Global forest restoration and the importance of prioritizing local communities

By Prof Ashwini Chhatre and Nabin Pradhan Aug 26, 2020

Global forest restoration is a critical strategy for removing carbon from the atmosphere, but its success depends on empowering local communities, according to a new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. Professor Ashwini Chhatre, a co-author of this study, says, “Global efforts to accelerate forest regeneration must include local communities as equal partners for maximum benefits on multiple dimensions.” Read the news in Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, India Education Diary, MSNIndia, ScienceMag, NewsChant, Newstoday