Representative groups Fern and Mighty Earth are set to hold a webinar on 5 September, exploring how businesses and industries are preparing for the EU Deforestation Regulation.
The webinar, entitled EUDR in Action: how the EU Deforestation Regulation is driving positive action by governments, companies, and farmers, will take place on 5 September.
Among those participating in the webinar are Dr Michael Amoah, Deputy Director of R&D at the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod); Juliette Cody, Global Lead for Climate & Nature at Barry Callebaut; Mansuetus Darto, Indonesia’s Palm Oil Smallholder Union (SPKS); Raoni Rajão, Director of the Department of Policies for the Control of Deforestation and Burning, Brazilian Environment Ministry; and Katja Albrecht, Advisor at GIZ – German Agency for International Cooperation.
The webinar will be moderated by Philippa Nuttal of the Financial Times’ Sustainable Views.
📢 Don’t miss the webinar 5 September on the landmark EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR) at 14:00-15:30 CEST!
— Mighty Earth 🌍 (@StandMighty) August 26, 2024
Register now via the link below! 👇 https://t.co/CQ5I9BtWHa
Why it’s important
The EU Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR, is set to take effect on 30 December 2024, and will present a number of challenges for cocoa farmers, traders, and retailers, to ensure that their supply chains are fully EUDR compliant.
Some 58% of the world’s cocoa is currently exported to Europe, largely from West Africa, thus making the EUDR a significant piece of legislation for those businesses involved in this trade.
According to the World Resources Institute, in 2023, ten football fields of tropical forests were lost every minute, driven mainly by the expansion of agricultural commodities like soy, cocoa, palm oil, and rubber, much of which is destined for the EU market.
The EUDR has already prompted improvements in producer countries. Companies are beginning to prepare for its implementation, and many small-scale farmers are proactively working towards compliance. These farmers view the Regulation as an opportunity to improve their livelihoods, as the increased traceability required by the EUDR will make their contributions more visible within the supply chain.
You can register for the webinar here.
