EU Updates Deforestation Law Product List Excluding Leather and Adding Instant Coffee

Leaked document shows EU closer to dropping leather from anti-deforestation law

A leaked draft document suggests the European Commission will remove leather from the EU Deforestation Regulation, despite internal findings linking it to deforestation. The commission cites “supply chain considerations and load on the information system” as justifications for exempting leather from the list of deforestation-risk commodities. The adoption of a proposed delegated act is expected []

Colombia’s Landmark Beef Traceability Law Could Change the Future of the Amazon

Colombia's new beef traceability law tackles Amazon deforestation and could inspire stronger protections across the region.

Sugar palm unlocks bioethanol potential in East Kalimantan

The East Kalimantan Forestry Office is intensifying efforts to optimize the use of non-timber forest products, ...

Guinée : interdiction de l’exploitation, du transport et de la commercialisation du bois 

Le ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement durable a annoncé l’interdiction formelle de l’exploitation, du transport, de la commercialisation et de l’exportation du bois sur toute l’étendue du territoire national, conformément aux dispositions du Code forestier de la République de Guinée et aux textes réglementaires en vigueur. Dans un communiqué lu ce mardi au journal []

To build climate resilience, start with food

Decarbonizing food systems: one of the most impactful ways Europe can cut emissions and strengthen food security.

EU Finalizes US Trade Deal Ahead Of Trump’s July 4 Deadline

The European Union approved legislation Thursday implementing its trade commitments under a framework agreement with the U.S. The Council of the European Union announced the adoption of two regulations stripping customs duties on industrial goods from the U.S. and give U.S. seafood and certain agricultural products preferential entry via reduced tariffs and tariff rate quotas. []...Click to read more

Nigeria Rolls Out 1m Cocoa Seedlings, Targets More Jobs

The Nigerian Government has flagged off the One Million Improved hybrid Cocoa Seedlings Roll-Out Programme to revamp the Cocoa sector, increase farmers’ income, raise export earnings, and create jobs for youths as well as revolutionise the cocoa ecosystem. Speaking during the flag –off ceremony held at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, in Ibadan, [] The post Nigeria Rolls Out 1m Cocoa Seedlings, Targets More Jobs appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

UK Moves To Curb Global Forest Loss Through Tougher Import Rules

Britain plans stricter import rules requiring businesses to prevent illegal deforestation in supply chains linked to global commodities.

Environnement : la coupe et le transport du bois momentanément interdits en Guinée

La Coupe, le transport et la commercialisation du bois sont interdits pendant trois mois environ en Guinée. L’annonce a été faite hier par le ministère de l’Environnement et du développement durable, qui précise que la mesure s’étend du 8 juillet au 30 septembre 2026. Selon le gouvernement guinéen, cette mesure s’inscrit dans le cadre du [] The post Environnement : la coupe et le transport du bois momentanément interdits en Guinée first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Exporting apples requires local government's endorsement

Manma (Kalikot), July 11: The Tilagufa Municipality in Kalikot has made it mandatory for anyone willing to export apples...

Form 144 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC For: 13 July

Form 144 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC For: 13 July

Hernia Repair, Optimal Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging | THRR206

Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic: End of the brown field? Regenerative agriculture brings ecological benefits Show Notes: Chris Kresser: Do Vegetarians and Vegans Live Longer Than Meat Eaters Questions: Hernia Repair Trevor writes: I’m a 46 year old male with my first Continue Reading

In Assam Budget, 'Green Cess' Proposal To Fund Environmental Projects

According to the budget proposals, the revenue generated from the cess will be used for afforestation, pollution control, biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, promotion of green energy and...

CHARELBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271

Why CFIA Bureaucracy Is Adding to Canada's Food Inflation Problem.

Climate change is wearing out cocoa farmers, not just trees – Researchers warn

Researchers are calling for a major shift in Ghana’s cocoa policy, warning that climate change is increasingly affecting the health, well-being, and productivity of cocoa farmers, not just the trees they cultivate.

