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The Directorate-General for Environment of the European Commission has published a new document providing an overview of how the obligations apply, depending on the company type (operator/trader), size and position…
This study addresses the development of a baseline assessment of the situation of certain agro-industrial sectors in Colombia concerning compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and trends in sustainability, as…
Throughout 2024, the virtual cycle ‘Dialogues on sustainable cocoa’ was organised by AL-INVEST Verde in collaboration with the SAFE programme (Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems) of the German Cooperation GIZ…
This report analyses the situation of the timber-forestry sector in MERCOSUR countries, the identified issues, and the progress toward a new production model….
This discussion paper on EUDR and Land Rights aims to subsidize the understanding of the relationship between land rights and EUDR compliance, with emphasis how the EUDR presents opportunities in…
This brief highlights provisions that could be included in upcoming regulations from ministries responsible for different sections of the palm oil supply chain to provide traceability information to support due…
This chart outlines differences between the original 2018 regulation establishing guidelines for STD-B issuance, and the updated guidelines issued in 2024….
This brief examines challenges posed by the EUDR to including smallholders in commodity supply chains to the EU, and the resulting impacts to livelihoods….
This document outlines the Sustainable Jurisdictions Indicators (SJI), identifies the primary data holders (national and/or district government) and details the steps for collecting SJI data in districts….
These guidelines are aimed at assisting smallholders, collectors and smallholder cooperatives/groups in the palm oil sector to register and use the I-Trace supply chain tracking app. Key features of the…
Indigenous oil palm producers in Indonesia face particular challenges with respect to the EUDR, including issues relating to proving legal land use rights, collecting and transferring geolocation and traceability information,…
Through this working paper, the authors propose an approach to interoperable digital traceability systems that can serve as a foundation for building more trustworthy agrifood supply chains. A general trend…
The efficient exchange of data between different entities relies on the interoperability of their systems. Interoperability incorporates multiple components such as semantics (what is being measured), syntax (how it is…
The purpose of the Farmer Income & Costs of Production Working Group is to convene the public and private sector to create common guidance regarding metrics and protocols to measure…
This factsheet provides an overview of the Brazilian rural lending regulatory framework for preventing illegal deforestation, its evolution and key requirements applicable to financial institutions (FIs) providing rural credit. FIs…
This briefing aims to provide some insights and considerations on the state of play of Carbon Crediting Mechnisms (CCMs) for NbS and how these can support the transition to deforestation-free…
This document aims to inform stakeholders about the key features that make a traceability solution relevant in the context of the EUDR. It introduces the topic of traceability, provides an…
This factsheet focuses on elements of the EUDR which are relevant for smallholders in third countries….
The publication explores the “What is in that plot?” (Whisp) solution, a digital public infrastructure designed to support deforestation-related trade regulations. Developed by the FAO and partners, Whisp uses geospatial…
This guidance document is, however, useful reference material for anyone who must comply with the EUDR as it further clarifies dedicated parts of the legislative text, meaning it can guide…
