The European Parliament voted on Thursday for a 12-month delay to the implementation of a law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation, and adopted a series of amendments to weaken the law itself.

The European Parliament demanded further changes to a landmark law to tackle global deforestation, adding complications to a plan to delay the controversial rules before they take effect later this year.

BRUSSELS: The European Parliament on Thursday (Nov 14) approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's landmark anti-deforestation rules,

The European Parliament has voted to delay a landmark deforestation regulation that has led to massive backlash among stakeholders. Environmental NGOs and politicians warn a delay threatens forests and the climate.