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Investing in healthy forests vital for transition to green economy, UN says

2013-04-19 04:34:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Big News Network: Investing in healthy forests is not only vital for human and environmental well-being but also crucial in the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient green economy, says the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Over a billion people worldwide depend on forests for shelter, jobs, food, water, medicine and security. Forests also serve as carbon sinks and stabilize global climate, regulate water cycles and provide habitats for biodiversity while hosting a wide variety of genetic resources....

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