EU leaders must honour their global biodiversity commitments and stop undermining nature protection at home, WWF warns ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17), taking place in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October.
The European Commission published their evaluation report together with the updated guidance document and Frequently Asked Questions, as well as a draft delegated act.
Today’s publication of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) review package ends months of uncertainty and signals a welcome shift from political scaremongering to practical implementation.
“SMEunited appreciates the reference to the Think Small First principle in the Better Regulation Communication”, said SMEunited president Galli.
Despite growing recognition that biodiversity loss poses a systemic risk to the economy and financial stability, France’s biggest companies remain largely unprepared to manage their impacts and risks on nature, according to a new WWF report.
The European Commission has published its long-awaited evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), finding that it is fit for purpose while full implementation is lacking. WWF welcomes the assessment and calls on Member States to match the ambition of the law with enforcement on the water.
European retailers and wholesaler note the One Europe, One Market Roadmap as a positive step towards aligning the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission on a common agenda for the Single Market.
