First country to ban deforestation

Norway Becomes the First Country to Ban Deforestation

Question: Which of the following has become the first country in the world to ban deforestation?
(a) Australia
(b) Norway
(c) Bhutan
(d) Myanmar
Ans:(b)
Related facts:

  • In May 2016 Norway has become the first country in the world to ban deforestation.
  • It was recommended officially by Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Energy and Environment as part of the Action Plan on Nature Diversity.
  • Norway’s action plan also includes a request from parliament that the government exercise due care for the protection of biodiversity in its investments through Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global.
  • It may be recalled that it was a pledge Norway made at the U.N. Climate Summit in 2014, alongside Germany and the United Kingdom.

Reference:
http://www.ecology.com/2016/06/10/norway-country-ban-deforestation/