Where there’s political will, there’s a way to stop tropical deforestation, study finds

Where there’s political will, there’s a way to stop tropical deforestation, study finds

Political will is among the most important factors in preventing tropical deforestation, according to a group of experts surveyed for a new study — with strong political commitment often arising out of long-term “public pressure” and civil society advocacy for forest protection. The research, published July 22 in the journal Conservation Letters, turns the question of what causes the loss of tropical forests “on its head,” looking instead at wha…