This Week on Americas Now: Restoring the Forests in the Andes Mountains
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Restoring the Polylepis Forests in the Andes Mountains
Do you think climate change will become the main driver of migration in the future? The UN estimates that over 300 million people worldwide live outside their country of origin. In Brazil, environmental disasters, along with economic and social pressures, are driving more people to leave their homes in search of a better future.
Do you think climate change will become the main driver of migration in the future?
The UN estimates that over 300 million people worldwide live outside their country of origin. In Brazil, environmental disasters, along with economic and social pressures, are driving more people to leave their homes in search of a better future.
Peru is Working to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
UN Ambassador of Peru, Gustavo Adrianzen, discusses Peru’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals despite facing challenges.
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