AUS: World Bank plan to save great forests

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Updated July 25, 2007 11:42:43

Australia is the first country to contribute to the World Bank's plan to save the world's remaining great forests by paying developing countries to prevent destruction of their forests. Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, and Environment Minister, Malcolm Turbull, have announced Australia will provide 10-million US dollars to the World Bank's Global Forest Alliance.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
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