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🚨 New Poll: Europeans overwhelmingly support strong action to combat #deforestation! 👉 A recent survey across seven European countries reveals that 84% of people want swift enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR). 👉 73% say implementing this law should be a top priority for the EU. The message sent by Europeans couldn’t be clearer: now is the time for the EU to lead the way in forest protection! Despite this, the European Commission has proposed to delay the law by 12 months, bowing to pressure by some governments and agriculture and forestry industry associations. The final vote to decide whether the legislation is delayed by a year takes place next week. We’re urging the EU to listen to the electorate. Commenting on the survey, Dr. Julian Oram, Policy Director at Mighty Earth said: “This year we’ve witnessed unprecedented fires, flooding and storms fuelled by global heating, of which deforestation is a key driver. These poll results should leave EU Parliamentarians in no doubt that their citizens strongly back swift implementation of the EUDR. Politicians can’t allow enforcement of this vital law to be derailed by agribusiness and forestry industry lobbyists content to let global deforestation run rampant for another year.” Read our press release 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePTzVt7H Thea Parson Carole Mitchell Boris Patentreger João Gonçalves Isabel Fernández Cruz Alex Wijeratna Gemma Hoskins Jordan McDonald Amanda Hurowitz Katie Y. Glenn Hurowitz Fern NGO ZERO - ASSOCIAÇÃO SISTEMA TERRESTRE SUSTENTÁVEL Deutsche Umwelthilfe Stéphane Séjourné Jessika Roswall Wopke Hoekstra Christophe Hansen François-Xavier Bellamy Tom Berendsen Dolors Montserrat Daniel Caspary MdEP Mohammed Chahim Kathleen Van Brempt Bernd Lange Marie Toussaint Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy Pascal Canfin Tiemo Wölken Manfred Weber

WRI made some interesting points about the #EUDR in their response to the amendments that were proposed last week. Overall, the common theme is the lack of clarity with implementation of the regulation. 1. They point out that the "no-risk" countries provision could create loopholes for products that impact deforestation (e.g. leather from cattle). It could create the situation where companies should be ensuring the products are deforestation-free, yet it becomes difficult to enforce the EUDR because the data requirements on geospatial data have been removed. 2. There is still uncertainty about the IT implementation, particularly with vulnerable countries where there is a lack of both readiness, quality control of the data and who is ultimately verifying the data is accurate. 3. A potential challenge also is the fact the forest area changes are based on area changes alone and not considering the biodiversity. In my opinion, this would be difficult to reconcile on a practical level. However, it does pose the risk that because forest growth has increased that forestry practices that are not sustainable for the long-term could create a "no-risk" designation and provide an advantage to companies operating in these countries. Overall, it appears there is still a lot of uncertainty and remember, if the latest version is not approved, the original version of EUDR will go into effect in 5 weeks! https://lnkd.in/deMFzbXb

This Mongabay articles provides a good assessment of the potential impact of the delay of #EUDR on smallholder farmers, bringing in perspectives from across different sectors. I provided input on level of investment and readiness of the #cocoa and #chocolate companies who have been making investments in #traceability and #deforestation-free supply chains for a number of years. I emphasized further (though it did not show up in this piece) that we need to look beyond regulation and companies' direct supply chains if we want truly address deforestation, climate change, and #biodiversity #conservation. We need to take a landscape approach in order to improve the livelihoods of smallholders (especially the majority who are not linked to companies' supply chains), maintain and improve the ecological integrity of the landscape, and contribute to sustainable commodity supplies in the future. Wildlife Conservation Society

We're delighted to launch a trio of services to support your EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance: 1. A rigorous gap analysis of your EUDR due diligence system 2. An online introductory EUDR course 3. Auditing against key forestry, agriculture and food sector voluntary certifications Discover the benefits: https://bit.ly/4cB1Gsq #WeAreSGS #EUDR #ForestManagement #deforestation #ForestDegradation #sustainability

🕒 Australia Races Against the Clock to Sway EU on Deforestation Ahead of EUDR! 🚨The Australian government is pushing to redefine "deforestation" in the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) context. This move aims to protect millions of cubic metres of timber and a lucrative beef market from being impacted by stringent EU definitions. 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Economic Impact: The EUDR could risk Australia's timber and beef exports to the EU, potentially requiring separate supply chains for EUDR-compliant and non-compliant products. 2️⃣ Environmental Regulations: Queensland's tree-clearing rates have fallen 64% since 2018, but the EU's broad definitions could still pose challenges for Australian forest management practices and agroforestry. 3️⃣ Global Supply Chains: As the EU rolls out the world's strongest deforestation laws, it will have major implications for global supply chains, particularly for countries like Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, the United States, and China, which have voiced concerns. 🪵 Highlighted by an EUDR expert, the regulation's definitions of "deforestation," "deforestation-free," "non-compliant product," and "forest" are crucial for assessing Australia's exposure. Despite opposition, the EU remains committed to the EUDR, aiming to make it a game-changer in the global fight against deforestation. 🔗 Learn more about Australia's efforts to influence EU deforestation definitions and the potential impacts of the EUDR: https://lnkd.in/g6dzDapT 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can countries balance economic interests with stringent environmental regulations like the EUDR? Share your insights! #deforestation #eudr #greendeal #sustainableforestry #timberexports #environmentalregulations #globaltrade #australia #eu #beef #agriculture #forestmanagement #economicimpact #climatechange #forestry #environmentalpolicy #timber #compliance

