The world’s climate events and forest fires continue to underscore the urgency of action to reduce deforestation. But is the EU going down the right path? Ambassadors of 14 countries attacked a proposed EU Regulation, but Fern’s partners in those countries feel it is more nuanced.
22/09/2022
The EU’s proposed Forest Monitoring Law is just one of a raft of measures that could help avert catastrophic forest fires.
Although progress has been made towards delivering a renewable energy plan that will help meet climate ambitions, much uncertainty remains on details before trilogue negotiations.
MEPs have defended the hopes of European consumers who consistently express the desire for the removal of deforestation-laced products from the EU market.
NGOs react to European Parliament votes on issues that will impact forests worldwide