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EU Nature and Forest Directors met in Copenhagen under the Danish Presidency to discuss nature restoration, coexistence with large carnivores, forest biodiversity, and afforestation. Field visits showcased Denmark’s Agreement on a Green Denmark and contributions to the EU’s 3 billion trees objective. CEPF took part in both meetings.

CEPF emphasises the importance of a clear and implementable framework that is attractive to all market parties in the next steps following the publication of the Nature Credits Roadmap.

The ENVI and AGRI Committees voted on 23 September to reject the Commission’s proposal for an EU forest monitoring framework; the file now moves to Plenary.

European forest owners welcome the rejection of a proposal for regulation on a monitoring framework for resilient European forests by a large majority of members of the Agriculture and Environment Committees of the European Parliament. This sends a clear message that the concerns voiced by European forest owners over the last two years have been heard.

The European Commission has released its roadmap on nature credits, defining key concepts and outlining next steps to establish an EU nature credits market. It would aim to draw on lessons from carbon markets and emphasises stakeholder involvement.