Dear friends around Austria,
Forests are a key line of defence against climate change, because trees absorb global warming pollution. Limiting the destruction of forests is a keystone of any climate treaty. But logging companies are seeking to duck their climate obligations, lobbying the Environment Ministry for a massive exemption from accounting for the environmental costs of commercial tree-cutting.
It's not too late to stop this sham. Let's send a resounding message from Austrian citizens to safeguard our forests and climate.Click below to send your urgent message to Minister Berlakovich -- it will be sent to him directly before he leaves, and then delivered at the talks in Cancun before they end on Friday:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/austria_trees_not_tricks/?vl
The special conditions the government is seeking could actually enable Austria to increase its overall levels of carbon pollution from forests without penalty, meaning destructive forestry could substantially undermine everything else Austria does to reduce emissions. It's one enormous accounting trick.
Meanwhile, international climate talks are hanging by a thread after the failure of world leaders to deliver a deal in Copenhagen last year. By pushing for these special rules, forest-rich nations like Austria aren't just shirking their commitments and cutting huge holes in any treaty -- they're putting the whole talks at risk, just when progress is most needed.
If we can switch our government's forest policy from a chainsaw to a champion, other countries could shift too, injecting new hope into the climate negotiations that will shape the world we all live on. Before the talks end on Friday, let's send a flood of messages to Minister Berlakovich, urging him to close the loopholes in Cancun. Send your message now, then forward this email:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/austria_trees_not_tricks/?vl
Forests are the lungs of our planet, sustaining people, animals and plants worldwide. They're also a potential life-saver in the fight against climate change. It's time they were accorded the same respect by governments that they have always received from the world's people.
With hope,
Ben, Iain, Alex, Graziela, Ben M, Mia, David and the rest of the Avaaz team.
More information on forests at the global climate negotiations:
Reuters: "Logging loophole under attack in Cancun" -- http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS368348002620101201?pageNumber=1
Business Green: "Forestry loophole could sink global emissions deal" -- http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/1899273/forestry-loophole-sink-global-emissions-deal
Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here.
Forests are a key line of defence against climate change, because trees absorb global warming pollution. Limiting the destruction of forests is a keystone of any climate treaty. But logging companies are seeking to duck their climate obligations, lobbying the Environment Ministry for a massive exemption from accounting for the environmental costs of commercial tree-cutting.
It's not too late to stop this sham. Let's send a resounding message from Austrian citizens to safeguard our forests and climate.Click below to send your urgent message to Minister Berlakovich -- it will be sent to him directly before he leaves, and then delivered at the talks in Cancun before they end on Friday:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/austria_trees_not_tricks/?vl
The special conditions the government is seeking could actually enable Austria to increase its overall levels of carbon pollution from forests without penalty, meaning destructive forestry could substantially undermine everything else Austria does to reduce emissions. It's one enormous accounting trick.
Meanwhile, international climate talks are hanging by a thread after the failure of world leaders to deliver a deal in Copenhagen last year. By pushing for these special rules, forest-rich nations like Austria aren't just shirking their commitments and cutting huge holes in any treaty -- they're putting the whole talks at risk, just when progress is most needed.
If we can switch our government's forest policy from a chainsaw to a champion, other countries could shift too, injecting new hope into the climate negotiations that will shape the world we all live on. Before the talks end on Friday, let's send a flood of messages to Minister Berlakovich, urging him to close the loopholes in Cancun. Send your message now, then forward this email:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/austria_trees_not_tricks/?vl
Forests are the lungs of our planet, sustaining people, animals and plants worldwide. They're also a potential life-saver in the fight against climate change. It's time they were accorded the same respect by governments that they have always received from the world's people.
With hope,
Ben, Iain, Alex, Graziela, Ben M, Mia, David and the rest of the Avaaz team.
More information on forests at the global climate negotiations:
Reuters: "Logging loophole under attack in Cancun" -- http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS368348002620101201?pageNumber=1
Business Green: "Forestry loophole could sink global emissions deal" -- http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/1899273/forestry-loophole-sink-global-emissions-deal
Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here.
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