The root of the matter: carbon sequestration in forests and peatlands

Source: Policy Exchange
"In this report, we argue that preventing deforestation, promoting afforestation/reforestation and stopping peatland destruction are some of the cheapest and most effective ways of reducing Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. We propose the introduction of market mechanisms that can ensure investment is directed into these areas and a strategy to make this happen as quickly as possible. "