Publications & Insight

Forest governance, Press Releases

Press release: 87 per cent of Europeans support new laws to combat global deforestation, new poll shows

Brussels / 21 May 2019 – An overwhelming majority of Europeans want new laws to ensure that the food they eat and the products they buy don’t drive global deforestation, according to a YouGov poll released today.

21/05/2019

Forest governance, Blogs

Beyond Sibiu. Here's why EU leaders must think about forests.

As various heads of government gather today in Sibiu, Romania for the final EU summit before this month’s European elections, there’s one piece of news that they - and all of us - should contemplate. Humans are driving one million...

09/05/2019

Forest Watch

Forest Watch 245 - May 2019

Will global deforestation finally be on the agenda at the EU elections?

08/05/2019

News

Global deforestation becoming one of the top issues in the European elections

In the run-up to elections, various initiatives underscore intense public concern regarding the role of EU consumption in causing deforestation.

08/05/2019

News

Commission presidency candidate says he would tackle human rights abuses in EU imports

Manfred Weber promises to ensure that the EU acts on child labour in supply chains

08/05/2019

Forest governance, News

Huge illegal forest trade deal in Democratic Republic of Congo: urgent EU action is required

The EU must react swiftly to defend forest governance and uphold the EU Timber Regulation.

08/05/2019

Forest governance, News

Funders must rethink the false agro-industrial park solution

International funders must stop providing cover to harmful agri-business parks, and prioritise community rights and forests while there is still time.

08/05/2019

News

Forest offsets: California on the brink of a serious mistake

Six MEPs familiar with carbon markets urge California to reject forestry offset standard. 

08/05/2019

Events

Responsible Investment for Sustainable, Deforestation-free Agricultural Supply chains - Which EU policies do we need?

Together with Aidenvironment & Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Fern organised on May 6 an event on 

“Responsible Investment into Sustainable, Deforestation-free Supply chains – Which EU policies do we need?”

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06/05/2019

Blogs

Using trees for cover

We mustn’t be fooled by fossil fuel giants’ latest offset plans.

Momentum for action on the climate emergency has appeared unstoppable in recent weeks.

Extinction Rebellion activists brought key parts of London to a standstill. ...

30/04/2019