PolicyFriday, May 29, 2026Mongabay
IMF lending programs linked with deforestation should be rethought (commentary)
The commentary highlights that International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending programs can inadvertently contribute to deforestation in borrowing countries, suggesting that financial stability should not come at the cost of environmental degradation. It calls for a reevaluation of these programs to better balance economic support with ecological preservation.
