An Italian superyacht firm is seeking new investment by going public – despite being accused by EIA of breaching EU law over the importation of teak from Myanmar
The Ferretti Group, an Italian superyacht builder which boasts of using “the best quality standard of Burmese teak for teak decking”, is seeking new investment to bolster its business by going public, despite being accused of breaching EU law on the importation of what’s called ‘the king of woods’
Satellite images acquired by EIA reveal that the clearing of tropical forests for palm oil has resumed in Indonesia’s West Papua after years of inactivity
The next time you see a superyacht know this – it is more than likely decked out with Myanmar teak. EIA and the people in Myanmar call it ‘blood timber’ and for good reason
The illegal wildlife trade corridor between Nigeria and Vietnam was recognised in the Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS) report to CoP18 and the 2020 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Wildlife Crime Report, which identified Nigeria and Vietnam as the largest export hub and import hub of ivory and pangolin scales respectively. This briefing highlights the parallel responsibilities and shortcomings of Nigeria and Vietnam which, as exporter and importer countries, share responsibilities to implement their commitments under CITES effectively and cohesively.