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No time to relax: Postponing the EUDR with 1-year should be used to resolve challenges on the ground

Following increasing global pressure and industry concerns, the European Commission proposed last week an extension to the phasing-in period for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Although this extension did not come as a surprise, it is unfortunate, and we urge the European Parliament and Council to stand firm. This proposal for a one-year extension should by no means result into reopening the EUDR decision process, with the severe risk of watering down the current law.

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Annual Review 2023 – Making knowledge work for people and forests

Tropical forests are vital for life on Earth, harbouring unique biodiversity, regulating the climate, and providing livelihood opportunities for 1.6 billion people. However, unsustainable land use is driving deforestation and degradation at alarming rates. In 2023 Tropenbos International, continued its efforts to reverse this trend by strengthening communities in implementing locally owned solutions for sustainable forest governance and management, benefiting both people and forests.

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Certification of forest management by Indigenous communities Guarayos, Bolivia

Deep in the forests of Guarayos, Bolivia, lies an invaluable treasure: lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and the unwavering commitment of three Indigenous community forest organizations (CFOs) dedicated to its protection.

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