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🔍 DNA Testing Shatters Organised Crime’s $150B Timber Racket!🚨A  new weapon is being deployed against the shadowy world ...
06/08/2024

🔍 DNA Testing Shatters Organised Crime’s $150B Timber Racket!

🚨A new weapon is being deployed against the shadowy world of timber trafficking, now the third most lucrative business for organised crime.

🔍 Why This Matters:

1️⃣ Combatting Organised Crime: Timber trafficking is a significant global issue linked to deforestation and corruption. Interpol highlights that this illicit trade undermines international sanctions and threatens critical forests, making it essential to find robust solutions to disrupt these criminal networks.

2️⃣ Innovative Solutions: The collaborative efforts of scientists and governments, including the groundbreaking work of World Forest ID are paving the way for a new era of timber traceability.

3️⃣ Regulatory Impact: With the introduction of stringent European Commission regulations against timber trafficking, organisations now face hefty fines for non-compliance.

🔬 The advancements in technology, including the ability to create a chemical fingerprint of timber, represent a game-changer in the fight against illegal logging.

🪵 As the global community rallies to address this critical issue, the integration of DNA testing and AI in timber verification safeguards forests and protects the integrity of legitimate businesses.

🔗 For an in-depth look at how DNA testing is changing the game in the battle against timber trafficking and its implications for global supply chains, visit Wood Central: https://woodcentral.com.au/dna-testing-is-shattering-organised-crimes-150b-timber-racket/

🗣️ : What role do you think technology will play in combating other forms of organised crime beyond timber trafficking? Share your insights below!

A global fraud, hidden from view, is undermining international sanctions and destroying critical forests. The racket is called "timber trafficking", and it is,

🌍 Amazon Groups Call Out FSC For Betraying Mascho Piro People!🚨 A crisis is unfolding in the Amazon, as Indigenous organ...
06/08/2024

🌍 Amazon Groups Call Out FSC For Betraying Mascho Piro People!

🚨 A crisis is unfolding in the Amazon, as Indigenous organisations accuse FSC of failing to protect rights of the Mashco Piro people.

🔍 Why This Matters:

1️⃣ Violating Indigenous Rights: FSC is facing backlash for allegedly endorsing the systematic violation of the Mashco Piro people's rights by delaying a decision to withdraw certification from Canales Tahuamanu, the logging company responsible for bulldozing forests on their territory. This raises critical questions about the effectiveness of eco-certification bodies in protecting vulnerable communities.

2️⃣ Urgent Action Required: Fiona Watson from Survival International highlights the dire consequences for the Mashco Piro if logging continues unchecked. The organisation has called for immediate action from the FSC to halt activities threatening the survival of peoples and forests.

3️⃣ Accountability in Certification: FSC's response to the recent outcry has been met with scepticism. While they claim to address the issue, many believe their actions are insufficient.

♻️ As environmental and human rights groups rally to demand accountability, this situation serves as a wake-up call for certification organisations to prioritise protecting Indigenous rights in their operations. The stakes are high, and lives are at risk.

🔗 For more on this critical issue and the role of Indigenous peoples in managing the Amazon, visit Wood Central: https://woodcentral.com.au/amazon-groups-call-out-fsc-for-betraying-mascho-piro-people/

🗣️ : How can certification bodies improve their practices to protect Indigenous rights better and promote sustainable forest management? Share your thoughts below!

The world's most recognised ecolabel is betraying the lives of uncontacted Maschco Piro people and is "endorsing the systematic violation of Indigenous people's

02/04/2024

Is "Plug & Play" the Next Big Thing in Construction?

🚧The construction industry is on the cusp of transforming with prefabrication, 3D printing, and mass timber construction systems, paving the way for a zero-carbon future.

🗣️ : As "Plug & Play" construction technologies become more prevalent, how can the industry ensure these innovations are accessible and beneficial across different markets? What role can governments and unions play in accelerating the adoption of sustainable construction practices?

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