Floods, Forests, and Financial Faith

This chapter examines the devastating 1998 floods in China, highlighting how deforestation exacerbated the disaster and spurred the government to initiate the Grain for Green reforestation program. It also explores global conservation efforts, focusing on successful models from India and Costa Rica, while contrasting them with Brazil's complex stance on Amazon preservation amidst local and international tensions. By discussing financing solutions for environmental protection, the chapter raises questions about national sovereignty and the ethical implications of global conservation practices.