Global Deforestation Deal Hits New Low as Targets Are Dropped
source: http://solveclimate.com/blog/20091212/deforestation-deal-copenhagen-s-supposed-savior-hits-n...
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UN climate talks on ending deforestation hit a new low on Saturday after a leaked document revealed that immediate targets to halt forest loss had been cut out of a draft agreement.
Poorer forested countries had been willing to accept deforestation targets, but only with financial assistance. They wanted rich countries to commit to providing billions of dollars for the effort before they agreed to bind themselves to any goals.
Currently, there are no dollar commitments on the table. ...
http://solveclimate.com/blog/20091212/deforestation-deal-copenhagen-s-supposed-s...
Poorer forested countries had been willing to accept deforestation targets, but only with financial assistance. They wanted rich countries to commit to providing billions of dollars for the effort before they agreed to bind themselves to any goals.
Currently, there are no dollar commitments on the table. ...
http://solveclimate.com/blog/20091212/deforestation-deal-copenhagen-s-supposed-s...
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