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marie milling
Dec 7, 2010, 3:13:28 AM12/7/10
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From: Ben Wikler - Avaaz.org <av...@avaaz.org>
Date: 2010/12/7
Subject: Sweden cheating on climate?
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From: Ben Wikler - Avaaz.org <av...@avaaz.org>
Date: 2010/12/7
Subject: Sweden cheating on climate?
To: "mariem...@gmail.com" <mariem...@gmail.com>
Dear friends around Sweden,
Right now, international climate negotiations in Mexico are heating up. But Sweden is seeking special favours for its forest industry which would undermine the talks. Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren arrives at the summit on Wednesday, so we have just one day to shift his position -- let’s call on him to oppose loopholes for loggers!
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 Swedish citizens to safeguard our forests and climate.Click below to send your urgent message to Minister Carlgren -- 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/sweden_trees_not_tricks/?vl
The special conditions the government is seeking could actually enable Sweden to increase its overall levels of carbon pollution, because destructive forestry could more than cancel out everything else Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Carlgren, urging him to close the loopholes in Cancun. Send your message now, then forward this email:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/sweden_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
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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 Swedish citizens to safeguard our forests and climate.Click below to send your urgent message to Minister Carlgren -- 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/sweden_trees_not_tricks/?vl
The special conditions the government is seeking could actually enable Sweden to increase its overall levels of carbon pollution, because destructive forestry could more than cancel out everything else Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Carlgren, urging him to close the loopholes in Cancun. Send your message now, then forward this email:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/sweden_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.
Avaaz.org is a 6.4-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and operates in 14 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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Magnus Westerstrand
Dec 7, 2010, 3:51:13 AM12/7/10
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Jag har försökt få upp det lite i Svensk media men det är svårt nät man inte riktigt vet vad det är som dom vill införa.
Är det någon som vet mer precist vad det är Sverige lobbar för?
Vänligen
Magnus Westerstrand
Är det någon som vet mer precist vad det är Sverige lobbar för?
Vänligen
Magnus Westerstrand
2010/12/7 marie milling <ecope...@gmail.com>
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