SECTORAL POLICIES / Environment

EU 2014-2020 forestry strategy has had limited impact on biodiversity and climate, says European Court of Auditors

Brussels, 04/10/2021 (Agence Europe)

While key EU policies aim to preserve biodiversity and combat climate change in Europe’s forests are in line with the EU’s international commitments, their impact is limited, says the EU Court of Auditors in a report published on 4 October.

This report takes stock of the EU 2014-2020 forestry strategy and of key EU forestry policies. In view of the deteriorating status of Europe’s forests, it argues that the European Commission should have done much more within its remit to combat...