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Croatian EU Council Presidency and the next 18-month Trio Presidency Programme

On 16 June, Germany, Portugal and Slovenia presented the 18-month Programme of the EU Council Presidency. The so-called Trio Presidency Programme steps into action on 1 July when Germany takes over the Presidency from Croatia.

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Two important reports published on world's forests

In May 2020, two major reports on the State of the World’s Forests 2020 and the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 were published by the FAO in paper but also interactive formats.

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CEPF participated to the ThinkForest webinar focusing on the Green Deal and forests

On 20 May 2020, ThinkForest webinar “Science Insights to the European Green Deal and Forests” brought together researchers, stakeholders, experts and NGOs to discuss the potential of the European forest-based sector to contribute to the Green Deal targets.

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Press release | European forest owners: the key to safeguard biodiversity

CEPF press release on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

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European Forest-based Ecosystem calls to be eligible for support by the European Recovery Plan and Industrial Strategy

CEPF joined the call of the European Forest-based Ecosystem and co-signed a proposal calling on the Commission to give a dedicated space and recognition to the Forest-based industries ecosystem in the forthcoming EU European Recovery Plan and New Industrial Strategy for Europe.

Statement | The EU forest sector's role in ensuring sustainable forest management and conserving biodiversity

Joint statement of 14 organisations representing forest and forest-based sectors demanding that forestry sector and the people who make sustainable forest management happen must be at the heart of the EU Biodiversity Strategy.