🕒 Australia Races Against the Clock to Sway EU on Deforestation Ahead of EUDR! 🚨The Australian government is pushing to redefine "deforestation" in the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) context. This move aims to protect millions of cubic metres of timber and a lucrative beef market from being impacted by stringent EU definitions. 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Economic Impact: The EUDR could risk Australia's timber and beef exports to the EU, potentially requiring separate supply chains for EUDR-compliant and non-compliant products. 2️⃣ Environmental Regulations: Queensland's tree-clearing rates have fallen 64% since 2018, but the EU's broad definitions could still pose challenges for Australian forest management practices and agroforestry. 3️⃣ Global Supply Chains: As the EU rolls out the world's strongest deforestation laws, it will have major implications for global supply chains, particularly for countries like Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, the United States, and China, which have voiced concerns. 🪵 Highlighted by an EUDR expert, the regulation's definitions of "deforestation," "deforestation-free," "non-compliant product," and "forest" are crucial for assessing Australia's exposure. Despite opposition, the EU remains committed to the EUDR, aiming to make it a game-changer in the global fight against deforestation. 🔗 Learn more about Australia's efforts to influence EU deforestation definitions and the potential impacts of the EUDR: https://lnkd.in/g6dzDapT 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can countries balance economic interests with stringent environmental regulations like the EUDR? Share your insights! #deforestation #eudr #greendeal #sustainableforestry #timberexports #environmentalregulations #globaltrade #australia #eu #beef #agriculture #forestmanagement #economicimpact #climatechange #forestry #environmentalpolicy #timber #compliance

Agriculture faces a unique challenge in the context of #climatechange. While it itself is vulnerable to fluctuating temperatures and extreme weather events, it is also one of the biggest contributors of greenhouse gases. About 15% of the world’s #peatlands have been drained for #agriculture, forestry and grazing. But there is a way to use peatlands in agriculture – paludiculture. Join us at the only official side event for peatlands at #COP16Colombia on: 📆 Thursday, October 31st 🕦 11:40am 📍 Mavecure, Plaza One https://lnkd.in/gWHcEKCM UN Biodiversity Convention on Wetlands FAO The Nature Conservancy Michael Succow Stiftung Greifswald Moor Centrum Synchronicity Earth

The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) and CDP present six steps companies can take to understand and disclose their progress towards deforestation- and conversion-free #supplychains. The 2024 CDP questionnaire is now available, enabling companies to report their progress in eliminating deforestation from agricultural and forestry supply chains. Investors and stakeholders rely on these disclosures to assess company performance on #climate and #naturegoals. Recent analysis shows that most companies are far from achieving deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains, even as deadlines for climate and nature targets, along with regulatory mechanisms such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), approach. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gxjBVFNj Stay informed about circular events and initiatives on the Circular South Africa website: https://lnkd.in/d9FtWRUK Leah Samberg Tomasz Sawicki #circulareconomy #ciruclarsouthafrica #sustainability #supplychains #climategoals #deforestation #CDP2024

Nearly 30% of the #EU and #UK's agricultural area is classified as marginal, encompassing former lignite mines, degraded peatlands, and monoculture areas. While these lands have little agricultural or industrial value, converting them to #forest, #grassland, or #cropland isn't necessarily sustainable. Land-use changes can have severe environmental impacts, including increased #CO2 emissions and loss of #biodiversity. The Global Carbon Budget 2023 reveals that land-use change and forestry accounted for an average of 1.3 gigatons of carbon emissions from 2013-2022, with deforestation being a major driver. Let's rethink how we utilize marginal lands and avoid repeating past mistakes. Dive into this insightful article by Belén Gutiérrez Carmona to explore the development potential of marginal lands and their climate consequences. 📖 Read the full article here! https://lnkd.in/gDstS6sC #MarginalLands #LandUse #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalImpact #SoilHealth #CarbonEmissions #Deforestation

A new report by WWF estimates that EU countries could be spending between €34-48bn each year on projects that can end up damaging biodiversity in sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The largest proportion of funding comes from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the EU’s farming-subsidy programme, which accounts for almost one-third of the bloc’s total budget. The subsidies include funds that support “unsustainable” farming, land-use changes, river fragmentation and deforestation, according to the report. It adds that these activities can have knock-on effects on biodiversity, including habitat loss, ecosystem degradation and species extinction. Prof Alan Matthews, a European agricultural policy expert at Trinity College Dublin, says the findings start a “good debate” about measuring these subsidies. The report contains a number of recommendations to put an end to these subsidies, including implementing a legally binding framework to phase out biodiversity-harmful subsidies on both EU and national levels. It's time to choose what we support with public subsidies so that we don't destroy the very thing we are trying to preserve in order to maintain our living ecosystem, and for which we have by far not the necessary means to restore. We urgently need to be consistent. #climateaction #biodiversity