Actors in producer countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are taking steps to align with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), strengthening traceability systems, reviewing legal frameworks, and supporting smallholder inclusion. The EUDR aims to ensure that products linked to deforestation and illegality do not enter the EU market, affecting millions of farmers, traders, and exporters across key commodities such as cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood. Early evidence from eight countries and five sectors shows improved coordination, upgraded data systems, and growing awareness of risks. However, challenges remain, particularly for smallholder inclusion in EU markets.
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:
