# WWF Forestry Protection: A Call to Action

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/12/wwf-forestry-protection-a-call-to-action/
- Published: 2012-12-05T15:43:00-05:00
- Author: greenguruguides

## WWF Criticizes Collapse of Forest Protection Talks in Doha

Doha, Qatar – Negotiations over protecting the world’s forests fell apart at the
United Nations [climate talks in Doha](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/12/doha-cop-18-wwf-says-time-for-real-outcomes-on-emissions/),
sparking strong criticism from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The breakdown undermines
global efforts to fight deforestation and combat climate change.

### Missed Opportunity for Action

WWF says negotiators failed to agree on clear rules for financing forest conservation
in developing countries. Instead of making progress, talks stalled over disputes
about commitments and funding mechanisms.

Forest protection is critical to slowing climate change. Trees store vast amounts
of carbon. Cutting them down releases CO₂ into the atmosphere. Protecting forests
is seen as one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions.

### WWF Calls for Renewed Commitment

WWF leaders warned that without strong forest finance agreements, the world will
struggle to meet climate targets. They called on governments to recommit to clear,
fair funding to help tropical nations reduce deforestation.

“We can’t solve the climate crisis if we keep [destroying](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/01/forest-certification-understanding-key-programs/)
forests,” said Will Ashley-Cantello of WWF. “Countries need to step up with real
commitments.”

WWF also stressed that wealthy countries have a responsibility to help fund forest
protection in developing nations. Many tropical countries face economic pressures
that drive deforestation, including logging, agriculture, and mining. Without fair
financing, these nations struggle to prioritize conservation over short-term economic
gains.

Moreover, WWF called for transparent, reliable funding mechanisms to ensure money
reaches local communities and Indigenous peoples who best know how to protect forests.
By supporting sustainable livelihoods, the international community can help break
the cycle of poverty and deforestation.

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WWF warns that the breakdown of forest protection talks in Doha threatens efforts
to fight deforestation and climate change

### Doha Negotiations

The organization also warned that the failure of negotiations in Doha risks eroding
trust between developed and developing countries. Forest protection was supposed
to be a cornerstone of global climate cooperation, demonstrating that nations could
work together to achieve shared goals. Instead, the collapse in talks leaves a gap
that will be harder to fill in future summits.

WWF Forestry Protection campaign said governments must return to the table with 
real commitments, clear rules, and the political will to compromise. Only then can
they deliver the climate solutions the world urgently needs—and protect the planet’s
remaining forests for generations to come.

### Global Impact of Forest Loss

Deforestation threatens [biodiversity](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/04/exploring-the-ecuadorian-rainforest-a-biodiversity-paradise/),
water security, and local communities. It also undermines the rights of Indigenous
peoples who depend on forests for their livelihoods.

The collapse of talks in Doha signals how tough it is to balance development needs
with environmental protection. WWF says it will keep pushing for progress in future
negotiations.

### Related Reading:

 * [WWF: Forests and Climate](https://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/forests)
 * [UNFCCC: REDD+ and Forest Mitigation](https://unfccc.int/topics/land-use/workstreams/redd)

#### ⏎   For the entire story from WWF

[WWF – NATIONS: Forestry protection talks break down in Doha](http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?206975/NATIONS-Forestry-protection-talks-break-down-in-Doha)

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