You can save the rainforest by shaping the new climate change agreement.

The last, best chance to save the world's rapidly dwindling tropical forests is upon us. The nations of the world are negotitiating a new climate change agreement this year that could include compensating developing countries for protecting their forests---which sequester up to 400 tons of carbon per hectare.  If this happens, developing countries could receive between $600-$8000 from the international carbon trading market for every hectare of standing forest they preserve.  Such an incentive would trigger strict protection of forests throughout the tropics.

To find out how teachers and students can  help shape the outcome of the climate change negotiations visit Save The Rainforest’s website at www.saverfn.org.