Chain Reaction Research Explained

Chain Reaction Research is a think-tank, which conducts research about deforestation-relation topics and commodities. It is based in Washington DC.^[1]

It provides material about resources effected by deforestation such as palm oil, soy, cattle, cacao, coffee, and pulp and paper. It aims to put pressure on investors to include financial risks to be associated with companies that deal with deforestation^[2] It is frequently cited in scientific journals and used in information campaigns of environmental NGOs.^[3] It has exposed land abuse and illegal deforestation in South-east Asia and other regions.^{[4] [5]}

Funding

It is sponsored by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.^[6]

External links

chainreactionresearch.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chain Reaction Research. 2020-07-01. Chain Reaction Research. en-US.
2. Web site: Chain Reaction Research's Blog Posts. 2020-07-01. Seeking Alpha. en.
3. Book: Walker. Thomas. Designing a Sustainable Financial System: Development Goals and Socio-Ecological Responsibility. Kibsey. Stéfanie D.. Crichton. Rohan. 2018-01-22. Springer. 978-3-319-66387-6. en.
4. Web site: Mongabay. 2018-05-02. INDONESIA: Report Exposes Multinational Brands' Exposure to Palm Oil Abuses. 2020-07-04. The News Lens International Edition. en.
5. News: Emont. Jon. 2017-04-25. A Refuge for Orangutans, and a Quandary for Environmentalists. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-07-04. 0362-4331.
6. News: 2014-01-29. About. en-US. Chain Reaction Research. 2020-07-04.