October 21, 2024
Written by Simone Lovera, Biomass Action Network Now that it is Action Time for biodiversity policy makers, who are coming together for the first time since the adoption of the historic Global Biodiversity Framework in 2022 at the 16th Conference of the Parties of the Biodiversity Convention, the big question on the table is: “Do […]
Read MoreOctober 21, 2024
As the Biodiversity COP in Cali gets underway today, members of the Biomass Action Network’s Latin-America Working Group have an important message to send policy makers. As organized peoples and communities of Latin America and the Caribbean, our Abya Yala, we declare: The biomass industry is another threat to our lives! We do not want […]
Read MoreOctober 21, 2024
Open Letter to the Global Timber Industry In Support of the International Day of Action on Big Biomass October 21 From the Biomass Action Network’s Africa Working Group — Dear Members of the Timber Industry, On behalf of the Biomass Action Network’s Africa Working Group, we write to you on this International Day of Action on […]
Read MoreOctober 20, 2024
NGOs around the world are participating in a global wave of action against large-scale biomass energy, to tell world leaders at COP16 that Bioenergy Destroys Biodiversity. On the 21st of October 2024 environmental and civil society groups from around the world will take a stand against large-scale forest biomass burning to produce energy. The international […]
Read MoreOctober 17, 2024
Ahmad bin Hanapi, a resident of Buong Baru Village in the eastern corner of Borneo, was tending his garden when the police arrived and arrested him, questioning his ownership of the land. Mr Ahmad produced an old document proving that this land belonged to his family. The document was taken by the police and eventually […]
Read MoreOctober 9, 2024
Many of you have reached out with heartfelt concern for EPN – North America, knowing that many of our current and former staff, Steering Committee members, and partner organizations live in western North Carolina. We deeply appreciate your compassion and support during this challenging time. Our hearts are with all those impacted by Hurricane Helene, […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
This was the slogan on a banner at one of many protests taking place throughout Portugal on Sunday 22nd of September, in response to wildfires which ravaged parts of the country during the previous week (15th – 19th). The protests were called by Emergência Florestal, a decentralised network of organisations and individuals located throughout Portugal’s […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
Blog post by Peg Putt and Simone Lovera (Biomass Action Network) As we organise a push to highlight the appalling impacts of Big Biomass energy and seek change at COP 29, here is an update on key issues and events at the UN Climate Convention and the outlook for the next big meeting of Parties […]
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Underwood has joined the Environmental Paper Network (EPN) as the new Director of our North American office. With her extensive background in nonprofit management and conservation, Elizabeth is poised to lead our efforts in environmental sustainability with passion and dedication. Elizabeth brings over 20 years of experience in […]
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