EU governments push EUDR delay Change European governments are backing a one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation to 2026 and major reductions in due-diligence requirements. Why it matters Germany is leading the political push, with France providing support. The proposal includes a one-year postponement of the EUDR to 2026 and major reductions in due-diligence requirements for operators and traders. An earlier European Commission proposal (Oct. 21) expanded exemptions and simplified procedures for operators and traders without proposing a fresh delay. Together these changes alter the regulation's scope and delay its enforcement timeline. Mongabay · Nov 20 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
Andean Community orders Peru to seize mining equipment Change The Andean Community ruled that Peru failed to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking and ordered Peru to reform its laws and seize illegal mining equipment. Why it matters The Andean Community — comprising Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia — issued the decision on Monday. The bloc found Peru was failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking. The ruling orders Peru to reform its laws and to seize illegal mining equipment. The order places concrete obligations on Peruvian authorities to implement legal changes and execute equipment seizures. Mongabay · Oct 7 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
