World-first basic income trial boosts Indigenous livelihoods and Amazon rainforest protection
Phys.org
A world-first basic income trial in the Amazon rainforest has shown significant improvements in Indigenous livelihoods and enhanced protection of the rainforest. The study found that providing unconditional cash transfers to Indigenous communities led to reduced deforestation and increased economic stability. These results highlight the potential of basic income as a tool for both poverty reduction and environmental conservation.
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