Forest governance: how Indonesia and Vietnam are responding to illegal logging

Illegal logging and the associated trade is a major cause of deforestation and forest degradation globally. Indonesian and Vietnamese experts from the government, private and civil society sectors speak to Gitika Bhardwaj about the state of the trade in both southeast Asian countries.

Lessons learned from independent forest monitoring in Africa

The nongovernmental organisation Fern and its partners in four African countries have reported how independent forest monitoring has had positive effects on forest governance. In a new brief, they share stories of impact and lessons they have learned.

Briefing note on the implementation of the EU Timber Regulations, June 2017 - July 2017

Briefing note compiled by UNEP-WCMC as a consultant of the European Commission in close cooperation with the Member States Competent Authorities.

Independent forest monitoring evolves, aided by VPAs

FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements are aiding an evolution in the implementation and impacts of independent forest monitoring in West and Central Africa, according to a new brief by the consultancy Palladium International. The report is based on inputs from 19 civil society organisations and individuals, and it covers eight countries in West and Central Africa.

Highlights of EC conference on tackling deforestation and illegal logging

On 21-23 June 2017, the European Commission met with stakeholders from across the world to discuss future work on tackling deforestation and illegal logging. The meeting, in Brussels, attracted more than 250 representatives from timber producer and consumer countries, private sector and civil society, indigenous and local communities, European Union Member States, and international organisations.

Contribuciones al plan de trabajo para la implementación del Plan de Acción FLEGT

La Comisión Europea invita a las partes interesadas a comentar su borrador de documento de trabajo: Hacia un Plan de Trabajo 2017-20 para la implementación del Plan de Acción para la Aplicación de las leyes, gobernanza y comercio forestales (FLEGT).

Contributions au plan de travail pour la mise en œuvre du Plan d’action FLEGT

La Commission européenne invite les parties prenantes à faire des commentaires sur son document provisoire de travail : Vers un plan de travail 2017-20 pour la mise en œuvre du Plan d'action sur l’Application des réglementations forestières, gouvernance et échanges commerciaux (FLEGT).

Contributions to the draft work plan for the implementation of the EU FLEGT Action Plan

The European Commission invites stakeholders to give feedback about its draft working paper: Towards a work plan 2017-2020 for the implementation of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan.

What can the EU do to curb corruption in the forest sector?

Corruption. It has blighted countries in every continent for generations, and is identified as a main reason why illegal logging continues at a seemingly unstoppable rate.

Commentary note on future opportunities in line with the fight against illegal logging and deforestation

What is the future of FLEGT? Are we facing "FLEGT-xit" or are we moving towards a 2.0 version? What could be the risks? And the opportunities?