Australia's association with the Copenhagen accord negotiations for emissions targets bottom line is currently at 5% provided a global agreement is made to stabilise levels of green house gases. "Quantified economy-wide emissions targets for 2020 5% up to 15% or 25%" provided greenhouse gases are at "450ppm CO2 or lower" See http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/application/pdf/australiacphaccord_app1.pdf for more details.
Australia is included in the many countries with no clear accounting rules for Land use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) with no stipulation, these agreements are piecemeal setting easily achievable targets will make little difference, leaving the future of our forests totally uncertain.
Action you can take:
Write to Penny Wong and place pressure on the government to stipulate their Land use, Land use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) agreements in the Copenhagen accord.
Simple feedback form link to Penny Wong
http://www.aph.gov.au/SEnate/senators/homepages/contact.asp?id=00AOU
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