EU Commission's proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Scheme from 2013

In response to Defra's Consultation on the review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) from 2013 we argue that forestry has an important contribution to make in reducing climate change and should be included as a sector within the ETS.  The CLA also believes that greenhouse gas emissions and carbon removals, particularly carbon sequestered from post 1990 forests, should be able to be traded within the ETS

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Emeritus Professor Allan Buckwell – Policy Director

Has overall responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of all policy affecting land use. Ensures that the CLA promotes policies that are distinctive and benefit members. Is responsible for strategic thinking on major land use issues and promoting CLA profile across relevant UK and EU institutions. He chairs the European Landowners Organisation (ELO) Policy Group and co-ordinates CLA relations with ELO.

Phone: 020 7235 0511
FAX: 020 7235 4696
Email allan.buckwell@cla.org.uk