- Perspective
More than 120 days have elapsed since the EUTR went into force. What is the current state of actual enforcement and how do markets respond? We take stock of the development during the first enforcement period of this landmark legislation.
- Perspective
The EUTR exempts CITES licensed timber from risk assessment. However, recent Greenpeace exposures and investigations of dubious CITES timber arriving in Belgium showcase the weaknesses of the CITES system with regard to timber legality assurance.
- Feature
A study commissioned by the Rainforest Alliance reveals that numerous synergies exist between the FSC Principles and Criteria for forest management and voluntary forest carbon standards. Importantly, it identified opportunities that could help to unlock certification opportunities not only in the tropics, but in other regions too.