Deforestation is just a symptom. The disease is de-governance (commentary)
PolicyTuesday, June 23, 2026Mongabay

Deforestation is just a symptom. The disease is de-governance (commentary)

The commentary argues that the root cause of deforestation is often overlooked and lies in poor governance rather than just the loss of forest area. Effective conservation must therefore focus on improving governance structures to address the underlying issues rather than solely quantifying deforestation metrics.

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