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EU states add option to revise 2040 climate goal if forest sinks fall short

Published 13:52 on November 3, 2025 / Last updated at 15:25 on November 3, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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EU member states have added a clause to revise the 2040 climate target if forests and other natural sinks absorb less CO2, according to the latest compromise text prepared ahead of decisive talks on Tuesday.
EU member states have added a clause to revise the 2040 climate target if forests and other natural sinks absorb less CO2, according to the latest compromise text prepared ahead of decisive talks on Tuesday.


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