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Threats to Congo peat forests put people, wildlife and climate goals at risk

Published on 19 Jan 2018
Working across country borders at the regional policy level to encourage governments to protect the area, which is governed by the International Convention on Wetlands, is one form of action recommended by UNEP, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and two-dozen partner organizations who form part of the Global Peatlands Initiative.
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