Government hints at new procurement standards to tackle deforestation

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DECC outlines new international forestry strategy designed to support private sector efforts to reduce deforestation

The government has this week outlined new plans designed to help tackle deforestation that could see it adopt more demanding green procurement standards designed to reduce demand for timber and agricultural...

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