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EU Delays Deforestation Regulation, Sparks Criticism at COP30

11/20/2025

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The European Union member states agreed to delay and simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, with a review clause, during COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
NGOs and EU diplomats say the delay undermines the EUDR's goal to curb deforestation.
Critics accuse major polluters, including China, of hypocrisy.
The Council will negotiate with the European Parliament, which is set to vote on its stance next week.

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The European Union member states agreed to delay and simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, with a review clause, during COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
NGOs and EU diplomats say the delay undermines the EUDR's goal to curb deforestation.
Critics accuse major polluters, including China, of hypocrisy.
The Council will negotiate with the European Parliament, which is set to vote on its stance next week.