The European Union’s pending anti-deforestation law presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s palm oil industry, Malaysia’s deputy commodities minister has stated at an industry conference. The country’s deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin explained it was crucial for the industry to understand the impact of the EU law so that domestic practices could be adapted and […]
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This week, the European Commission has announced that the EU and Australia have signed a new partnership in critical raw materials. According to the Commission, “This MoU is a leap forward in securing more sustainable critical raw materials for the EU, while boosting investment in Australia.” https://x.com/VDombrovskis/status/1795346837161050442?t=g_ukPNjpRCl7PEupMWxD7g&s=19 It further notes that “this partnership aims to
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The European Parliament has voted to approve the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), as part of a whole range of proposals, including the new CBAM carbon border tariff. The new rules create new trade barriers and bureaucracy for wood imports, and have angered trading partners in South East Asia. 🌳Deforestation Parliament adopts new regulation to fight climate