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Question: Why is Indigenous land tenure recognized as a key climate solution?

Answer: Answer: Because secure Indigenous land tenure is linked to lower deforestation rates and better carbon storage in many regions.
Brief Info: Research shows Indigenous territories often outperform protected areas in maintaining forest cover and carbon stocks.

(Source: Forest News, 07 Nov 2025)

Source Link: https://forestsnews.cifor.org/61226/25-of-worlds-surface-can-be-better-protected-with-rights?fnl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com