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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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Global Canopy calls on UK government to strengthen proposed deforestation law

6 October 2020

News: Global Canopy urges the UK government to extend due diligence requirements to include legal deforestation

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Through the looking glass: the hidden deforestation in the fashion industry

16 September 2020

We take an in-depth look at the deforestation commitments of some of the world’s biggest clothing companies sourcing leather and cellulose, and consider what needs to happen to ensure our wardrobes...

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Golden opportunity to stop deforestation linked to EU consumption

11 September 2020

Global Canopy joins 100+ NGOs to launch #Together4Forests urging EU action

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Proposed UK law would not do enough to stop Amazon deforestation

25 August 2020

Proposals to introduce new laws to tackle deforestation in UK supply chains do not go far enough to protect the world’s vulnerable tropical forests

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Why the Amazon is burning

24 August 2020

With this year’s fires in Brazil set to be the worst yet, find out how deforestation for beef and soy is driving this destruction

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Unpacking the deforestation risk in your supermarket shop

11 August 2020

The Amazon is burning, but did you know that the fires are linked to everyday items in your shopping basket? Find out more with our explainer

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