Push for post-Brexit trade deals may threaten UK pledges on deforestation

Government criticised over ‘indefensible’ proposal that could undermine climate efforts while yielding benefit of only £1.38m

The UK government may be undermining its commitments to end deforestation overseas because of conflicts over trade policy, the Guardian has learned.

A war of words is raging within the government over deforestation and trade, with green campaigners warning that a proposed policy could have dire consequences for efforts to stop illegal logging.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jul/18/brexit-trade-deals-deforestation-malaysia-palm-oil

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