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The latest insight from Trase - Intelligence for sustainable trade states the proposed amendments to the #EUDR 'lack scientific rigour.' Find out more at the link in the post below 👇

#EUDR the European Deforestation Regulation has been formally postponed by one year + some amendments. ⬇️ (For these changes to become official, the final text will need approval from both, the Council and Parliament, followed by publication in the EU Official Journal)

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has brought up intense discussions about climate change and environmental preservation. One of the main points of attention was the impact of the EUDR on biomes that do not fit the definition of “forest” established by the United Nations (UN). Due to the complexity of the issue, the implementation of the EUDR has been postponed: instead of taking effect on January 1, 2025, it will be applied from January 1, 2026. This postponement gives developing countries — that most opposed the original conditions of the EUDR — more time to adopt strategic measures that, among other acts, reduce the negative impacts of the regulation on other biomes. For this article, I had the privilege of interviewing renowned specialists from institutions such as Ipam, Ipea, Greenpeace, and Business Law Partners alongside my partners Allan Batista, Fernanda Rossini, and Flávia Fernandes. Together, we finished a wonderful project for the magazine “World Views”, edited by Professor Márcia Detoni for the Geopolitics and International Journalism subject. English version of the report:  https://lnkd.in/d5hVCjJm Portuguese version of the report: https://lnkd.in/dEBqRmxF

The European Parliament on Thursday voted in favour of delaying the bloc’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) to give companies more time to comply. The vote – which experienced some technical issues – saw the Parliament agree to the 12-month delay put forward by the European Commission in October with 371 votes to 240 and 30 abstentions. It also voted in favour of other amendments. A spokesperson for the European Parliament told Responsible Investor that there is no timeline for the trilogue discussions, as the Council of the European Union will first have to take a position on the amendments. They added the last opportunity for the Parliament to adopt the regulation is mid-December and that trilogues must happen prior to that. #EUDR #deforestation #EU https://lnkd.in/endUX_Wt

The EUDR: all is not lost Curious about the impact of the recent deal between the EU Council and the European Parliament regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)? My colleagues, Pauline Kuipers and Nicolas Carbonnelle, and I (together with the support of our ESG student trainee Bas Dubbelman) briefly provide our insights on the this deal. Click here: https://lnkd.in/eUwPiAVy #EUDR #ESG #Deforestation

🌿 On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament voted in favour of the Commission's proposal to delay application of the EU Deforestation Regulation by one year. The Parliament also voted in favour of a number of other amendments to the EUDR including creation of a new category of countries posing “no risk” on deforestation. The additional amendments to the EUDR were not originally proposed by the Commission and the Council had already agreed to the one-year delay without suggesting any other amendments. The Parliament and Council will now need to enter into negotiations over the new amendments in the hope of reaching final agreement before the end of the year. The clock is ticking… See our latest blog post for the full low-down. ⬇️ #deforestation #EUDR #duediligence #ESG

The European Council has approved a targeted amendment to the EU deforestation regulation, extending its application date by 12 months to provide stakeholders with additional time for compliance. The revised timeline, which must be adopted and published in the EU’s Official Journal by 30 December 2024, aims to ensure legal clarity and facilitate a smoother implementation of the regulation’s due diligence requirements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHtUCHZZ European Union European Commission #Deforestation #Regulation #Sustainability

#breakingnews 🌳 This morning the European Parliament resolved to postpone the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation, following the proposal made by the European Commission beginning of October. ➡ For large operators and traders, relevant obligations will apply starting from December 30, 2025. ➡ Small and micro-enterprises will have six additional months (i.e., until June 30, 2026). 🌲 This long-awaited postponement will help ensuring a better implementation of relevant obligations, also in light of the updated guidance published by the EU Commission in October. 🌴 The Parliament also adopted other amendments, including the creation of a new category of countries posing “no risk” on deforestation, which would require significantly less stringent obligations by corporations. Additional information can be found at the following link 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyM8G8bK #EUDR #Deforestation #DeforestationLaw #GreenDeal #EU #Sustainability

EU Defers and Revises Anti-Deforestation Law The EU has postponed the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to the end of 2025, while introducing a controversial ‘no-risk’ category. This amendment allows certain countries to be exempt from strict deforestation checks, even if monoculture plantations drive deforestation and harm biodiversity. Critics argue that the new criteria could weaken enforcement and favor geopolitical interests, raising concerns among environmental groups and commodity-producing nations. Despite the delay, the regulation still applies to a limited set of high-risk countries, drawing sharp criticism for perceived inequities. Read more: https://ow.ly/nW7y50U8Zv6 #EUDR #Deforestation #Sustainability #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #PalmOil #EnvironmentalPolicy #SustainableTrade

EUDR Negotiations Conclude with Consensus Between the Council and EU Parliament The second round of negotiations on amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) concluded on Tuesday (December 3rd) with a consensus reached between the Council and the European Parliament. Key developments: The EPP withdrew its proposals for additional changes, such as the introduction of "no-risk countries" for global deforestation (refer to my earlier post for details: https://lnkd.in/e3igfhVA). This withdrawal, combined with the agreement on a 12-month delay to the applicability of the regulation, likely paved the way for the consensus. What’s Next? The informal agreement between the co-legislators will be put to a vote during Parliament’s next plenary session, scheduled for 16–19 December. For the delay to take effect, the text must be formally endorsed by both the Parliament and the Council and published in the Official Journal of the EU by the end of the year. #EUDR #InternationalTrade #Deforestation #Sustainability