29 CSOs Condemn Proposed Delay of EUDR Implementation

Twenty-nine civil society organizations are urging the European Union to reject any delays to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), emphasizing the urgent need for action against deforestation.

• The 29 civil society organizations, including various non-governmental organizations, expressed alarm over proposals to delay the EUDR's implementation, originally designed to combat deforestation linked to commodity supply chains.
• These organizations argue that any postponement by the European Commission would undermine efforts to protect forests and biodiversity, crucial for climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
• Recent political developments in the European Union have prompted these groups to rally against the proposed delay, highlighting the critical role of the EUDR in regulating imports of commodities linked to deforestation.