US Government Perspectives on Climate Change and Forests - Side Event at Forest Day 2 in Poznan Poland

US government action on federal climate policy could move forward rapidly under the leadership of a new President and administration. The US Congress has introduced cap-and-trade bills that could have enormous implications for the climate, international policy momentum, the integration and growth of the carbon market and engagement of developing countries. Some bills have included specific language on funds or markets for international forest carbon or REDD, as well as the inclusion of domestic forest carbon in an offset program. This session will convene executive branch government officials central to US climate and forest policy, legislative branch staff of Senators and Representatives who are leaders on climate policy, and invites advisers to the incoming administration, and academic experts to discuss their insights into the US process on climate change and international forest carbon as it moves into high gear in the US.