Due diligence as a mechanism to tackle global deforestation based on a EU Proposal for a Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commod

Abstract

The objective of this publication is to introduce the issue of deforestation in the global supply chains of multinational companies, analyzing the proposal adopted by the European Commission of regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation caused by the EU, ensuring that the products that EU citizens consume on the EU market do not contribute to planetary deforestation and forest degradation. By promoting the consumption of "deforestation-free" products, the legislation is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. It is a broader measure of action to address forest degradation, first outlined in the Commission's 2019 Communication on stepping up EU action to protect and restore the world's forests. The commitment was further reaffirmed by the European Green Deal, the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the "Farm to Fork" strategy.