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In polarised times, an EU wide poll shows Europeans are remarkably unified in their desire to protect global forests and avoid products that drive deforestation. Such popular support could act as a springboard for Commission action.
31/05/2019
This week’s European Parliamentary election results threw up the tantalising prospect of greater EU protection for the climate, forests and people.
With more EU citizens voting than at any time in the past 25 years, it also...
Forest loss is a global problem for all due to loss of livelihoods and a changing climate. However, it affects women and children disproportionally.
29/05/2019
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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
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
Will global deforestation finally be on the agenda at the EU elections?
08/05/2019
In the run-up to elections, various initiatives underscore intense public concern regarding the role of EU consumption in causing deforestation.
Manfred Weber promises to ensure that the EU acts on child labour in supply chains
The EU must react swiftly to defend forest governance and uphold the EU Timber Regulation.
International funders must stop providing cover to harmful agri-business parks, and prioritise community rights and forests while there is still time.
