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The article reports on the deforestation issues which will be discussed at the global carbon emission control forum. According to the report, European companies seek to offset their greenhouse-gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol for it is generating billions of dollars into clean-energy projects in the developing world. However, the policy does not include funds to prevent deforestation, which is responsible for some 20% of global carbon emissions. Environmental experts ensures that deforestation will be part of the meeting's agenda as the international negotiators of United Nations will be gathered for climate change in Bali, Indonesia.

Comments on the desired framework for the successor to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. Reaction of the Protocol's supporters to the pronouncement of British Prime Minister Tony Blair stressing the role of technology development in cutting emissions; Recommendation for developing countries like China and India to take action under the Protocol; Challenges with the existing carbon-trading system.