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European forest carbon sink estimated to miss 2030 climate target by more than quarter

Published 04:52 on June 12, 2026 / Last updated at 04:52 on June 12, 2026 / EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Europe’s forests are on course to miss a carbon sink target consistent with the EU’s 2030 climate goals by more than a quarter, as rising natural disturbances and continued harvesting erode their capacity to absorb emissions, according to a study published this week.
Europe’s forests are on course to miss a carbon sink target consistent with the EU’s 2030 climate goals by more than a quarter, as rising natural disturbances and continued harvesting erode their capacity to absorb emissions, according to a study published this week.


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