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Read the latest news about the efforts of Republic of the Congo and the EU to combat illegal logging and foster good governance through the Voluntary Partnership Agreement.

Tropical rainforest in the north of the Republic of the Congo

La République du Congo et l’UE rendent compte des progrès de leur APV FLEGT

21 December 2022

La République du Congo et l’Union européenne ont publié leur rapport conjoint 2021 sur le progrès de la mise en œuvre de l’Accord de partenariat volontaire (APV) pour l’application des réglementations forestières, la gouvernance et les échanges commerciaux (FLEGT).

The Republic of the Congo and the EU report on their FLEGT VPA progress

21 December 2022

The Republic of the Congo and the European Union have released their joint Report 2021 on the progress on the implementation of their Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT).

The 13th Joint Implementation Committee was held on 2-3 June 2021 in Brazzaville

The Republic of the Congo and the EU release 2020 annual report on VPA progress

11 June 2021

The Republic of the Congo and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement from January to December 2020. The report describes progress made with the timber legality assurance system, institutional improvements, stakeholder engagement, communication, transparency and monitoring of the agreement.

Volumes (m3 round wood equivalent) of Congolese wood products imported by the EU, 2004-2019

https://stats.flegtimm.eu

The Republic of the Congo and the EU release 2019 annual report on VPA progress

26 November 2020

The Republic of the Congo and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement from January to December 2019. The report describes progress made with the timber legality assurance system, institutional improvements, stakeholder engagement, communication, transparency and monitoring of the agreement.

European Forest Institute

The Republic of the Congo and the EU release 2018 annual report on VPA progress

12 December 2019

The Republic of the Congo and the EU have released a joint report on progress in implementing the Voluntary Partnership Agreement from January to December 2018. The report describes progress made with the timber legality assurance system, institutional improvements, stakeholder engagement, communication, transparency and monitoring of the agreement.

Monsieur Mateus Paula, Chef de Délégation de l’UE au Congo, et Madame Rosalie Matondo, Ministre de l’Économie Forestière du Congo, signent l’aide-mémoire du 11eme CCM

Laurent Cerbonney, EFI

La République du Congo et l’UE encouragent le redoublement des efforts dans la mise en œuvre de leur APV

4 December 2019

La République du Congo et l’Union européenne (UE) ont fait le suivi de la mise en œuvre de leur Accord de Partenariat Volontaire (APV) visant à promouvoir la bonne gouvernance forestière. Les deux parties ont également orienté leur travail de 2020.

About the VPA Africa – Latin America Facility

The VPA Africa – Latin America Facility supports the implementation of the EU FLEGT Action Plan with a focus on Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs). The Facility contributes to combating illegal logging and strengthening forest governance while encouraging sustainable economic development in countries that produce or process timber and export to the EU. The Facility is hosted by the European Forest Institute (EFI) and was established in November 2019.

Disclaimer

This website has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this site are the sole responsibility of the European Forest Institute and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of funding organisations.

The VPA Africa-Latin America Facility is no longer hosted and managed by the European Forest Institute. This website was archived on the 31st of October 2024 and is no longer being updated. For more information, please contact ipf.info@efi.int.