Deforestation U-turn takes EU down a risky road | Reuters
WEB23 hours ago · The EUDR, which blocks foreign exporters from accessing the EU single market if their products benefit from deforestation, is a logical piece of legislation.
Countries, businesses and trade officials urge EU to rethink ...
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EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 …
WEB1 day ago · Brussels argues that the EUDR is necessary to end the bloc's contribution to deforestation, the second leading cause of climate change after the burning of fossil fuels.
EU resists calls to delay deforestation law, letter shows
WEBBRUSSELS, July 5 (Reuters) - The European Union has resisted calls from some industries and countries to delay its flagship policy to fight deforestation, a letter seen by Reuters on Friday...
Parliament adopts new law to fight global deforestation | News ...
WEBApr 19, 2023 · To fight climate change and biodiversity loss, the new law obliges companies to ensure products sold in the EU have not led to deforestation and forest degradation.
Regulation on Deforestation-free Products - Environment
WEBJun 29, 2023 · By promoting the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reducing the EU’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation, the new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products is expected to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.
Green Deal: New law to fight global deforestation and forest ...
WEBJun 29, 2023 · With the landmark law on deforestation, the EU is taking its share of responsibility for global deforestation and forest degradation. This law responds to the internationally shared objective to end deforestation …
Deforestation-free supply chains: Information System pilot testing ...
WEBDec 18, 2023 · These new rules are laid down in the Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) and will apply at the end of 2024. The Commission began developing the Information System when the text of the Regulation was agreed by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2022.
EUDR: Europe Deforestation Law Sparks Race to Map World’s …
WEBJun 1, 2024 · A new law aimed at tackling deforestation risks hobbling exports of key commodities to Europe, raising consumer prices and threatening the livelihoods of farmers from Indonesia to Honduras.
Council adopts new rules to cut deforestation worldwide
WEBMay 16, 2023 · Council adopts new rules to cut deforestation worldwide. Today, the Council gave the final go-ahead to a regulation that aims to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products that are placed on or exported from the EU market.