Definition(s)
The removal of forest and undergrowth to increase the surface of arable land or to use the timber for construction or industrial purposes. (Source: GEMET/GILP)
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Deforestation
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déforestation
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сведение лесов
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إزالة الغابات
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with deforestación
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deforestación. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Convención sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial | 6 decisions |
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Acuerdo de la ASEAN sobre contaminación atmosférica transfronteriza | 1 document |

