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Global forest loss shatters records in 2024, fueled by massive fires
KAMPALA, May 30, 2025 — Global forest loss surged to record highs in 2024, driven by a catastrophic rise in fires, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab, made…
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EU to blacklist just four countries under deforestation
BRUSSELS, May 14, 225 –– The European Union [EU] is preparing to label just four countries as high risk for deforestation – sparing major commodity exporters like Brazil and Indonesia – in…
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Ugandan students sent abroad for oil and gas training
KAMPALA, May 9, 2025 –– At least 100 young Ugandans have embarked on advanced training in oil and gas operations in France, Malaysia, and Oman, as the country prepares for the commencement…
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NGOs condemn deforestation law delay as EU reaches agreement
BRUSSELS, December 6, 2024 – The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement to postpone the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] by one year to ensure proper implementation amid strong opposition from countries…
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European legislators vote to approve one year delay to EUDR implementation
LONDON, November 19, 2024 – The European Union [EU] is set to delay the implementation of a deforestation law, which requires heavy due diligence requirements on importers and commodity traders. The EU…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Asian countries call for EUDR deferment amid concerns over smallholder farmers
JAKARTA, September 10, 2024 — Renewed calls for the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] to be postponed are being voiced this week as palm oil stakeholders from Indonesia and Malaysia…
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Global conference update: Fonterra does ‘cooperative business’ in SE Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17, 2024: With the Alliance’s Global Conference taking place in Malaysia in November this year, delegates will get the opportunity to learn more about successful cooperatives operating in the…
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International
EU backtracks on stricter import rules amid international backlash
LONDON, March 12, 2024 – The European Union [ EU ] plans to relax its incoming deforestation regulation [EUDR] by temporarily designating all export countries with the same standard risk classification. The…
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International
NAM, G77 summits to boost Uganda’s tourism as govt allocates Shs 53.6bln for preparations
KAMPALA, November 24, 2023 – Uganda’s tourism sector will reap from the two upcoming international summits to take place in Kampala in January 2024, according to the Minister of State for Foreign…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Indian coop bags ICA AP’s Excellence Award
NEW DELHI, November 13, 2023 – The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Limited or ULCCS Limited, a 100-year-old workers’ cooperative has bagged the Asia Pacific Cooperative Excellence Award for the Enterprising Cooperative…
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