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Climate change has been described as the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today. It is a challenge that requires Government, businesses and individuals to change behaviour.
The Stern report has made the economic case for immediate action and stressed the importance of moving towards a ‘low carbon economy'. The report recognises that action will have an impact - perhaps a loss of 1% of global GDP. However, if we delay it could be in the range of 5-20% of global GDP.
Our forest industries provide a unique opportunity to help tackle climate change and deliver continued economic growth.
A newly-published independent report highlights key opportunities and challenges for the UK's forest industries arising from climate change and the legislative measures aimed at combatting it.
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