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With twenty-five years being known as NEPCon in the sustainability sector, today we are announcing a new brand name for the organisation – Preferred by Nature.
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You cannot improve if you do not measure. Starting with its carbon footprint, Lithuanian State Forest Enterprise has been able to reduce the emissions from its operation and become carbon neutral via strategic carbon sequestration activities.
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Preferred by Nature has completed its first SBP verification that is in conformity with the European Union Renewable Energy Directive II (EU RED II). …
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Wine company, Vinicola s.r.o., is working to reduce carbon emissions from its products, which was kick-started by a devastating climate-induced event.
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All life on earth depends on biodiversity in order to survive. Through its forest and habitat restoration activities, the County of Simcoe in Canada has turned a wasteland into a home for critically endangered bird species.
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The fashion industry currently accounts for 10% of global annual carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. The costs to society and the environment from fast fashion are significantly…
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The European Commission has approved the funding for the 'Master in Global Environment and Development' (MERGED). Working together with 4EU+ Partner Universities, we are developing this master's programme focusing on environment and development at a global scale.
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The EU enacted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to prevent the import of products associated with deforestation and forest degradation. The original draft did not include natural rubber in the scope of the regulation. However,…
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The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard has triggered several changes in agricultural operations. Stakeholders in Indonesia must improve their approach to sustainability if they are to meet these requirements. Despite the challenges, there are good indications…
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The EU finally reached an agreement today on a new historic law…
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“It takes a whole village to raise a child” - the same could be true for ecosystem restoration. Indigenous knowledge and practices of local people play a vital role in the preservation and protection of their forests and landscapes. These should be included in every attempt and…
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An expert, with two decades of working in sustainable agriculture, inclusive markets and food systems, talks about the challenges and the way forward for the global rice sector.
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Nearly thirty years after its inception, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has marked its name in around 100 countries across the world.
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During the recent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) General Assembly, Phil Guillery, Executive Director of World Forest ID, took some moments to talk with us about how the FSC can ensure and bring traceability to its Chain of Custody (CoC) system…
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Are you a company importing wood or wooden products and placing it for sale on the European market? If yes, then you have most likely heard of or are already working with the requirements in the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
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FSC members have voted strongly in favour of Motion 37, effectively lowering the conversion threshold for businesses hoping to join the popular ecolabel.
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A novel pilot programme that sought to gain the foothold of smallholders into the Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSCTM) has gained initial success. Preferred by Nature shares insights from auditing this important segment.
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Renewed criticism of Chain of Custody as Kingfisher and World Forest ID back motion to improve volume traceability system.
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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was put in the hot seat when a number of members questioned their rationale for venturing into a new genetic engineering learning process at the FSC General Assembly (GA) happening this week. Genetic engineering (GE) is now unacceptable in FSC-…
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The pandemic has pushed remote auditing under the spotlight but seeing it in practice indicates that it may be here to stay. Speaking as a panelist in one of the Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSCTM) General Assembly sessions, our Senior Forestry Programme Manager…