Why the UK Will Struggle to Fulfil its COP26 Commitments on Deforestation

Written By Alexandria Reid

Alexandria Reid, ‘Why the UK Will Struggle to Fulfil its COP26 Commitments on Deforestation’, RUSI Commentary, November 2021

Over 141 countries pledged to end deforestation by 2030 at COP26. The UK Environment Act – which became law this month – should be central to fulfilling this commitment, yet it fails to provide the necessary powers to end the country’s significant role in global deforestation.

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Alexandria Reid
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