EU postpones anti-deforestation rules as bloc signs trade deal with Indonesia (www.rfi.fr)
from schizoidman@lemmy.zip to world@lemmy.world on 25 Sep 2025 03:17
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The postponement came as negotiators from the 27-nation bloc finalised a multi-billion euro trade agreement with Indonesia.

Environmental activists are concerned the trade agreement will lead to more deforestation driven by increased demand for Indonesian palm oil.

“The remaining natural forests in palm oil concessions will potentially be cleared in the near future (and) converted into plantations,” said Syahrul Fitra of Greenpeace Indonesia.

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