MODULE 1: Why halt deforestation? “With the current rate of deforestation, there will be no forests left within the next 100 years.” Figures like this sound terrifying, but are nevertheless not actually far away from reality. Deforestation in the eyes of a conservationist is an ecological tragedy and in the eyes of the investor a money-making opportunity. How can you reconcile opposing interests? Can two perspectives about nature: a sustainable one and a monetarily oriented one be compatible at all? We’ve got to be aware that this Hamlet’s dilemma of “halting or not halting deforestation” is in fact hope. Even though there is no turning back on social and ecological losses from losing forests, our actions today can halt deforestation now. Both the “we” and the “act now” are fundamental components to reverse the Hamlet’s paradox. In times of climate change, biodiversity crisis, increasing pressure on food security and livelihoods – sustainable forest management must be our priority Number One. Not convinced yet? Then learn how forests influence 5 aspects you may have never thought of:
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