European Parliament biofuels vote could expose bloc to significant sanctions
MEPs have voted to reject a European Commission regulation that would have removed soy biofuels from the list of renewable…
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Hantavirus outbreak highlights importance of forest restoration, says IUCN
The deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has prompted renewed attention on the connection between ecosystem degradation…
Decision to exclude leather products from EUDR ‘sends a worrying signal’
WWF has welcomed the publication of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) review package, however it added that changes to the…
Coalition calls for urgent action regarding Amazon Soy Moratorium
A coalition of industry groups, retailers, food manufacturers and associated businesses have issued a statement calling for ‘urgent action’ to…
Danone’s decision to clear woodland in Yorkshire flouts forest-positive commitment, say campaigners
Danone brand Harrogate Spring Water‘s decision to remove woodland in North Yorkshire to expand its bottling plant flies in the…
Incoming EUDR already influencing how firms address commodity-driven deforestation
The incoming EU Deforestation Regulation is already influencing how major firms are addressing deforestation in their supply chains, even before…
Trade relationship between Brazil and China could ‘turn the tide’ for deforestation
Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to ‘turn the tide’ when it comes to tackling global deforestation,…
Study identifies the food commodities driving deforestation globally
A new study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has identified the food commodities that are doing…
European forests are growing faster than they are being harvested
Forests across the European Union are growing at a faster rate than they are being harvested, according to the latest…
UK Soy Manifesto calls for urgent dialogue on Amazon Soy Moratorium
The UK Soy Manifesto has called for ‘urgent action and immediate dialogue’ following the news that global soy traders, and…