Responding to today’s statement by the Prime Minister on plans for an international deal on climate change, Ruth Davis, the RSPB’s Head of Climate Change Policy, said:
“Today’s statement on climate finance has at last broken the conspiracy of silence surrounding the issue in the EU. Although a £100 billion is far short of the ambition required, Gordon Brown has given us fresh hope our leaders will find the courage to act.
“Money to support emissions cuts in the developing world and to help people there adapt to climate change is also crucial in getting an international deal.
“We welcome the Prime Minister’s recognition of the critical role played by tropical forests and look forward to action on the promise to explore forest bonds as a way to fund forest protection.
“It’s also good to hear the UK are considering a range of new ways to raise money internationally, including through shipping and aviation.”