Precious forests are burned to the ground to make way for soy
used in animal feed, or palm oil in countless consumer
products. That’s how corporations can connect us all to
deforestation.
But the European Commission is looking for ideas right now to
tackle the problem -- to stop EU consumption destroying our
planet.
It's a golden opportunity, and not only for
Europeans: A strong EU law to keep products linked to
environmental destruction and human rights abuses out of the EU
could have a massive impact around the world.
Demand
the European Commission protects our forests NOW
Forests are essential. From producing the oxygen
we breathe to purifying our water, and providing shelter to millions
of plants, animals and people. Forests do it all for us. Moreover,
healthy forests protect us from diseases and viruses, and
they are critical for absorbing carbon emissions from the atmosphere
which is the key to reversing climate chaos.
As consumers, shareholders, and workers, we want to be sure the
products we buy contain sustainably produced ingredients - we want
to keep our plates and cupboards deforestation-free. But
corporations pay armies of lobbyists to subdue Brussels, and fight
anything that looks like a threat to their business interests.
As a major consumer market, trading bloc and financial player,
the EU has a unique power and the duty to tackle its own
consumption and set the rules straight on what products should be
allowed on its market. The EU should also lead
complementary efforts at global, national and local levels,
including securing the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local
communities.
We are asking the European Commission for a strong law
that stops products linked to deforestation from entering the EU
market by the end of 2021. This law is now within reach,
but we need your support to make it happen. Let the European
Commission know you care about our planet and demand a change
now!
Click
here to make sure the EU makes protecting our planet’s most precious
ecosystems a top priority.
