Meet Johan Eliasch: Swedish billionaire who bought 400,000 acres of the Amazon forest to save it from deforestation and commercial destruction
Swedish-British billionaire Johan Eliasch made a significant move in 2005. He purchased a vast tract of Amazon rainforest in Brazil. His intention was not exploitation but protection. By acquiring a logging company, Eliasch halted commercial operations and deforestation on the land. This action drew global attention and ignited discussions about private wealth's role in safeguarding ecosystems.
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