Tag: Timber trade
Not enough staff: the fight against deforestation is in danger of failing
exclusive As of: March 1, 2024 12:02 a.m A new EU directive is seen as the sharpest sword in the fight against global deforestation. Now international research shows that implementation…
Despite sanctions against Myanmar: human rights against luxury wood
exclusive As of: March 1, 2024 12:02 a.m After the military coup in Myanmar, the EU decided on sanctions. Nevertheless, wood worth 45 million euros has since arrived in the…
Holzmafia: Trade in teak despite the ban – who benefits and collects – economy
There is a particular demand for it in an industry in which money is not an issue: teak is a rare luxury item and imports into the EU have long…
Holzmafia: Trade in teak despite the ban – economy
There is a particular demand for it in an industry in which money is not an issue: teak is a rare luxury item and imports into the EU have long…
Illegal timber trade: WWF files a complaint against Germany – politics
The German branch of the environmental association WWF lodged a complaint against Germany with the EU Commission on Wednesday. The accusation: Germany is failing to implement the European Timber Trade…