The regulation aims to minimise the EU’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation. By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) entered into force on 29 June 2023, following publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. However, the main requirements and prohibitions of the EUDR will … Continue Reading
The adopted position would mean that financial institutions fall under the remit of the regulation, requiring them to conduct additional due diligence on both established and new customers. By JP Sweny, Michael Green, James Bee, and Vanessa McLellan On 13 September 2022, the European Parliament voted to adopt its position in relation to the European … Continue Reading
Consultations are underway on a proposed law to prohibit large UK businesses from using products sourced from illegally deforested lands. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green On 25 August 2020, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) launched a consultation on a new law aimed at preventing large companies from using … Continue Reading
