Forests for climate

Problem

Logging and burning of tropical forests creates about 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than that emitted from all the cars, planes, and trains in the world. But countries in South America, Africa and the Pacific do not have enough of their own money to protect these large tracts of tropical forests. The forests keep the climate in balance. More on forests

Opportunity

In 2009, our global leaders must agree to a strong, legally binding and fair climate agreement at the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen this December. This requires a [r]evolution in the way we use and produce energy and an end to deforestation worldwide.   More on climate

Threat

Whatever the final agreement, countries will have to make emissions cuts under a global scheme. Greenpeace doesn't want forests to become a way for "cheaters" to meet their targets. We want them to clean up their energy sector and their industry as part of their commitment.

Solution

The Forests for Climate is a proposal that keeps forests safe and encourages developed countries to really cut CO2 at home. Forests for Climate lets developed countries meet overall targets and provides fair and accountable way to fund global forest protection.