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First test of ‘net zero’ bank commitments as pulp & paper giants seek finance for expansion that could torpedo Indonesia’s climate goals

December 13, 2021

Civil society groups warn that material risks to financial institutions haven’t been disclosed New analyses released today by a coalition of civil society organizations reveal significant material risk to banks and investors exposed to two of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies –– Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and Asia Pacific Resources International (APRIL). […]

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Domtar Deal, Deforestation and Abuses: Whose Side are Banks On?

November 25, 2021

Last July, Andrea Paul received a letter containing a drawing of an Indigenous person and a Black person hanging from a tree. The caption said, “This is what I think of Natives and Blacks. You think you rule the world.” Miss Paul is the traditional Chief of the First Nation of Pictou Landing, who just […]

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Featured Member: Fern

November 25, 2021

Fern is an organisation based in the heart of the EU, dedicated to protecting forests and the rights of people who depend on them. Peter Gerhardt from EPN reached out to Richard Wainwright, Fern Communications Manager. How did you start getting involved in ENGO work? I started to raise money for organisations like WWF at […]

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Logging Loophole at the Heart of Glasgow Declaration

November 23, 2021

In a rare feel good moment in Glasgow, world leaders stepped into the spotlight at the climate negotiations to sign their declaration on ending deforestation and land degradation. Here at least, against the background of a Climate Code Red and disappointment that even this had not hastened the incremental pace of change nor secured commitment […]

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Global NGOs warn COP26 that burning forest wood for energy sabotages climate action

November 10, 2021

Declaration reacts to high-profile biomass industry greenwashing drive Glasgow, 10 November 2021 – Environmental organizations are pledging their opposition to burning forest biomass for renewable energy in a declaration issued today at the Glasgow climate conference (COP26). The statement (below) was issued as the biomass and wood pellet industries host a series of events at […]

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Pharmaceutical Prescribing Labels: An Enormous Opportunity to Eliminate Pointless Paper Waste in the United States

November 9, 2021

A serious approach to addressing climate change must include the proactive elimination of unnecessary paper consumption. Paper is an important and useful material that should be produced and consumed in a responsible and sustainable way, and the existence of digital options that can be utilized safely and effectively should lead to the elimination of outdated […]

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Over 170 Groups Worldwide Stand Up Against Forest Biomass, a False Climate Solution

October 21, 2021

Activists Call on UN Climate Conference to Fix Flawed GHG Accounting Rules For immediate release  Sydney/Tokyo/Delhi/Johannesburg/Brussels/Washington and more, 21st October 2021 – Leading into COP 26, over 170 non-government organisations worldwide have been taking action today – the International Day of Action on Biomass – to highlight the impacts of biomass energy, a false solution […]

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International Day of Action on Big Biomass Round Up

September 21, 2021

Organised by EPN’s Forest, Climate & Biomass Working Group   The 21st of October 2021 witnessed a terrific turn out from our member groups and their members from all around the world for the International Day of Action on Big Biomass. Thank you to everyone who took part! Below is a summary of some of […]

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