Deforestation

Deforestation esiddique@cepr.org Thu, 18/09/2025 - 15:04 Deforestation is a major source of global carbon emissions, but efforts to curb deforestation rates have faced significant challenges. In this VoxDevLit, we synthesise recent economic research that attempts to shed light on the path forward. Throughout, we highlight policy implications and new directions for future research. We organise our discussion around four key points. First, agricultural production is the main driver of deforestatio