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Community spirit
Widespread engagement is vital for the credibility of FLEGT licensing, says Indonesian EIA consultant Mardi Minangsari -
The VPA voyage is validated
The launch of Indonesian FLEGT licensing may not be a ‘magic bullet’ against illegal timber, but deserves recognition as a key step in the right direction, say participants in the initiative. Mike Jeffree reports -
President hails ‘advert for wood’
FLEGT-licensed timber has the potential to improve the timber trade’s image and reinforce efforts to boost wood consumption, according to ETTF President Andreas von Möller. -
Indonesia gears up to deliver on FLEGT licensing promise
Indonesia issues a V-Legal legality assurance export licence document every minute, according to a live tally on the website of its SILK timber legality information system – www.silk.dephut.go.id -
ETTF welcomes due-diligence exempt licensing
The ETTF has enthusiastically greeted the news that FLEGT-licensed timber and wood products are set to become available from Indonesia. Secretary General André de Boer sees FLEGT licensing delivering commercial and logistical benefits to the timber sector, as well as a tool for tackling illegal wood. And he urges the wider trade to get behind it. -
Indonesia and EU announce FLEGT licensing launch
Indonesia and the European Union has agreed that from 15 November Indonesia can start FLEGT licensing of verified legal timber products it exports to the EU. -
FLEGT.org launches new social features
The EU FLEGT Facility launched today the social features of FLEGT.org. The social features allow members to network directly with other FLEGT.org users and share their comments, events and resources with the FLEGT community. -
EU opens doors to Indonesia's licensing scheme for exports of verified legal timber
The European Commission has amended the EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Regulation (FLEGT) to recognise Indonesia’s licensing scheme for exports of verified legal timber to the EU. -
BREXIT and the possible implications on FLEGT; the EUTR, VPA negotiations and FLEGT licensing
TFT's Sarah Hickman discusses how the UK's exit from the EU could affect the EUTR, VPA negotiations and FLEGT licensing. -
Chatham House’s 26th Illegal Logging and Stakeholder Update Meeting report released
The summary report of Chatham House’s 26th Illegal Logging and Stakeholder Update Meeting is now available to download in French, Spanish, and Mandarin.