TRAFFIC trains Vietnamese enforcement officers on timber laws
TRAFFIC trains Vietnamese enforcement officers on timber lawsTraffic.org, 24 September 2019
Viet Nam, Timber, FLEGT Laos determined to strengthen forest governance: Partners
The Lao government has continued to combat illegal logging, and promote trade in legal timber products and sustainable forest management, according to the FLEGT Standing Office.Asia News Network , 24 September 2019
Laos, Timber, FLEGT Media workshop on natural resources governance underway in Accra
The participants were taken through topics such as "introduction to the natural resource sector" "legal overview of the forestry sector in Ghana" "the definition of illegal logging" and the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT), Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) between Ghana and the European Union (EU).Ghana News Agency, 20 September 2019
Ghana, Timber, FLEGT Liberia: Forestry Development Agency Gets EURO 3.4M from EU to Support Voluntary Partnership Agreement
The European Union (EU) has provided EURO 3.5 to the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) through the government of Liberia in support of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA), a trade arrangement that has existed between the two parties since 2013. This gesture, representing the EU’s support to the forestry sector is a long-term Technical Assistance aimed at implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement / Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (VPA – FLEGT).Front Page Africa Online , 22 August 2019
, Timber, VPA, FLEGT In 2018, Cameroon headed the Top10 wood suppliers to Vietnam
Cameroon headed the top10 of Vietnam’s wood suppliers in 2018, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) reveals in its sectoral report covering the June 16-30, 2019 period. Let’s note that despite the FLEGT (Forest Law for Enforcement, Governance and Trade) regulation deemed more stringent on the origin of wood imported by the European Union, this common area remained the leading destination for Cameroonian woods in 2018. China came second according to figures published by the ITTO.Business in Cameroon, 03 July 2019
Cameroon, Viet Nam, Europe, Timber, ITTO, FLEGT ILO, Bayer congratulate Việt Nam, EU on signing free trade deal
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has welcomed the signing of the EU-Việt Nam free trade agreement (EVFTA) on 30 June in Hanoi, which promotes the respect for fundamental labour rights as a basic condition for fair international trade.Bilaterals.org, 02 July 2019
Viet Nam, Timber, VPA, FLEGT, ILO Liberia, Ghana, EU-NSA Project Share Perspectives
The European Union Non-State Actors (EU-NSA) Project teams in Ghana have concluded a meeting and shared perspectives on project implementation with emphasis on progress, lesson learned and way forward in the two countries.Front Africa Online , 19 June 2019
Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Ghana, Timber, VPA, FLEGT, EU-NSA UK and Indonesia agree to deepen partnership
UK and Indonesia agree to deepen partnership placeholder Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Indonesia met in London on 17 June 2019.Mirage News, 19 June 2019
United Kingdom, Indonesia, Timber, FLEGT Toshaos, loggers receive forest management training
Toshaos and loggers are now better equipped to manage Guyana’s forests, having attended a training workshop for those in administrative and managerial positions held at the National Toshaos Council on Hadfield Street, Georgetown from June 12 to 14. The workshop, which concluded on Saturday, was aimed at ensuring adherence to the European Union Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (EU-FLEGT) process.The World News, 17 June 2019
Guyana, Timber, VPA, FLEGT Target Agricultural Supply Chains to Tackle Deforestation
An international framework on trade in timber would help to reduce illegal logging and combat climate change. It would be even more effective if also adapted to cover trade in agricultural commodities.Chatham House, 12 June 2019
, Timber, VPA, FLEGT Target Agricultural Supply Chains to Tackle Deforestation
An international framework on trade in timber would help to reduce illegal logging and combat climate change. It would be even more effective if also adapted to cover trade in agricultural commodities.Chatham House, 12 June 2019
, Timber, deforestation , FLEGT, VPA Criteria for Assessment of the Operational Readiness of the Thai Timber Legality Assurance System
Criteria for Assessment of the Operational Readiness of the Thai Timber Legality Assurance System is the Eighth annex out of 10 annexes of FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA).TEFSO, 02 June 2019
Thailand, Timber, FLEGT The Honduran government and the EU have approved Honduras’s FLEGT VPA 2019 annual operation plan
The Honduran government and the EU have approved Honduras’s FLEGT VPA 2019 annual operation plan and latest reports are that there is widespread support for the agreement, particularly in terms of levels of participation and engagement of the wider population. The Honduran government and the EU have approved Honduras’s FLEGT VPA 2019 annual operation plan and latest reports are that there is widespread support for the agreement, particularly in terms of levels of participation and engagement of the wider population.FLEGT, 01 June 2019
Europe, Timber, FLEGT FLEGT’s profile in promotion and marketing is low relative to certification
IMM’s latest study on EU wood promotion revealed that Europe’s timber and wood products sector has stepped up the level of its marketing and advertising activity and the clarity, cohesion and effectiveness of its communications in recent years.FLEGT, 30 May 2019
Europe, Timber, FLEGT Vietnam aims to have TLAS in place in 2020
Vietnam expects to have its VPA timber legality assurance system in place within two years, its FLEGT VPA Multi-stakeholder Core Group (MCG) heard at its fifth meeting in March.FLEGT, 30 May 2019
Viet Nam, Timber, FLEGT VPA/FLEGT between EU and Vietnam to take effect on June 1, 2019
Starting from June 1, Vietnam could export only verified legal timber products to the European Union (EU) markets as the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLECT) would officially enter into force.Agroberichten Buitenland , 27 May 2019
Viet Nam, Europe, Timber, FLEGT Vietnam & EU sign agreement on legal timber trade
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a joint meeting on May 8 to announce the approval and ratification of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLEGT).Vietnam Economic Times , 10 May 2019
Viet Nam, Timber, FLEGT Vietnam & EU sign agreement on legal timber trade
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a joint meeting on May 8 to announce the approval and ratification of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLEGT).Vietnam & EU sign agreement on legal timber trade, 10 May 2019
Viet Nam, Europe, Timber, FLEGT Starting from June 1, Việt Nam could export only verified legal timber products to the European Union (EU) markets as the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLECT) would officially enter into force
VN ready to trade in legal timber to EUViet Nam News, 09 May 2019
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