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UNEP-WCMC reports on EUTR implementation
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
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. -
Liberia and EU review VPA progress and challenges
The Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) overseeing the EU-Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade has met this week in Monrovia to review progress and challenges in implementing the agreement. -
CAR, EU report on VPA progress in 2017
The Central African Republic (CAR) and the European Union (EU) have released a joint report on progress in implementing their Voluntary Partnership Agreement in 2017. -
Reminder: Consultation on EU action on deforestation
The European Commission’s public consultation on EU action against deforestation closes on 25 February 2019. -
UNEP-WCMC reports on EUTR implementation
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 November to December 2018. -
Cameroon and the EU release 2017 annual report on VPA progress
Cameroon and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement in 2017. -
EC launches consultation on EU action on deforestation
The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation to help develop an integrated EU approach to combatting deforestation, protecting forests and promoting sustainable supply chains. -
How timber trade deal talks with EU improved governance in Guyana
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. -
Congo, EU guide their 2019 work on forest governance
The Republic of the Congo and the European Union (EU) have taken stock of the implementation of their Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) aimed at promoting good forest governance. Both parties have also agreed on their work for 2019. The VPA is part of the EU initiative on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT).