It’s time to pay the true value of tropical forest conservation (commentary)

It’s time to pay the true value of tropical forest conservation (commentary)

Tropical forests help regulate the global climate, host irreplaceable biodiversity and provide fresh water resources. Plus forests in general are the source of livelihoods for more than a billion people — so our very existence depends on them. However, because their value is not reflected in markets, these areas are often converted to other uses. Conserving our tropical forests requires large-scale and predictable finance. A menu of financing op…