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
The FAO-EU FLEGT Programme launches a new call for proposals in VPA countrie
The FAO-EU FLEGT Programme is now accepting project proposals from government institutions, civil society and private sector organizations in countries engaged in VPAs with the EU. Grants up to USD 110 000 are channeled through the Programme to support ongoing VPA processes in targeted countries.European External Action Service, 17 July 2019
, Timber, FAO-EU FLEGT, VPA, grants
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
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