Non-governmental organizations urge the European Commission to ensure the integrity of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by maintaining leather within the scope of Annex I.
En un hecho histórico para combatir la deforestación, la Cámara de Representantes de Colombia aprobó el martes una ley emblemática que establece la trazabilidad obligatoria en el sector ganadero del país, lo que significa que por primera vez habrá salvaguardas para garantizar que la carne que se vende en los supermercados de Colombia no esté vinculada a la deforestación.
In a historic move to fight deforestation, the Colombian House of Representatives passed a landmark law on Tuesday that requires mandatory traceability in the country’s cattle sector – meaning that for the first time, there will be safeguards to make sure the beef on supermarket shelves in Colombia is not linked to deforestation.
We are encouraged to see the Editorial Board of prominent Brazilian media outlet O Globo calling for urgent reforms to tackle rampant illegal logging in Brazil, following their reporting on EIA's investigations tracing the path of illegal timber from the Amazon to EU and U.S. markets.
With coordination, clarity, and courage, Congo can set an example for Central Africa and turn timber into a real driver of national growth.
Avec coordination, clarté, et courage, le Congo peut montrer l’exemple à l’Afrique centrale et faire du bois un véritable moteur de croissance nationale.