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Friday, 15 June 2018 17:04

Adopting EE Cook Stoves to Address Deforestation

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  • Focal Areas: Land Degradation
  • Countries: Nicaragua
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Located in the mountain range of Apante Hill, a protected area, five communities carried out a project to address local deforestation and land degradation. The main strategies were the introduction of an eco-stove that requires less firewood and training in improved agricultural practices. The project eliminated 1,080 tons of CO2 emissions per year and reforested 4.3 hectares of degraded land.
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