India's forest cover rises, but flawed definitions mask biodiversity loss

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Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav emphasises that India has augmented its carbon sink to 2.29 billion tonnes over 2005 levels.

The report also shows an increase in forest cover by 156 square km in the country over 2021.

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Topics: National Forest Policy BS Opinion India State of Forest Report Bhupender Yadav Business Standard Editorial Comment Editorial Comment Paris Agreement ISFR

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Published On: 2024-12-23 @ 22:35:13 (8 hours ago)

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