Business Daily - Cash For Forests

Brazil's Finance Minister says the the old industrial countries must pay so that the country's forests don't shrink further. Forests soak up carbon dioxide and Guido Mantega believes his country needs help. But is he right, and how would a compensation scheme work? Plus, what will the Chinese think of a Disney theme park in Shanghai?

Broadcast on:

BBC World Service, 2:40am Wednesday 11th November 2009

Duration:

20 minutes

Available until:

12:00am Thursday 1st January 2099

Categories:

• Factual,
• Money