PabsyLive: Why Forests Matter




World Bank Podcasts show

Summary: Dr. Myrna Cunningham, from the indigenous Miskito community in Nicaragua, knows a lot about indigenous peoples, forests, and climate change. Join Pabsy Pabalan as she uncovers some fascinating lore about the importance of forests. Watch Myrna and other experts in a spirited discussion about exciting initiatives benefiting forests and the people who depend on them: http://live.worldbank.org/think-forests-why-investing-in-forests-is-the-next-big-thing *** ABOUT PABSYLIVE A young professional and a native of the Philippines, Pabsy has become our star reporter and a trusted voice with young people. Her interviews capture a wide range of World Bank Group issues: agriculture and sustainability, food and water security, childhood development, forced marriage, climate change, microfinance, transportation, labor issues and regulations, and digital dividends. To read more: http://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/pabsylive-springs-meetings