Roots of Prosperity: The Economics and Finance of Restoring Land

Helen Ding; Sofia Faruqi; Andrew Wu; Juan-Carlos Altamirano; Andres Achondo Ortega; Michael Verdone; Rene Zamora Cristales; Robin Chazdon; Walter Vergara

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Roots of Prosperity: The Economics and Finance of Restoring Land

Helen Ding, Sofia Faruqi, Andrew Wu, Juan-Carlos Altamirano, Andres Achondo Ortega, Michael Verdone, Rene Zamora Cristales, Robin Chazdon and Walter Vergara

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2017

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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 private, for restoration is inadequate for seven reasons, and offers solutions to these financial barriers. The publication also outlines the main steps involved in carrying out economic analyses, bringing to light the full value of ecosystem services and social benefits as well as the costs of degradation. These insights can help governments to develop policy instruments and financing mechanisms that promote restoration on the ground. They can also help stakeholders incorporate environmental and social benefits into financing decisions.

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Title: Roots of Prosperity: The Economics and Finance of Restoring Land
Authors: Helen Ding (Author) - World Resources Institute
Sofia Faruqi (Author) - World Resources Institute
Andrew Wu (Author) - World Resources Institute
Juan-Carlos Altamirano (Author) - World Resources Institute
Andres Achondo Ortega (Author) - World Resources Institute
Michael Verdone (Author) - BBC Worldwide
Rene Zamora Cristales (Author) - World Resources Institute
Robin Chazdon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Tropical Forests and People Research Centre
Walter Vergara (Author) - World Resources Institute
Publication details: 80 pages
Publisher: World Resources Institute
Date published: 2017
ISBN: 9781569739259
Copyright note: This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of the license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Organisation Unit: Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Research Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99658171102621
Output Type: Report

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