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How new UK legislation could help the finance sector address deforestation risks

7 September 2021

UK legislation to address deforestation must be stronger if companies are to achieve deforestation-free supply chains - and finance must play a role.

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Why is FPIC important for deforestation-free supply chains?

25 January 2019

Ensuring communities have given Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) is crucial for companies sourcing from tropical forest areas, yet few companies appear to recognise this right in their...

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The countdown to 2020

14 January 2019

The countdown to the 2020 deadline for delivering zero deforestation is underway - and all Forest 500 companies need to act

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Facing up to the risks of illegality in your supply chain

29 November 2018

Almost half of all tropical deforestation is due to the illegal conversion of forests for commercial agriculture, according to a new report from the New York Declaration on Forests Assessment...

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Leading on deforestation: maintaining progress to 2020 and beyond.

12 November 2018

The impacts of the New York declaration on Forests assessment on Forest 500 signatories.

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Calling a halt to palm oil deforestation

25 September 2018

Indonesia's forests are under pressure from palm oil expansion. Could the new moratorium help?...

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Not enough is being done

3 September 2018

The latest assessment of progress on the New York Declaration on Forests shows an urgent need for action - we look at what needs to be done.

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