit regarding deforestation?

• To plant new forests in urban areas

• To halt and reverse forest loss by the end of the decade

• To reduce deforestation by 50% by 2030

• To increase deforestation by 2025

Why is there skepticism about Brazil's role in the COP deforestation pledge?

• Brazil has banned all forest clearing activities

• Brazil has a history of increasing deforestation

• Brazil is leading the global reforestation efforts

• Brazil has no forests

What is one proposed solution to help local communities preserve forests?

• Providing them with free agricultural equipment

• Incentivizing them to keep trees standing

• Relocating them to urban areas

• Punishing them for cutting down trees

What is the purpose of carbon credits in the context of deforestation?

• To provide an alternative income source by keeping trees standing

• To increase carbon emissions

• To reduce the cost of agricultural commodities

• To encourage more deforestation

What is a potential risk of poorly implemented carbon credit schemes?

• They might reduce the cost of carbon credits

• They might result in greenwashing by companies and governments

• They could lead to increased deforestation

• They could make forests grow faster