european parliament, EUDR and Deforestation

ICE Delays Changes on Uncertainty Over EU Deforestation Plan
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is holding off on planned changes in coffee and cocoa markets to comply with the European Union’s deforestation regulation amid uncertainty over when the laws would take effect.
EUDR delay confirmed after European Parliament vote
EUDR implementation will be delayed a year, the European Parliament has confirmed following a vote overcoming the last barrier to the delay's approval.
EU lawmakers seek change to deforestation law and approve delay
The European Parliament sought on Thursday to water down a ban on the import of commodities such as beef and soy linked to deforestation, and backed a one year delay to the new rule, in a fresh push-back against the EU's environmental agenda.
EU Parliament Demands Further Changes to Deforestation Rules
The European Parliament demanded further changes to a landmark law to tackle global deforestation, adding complications to a plan to delay the controversial rules before they take effect later this year.
EUDR delay confirmed by European Parliament
The deadline for the EU’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) implementation has been delayed by a year, after a vote in the European Parliament this morning.
European Parliament Approves One-Year Delay to the EU Anti-Deforestation Law
The European Parliament voted on Thursday for a 12-month delay to the implementation of a law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation, and adopted a series of amendments to weaken the law itself.
European Parliament votes for delay on anti-deforestation regulation
The European Parliament on Thursday voted in favour for a delay on the implementation of an anti-deforestation regulation by a year after months of criticism. EU legislators, the majority of them from the far-right and centre-right political groups,
EU Parliament Loosens Delayed Anti-deforestation Rules
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to loosen some requirements of the controversial law.
EU deforestation law postponed and diluted by Parliament
Food consumption in the EU is considered responsible of around 10% of deforestation in the world A school uses its Leader in Me program to engage students in a unique community outreach project, setting up thousands of mac and cheese boxes in a domino line to attempt a Guinness World Records title.
EU parliament delays, waters down law to slow deforestation
The European Parliament has bowed to pressure from various stakeholders and voted to delay a landmark deforestation regulation. The legislation, which is part of the European Green Deal, was negotiated in detail over several years and adopted by the European Parliament with an overwhelming democratic mandate in December 2022.
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EUDR delay venom and outrage: the aftermath of the vote
EUDR’s 12-month delay has been met with condemnation from organisations across the world following yesterday's controversial ...
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Parties gutting EUDR received donations from companies tied to illegal deforestation: Report
By Aimee Gabay Parties members of the European People’s Party (EPP), a large center-right political party, received political ...
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Campaigners take aim at EU Parliament amendments to EUDR
Advocacy groups have criticised the European Parliament’s request to make changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Why This Imperfect Law Is the Best Shot at Fighting Deforestation
The landmark EUDR is scheduled to take effect next year but some governments and business groups are pushing back.
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EUDR: Parliament backs ‘no risk’ group, trade partners accuse EU of protectionism
"These amendments could make it easier to import timber from China than from France or Finland," said French MEP Pascal ...
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Deforestation-free Products: How Nigeria can beat EU’s compliance deadline -Expert
Ms Omotoso said while the step by the government remains commendable, it must do more by urgently adopting drastic measures ...
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Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber urges European Parliament not to amend essence of EUDR
As Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) convene to vote on 14th November on the proposed amendments to the EUDR, the (GPSNR) urges them to provide legal certainty around the implementation ...
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EPP backtracks on two-year delay for EUDR, trader exemption ahead of vote
However, there is one amendment that could significantly alter the law: the creation of a "no risk" countries category.