UN Report: Current Carbon Offset Strategies via Afforestation May Exacerbate Wildfires, Increasing Emissions
UN Report: Current Carbon Offset Strategies via Afforestation May Exacerbate Wildfires, Increasing Emissions A new UNU-INWEH report reveals a critical flaw in current carbon offset strategies. The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires globally are transforming forests from carbon sinks into significant emission sources. This challenges the efficacy of afforestation projects funded through voluntary carbon markets, which often fail to adequately account for evolving wildfire risks. The report highlights that relying on historical wildfire data for risk assessment is insufficient….