Roots of Prosperity: The Economics and Finance of Restoring Land

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This report discusses the financial barriers and economic issues surrounding forest and landscape restoration. It encourages governments and practitioners to enact policies and financial mechanisms that will unlock capital and support restoration at scale.

Helen DingSofia FaruqiAndrew WuJuan-Carlos AltamiranoAndrés Anchondo OrtegaRené Zamora CristalesWalter VergaraNew Restoration EconomyGlobal Restoration InitiativeNew Climate EconomyFinanceForestsEconomicsCreative CommonsThe Economic Case for Landscape Restoration in Latin AmericaScaling up Regreening: Six Steps to SuccessAttracting Private Investment to Landscape Restoration: A Roadmap

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Helen Ding80Michael VerdoneRobin Chazdon

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and costs of restoring forests and landscapes in countries around the world, demonstrating how smart policies and innovative financing can help governments meet their restoration targets. The authors find that finance, both public and...

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