This report provides a concise overview of geolocation requirements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates that high-risk commodities entering or leaving the EU are deforestation-free and legally produced. It explains the importance of accurate geolocation data for due diligence, outlines technical concepts and data collection tools, and highlights common challenges and solutions for implementation. The report also discusses how robust geolocation systems support regulatory compliance, market access, and sustainability. It presents practical solutions for data quality, institutional coordination, and smallholder inclusion, and reviews open-source tools for geolocation data collection and management.
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:
