"A pledge to end deforestation by 2030 is the first headline agreement from COP26. But environmentalists say the world's forests will not be saved by a political declaration alone."
"More than 100 countries have pledged to end deforestation by 2030 to combat global heating at the UN climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. But environmentalists, skeptical of the commitment, say more needs to be done to end the so-called "chainsaw massacre" of the world's forests.
The deal commits 105 signatory states to work to together to halt and reverse forest loss, while "delivering sustainable development and promoting an inclusive rural transformation."
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) — which advocates for improved forest management — told DW that it was pleased to see the number of countries involved, covering 85% of the planet's forests. Crucially, the deal includes Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Indonesia — home to most of the world's wildlife-rich tropical forests as well as to most of its deforestation."
Alistair Walsh and Irene Banos Ruiz report for DW November 2, 2021.
SEE ALSO:
"There Is No Reason To Trust Brazil’s Climate, Deforestation Pledges" (HuffPost)
"Biden Climate Plan to Save Forests Pivots on Swamps, Wetland" (Bloomberg Environment)
"Nations With 85% Of Earth's Forests Pledge To Reverse Deforestation" (NPR)
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