EU Forest Action in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 🌍

🔎 Find here the latest news about EU and Central African Republic Forest Action

The EU supports partner countries to preserve their forests and to contribute to sustainable, inclusive economies and societies. Find here some examples of EU Forest Action in Central African Republic.

EU Forest Action in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC : FLEGT VPA

The Central African Republic has around 5.4 million hectares of forest, which is less than 10% of its total land area. However, the forest sector contributes around 4% of GDP and 40% of the country’s export earnings. The Central African Republic exports timber to Europe, China and North America and within Africa. The Central African Republic has signed a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the EU. The aim of the VPA is to improve forest sector governance by clarifying and simplifying management rules, ensuring increased transparency and use of public information, and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local resources.

USEFUL LINKS : 

• FLEGT - All about the CAR-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement
• L’engagement de la société civile en Centrafrique : de la transparence du secteur forestier à la consolidation de la paix

OHTER ACTIONS INCLUDE

• Appui au développement d’une chaine de valeur forêt/bois légale et durable en République centrafricaine

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