How is support being extended to producer countries and smallholders to comply with the Regulation?

The EU and its Member States are intensifying collaboration with partner nations under the Team Europe Initiative on Deforestation-free Value Chains. This initiative fosters partnerships and cooperation mechanisms to combat deforestation, particularly assisting smallholders and companies in adopting deforestation-free practices. Engagements include:

– Providing support tailored to address deforestation and forest degradation.

– Conducting workshops and awareness programs in third countries, focusing on smallholders

– Facilitating access to information and technical assistance for affected stakeholders.

– Ensuring inclusivity in supply chains to prevent the exclusion of smallholders.