Forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and timber products to the European Union (FLEGT)

This agreement establishes a voluntary partnership between the European Union and Côte d’Ivoire to combat illegal logging. It focuses on improving forest governance and ensuring that only legally harvested timber is exported to the EU market, helping to protect biodiversity and natural resources.

The agreement affects timber exporters in Côte d’Ivoire and importers within the EU. It introduces stricter controls on timber trade and provides technical assistance to improve forest law enforcement.