Reconciling forestry and agriculture: we need a new certification scheme to protect forests

In this interview, Roby Biwer (LU/PES), Member of Bettembourg Municipal Council, answers six questions on the EU action to protect and restore forests worldwide. In the context of the COVID-19, the rapporteur of the CoR opinion on ‘Stepping up EU action to protect and restore the world’s forests’ calls for a new EU certification scheme and information system that endorses deforestation-free products and short, transparent supply chains. The opinion is to be adopted at the 1-2 July plenary session.