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  • UNEP-WCMC issues brief on EUTR implementation

    by UNEP - WCMC, 04 October 2018
    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).
  • Fern says EU-Japan free trade deal poses threats to FLEGT

    by Perrine Fournier / FERN, 21 September 2018
    Nongovernmental organisation Fern says the EU’s new free trade deal with Japan threatens global efforts to tackle illegal logging, including its own action plan. The deal, which was agreed in July 2018 and is in the processing of being ratified, is the world’s largest bilateral trade agreement.
  • Indonesia improving FLEGT licensing procedures

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 18 September 2018
    Indonesia has taken several measures in recent months to improve procedures relating to FLEGT licences — the export licences that attest to the legality of EU-bound timber and timber products.
  • FLEGT Independent Market Monitor launches Data Dashboard

    by FLEGT IMM, 10 August 2018
    The FLEGT Independent Market Monitor (IMM) has launched a dashboard that provides access to statistical data on imports into the European Union (EU) of timber, paper and pulp from the 15 countries either supplying FLEGT-licensed timber or that are implementing or negotiating a FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the EU in May 2018.
  • FLEGT Independent Market Monitor publishes third quarterly newsletter

    by FLEGT IMM, 09 August 2018
    The FLEGT Independent Market Monitor (IMM) has published the third edition of its quarterly newsletter, featuring updates on the IMM project, market and policy news.
  • A Major Liability: Illegal logging in Papua New Guinea threatens China's timber sector and global reputation

    by Global Witness, 08 August 2018
    A new report reveals that many forest operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) violate the law, despite holding Government permits. PNG is China’s single largest supplier. By buying timber from PNG and exporting to markets that ban illegal timber imports, such as the European Union or the United States, China therefore risks damaging its reputation and major trade relationships.
  • EU and Thailand hold 2nd negotiation on legal timber trade agreement

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 02 August 2018
    Thailand and the European Union (EU) have held their second round of negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT).
  • With new government in place, Liberia meets EU to review VPA implementation

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 16 July 2018
    The Joint Implementation Committee overseeing the EU-Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on forest law enforcement, governance and trade has met for the first time since Liberia’s new government — including new Forestry Development Authority (FDA) Managing Director C. Mike Doryen — took office earlier this year.
  • Honduras and EU agree deal to promote legal timber trade

    by EU FLEGT Facility, 03 July 2018
    The EU and Honduras have concluded negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT). The agreement will help improve forest governance, address illegal logging and promote trade in verified legal timber products. The VPA is the first between the EU and any country in the Americas.
  • UNEP-WCMC reports on EUTR implementation

    by UNEP - WCMC, 29 June 2018
    The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest quarterly briefing note on the implementation of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR).
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