Indonesia’s Furniture Industry Seeks New Markets Amid EU Regulation
Indonesia’s furniture and handicraft industry is seeking new markets in response to the EU Deforestation Regulation. With the EU as a major buyer, the industry is now looking towards India, ASEAN, and Africa as alternative customers. The shift in focus aims to mitigate the impact of the EUDR and continue growth outside of the EU, signaling a significant reorientation in the industry.
Mapping Deforested Land Use in Africa
Learn about a new study mapping deforested land use in Africa, providing crucial data for climate protection and biodiversity. The study, led by researchers from Wageningen University and GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences, used high-resolution satellite data to analyze 15 different types of land use after deforestation, creating the first high-resolution and continental mapping of land use after deforestation across the African continent.