Emilien Gasc
European Union Delegation to The United Kingdom
Counsellor - Climate, Energy, Environment
EU Deforestation Regulation Part 1: The reality behind the ambition
11:10
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11:30
In this session, we will go beyond the basics to unpack the intricacies, challenges, and potential controversies of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While the EUDR is hailed as a landmark in sustainability legislation, it raises a complex set of questions about feasibility, fairness, and its actual impact on deforestation.
We’ll dig into key questions with Emilien, including:
- Can the EUDR's Ambitions Match Its Timelines? What impact would a delay have on the regulation’s effectiveness?
- Who Stands to Gain or Lose? How might the EUDR reshape power dynamics within supply chains, potentially favoring larger corporations over smaller producers who may struggle with compliance?
- Balancing EU Standards and Global Trade Dynamics: How can the EU push for sustainability without imposing regulations that are seen as protectionist or create tensions with trade partners and producer countries?