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Inside the Rise of Debt-For-Nature Swaps
Debt-for-nature swaps that restructure national debt in return for environmental protection have been hailed by their proponents as a win-win for lower-income countries and the climate crisis. Critics dismiss the deals as complex and ineffective, but they are set to reshape conservation in the years to come.
The Politics of Wildlife Protection
In November, countries gathered in Uzbekistan to regulate the global trade of wildlife under an international convention that is deeply shaped by lobbying, political horse-trading and big economic interests, yet remains a vital tool of conservation worldwide.
‘Rewilding’ in Argentina Raises Thorny Questions
A bold “rewilding” initiative to reintroduce jaguars and turtles in Argentina is reshaping parts of the landscape. While supporters see it as ecological repair, the project also raises tough questions about whose vision of nature is being restored — and whether it can truly succeed.