Publications & Insight

Forest governance, News

The EU-Mercosur trade deal will harm Brazil’s Indigenous communities

Far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is gone but agribusiness and congress are still a threat to Brazil’s Indigenous communities.

19/07/2023

NGO Statements

EU: Don't let big polluters off the hook. Say no to carbon offsets!

The climate crisis is more urgent than ever. Yet the EU debate on rules for carbon removals is focused on carbon offsetting which will further fuel climate chaos. This false solution allows polluters to avoid emissions reductions and distracts us from the urgent need for real, deep cuts. Tell the EU we need real solutions now.

14/07/2023

Forest Watch, Press Releases

Nature Restoration Law salvaged, but a bittersweet outcome for forests

Members of the European Parliament narrowly voted in favour of the Nature Restoration Law, which aims to restore Europe’s ecosystems, including protected and managed forests. This came after several Committees initially voted to...

12/07/2023

Forest Watch

Given the damaging drive for critical raw materials, how green can the energy ‘transition’ be?

Sustainability and human rights are being sidelined in nations’ drive to secure the trade in critical raw materials

12/07/2023

Forest Watch

Belgium's largest biomass plant closes… for good

In a trend that will greatly benefit forests if it catches on, the energy company Engie appears to be turning away from burning solid biomass.

12/07/2023

Forest Watch

Forest Watch 287 - July 2023

Nature Restoration salvaged, Finland's carbon commitments at risk and Belgian biomass plant to close...

12/07/2023

Forest Watch

The years-long fight to save Poland’s Białowieża forest: an activist offers insights

In the ongoing battle to protect Poland’s natural treasures, EU legislation proved crucial

12/07/2023

NGO position paper on Critical Raw Materials Act

Decarbonising and digitising the European Union (EU) economy will require a huge amount of raw materials. The EU is therefore working on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), as part of their strategy for ensuring access.  

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10/07/2023

FAQs

What is the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive?

The PPWD, now being replaced by the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), outlines measures to prevent the production of packaging waste. These measures promote  reuse of packaging and, where preventing packaging waste...

10/07/2023

Forest Watch

Finland’s climate-target shortfall is likely to torpedo the EU27 commitments on emissions reductions from land and forests

Finland’s response to the news that they will miss their targets for Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) emissions reductions amounts to little more than a shrug, but nonchalance cannot be tolerated where the climate is concerned.

07/07/2023