Forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products to the EU (FLEGT)

This procedure concerns a Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Central African Republic. It aims to ensure timber exported to the EU is legal and sustainably sourced, promoting better forest governance and combating illegal logging.

This agreement affects timber producers, exporters, and importers in both the EU and the Central African Republic. It aims to reduce trade barriers for legal timber and improve environmental sustainability in the forestry sector.