World Series

2016-12-03

World Series Vol. 35 - Illegal Logging and Related Timber Trade – Dimensions, Drivers, Impacts and Responses. A Global Scientific Rapid Response Assessment Report

The most recent GFEP global assessment report on "Illegal Logging and Related Timber Trade" is officially launched at the CBD COP13 in Cancún, Mexico, on 3 December 2016.


Illegal Logging and Related Timber Trade – Dimensions, Drivers, Impacts and Responses. A Global Scientific Rapid Response Assessment Report

Editors: Daniela Kleinschmit, Stephanie Mansourian, Christoph Wildburger & Andre Purret

IUFRO World Series Volume 35. Vienna. 148 p.

ISBN 978-3-902762-70-2
ISSN 1016-3263

Published by:
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), 2016


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This report presents the results of the fifth global scientific assessment undertaken by the GFEP initiative. The report set out to gain deeper understanding of the meaning of illegal logging and related timber trade, its scale, drivers and consequences. It provides a structured synthesis of available scientific and expert knowledge on illegal logging and associated timber trade while adding to existing studies and reports by sharing new insights, including a criminology perspective and new information about timber and timber product trade flows as well as exploring future policy options and governance responses.

This assessment report and the accompanying policy brief provide an authoritative source of information for policymakers and stakeholders involved in the fight against illegal logging and associated timber trade, in order to support effective action in tackling this pressing global problem.  


Report and policy brief available at:
https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/gfep-initiative/panel-on-illegal-timber-trade/


Press release available at:
Loopholes in regulations allow illegal logging to thrive worldwide
Brechas en regulaciones permiten que la tala ilegal prospere en todo el mundo

https://www.iufro.org/media/latest-releases/

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