Getting started on new rules around land use
New European laws on deforestation and nature restoration are changing how companies deal with land use. Find out how the FLAG guidelines can help your organization incorporate your impact on land and forest into your strategy.
Contact Person
John Dams
Why is this important?
Forestry, land use and agriculture are at once a source of emissions and a natural ally in the fight against climate change. With the European Deforestation Regulation and the Nature Restoration Law approaching, it becomes essential to understand how to measure, manage and reduce land-related emissions.
What to expect?
After this session, you will go home with:
A clear overview of the current statusof the EUDR and the Nature Restoration Law,
Understanding how the FLAG guidelines align with this new legislation,
practical tools to identify and manage risks around land use and emissions.
Programme
| 14:00 | Welcome | |
| 14:10 | Updates on EUDR and the Nature Restoration Law | Laurence Drèze, Biodiversity Policy Officer, and Marie Lebeau, Program Manager Forest - WWF Belgium |
| 15:00 | Navigating the FLAG guidelines. | Tommy Buckingham, Europe Lead for Agri, Food & Drink, and Matteo Ferrario, Associate - Carbon Trust Europe |
| 16:15 | The FLAG approach at Vandemoortele | Astrid De Paepe, Sustainability Officer - Vandemoortele |
| 16:45 | Closing remarks |
Speakers
Who is this for?
This session is designed for members of The Shift who want to understand how the FLAG guidelines and new European legislation around land use, deforestation and nature restoration affect their organization – and who want to turn this knowledge into concrete actions with lasting impact.
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