The European Green Deal is a comprehensive plan by the European Union to tackle climate change and environmental degradation. The main goal is to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, meaning they want to balance out the greenhouse gases they emit with those they can remove from the atmosphere.
To achieve this, they aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, increase the use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and promote sustainable farming practices. They also focus on protecting natural habitats, encouraging recycling and reusing materials, and making transportation cleaner with electric vehicles and better public transport options.
In essence, the European Green Deal is about transforming Europe into a greener, more sustainable place to ensure a healthier future for everyone
Here we look into one part of the Green Deal which is about protecting natural habitats and sustainable farming practices; the EU Deforestation Free Products Regulation.
This law requires companies to prove that products such as coffee, soy, palm oil, timber, cocoa and livestock do not come from deforested areas.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is crucial for protecting global forests and fighting climate change. It aims to ensure that products sold in the EU are not linked to deforestation. By reducing deforestation, the EUDR helps lower greenhouse gas emissions, which are a major driver of climate change. Additionally, it promotes biodiversity by preserving natural habitats.
Below you can get a feel of the timeline involving the EUDR.