What is FLEGT Week?
The Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan of the European Union was launched in 2003 to combat illegal timber and strengthen forest governance. FLEGT Week 2015 is a unique opportunity for the EC and its partners to reflect on the full scope of the Action Plan, including but not limited to VPAs and the EU Timber Regulation, learn from the achievements and challenges, and discuss technical aspects of FLEGT. Find out more.
Key materials and presentations
 Blog post by Commissioner Mimica on FLEGT Week 2015 | |
 Closing speech by Commissioner Mimica |
Background materials and useful links
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| Briefing note: Introduction to FLEGT (FR ES) |
| Summary: Combating illegal logging. Lessons from the EU FLEGT Action Plan. |
| Factsheet: Evaluation of the EU FLEGT Action Plan |
| Report: 8th Annual FLEGT project coordination meeting |
| Relevant information on VPAs and VPAs worldwide |
| EU Timber Regulation website |
| Relevant information on timber procurement available on the illegal logging portal |
The slideshow
| This website has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. © European Forest Institute 2015 |
The ReportWe invite you to see the reports on daily sessions with stories, photographs, videos and presentations.
Monday 16 Report: Opening plenary and policy discussion (FR) Report: Crash Course on FLEGT (FR) Tuesday 17 Report: Information session on FLEGT progress and achievements (FR) Report: Governance - Seminar (FR) Report: Private sector - Seminar (FR) Wednesday 18 Report: Demand-side measures to reduce illegal timber trade - Seminar (FR) Report: FLEGT and tackling drivers of deforestation - Seminar (FR) Report: Timber legality assurance systems - Seminar (FR) Thursday 19 Report: FLEGT and REDD+ linkages - Side event |
Key informationDate: 16-19 March 2015 Location: Brussels Language: English, French and Spanish, with simultaneous translation. Contact: flegtweek2015@efi.int Accomodation: list of recommended hotels Venue: Centre Albert Borschette, Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels For a guaranteed access to the venue, please be sure to bring with you: Passport or ID, invitation letter and E-pass.
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