EIA statement on political situation in Myanmar and related timber trade issues
Our position is absolutely clear – EIA will not support any trade in timber and wood products originating from Myanmar
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Our position is absolutely clear – EIA will not support any trade in timber and wood products originating from Myanmar
Our position is absolutely clear – EIA will not support any trade in timber and wood products originating from Myanmar
Here are just a few highlights from 2020 to show just how much meaningful change a small organisation such as EIA can achieve
The European Union has unveiled a plan to close its domestic ivory market – but while the move to further restrict trade in ivory is both welcome and long overdue, it falls far short of what is needed
New timber import regulations came into effect today (30 October) in Vietnam – which is currently implementing an agreement with the European Union to keep illicit timber out of its huge wood furniture industry
Vietnam’s timber processing industry is one of the largest in the world, with exports of $11.5 billion in 2019. It relies significantly on imported timber, especially to produce furniture for international markets