PNG: Proposal would sell endangered forests to conservationists
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An Australian scientist is proposing a scheme where endangered tropical forests in Papua New Guinea might be up for sale to conservationists. Professor Tim Flannery wants to establish an internet scheme where buyers would pay PNG villagers to protect vulnerable forests from logging. So far he's discussed his proposal with the PNG Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare and local villagers, as well as Australia's new climate change advisor, Professor Ross Garnaut.
Presenter: Barbara Heggen
Speakers: Australian climate expert Professor Tim Flannery
