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  1. Nature restoration law supported by 75% of citizens in countries not backing the law

    Nature restoration law supported by 75% of citizens in countries not backing the law

    • 21-05-24

    EU member states, the Netherlands, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Sweden are at odds with public opinion as they block the nature restoration law. A recent survey shows that 3 out of 4 citizens are in favour of the legislation.

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  2. The long-fought EU deforestation law is in jeopardy

    The long-fought EU deforestation law is in jeopardy

    • 12-04-24

    The EU deforestation law entered into force in June 2023 after having been adopted with broad support from the European Parliament and the Council. Now, during its implementation phase, forces, such as certain industry associations, third countries and even agriculture ministers from EU member states are trying to undermine the law.

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  3. Factory farms: reasons for adopting a plant-based diet

    Factory farms: reasons for adopting a plant-based diet

    • 15-02-24

    Koen Margodt is an Belgian ethicist and is cochair of the Global Ethics Committee of the Jane Goodall Institute. Together with Dr. Goodall he has written an essay on factory farms.

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  4. Europe needs a strong Nature Restoration Law

    Europe needs a strong Nature Restoration Law

    • 03-10-23

    Jane Goodall Institute Belgium joins 200 other NGOs and more than one million citizens, businesses, scientists, and other stakeholders to call on EU leaders to adopt a strong Nature Restoration Law that allows us to truly tackle global climate and biodiversity emergencies and protects Europe’s citizens, economy, and nature.

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