At the COP 27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Austria's timber industry is focusing on the sector's contribution to climate protection. In order to effectively counter climate change, CO 2 emissions must be reduced and CO 2 removed from the atmosphere. “Sustainable forest management and the use of wood make an important contribution to solving the climate issue. In order to counter climate change effectively and strengthen the economy at the same time, we expect politicians to make a clear commitment to sustainable forest management and the increased use of wood in durable products ...