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
Indonesia’s legal system is failing to act against timber criminals, seriously undermining the country’s top-level efforts to tackle illegal logging and deforestation
Indonesia’s legal system is failing to act against timber criminals, seriously undermining the country’s top-level efforts to tackle illegal logging and deforestation
Indonesia’s long-running problem with illegal logging has had devastating impacts. Illegal loggers and traders have particularly focused on high value timber species such as merbau. In recent years, however, the Indonesian Government, with support from civil society, has made significant efforts to combat this destructive crime.