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European Commission proposes to assess sustainability of forest biomass through risk-based approach
Today, the European Commission presented proposal for new sustainability criteria for forest biomass, as a part of the Clean Energy package. European forest owners and managers are reiterating their concerns over the introduction of a new system for forest biomass sustainability.
30.11.2016
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EU policy for bioenergy sustainability – discussions ahead of the European Commission’s proposal
The European Commission is preparing a policy for sustainable bioenergy and with the finalisation of the Impact Assessment by the Secretariat-General, the discussions are now taking place at the political level. Ahead of the policy proposal, CEPF and EUSTAFOR sent a letter to EC
31.10.2016
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Debate over climate benefits of bioenergy continues – new EFI study sheds light on the issue
On 12 October, the European Forest Institute (EFI) published a timely report on forest biomass, carbon neutrality and climate change mitigation. CEPF very much welcomes the report as the issue of carbon neutrality is a much debated topic in Brussels.
26.10.2016
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letter
Forest owners and managers’ views on the forthcoming Bioenergy Sustainability Policy

CEPF and EUSTAFOR joint letter

19.10.2016
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Commission presents proposal on LULUCF
The European Commission proposal on LULUCF needs more ambition to realise the full potential of sustainable forest management and wood-based products in combating climate change.
20.07.2016
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CEPF publishes position paper on the inclusion of LULUCF in the EU 2030 Climate and Energy framework
Ahead of the Commission proposal on LULUCF, CEPF published an updated position paper on the inclusion of LULUCF in the EU 2030 Climate and Energy Framework.
01.07.2016
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