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Wisconsin’s Link to REDD

Wisconsin’s Link to REDD. GCF Aceh May 2010. Wisconsin. Why does Wisconsin support Cap & Trade?. Wisconsin’s Economy. Forestry and agriculture are important economic contributors Forest Products: $22.1 billion (US) Agriculture: $22.3 billion (US)

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Wisconsin’s Link to REDD

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  1. Wisconsin’s Link to REDD GCF Aceh May 2010

  2. Wisconsin • Why does Wisconsin support Cap & Trade?

  3. Wisconsin’s Economy • Forestry and agriculture are important economic contributors • Forest Products: $22.1 billion (US) • Agriculture: $22.3 billion (US) • Wisconsin ranks 1st nationally in percentage of jobs in manufacturing • Coal is the leading source of energy

  4. Midwest Region • Includes >20 % of US population • Produces 20% of U.S. GDP • 16% of region’s GDP from manufacturing (12% is national avg.)

  5. Wisconsin as Leader • University of Wisconsin is a leading research institution internationally • Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Insititute • Leader in clean and renewable energy (we have no fossil fuels) • Leading in research regarding adapting to changing climate (WICCI: Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts)

  6. Governor Doyle: Leader in Climate Policy • Governor Doyle has been leading and advocating for climate change mitigation • In State: Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) • Regionally: Midwest Governors Association GHG Reduction Accord • Nationally: Vocal advocate for strong Congressional action on climate legislation

  7. Wisconsin Mitigation • Forest biomass as a fossil fuel substitute • Building energy facility adjacent to existing pulp mill (Domtar/WE Energies) • Conversion of power plants to 100% biomass (Xcel Energy) • Creation of bio-refinery with production of transportation and heating fuels (Flambeau River Papers)

  8. Forest Conservation • National leader in forest conservation for over 100 years • Wisconsin provide favorable taxation to land committed to sustainable management long-term • Wisconsin advocates increasing sustainable forest management • Increased use of forest certification • Wisconsin’s state, county and private tax lands are all certified. • Evaluating mechanisms to increase certification of other private lands.

  9. Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) • Governor Doyle convened task force on climate change • Resulted in proposed legislation to address several issues: • Enhanced renewable portfolio standards • Enhanced energy efficiency and conservation • GHG emission reduction goals • NOT a cap and trade bill

  10. Forest Offsets • Wisconsin advocates participation via a Federal System • Lacking action at federal level, will advocate a regional approach (e.g., MGA) • Forest Conservation Value • Wisconsin is an advocate of international forest offsets (REDD) • Emissions Reduction value • Wisconsin believes forests should also be used to offset some use of fossil fuels

  11. Thank you.Terima kasih.

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