World Economic Forum

"Not just sticks of carbon" - how growing trees for the climate must also benefit biodiversity

11.13.2023 - By World Economic ForumPlay

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

When Professor Tom Crowther published research into the massive potential of trees to absorb more carbon than previously thought, he helped spur the Trillion Trees movement to plant, restore and conserve forests. But it also caused massive debate. As he publishes updated research, Crowther tells Radio Davos that growing trees must increase biodiversity, and not lead to monoculture plantations, and that it must never be an excuse to slow the drive to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Links: Science at , an online platform for the global restoration movement Podcast links: Related episodes: Check out all our podcasts: on : - - - - Join the

More episodes from World Economic Forum