Elusive ‘negative emissions’ must not distract from immediate action at Marrakesh Ahead of the November 2016 climate convention in Marrakesh (COP22), Fern released ‘Going Negative – how…
2030 renewables policy: Commission must repair bioenergy weaknesses The European Commission is expected to publish proposals for a 2030 renewable energy and sustainable bioenergy policy on 30…
The EU should support binding human rights initiative The EU and its Member States are dragging their feet on the elaboration of a binding UN treaty to stop transnational corporations and other…
Home » Will EU-Vietnam trade deal protect forests and strengthen forest people’s rights? The legality of wooden furniture from Vietnam has come under scrutiny, particularly regarding its impact on…
News in brief November 2016 The EU and other donors should take interest in the two judicial complaints filed by 244 farmers in South West Cameroon against SG Sustainable Oils Cameroon (SGSOC), a…
What are carbon sinks? A carbon sink is anything that absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it releases. European forests are currently a net carbon sink as they take in more carbon…
LULUCF an introduction Have you heard of LULUCF? Do you know what it means? Watch this clear and informative video to understand what Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry is about. this video…
Sweden: Saving nature by destroying it? In Dalarna, Sweden’s reputation for protecting nature and promoting sustainable forestry might appear well justified. Unbroken rows of pine…
People across globe tell European Union: New bioenergy policies must protect climate, crops, forests At a time when EU’s taxpayers are funding bioenergy projects that are worsening global warming…
International Criminal Court’s new focus must ensure EU companies tread lightly In a move that could have profound implications for some EU companies, the International Criminal Court…
