MEP hopefuls are urged to take a pledge of protection on International Day of Forests
Today (21 March) is the UN’s International Day of Forests and our campaigners are in Brussels for the launch of a joint Forest Pledge.
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Today (21 March) is the UN’s International Day of Forests and our campaigners are in Brussels for the launch of a joint Forest Pledge.
Our new report State of Corruption has been used to challenge the German Navy over its use of illegitimate Myanmar teak in the controversial refit of a prestigious training vessel.
Our Forests team has submitted recommendations to the European Commission’s public consultation on its proposals to combat deforestation and forest degradation, urging strong regulatory action reflecting the gravity of the threat to forests and climate worldwide..
The multi-million dollar international trade in Burmese teak is riddled with crime and high-level corruption in Myanmar, driving conflict and human rights abuses..
The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) will release a major new forests crime report at a press conference in Thailand on 20 February 2019.
On 18 December 2018, the EU released its anticipated roadmap, the first step in the process towards EU action to combat deforestation and forest degradation..