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“Each year an area the size of Portugal is deforested”. Today @Europarl_EN voted for the landmark #EUDR law, to break the EU’s complicity in the destruction
In a press conference @CHansenEU emphasised the urgency of the situation, & acknowledged that the work is just beginning
In a press conference @CHansenEU emphasised the urgency of the situation, & acknowledged that the work is just beginning
He acknowledged that for the law to achieve its aim, other wooded lands and other commodities must eventually be added to its scope, and said the EU is committed to helping smallholder producers to comply with the law
Rap. Hansen also gave a shout-out to the inclusion of charcoal & printed paper within the scope of the law!
Earthsight had advocated for the inclusion of these products, which were eventually added to the Commission’s initial proposed law by the @Europarl_EN
Earthsight had advocated for the inclusion of these products, which were eventually added to the Commission’s initial proposed law by the @Europarl_EN
Read our thread for a breakdown of the major wins, and opportunities for improvement #Together4Forests
https://twitter.com/earthsight/status/1648636843888373762
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