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  • UNEP-WCMC reports on EUTR implementation

    by UNEP - WCMC, 27 September 2019
    The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest briefing note on the implementation of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), which covers the period July to August 2019.
  • UNEP-WCMC reports on EUTR implementation

    by UNEP - WCMC, 08 August 2019
    The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest briefing note on the implementation of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), which covers the period May to June 2019.
  • Briefing note provides new insights on small and micro-sized entities in the Mekong forestry sector

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 27 June 2019
    Little is known about the small and micro-sized entities (SmEs) engaged in the forestry sector in the Mekong region, their characteristics, the number and gender of people involved in the businesses, their supply chains and levels of compliance with regulations. A new briefing published by the EU FLEGT Facility provides analysis, insights and recommendations to improve the position of SmEs in the Mekong forestry sector.
  • The EU and Laos conclude the third formal negotiation towards an agreement on combating illegal logging and promoting trade in legal timber products

    by FLEGT.org Info, 25 June 2019
    The European Union (EU) and Laos held their third round of face-to-face negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT). The talks took place in Brussels, Belgium from 17-21 June 2019. The Agreement aims to establish a system to verify the legality of timber products harvested and exported by Laos. This helps to promote trade in legal timber products, improves forest governance and contributes to combatting illegal logging.
  • Responsible trade in tropical timber: exporting and importing countries explain the actions they are taking

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 21 June 2019
    Representatives from tropical timber exporting and importing countries discussed responsible trade in timber at a session during the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in Incheon, Korea on 19 June 2019.
  • UNEP-WCMC reports on EUTR implementation

    by UNEP - WCMC, 03 June 2019
    The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest briefing note on the implementation of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), which covers the period March to April 2019.
  • EU and Vietnam ratify agreement on illegal logging and trade in legal timber

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 13 May 2019
    The EU and Vietnam have ratified a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade, to address illegal logging and promote trade in legal timber products. The Agreement will take effect on 1 June 2019.
  • New resource for timber buyers on benefits of FLEGT-licensed products now available in French, Italian and Spanish

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 10 April 2019
    Timber buyers can now visit a new webpage in English, French, Italian or Spanish to learn about the business benefits of trading in FLEGT-licensed timber and the social, environmental and economic benefits that such trade brings to producer countries.
  • To legality and beyond — new resource for timber buyers on benefits of FLEGT-licensed products

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 22 January 2019
    Timber buyers can now visit a new resource to learn about the business benefits of trading in FLEGT-licensed timber and the social, environmental and economic benefits that such trade brings to producer countries.
  • How timber trade deal talks with EU improved governance in Guyana

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 14 January 2019
    The process of negotiating a timber-trade deal with the EU has improved forest governance in Guyana, and more gains are expected as implementation gets underway.
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