Forest Tracks: Country-level Market Insights 2025/2026
Forest Tracks: Country-Level Market Insights 2025/2026 is a compilation of national reports submitted by countries to the eighty-third session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry. The document provides a comprehensive overview of forest and forest product-related policies and market trends in Armenia, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, [...]
Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator
The Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator 2026, a joint initiative of the European Investment Bank Group, the European Forest Institute and the Bioregions Facility, has launched its call for projects. Approximately 10 forest and bioeconomy projects will be selected to participate in a closed-door dialogue with EIB Group experts and investment [...]
Commission publishes simplification review of EU Deforestation Regulation
The Commission has published its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation. Please see the Commission press release here. The package delivers on the commitment made to the European Parliament and the Council under the simplification review clause and includes the following elements: Updated FAQs and Guidance documents; A draft [...]
EUDR Simplification: Time to address EU primary producers and industries’ concerns
From agriculture, livestock, forest, forest-based industries and feed to vegetable oil and protein meal, many sectors call on EU institutions and Member States to take the necessary time to address their persistent concerns over the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While well-intentioned, the EUDR risks undermining the competitiveness, resilience and autonomy [...]
EUDR: REVISED SUPPLY CHAIN INFOGRAPHIC
The EU Commission has prepared an updated version of the EUDR supply chain infographic that you can download at following link: EUDR supply chain infographics (3rd edition) - Publications Office of the EU This revised version updates the original document, reflecting the amendments agreed by the co-legislators in December 2025 [...]
Guidance on the protection of bird species under the Birds Directive
On 31 March, the EU Commission published the “Guidance on the protection of bird species under the Birds Directive” clarifying the implementation of Articles 5 and 9 of the Birds Directive. The document is available here: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/guidance-protection-bird-species-under-birds-directive_en The guidelines document clarifies in particular the notion of “deliberate character”, which no [...]
EU-Canada CETA SME Roundtable
On 26 March 2026, DG Trade organized the webinar EU-Canada CETA SME Roundtable. In the current turbulent context marked by deteriorating EU-US relations, DG TRADE highlighted the opportunities offered by the CETA free trade agreement for European SMEs seeking to expand into new markets. About CETA The Comprehensive Economic and [...]
UNECE event “Grown by Nature: A 360° online journey from trees to skyscrapers.”
On 23 March 2026, EOS attended the UNECE event “Grown by Nature: A 360° online journey from trees to skyscrapers.” The event brought together architects, designers, innovators, and forestry experts to discuss recent advances in sustainable materials, bioeconomy solutions, and forest management. Structured as a symbolic journey from forest ecosystems [...]
Delegated Decision: Packaging and Packaging Waste – exemptions from the reuse obligations for plastic wrappings and straps
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets specific reuse targets. This delegated act aims to introduce exemptions from the reuse requirements for plastic wrappings and straps embedded in PPWR. The Delegated Act was published by the Commission on 25 February 2026. For more information: Packaging and Packaging Waste – [...]
SAVE THE DATE – EOS Summer General Assembly – Brussels on 16 & 17 June 2026
The EOS Summer General Assembly meetings will take place in Brussels on 16–17 June 2026. We would be grateful if you could already reserve these dates in your agenda. 16 June 2026 - 15:30 – EOS Board Meeting 📍 EOS Office 40 Rue Montoyer – 7th Floor 16 June 2026 [...]
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