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Since the publication of the Commission's proposal of the EU Deforestation and Forest Degradation Regulation (EUDR) on 17 November 2021, primary producers have supported the objective of the EUDR. However, it has become obvious that key parts of the final text that remained unclear are to be interpreted so strictly that their implementation will lead to a high level of administrative burden and costs. It will therefore not be possible to implement the EUDR in practice.

The Bureau of Nordic Family Forestry (NSF) held its yearly thematic event in Brussels on March 20th, dedicated to voluntary measures for biodiversity promotion in Nordic family forest management. Marko Mäki-Hakola, NSF Chair and MTK Forestry Director welcomed 45 attendees who represented all paths of forest policy: from EU institutions through member state diplomatic corps to farmers’ and foresters’ national organisations.

Forests are the lungs of the Earth, offering a nurturing habitat for plant growth and serving as a primary oxygen reservoir. Healthy forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by acting as carbon sinks, absorbing billions of metric tons of CO2 annually while offering many other important ecosystem services.

The Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival consisted of High-level events and accompanied by satellite gatherings across Europe, aimed to empower youth as drivers of change. By focusing on the bioeconomy's transformative potential, the festival provided a platform for dialogue, innovation, and collective action.

On 27 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted the provisional agreement on the Nature Restoration Law with 329 votes in favour, 275 votes against, and 24 abstentions. The tight majority for adoption correlates with the doubts of European forest owners on the agreed text.

Trilogue negotiations on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework concluded on February 19th, with the outcome reflecting the pace of negotiations and a notable diversity of strong positions from all parties involved.