EU must show ambitious action in proposed new law to tackle the bloc’s deforestation footprint
EIA and our partners today called for ambitious action by EU lawmakers to combat deforestation
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Briefing outlines a path for EU action to ensure the wider benefits of forest protection
A new briefing released today details what the European Union can do to ensure healthy forests contribute to local livelihoods, improved governance and to development and climate objectives. The briefing – Healthy Forests = Equitable Livelihoods, Inclusive Development and a Resilient Climate – is endorsed by ourselves, Client Earth, Fern, Forest Peoples Programme and Transparency […]
Poll shows EU citizens overwhelmingly want new laws to halt deforestation
Survey reveals 87 per cent of those polled in 25 EU countries want new laws to ensure the products sold in EU countries do not contribute to global deforestation
All eyes on European Commission as crucial EU decision on deforestation due “in a matter of weeks”
The European Commission is to decide whether the EU will develop an Action Plan on deforestation and degradation – failure to act would mean the EU will be unable to deliver on its international commitments to halt deforestation by 2020, protect climate and biodiversity and to guarantee that human rights are respected
NGOs urge EU to strengthen action against illegal logging
A joint briefing calling on the European Commission to take stronger action against illegal logging through the existing EU Forests Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan and to address EU goals to tackle deforestation with a new Action Plan