But, in many tropical nations, it is more economical to cut down forests than protect them. (edf.org)
Investment in research and development, for example, has increased modestly, but tropical nations still invest less than the rest of the world. (sciencemag.org)
The agreement also establishes a mechanism for giving tropical nations financial compensation for preserving their rain forests and calls for expanding financial aid for countries struggling to adapt to climate change. (washingtonpost.com)