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EU’s Deforestation Law Faces Lobbyist Push and Illegal Logging Threats

4/17/2025

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The EU's EUDR strives to curb imports tied to deforestation, yet lobbyists push for exemptions for smallholders, endangering Indonesia's lush rainforests. In Peru, a proposed change to the Forestry Law could pave the way for illegal logging, jeopardizing Indigenous rights. Meanwhile, Brazil's ongoing illegal timber exports challenge EU efforts, highlighting the urgent need for robust tracking systems to safeguard our environment.

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The EU's EUDR strives to curb imports tied to deforestation, yet lobbyists push for exemptions for smallholders, endangering Indonesia's lush rainforests. In Peru, a proposed change to the Forestry Law could pave the way for illegal logging, jeopardizing Indigenous rights. Meanwhile, Brazil's ongoing illegal timber exports challenge EU efforts, highlighting the urgent need for robust tracking systems to safeguard our environment.