Zero Deforestation Learning Series – 1+1=3: Approaches and benefits of public-private collaboration

We invite you to our upcoming session “1+1=3: Approaches and benefits of public-private collaboration” where we will explore the benefits of public-private collaboration in the transition to deforestation-free and sustainable value chains in the context of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Deforestation-free value chains are no longer a niche ambition; they are becoming “the new normal”. However, the transition to deforestation-free supply chains demands shared responsibility and coordinated action across the public and private sectors. Governments set frameworks through policy or regulation, while companies drive implementation through their sourcing practices and investments in sustainable production. Their decisions therefore significantly impact farmers’ livelihoods and the environment. Cooperation between public and private sector offers opportunities for risk mitigation and supports stable supply chains.

This 1.5-hour interactive webinar will bring together practitioners, public and private sector actors to discuss what works, which challenges remain, and how aligned roles create real impact.

 What You’ll Gain

  • Learn about practical examples, understand how policy and business reinforce each other, and identify gaps to unlock further potential for public-private cooperation.
  • A space to collaborate, share challenges, and identify joint solutions

On the Agenda

  • Setting the scene: Overview by TEI flagship projects
  • Case study presentations from different countries by public and private sector actors
  • Q&A and discussion

Event date:

03/07/2026

10:00 – 11:30 (CEST) & 15:30 – 17:00 (CEST)

Location:
Format:
Organisers:
SAFE
Languages:
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Related concepts:
Competitiveness, EUDR-Readiness
Geographical Focus:
Global
Research Symposium
10. - 11.09.2026
Collective Insights from Recent Research on
Deforestation-Free Value Chains and the EUDR
Region:

Luwero, Nakaseke, Kassanda, Mubende, Bukomansimbi, Kyotera, Omoro, and Nwoya

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, traders, state and non state actors, and processors

Key activities:
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.
  • Establishing traceability system and facilitating access to sustainable financing 
  • Facilitate inclusive business partnerships between producer organizations and supply chain actors​ 
  • Promote multi-stakeholder cooperation​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Huánuco, Ucayali, Pasco and Junín

Target group:

Public and private stakeholders, especially exporting companies, cooperatives and smallholder producers

Key activities:
  • Strengthen the supply chains to meet EUDR requirements 
  • Facilitate access to sustainable finance and knowledge exchange
  • Training of smallholders to sustainable manage their production systems 
Commodities:
Region:

Ngozi and Kayanza 

Target group:

Smallholders

Key activities:
  • Training on the use of traceability tools and support on collection of geolocation data for EUDR compliance 
  • Support the development of a national coffee sector dashboard for traceability and transparency
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Centre, South West, Littoral, South, East and West regions

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, youth, and indigenous peoples

Key activities:
  • Develop inclusive business partnerships with the private sector 
  • Facilitate access to finance for sustainable business models 
  • Support and train farmers in open-source traceability systems 
  • Promote multistakeholder dialogues to improve legal and regulatory provisions 
Commodities:
Region:

(Lower) Kafue Catchment Ecosystem

Target group:

Farmers and community forest management groups

Key activities:
  • Support community forest management groups in the
    sustainable management of natural resources and livelihood creation
  • Support farmers to produce soy in line with the EUDR and increase productivity, and implement transparency and traceability pilots
Commodities:
Region:

Lampung, West Kalimantan, and Central Sulawesi

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, private sector, and civil society organizations along the value chains

Key activities:
  • Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Farmer Organizations by facilitating traceability and legality, building capacity on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), and strengthening farmer organizations, ensuring inclusive support for both men and women farmers.
  • Promoting sustainable practices and collaboration by supporting village HCV/HCS conservation efforts, testing and strengthening the National Dashboard for traceability and legality, and fostering national and regional exchanges.
Commodities:
Region:

Son La, Gia Lai ​​

Target group:

Smallholder farmers and marginalized groups

Key activities:
  • Support coffee value chain actors
  • Foster deforestation-free, sustainable, and legal supply chains
Commodities:
Region:

Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, Salonga National Park North, Salonga National Park South, Virunga National Park, Kahuzi-Biéga National Park​

Target group:

Public and private sector

Key activities:
  • Promote sustainable agricultural practices
  • Minimize forest degradation
  • Prevent deforestation
Commodities:
Region:

Provinces of Orellana and Sucumbíos

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, indigenous people and youth

Key activities:
  • Promoting Multi Stakeholder Dialogues
  • Improving traceabilty systems
Commodities:
Region:

Xingu territory, State of Pará

Target group:

Family farmers

Key activities:
  • Improve market access, value creation, and access to sustainable finance
  • Integrate farmers into traceability systems
Commodities:
Global activities