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La Unión Europea y Honduras acuerdan combatir la tala ilegal y promover el comercio de madera legal
Read in English La Unión Europea y Honduras acuerdan combatir la tala ilegal y promover el comercio de madera legal Honduras y la Unión Europea (UE) firman un acuerdo sobre la aplicación...
EU and Honduras agree deal to combat illegal logging, promote trade in legal timber
Leer en español EU and Honduras agree deal to combat illegal logging, promote trade in legal timber Honduras and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement on forest law...
Ghana and EU finalise assessment of Ghana Timber Legality Assurance System
Ghana and EU finalise assessment of Ghana Timber Legality Assurance System Ghana and the European Union (EU) have finalised an independent assessment of the legality assurance system described...
Cameroon achieves a new milestone in promoting legal wood
Cameroon achieves a new milestone in promoting legal wood Cameroon has become one of the first African countries to require the use of legal wood and timber in all its public procurement...
The Republic of the Congo and the EU release 2019 annual report on VPA progress
The Republic of the Congo and the EU release 2019 annual report on VPA progress The Republic of the Congo and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the...
COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on Myanmar’s wood-based micro and small businesses
COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on Myanmar’s wood-based micro and small businesses The COVID-19 pandemic is exacting a devastating toll on wood-based micro, small and medium enterprises...
Supporting forest- and timber-based MSMEs in the Mekong region to operate legally and sustainably
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are a vehicle for development and generate almost half of jobs in the formal forest sector globally. They are key to local economies, generating...
EFI seeks a Land-Use Governance Expert
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is seeking Land-Use Governance Expert to reinforce the EU REDD Facility and its portfolio in Africa. The position is based at EFI’s office in Barcelona, Spain.
Highlighting strengths and challenges of Indonesia’s Sustainable Forest Management Standard as a mechanism for increased sustainability
A recent study explores the environmental credentials and performance of the Indonesian sustainable forest management standard known as the PHPL (Pengelolaan Hutan Produksi Lestari). Conducted by...
Trees give small farmers in Thailand access to loans
The EU FLEGT Facility has published a story describing how farmers in Thailand are starting to reap the benefits from international timber trade talks between Thailand and the European Union.
Recognising Indonesian V-legal documents in China: Exploring the options
Under its Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, Indonesia issues export licences attesting to the legality of its timber shipments to non-EU markets. These “V-Legal...
Evaluation of EU rules on illegal logging: public feedback opportunity
The European Commission has invited public feedback on EU action to tackle illegal logging - the harvesting of wood in contravention of the laws and regulations.
South-east Asian countries share progress to tackle illegal logging and its associated trade
The 7th Regional Training Workshop on Timber Legality Assurance took place from 19 to 21 November 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants discussed their efforts to tackle illegal logging and its...
Valérie Merckx to lead EU FLEGT and REDD Facilities
Valérie Merckx has been appointed as Head of the FLEGT and REDD Unit, and will start in her position immediately.
Strong law enforcement drives responsible timber businesses in Ghana
The EU FLEGT Facility has published a story reporting how law enforcement and continuous checks on operators are transforming business practices in Ghana’s timber sector.
Indonesia and the EU release 2018 annual report on VPA progress
Indonesia and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement from January to December 2018.
Analysis of China’s trade with the EU and VPA countries 2007-2017
The EU FLEGT Facility has issued a briefing note summarising an analysis of China’s trade with the European Union (EU) and Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) countries on Forest Law Enforcement,...
The Republic of the Congo and the EU release 2018 annual report on VPA progress
The Republic of the Congo and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement from January to December 2018.
La République du Congo et l’UE encouragent le redoublement des efforts dans la mise en œuvre de leur APV
La République du Congo et l’Union européenne (UE) ont fait le suivi de la mise en œuvre de leur Accord de Partenariat Volontaire (APV) visant à promouvoir la bonne gouvernance forestière. Les deux...
Three years of FLEGT licensing: EU and Indonesia take stock of forest governance progress
The EU and Indonesia embarked on an ambitious journey to improve forest governance and promote trade in legal timber over a decade ago. This month, the two parties celebrated the third anniversary...
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