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With an event in Utrecht, ESA launched a new Bioeconomy Task Force aiming to drive forward innovation and support businesses across the European bioeconomy.

Representatives of European forest owners and managers, CEPF, EUSTAFOR and Copa-Cogeca, would like to share their views on the launch of the ESA Space for Bioeconomy Task Force.

Anton Burkhart passed away on 10 October 2024. The European Forest Owners’ Community is deeply saddened and shocked. Toni was a precious, active, and beloved member of the European Forest Owners’ family, due to his genuine care, not only for forests, but also for the people around him.

Through the signature of Bonn Ministerial Decision and Declaration, 35 signatory countries commit themselves to continue supporting the work of Forest Europe with the full support of more than 20 observer organisations.

The European Commission published on 02 October a proposal for a 12-month extension for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Responding to feedback from international partners and European stakeholders, the proposed extension would delay the regulation’s application to December 2025 for large companies and June 2026 for micro- and small enterprises.

European primary producers and various industries welcome the European Commission’s proposal to extend the implementation period of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional 12 months. While we fully support the regulation’s objective to combat global deforestation, it is crucial to ensure that it is implemented under the right conditions to be effective and feasible.