At the initiative of the European People’s Party (EPP), the European Parliament’s Environment Committee is calling for revisions to the implementation of the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR). The committee is urging the European Commission to introduce a “zero-risk” category for producer countries.
By Julia Dahm
In the face of opposition from environmental NGOs and Environment Minister Marina Silva, the Brazilian Senate has passed a law that makes it much easier to approve projects that are harmful to the climate and the environment. The Chamber of Deputies is expected to approve the bill.
By Alexandra Endres
The European Commission has published its first list assessing countries based on their deforestation risk. Russia, Belarus, Myanmar and North Korea have been classified as “high risk”. All EU member states were rated as “low risk”.
By Amelie Guenther
In order to obtain more environmental policy commitments from the Mercosur states, the EU Commission agreed to a compensation mechanism in the dispute settlement procedure. Its scope of application remains controversial, particularly with regard to the deforestation regulation and CBAM.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU Parliament has confirmed the trilogue result on the anti-deforestation regulation: The new rules will be postponed, but their content will not be changed.
By Julia Dahm
The EU-Mercosur agreement must not be allowed to further promote deforestation in South America under any circumstances, researchers warn. The EU Commission and the German government refer to climate and forest protection clauses in the free trade agreement. However, the details are still unclear.
By Alexandra Endres
The EPP's attempt to introduce substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has failed. Parliament and the Council have agreed to merely postpone the regulations.
By Lukas Bayer
The German government must decide by Wednesday whether it will support the introduction of a new risk category for producer countries in the Deforestation Regulation. Agriculture Minister Özdemir sharply attacks the Christian Democrats.
By Julia Dahm
According to the European Commission, the amendment procedure for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) should only be a matter of postponement. However, the EPP Group is now also calling for substantive changes.
By Julia Dahm
Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall has no previous experience in her future field of work. But the reason why her appointment as Environment Commissioner has been met with some harsh criticism is a different one.
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