Center Party requirement: More food must be produced in Sweden

Center Party requirement: More food must be produced in Sweden

614: The Delicate Ecosystem of Colombia's Dry Forests

Join us as we explore the critical state of Colombia's tropical dry forests with researcher Maria Isabel Arce Plata. Discover the ecosystem's unique characteristics, the threats it faces from deforestation, climate change, and human activity, and the hopeful strategies for conservation and community involvement. Tropical dry forests are among the most endangered ecosystems globally, yet we rarely hear about them. With rainfall patterns shifting due to climate change, these forests are facing unprecedented challenges. In Colombia, the remnants of these forests have dwindled to less than a million hectares from an estimated 9-11 million! Tune in to this week's Colombia Calling podcast and to the Colombia Briefing reported by Emily Hart.

Restrictions in effect due to forest fires in Quebec

Forest restrictions have been imposed in Northern Quebec due to the risk of forest fires, which have already affected several areas of the province in June. Since Friday afternoon, the Ministry of Public Security has banned traffic in the forest and access to it in the territory around fire 284, which is located about 85 [] The post Restrictions in effect due to forest fires in Quebec appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Bold regulatory reforms vital to transform business environment

Bold regulatory reforms vital to transform business environment

U.S. Catholic bishops to lawmakers: SNAP policy is ‘our greatest concern’ in farm bill

The bishops are encouraging changes to the 2026 farm bill to strengthen domestic food assistance. [...]

Japan and three neighbors agree to cooperate against eel export curbs

The move follows a proposal last year to strengthen such restrictions at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

OLIVER DICKSON | Parliament has taken a step forward on tobacco. Now comes the harder part

The tobacco products bill’s desirability has been confirmed. Now parliament must approach the clause-by-clause phase with the urgency and rigour the moment, says the writer

House Ag Chair Proposes Sweeping Change in Ag Labor Program

House Agriculture Committee Chairman G. T. Thompson has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the H-2A agricultural guest worker program an...

European Greens call for “extraordinary summit of leaders to address extreme heat”

The call to environment ministers to revitalise the Green Deal and eco-sustainable measures

Dutch takeaway shops widely ignore EU plastic ban, survey finds

A nationwide survey of Dutch takeaway food outlets shows widespread noncompliance with European rules restricting single-use plastics, with many businesses continuing to use plastic straws, cups, b

Kano govt distributes 150 truckloads of fertiliser to farmers across 44 LGAs

Governor Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of subsidised fertiliser to farmers across Kano State, describing the initiative as part of efforts to ensure food security in the state. The fertiliser, conveyed in 150 trucks, will be distributed across the state’s 44 local government areas and 484 political wards ahead of [] Kano govt distributes 150 truckloads of fertiliser to farmers across 44 LGAs

Brazil Updates Its List of Threatened Animal Species

Revised assessment adds 180 species and subspecies, reflecting new conservation status evaluations by ICMBio. On Wednesday, Brazilian Environment Minister João Paulo Capobianco announced that the National Official List of Threatened Fauna Species has been updated following conservation status assessments conducted by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). RELATED: Bijagos Archipelago Earns UNESCO World []

Speaker Oboth roots for coffee, cocoa to fight poverty in Bukedi

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, has urged communities in the Bukedi sub-region to seize the economic potential of coffee and cocoa production to break the cycle of household poverty. Speaking at the official launch of the Coffee and Cocoa Household Poverty Eradication Initiative, Speaker Oboth declared the project a vital turning point [] The post Speaker Oboth roots for coffee, cocoa to fight poverty in Bukedi appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?

What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?

Brazil boosts climate resilience funding under its Ecological Transition Plan

Brazil's Ministry of Finance highlighted progress under its Ecological Transition Plan, aiming to blend economic growth with sustainability. Key achievements include raising USD 5.5 billion in green bonds and expanding the Climate Fund 316-fold. The government plans to secure investments through 2032 to lead global sustainable development.

Brazil boosts climate resilience funding under its Ecological Transition Plan

Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 5 (ANI): Brazil's Ministry of Finance highlighted significant progress under the country's Ecological Transition Plan (PTE), saying the initiative is laying the foundation for a new development model that combines economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion.Senior officials, including Secretary of Ecological Transformation Carolina Grottera, Deputy Executive Se

Industry Funded Study of the Week: Raspberries

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