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Are “debt-for-nature swaps” a good strategy for rainforest conservation?
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Selected thesis
Debt-for-nature swaps are a good strategy for rainforest conservation.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Protecting the environment is a shared global responsibility.
Pro claim 2
Debt-for-nature swaps provide a source of funding for conservation projects.
Con claim 1
Negotiating these agreements is a lengthy and complex process.
Con claim 2
Some countries may worry that debt-for-nature swaps infringe on their sovereignty.