Executive Director, World Forest ID || Focus on #Forests #tariffsandtrade #Forensicscience, #traceability, #duecare, #deforestation
London, England
Joined February 2016
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Though the new UK legislation to tackle #illegaldeforestation is arguably world-leading, a holistic approach is needed to avoid the financial burden being passed to developing nations on the path towards greening supply chains.
My latest article with @ChathamHouse explores economic, legal and environmental factors that need to combine to support positive change in the fight for #sustainable global forestry practices. Read it here > bit.ly/TacklingDeforestation…
The wonderful forum of @ChathamHouse gives a platform to explore & discuss key global deforestation issues as we work towards #Agenda2030. In this, I look at the new #UKlegislation which could with the right balance, both protect the environment & create positive economic change.
French courts are failing to use the #loidevigilance to hold companies to account. The @EU_Commision must do better if legislating to #HoldBizAccountable. A meaningful implementation plan is key.
Big companies like @Total have wiped whole villages off the map in the name of profit 😱
They won’t stop unless WE stop them. Tell the @EU_Commision to 📢 #HoldBizAccountable & STOP corporations wrecking the planet!
👉 bit.ly/holdbizaccountable
ALT Man in Goi, Nigeria, holds up his hand showing it is covered in oil. The graphic text says 'Hold Business Accountable / Change the Rules of the Game with mandatory human rights & environmental due diligence.'
Laws are only as good as the courts willing to make meaningful judgements. A year on 1st #loidevigilance case remains depressingly familiar. EU #bizhumanrights needs effective implementation not just impressive legislative text.
"The allegations against @Total are staggering."
#Humanrights violations are worsening in Uganda and Tanzania.
This afternoon the Versailles Appeal Court will issue its ruling.
Learn more on the #Totalincourt case in this great article by @sophie_neiman👇
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Thanks to @tfa_Global and @Efeca_Forests for the chance to talk about lessons from timber #duediligence this week. Critical that mandatory #humanrights legislation proposed by @dreynders isn't just about filing paperwork or impossible litigation. New law needs to work smarter.
Regulatory movement on #deforestation in the US and environmental #duediligence in the EU are needed fast. Together they can be more than the sum of their parts. Cooperative enforcement has been critical to the impact of the #EUTR and #LaceyAct on the Timber Trade.
Voluntary action isn't enough to end #deforestation. Regulations force laggards to act & reward leaders. This yr Sen @brianschatz will introduce a law making it illegal to import products of illegal deforestation. See our latest @wef bit.ly/35W3Akz #WEF20 #ForestPositive
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While the volume of Myanmar timber imports have not changed since 2017, ports of entry into the EU have been shifting dramatically. @foresttrendsorg (2/6)
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Evidence of deliberate circumvention of Timber #duediligence in the EU, as noted in my presentation this week on @tfa_Global Panel discussion. EU #humanrights legislation needs to learn lessons.
Most recently, joint Dutch and Czech enforcement has been uncovering deliberate circumvention of the EUTR: Myanmar teak imported via the Czech Republic had already been pre-sold to buyers in the Netherlands. @foresttrendsorg (5/6)
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A deep dive into EU enforcement of Timber Regulations and important lessons to learn for making Mandatory #HumanRights #duediligence in the EU meaningful.
The European Commission has an important role in consistent EUTR implementation and enforcement among Member States. Pilots, more effective checks on enforcement actions, and facilitating real-time data sharing will be critical. @foresttrendsorg (6/6)
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hello @eventbritehelp I seem to have accrued multiple accounts, and have just booked a bunch of tickets that aren't all showing in one place. Can you merge them for me? Ive searched the help section but no dice.. thank you!
Hello @tado , just checked, no refund for paypal payment 4715441935397674.. "as you have confirmed your case is being dealt with", except it (still) isn't and you are too arrogant, chaotic or understaffed to call or sort it. Epic customer service fail.
"As you have confirmed your case is being dealt with"... no @tado it is NOT; not by anyone with the smarts or information necessary to solve problems. Apparently intelligent heating but their customer service is anything but intelligent. God help me if I ever get the product...
"you can always ask our colleagues to clarify them for you".. so kind of @tado to give me that option. Believe me I have done so, many times. Unfortunately their customer service staff are not able to do so. So where do we go from here?
"As you have confirmed your case is being dealt with"... no @tado it is NOT; not by anyone with the smarts or information necessary to solve problems. Apparently intelligent heating but their customer service is anything but intelligent. God help me if I ever get the product...
Baaaaaaad customer service from @tado again. Sigh. Just ask for clarification they say, from the numerous staff randomly chucking emails my way over a period of weeks, having clearly never read the case file. Have never experienced anything like it.
This is nonsense and your staff are either overwhelmed, not given the information they need to perform reasonable service or educationally sub-normal. You seriously need to get people on the phone to talk cases through when they go wrong. It absolutely is not being dealt with.
And the award for the worst customer service I have ever *ever* experienced goes to @tado ... incredible - been trying to order a system since blackfriday, charged twice, emails from staff who haven't read the case file asking dumb Qs, charged twice, phoneline slammed. Shameful.
Thank you @TfL, for standing up to Uber. Hold tight for the NEF project. #Conveniencewithoutthecrap. sumof.us/365171227t
We need so much more of this sort of thing. As long as it is backed up with action. xitter.cf/EmmanuelMacron/status/…
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In addition to fighting #illegallogging, drones can be powerful communication tool for conservation: @GPTInnovations ow.ly/NpSH30b8a8u xitter.cf/forestlegality/status/…
Reading: 9 incredible ways we're using #drones for social good #illegallogging #wildlifecrime #deforestation mashable.com/2017/04/23/dron…