GCSE Geography Paper 3: Protecting Tropical Rainforests (CITES, REDD+ & Juma Reserve Case Study)

In this video we revise how tropical rainforests are protected using global strategies and a real case study. You’ll learn about: • CITES – regulating the international trade of endangered species • REDD+ – financial incentives for protecting forests • The Juma Sustainable Development Reserve (Brazil) case study Tropical rainforests are being deforested due to: • Cattle ranching • Logging • Mining • Farming This causes biodiversity loss, increased carbon emissions, soil erosion, and impacts on indigenous communities. So how can these forests be protected? In this lesson we explain: • The advantages and limitations of global rainforest protection strategies • How REDD+ works in practice • A 4-mark exam question and a model answer to help you revise effectively. Example GCSE Exam Question: Explain how one named tropical rainforest is being sustainably managed. (4 marks) We break down exactly how to structure a full-mark answer using the Juma Sustainable Development Reserve. Perfect for students studying GCSE Geography tropical rainforests, sustainability, and Paper 3 exam preparation. 👍 If you found this helpful, like and subscribe for more GCSE Geography revision videos. #geography #gcsegeography #geographyrevision #rainforest