Deforestation U-turn takes EU down a risky road | Reuters
WEB9 hours ago · The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a one-year delay to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which was supposed to be implemented in December. ... the news and media ...
EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months
WEB1 day ago · The European Commission said it would propose delaying implementation of a law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year on Wednesday, following calls from industries and ...
EU Commission proposes a 12 month extension to …
WEB21 hours ago · On 2 October 2024, after months of speculation, the EU Commission announced a proposal for a further 12 months of “phasing-in” time for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”), as well as the publication of its long-awaited guidelines and updated FAQs relating to the EUDR (see press release here).. The announcement of the extension comes after multiple global ...
EU Commission Proposes Delay for Anti-Deforestation Law
WEB3 hours ago · Yesterday the European Commission proposed a substantial delay in the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law. This is bad news for the climate-critical forests around the world as ...
EUDR U-turn as European Commission proposes delay
WEB1 day ago · Despite remaining tight-lipped in recent weeks about the possibility of a delay, the European Commission has advised in the release of new guidance today the EUDR’s deadline is pushed back a year from 30 December. “Given the EUDR’s novel character, the swift calendar, and the variety of international stakeholders involved, the Commission ...
Countries, businesses and trade officials urge EU to rethink ...
WEB1 day ago · Updated 8:24 PM PDT, October 1, 2024. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A growing number of governments, international trade organizations and businesses are urging the European Union to reconsider a deforestation regulation set to take effect in December. Critics of the regulation say it will discriminate against countries with forest resources and ...
Press corner | European Commission - Die Europäische Kommission
WEBThe Commission is today publishing additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders.
Regulation on Deforestation-free Products - Environment
WEBJun 29, 2023 · By promoting the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reducing the EU’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation, the new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products is expected to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.
Deforestation-free supply chains: Information System pilot testing ...
WEBDec 18, 2023 · These new rules are laid down in the Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) and will apply at the end of 2024. The Commission began developing the Information System when the text of the Regulation was agreed by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2022.
COP28: EU steps up cooperation with partner countries on …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · At the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, the European Commission is continuing efforts with partner countries to ensure a successful transition to deforestation-free supply chains.