Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 40
40
Accepted
Paragraph: 149
FLEGT-VPA programme effectiveness varies greatly depending on country context
Conclusion
We look forward to the publication of the report of the Government’s review of the effectiveness of FLEGT-VPA programme. The evidence we have received indicates that the experience of the FLEGT-VPA varies greatly depending on the country context.
Government Response Summary
The government confirms that the FLEGT Post Implementation Review (PIR), reflecting on VPA countries and country-specific factors, provides clear conclusions and recommendations, and will be published shortly on gov.uk.
Paragraph Reference:
149
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The FLEGT Post Implementation Review (PIR) reflects on the experience of several VPA countries, with a particular focus on Indonesia, Ghana, Liberia and Guyana, including analysis of stakeholder views highlighting country-specific factors. The PIR provides clear conclusions on the effectiveness of FLEGT licensing and Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPA), and recommendations for future work in this area. The PIR will be published shortly on gov.uk and will be widely accessible. Once published, the review will be shared with relevant teams in Defra and across Government. Further analysis of the lessons learned for policy makers will be conducted and disseminated in due course. For clarity, the EU has reaffirmed their commitment to VPA partnerships, which will continue to operate alongside their EU Deforestation Regulation, with FLEGT licensing being an accepted EU standard of legality.