#rubber 新闻
The clearing of forests for growing rubber “has been substantially underestimated” in figures used to develop policy on deforestation, new research finds.
The European Union wants to ‘sit at the table’ with Malaysia and Indonesia and understand the realities of the commodities supply chain in Asia, says Astrid Schomaker, who sits in the directorate-general for environment at the European Commission.
Authors warn against monoculture farms, suggest eco-friendly measures to increase biodiversity.
European Union's move to curb imports linked to forest destruction lacks measures to strengthen indigenous rights, activists warn.
#rubber 观点
Import bans bring social issues to the fore forcing agribusiness to assess their obligations to their workforces. Are such regulatory bans the best way to address the social issues prevalent in the industry?
As the biggest consumer of palm oil, India can take a lead in demanding ethical production that can stop deforestation in Southeast Asia and reduce air pollution.
#rubber 新闻发布稿
Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)
GPSNR unveils first ever collective grievance mechanism in the natural rubber industry
