Gabon will be paid by Norway to preserve its forests
Gabon will become the latest African nation to receive funding to preserve its rainforests to mitigate the effects of climate change. As part of a 10-year deal announced on Sunday (Sept. 22), Norway will pay $150 million to Gabon to battle deforestation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Quartz Africa, 23 September 2019
Gabon, Timber, reforestation
Act Now, Act Fast: WWF PH, GCash Call For Participation Of Filipinos In Fight For PH Forests
Over the last couple of years, the Philippines has been experiencing an alarming decrease in forest area. Due to rampant illegal logging and the lack of funds to better secure protected areas, the countries forests are going nude.Pageone, 31 August 2019
Philippines, Timber, Illegal logging, deforestation, reforestation