As we begin 2026, it is clear that 2025 was not an easy year for forests, communities, or those working to protect them. Yet it was also a year that demonstrated the continued relevance — and necessity — of the Environmental Paper Network (EPN) and Biomass Action Network (BAN) as global alliances working across pulp, […]
Read MoreEleven civil society organizations issued a joint statement commending the Canadian natural resources committee for summoning Jackson Wijaya, owner of Domtar (formerly Paper Excellence), along with Canada’s industry minister and Forest Stewardship Council representatives, to testify regarding Domtar’s ties to Asia Pulp & Paper (APP). Domtar recently confirmed Wijaya’s acquisition of sole control of […]
Read MoreIn 2024 our planet has endured epic flooding in southern Poland, the southeastern US, and southeastern Spain, in addition to wildfires in Portugal and California. EPN-North America is headquartered in Western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene recently left a devastating mark in the region. Our EPN-North America staff witnessed both heartbreaking losses and the resilience […]
Read MoreFinance Working Group Coordinator Call for job applications Environmental Paper Network International is hiring a Finance Working Groups Coordinator. If you are interested in applying, please read the job description and submit your application (CV and cover letter) by 15 September (more information below). About the job The Finance Working Group Coordinator will be a […]
Read MoreThe mid year UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn takes place 3 June – 13 June 2024 and EPN Biomass Action Network is represented there by several network members. Once again we are bringing opposition to biomass burning as a climate solution to the UNFCCC. A group of campaigners from our network are attending the […]
Read MoreEuropean citizens want less waste, be it plastic or paper On September 12th 2023, European citizens and organizations from all over the world joined hands to say we need to Make Throw Away Go Away. From Spain to Poland to France, from Germany to Portugal to Sweden, from Indonesia to Italy, from Germany to Finland […]
Read MoreGreenish is an Egyptian foundation that aims to achieve sustainable development. Peter Gerhardt from EPN reached out to Mohamed Kamal, Co-Managing Director at Greenish. Why did you become an environmentalist? We have a massive issue with waste in Egypt. I spent part of my childhood in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where this problem is less severe, and […]
Read MoreGreenpeace is one of the most visible environmental organisations in the world. Peter Gerhardt from EPN reached out to Grant Rosoman, Senior Advisor, Forest Solutions at Greenpeace International. Why did you become an environmentalist? I was always interested in forests, growing up in New Zealand, surrounded by nature. The key trigger was witnessing deforestation and desertification and […]
Read MoreThe Buy Responsibly Foundation (Fundacja Kupuj Odpowiedzialnie) is a Polish organization with a focus on sustainable development, environmental protection, responsible consumption, and production. Peter Gerhardt from EPN reached out to Marysia Huma who has worked for the Buy Responsibly Foundation since the beginning: How did you get involved in environmental protection? I became increasingly interested […]
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