The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires operators to trace cocoa and coffee products to their exact production plots using geolocation data. This ensures commodities are not linked to deforestation after 31 December 2020. GPS coordinates or polygons must be collected depending on plot size. Operators should use multiple spatial datasets to verify compliance, as no single source is sufficient. Geolocation data must be preserved and transferred throughout the supply chain to maintain traceability. This process supports risk assessment, legal accountability, and the broader goal of preventing deforestation-linked products from entering the EU market.
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:
