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Case studies: The 5 Great Forests of Mesoamerica

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Case studies: The 5 Great Forests of Mesoamerica
(December 28, 2023)   -   The 5 Great Forests of Mesoamerica serve as the world's green lungs, playing a critical role in carbon capture and climate stability. This initiative showcases that collaborative and sustainable investment can serve as catalysts for conserving natural resources and stimulating economic growth. 

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Trained communities, protected forests. La Moskitia, the most endangered forest in the region.

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Trained communities, protected forests. La Moskitia, the most endangered forest in the region.
(December 27, 2023)   -   La Moskitia, also known as "The Central American Amazon," stands as the binational forest that has suffered the most substantial loss of forest cover in Mesoamerica. According to the “Human Footprint Analysis" conducted by WCS, La Moskitia has witnessed an alarming decrease of approximately 30% in forest cover over the past 15 years, primarily due to illegal land encroachment and extensive cattle ranching.

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