and on a whole they capture much more carbon than they emit. collectively it is more than 190 tonnes from the atmosphere every year. but ten, including brazil s wetlands which have been ravaged by fire in recent years, emitted more carbon than they locked away. these are some treasured iconic places and they should not be emitting so much carbon. we believe that if these heavily protected and treasured sites are at such risk, and a few of them are, others in this unesco world heritage network will also be threatened, as will other protected forests, much less forests not as protected. it is an alarming find further highlighting the need to cut global emissions. people around the world want their governments to take strong action on climate change, according to a new poll commissioned by the bbc. ahead of the opening of the cop26
more than 30,000 people were surveyed across 31 countries about their attitudes to climate change policies. more than half, 56%, say they want their governments to play a key leadership role. that s an increase on a similar poll conducted five years ago. with more details on this, i m joined by our environment correspondent, matt mcgrath. tell us more about what the survey has found. ., ., ~ tell us more about what the survey has found. ., ., ~ ., , has found. you would think that is not necessarily has found. you would think that is not necessarily a has found. you would think that is not necessarily a huge has found. you would think that is not necessarily a huge majority, i has found. you would think that is i not necessarily a huge majority, the percentage saying they want action from the percentage saying they want action from the governments, but to put in context from the governments, but to put in context this from the governments, but to put in context this wa