WWF statement on Combatting Global Deforestation Act introduction

Today, US Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md) and US Congressman Steny Hoyer (Md.-05) introduced the Combatting Global Deforestation Act in both the Senate and House of Representatives to help address global deforestation. In response, WWF issued the following statement from Kerry Cesareo, Senior Vice President, Forests:

“The introduction of the Combatting Global Deforestation Act couldn’t be more timely. Right now, leaders from all sectors of society are gathered in New York City to discuss how to confront the climate crisis, and healthy forests must be part of the solution. There is no pathway to averting catastrophic climate change that doesn’t require halting deforestation, particularly in the Amazon.

We commend Senator Cardin and Representative Hoyer for leading this effort to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and look forward to working with Congress to advance and strengthen US efforts to secure a future where people and nature can thrive.”